If you’re hunting for the best RV parks and campgrounds in Virginia, your short list should include waterfront resorts on the Chesapeake Bay, mountain campgrounds tucked into the Shenandoah Valley, and a couple of state parks that have been welcoming campers since the 1930s. Virginia’s geography does a lot of the heavy lifting here — you can wake up to a bay sunrise one week and Blue Ridge fog the next, all without leaving the state.
Below are ten parks worth building a trip around, along with the amenities that make each one stand out and a link to book directly with the source.
1. Bethpage Camp-Resort — Urbanna
Bethpage sits along the Rappahannock River near the Chesapeake Bay and has been named the best RV resort in the nation multiple times. It’s a full-blown resort, not just a place to park.
- Five swimming pools plus a waterslide
- Boat dock and launch, fishing, and a dog park
- A poolside café and beach house grill, plus a mini-golf and ice creamery with 20 flavors
- Full hookups with 30/50 amp service and pull-through sites
Website: bethpagecamp.com
2. Chesapeake Bay KOA Resort — Cape Charles
This is one of the few East Coast campgrounds where you can actually camp on the beach. The campground sits right on the Chesapeake Bay with its own private beach, surrounded by a 1,700-acre National Wildlife Refuge, and you can watch monarch butterflies and raptors migrate along the wild barrier islands nearby.
- 316 full-service, 50-amp sites, plus deluxe cabins and safari-style glamping tents
- An on-site full-service restaurant right on the beach
- Two pools and rentable jet skis, paddleboards, and kayaks
Website: koa.com/campgrounds/chesapeake-bay
3. Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views — Luray
For mountain views without a long drive off the interstate, this one delivers. The campground offers breathtaking Blue Ridge Mountain vistas, convenient access to Luray Caverns and Skyline Drive, and a wealth of amenities for RVers, tent campers, and those wanting cabins or yurts.
- Picnic tables, fire rings, and 30 or 50-amp electrical service with sewer at every RV site
- A camp store, two pools, dog park, and a playground with a jumping pillow
- Both shady and open sites big enough for large rigs
Website: spaciousskiescampgrounds.com/shenandoah-views
4. American Heritage RV Park — Williamsburg
History buffs base out of this one because it’s close to the whole Historic Triangle. The park sits on 70 acres of meadows and woodlands just eight miles from Historic Williamsburg.
- 95 full-service lots including 70 spacious pull-thrus that handle multiple slide-outs
- A free miniature golf course, basketball, volleyball, and horseshoes
- 24-hour laundry and a clubhouse with two meeting rooms
- A fenced dog run for pets
Website: americanheritagervpark.com
5. North Landing Beach RV Resort & Cottages — Virginia Beach
Skip the crowded oceanfront and camp on the calmer Intracoastal Waterway instead. This 20-acre spot on the North Landing River offers 80 tent sites, 65 RV sites, and 13 cabins, and unlike the ocean, the water here warms up faster and stays practically free of strong currents, making it a safer swim for kids.
- Free Wi-Fi, a propane filling station, and 24/7 online reservations
- Boat ramp, canoe and kayak rentals, and a disc golf course nearby
- A newly renovated pool with water balloon launch stations
Website: northlandingbeach.com
6. Natural Bridge / Lexington KOA — Natural Bridge
This one’s for campers who want history and hiking in the same afternoon. Surveyed by a young George Washington and once owned by Thomas Jefferson, the nearby Natural Bridge provides a unique, historic experience, and Lexington — just eight miles north — is one of the best small towns in America.
- A wooded setting close to the Appalachian Trail, the Blue Ridge Parkway, and several rivers
- One of the largest stocked camp stores around, plus premium deluxe patio sites
- The Natural Bridge Zoo just three miles away
Website: koa.com/campgrounds/natural-bridge
7. Thousand Trails Harbor View — Colonial Beach
Set on the Potomac River in Colonial Beach, this park operates seasonally from April through October and accommodates RVs up to 70 feet with full hookups. One camper described her site as “spacious, level and shady” with neighboring sites offering “perfect hammock trees”.
- A swimming pool, mini-golf, and a library
- Restroom and shower facilities, laundry, and a picnic/BBQ area
- Easy access to quaint waterside towns and nearby wineries
Website: thousandtrails.com/virginia/harbor-view-rv-camping-resort
8. First Landing State Park Campground — Virginia Beach
This is where English colonists set foot in 1607, and it’s now Virginia’s most popular state park, visited by over a million people a year. You get 1.5 miles of Chesapeake Bay beach frontage plus trails for hiking and biking.
- Full hookup RV sites with water, electric, and sewer connections, available year-round
- 200 camping spots ranging from primitive options to full-service sites
- Firewood available for purchase at the Cape Snack Bar
Website: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/first-landing
9. Virginia Beach KOA Holiday — Virginia Beach
If your crew wants to be a shuttle ride from the boardwalk, this is the pick. A state-of-the-art pool area with two heated pools, a lazy river, and a splash pad keeps kids busy, and a trolley hauls your beach chairs right to the sand during summer months.
- 257 RV sites, 37 deluxe cabins, 17 camping cabins, and 42 tent sites
- A 2.5-mile bike trail leading straight to the ocean
- A 10% discount for veterans, service members, and first responders
Website: koa.com/campgrounds/virginia-beach
10. Douthat State Park — Millboro
For the mountain lovers, Douthat is hard to beat. Nestled in the heart of the Allegheny Mountains, Douthat is one of Virginia’s original six state parks, and visitors enjoy interpretive programs, four miles of stream fishing, a 50-acre lake stocked with trout, a sandy swimming beach, boat rentals, and more than 43 miles of hiking, mountain biking, and bridle trails.
- 87 campsites with gravel pads and at least 30-amp electrical hookups
- Whispering Pines Campground has 23 sites suited for RVs up to 50 feet, plus a nearby playground
- Whispering Pines stays open year-round while the other three campgrounds close for winter
Website: dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/douthat
How do you book a campsite at a Virginia state park?
For Virginia’s state park campgrounds like First Landing and Douthat, you can reserve online or call 1-800-933-PARK, and reservations are accepted up to 11 months in advance. Private resorts and KOAs each run their own booking systems, which you’ll find linked above.
Whichever direction you head — bay, mountains, or somewhere in between — the hardest part of RVing in Virginia is picking just one stop. Most of these parks are close enough together that you could realistically string a few into a single loop through the state.
NOTE TO THE ADVENTURER: This guide is meant to spark curiosity for what lies beyond the horizon — not to serve as a guarantee. Roads fall into disrepair, buildings are torn down and rebuilt, and properties change hands; 'tis your responsibility to do your own research before setting out. Always heed local and regional law, and always respect ground that isn't your own. Take every entry here as a suggestion, not a decree. This guide's contents were gathered with the aid of artificial intelligence, and like any scout, it will from time to time lead you astray. You assume all risk in following its counsel, and neither this blog nor its author is liable for any loss, injury, or misfortune that results.
