Virginia campground opening dates
60 campgrounds tracked (35 USDA Forest Service, 14 National Park Service, 11 US Army Corps of Engineers). View Virginia on the map
Today: 18 open · 2 open year-round · 7 closing within 30 days · 6 closed · 27 not yet known. See them on the map?state=VA.
| Campground | Park / forest | State | Season | Reservations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bark Camp | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Beartree Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Big Meadows Campground - Shenandoah | Shenandoah National Park | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Blowing Springs Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Bolar Mountain Recreation Area | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Closes Sep 7, 2026; reopens May 31, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Boley Field Group Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Buffalo Park | John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir | VA | Closes Sep 30, 2026; reopens May 1, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Caldwell Fields Group Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Camp HappyLand | Prince William Forest Park | VA | Recreation.gov: Camp HappyLand, also known as Cabin Camp 5, is the only cabin camp that is open year-round. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Camp Mawavi | Prince William Forest Park | VA | Recreation.gov: For many years, Camp Mawavi, run by the Campfire Girls of America, operated out of this camp. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Camp Orenda | Prince William Forest Park | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Camp Pleasant | Prince William Forest Park | VA | Recreation.gov: While the dining hall in this camp is the only one without a fireplace, a wing added to the dining hall in the 1940s provides a large open area for indoor activities. While the dining hall in this camp is the only one without a fireplace, a wing added to the dining hall in the 1940s | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Camp Roosevelt | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Apr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 (approx.) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cane Patch CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Closes Jun 15, 2026; reopens Apr 1, 2027 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cave Springs CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Collins Cove Horse Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Craig Creek Recreation Area | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Cranesnest Campground | John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Deer Island Campground | Philpott Lake | VA | Apr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Elizabeth Furnace Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Recreation.gov: Elizabeth Furnace Recreation Area offers forested trails, campsites and open grassy picnic areas along the tranquil Passage Creek. Passage Creek is seasonally stocked with trout to keep anglers entertained. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Fox Creek Horse Camp | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Goose Point Campground | Philpott Lake | VA | Recreation.gov: During non-peak season (November-March), the campground and bathhouses are closed. The boat ramp is open and there is a vault toilet. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Grindstone CampgroundClosed (per forest page) | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Closed (per forest page) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Hidden Valley Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| High Knob Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Seasons of Use: late-May - late-September | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Hone Quarry CampgroundYear-round | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Hopper Creek Group Camp | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Horseshoe Point | Philpott Lake | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Hurricane Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Hussy Mountain Horse Camp | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lewis Mountain Campground | Shenandoah National Park | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Little Fort Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Loft Mountain Campground | Shenandoah National Park | VA | Recreation.gov: Loft Mountain's location on the mountain top offers easy access to Skyline Drive which offers sweeping views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the surrounding rolling hills and open meadows.Two visitor centers with bookstores and exhibits are located in the park (milepost 5 and milepos | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Longwood Park | John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir | VA | Recreation.gov: Clarksville Marina is about 15 minutes away by highway; approximately 30 minutes by water.Public lands around the lake are open to hunting with appropriate state licenses. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Lower Twin Campground | John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mathews Arm Campground | Shenandoah National Park | VA | Recreation.gov: Secluded in the thick trees and rolling hills of the Shenandoah National Park, Mathews Arm Campground is the ideal spot for a camping getaway.Mathews Arm is a family-oriented campground, offering plenty of open spaces in the nearly 166 available campsites. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Mcclintic Point Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Morris Hill Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| North Bend Park | John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir | VA | Recreation.gov: Public lands around the lake are open to hunting with appropriate state licenses. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| North Creek Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Oak Ridge Campground | Prince William Forest Park | VA | Recreation.gov: Approximately 18 miles (29 km) of streams and two small lakes are open to the public for fishing. The most common fish species are bluegill, pumpkinseed, largemouth bass and channel catfish.The campground is open March through November and accommodates tents, RVs and trailers. Loop B | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Old Virginia Group Horse Camp | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Otter Creek Campground | Blue Ridge Parkway | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Peaks Of Otter Campground | Blue Ridge Parkway | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Pound River Campground | John W. Flannagan Dam and Reservoir | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Raccoon Branch Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rocky Knob Campground | Blue Ridge Parkway | VA | Recreation.gov: Located on the famous Blue Ridge Parkway in the hills of rural Virginia, Rocky Knob Campground is nestled amid rolling meadowlands with impressive displays of seasonal flowers, endless night skies and green pastures. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Rudds Creek Rec. Area | John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir | VA | Apr 1, 2026 – Oct 31, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Salthouse Branch Campground | Philpott Lake | VA | Recreation.gov: The Dogwood Glen trail is a 4.5 mile out-and-back, multi-use trail open to hikers, mountain bikers, and equestrians. The Laurel Ridge trail is 2.25 miles out-and-back trail open to hikers and mountain bikers. | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sherando Lake Group Camp | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Recreation.gov: Ice can be purchased at the Sherando Lake Visitor Center during operating hours, which vary seasonally. Fishing is in stocked waters during the spring and fall seasons. This lake is also stocked during the spring and fall seasons and the appropriate licenses are required. The bathhou | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family Camping | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Steel Bridge Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Apr 1, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026 | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Stony Fork Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Todd Lake Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | Open now (per George Washington & Jefferson National Forest (official page)) | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Turkey Run Ridge GroupYear-round | Prince William Forest Park | VA | Open year-round | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Wilderness Road Campground | Cumberland Gap National Historical Park | VA | Recreation.gov: The campground is open year-round with limited campsites, as well as the comfort station between loops C and D, open during the winter season (mid-November to mid-March). | Recreation.gov Reserve |
| Wolf Gap Campground | George Washington & Jefferson National Forest | VA | — | Recreation.gov Reserve |
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