Camping in Virginia allows you to explore a wide variety of climates, local culture and attractions, including:
The Virginia Southwest Blue Ridge Highlands is mountain country that is known as the Heart of Appalachia and the Birthplace of Country Music. Cumberland Gap National Historical Park is called the Gateway to the West for all the buffalo, Native Americans, pioneers and settlers that traveled through on their way to their frontier destinations. It offers a glimpse into those journeys on the Wilderness Road and provides a chance to explore caves, view scenic sites & waterfalls, and see a historic Appalachian settlement. Drive the picturesque Blue Ridge Parkway and view Wildlife at Clinch Mountain and Explore the heritage of the region at the Southwest Virginia Museum Historical State Park, "The Birthplace of Country Music" in Bristol and the Confederate salt mining town of Saltville. Regional culture & music reigns at Galax and Abingdon. Visit the state's largest university and cheer on the Hokies Sports Teams at Virginia Tech. Return to Page Top
The Virginia Shenandoah Valley is the famed "Big Valley" made famous in song, dance, film and television. Explore the pioneer & settler heritage of the region at the Frontier Culture Museum of Virginia in Staunton, the Shenandoah Folk Art Museum & Heritage Center in Dayton, Rockingham County, the Explore Park and the McCormick Farm, where the reaper was invented. This area was the primary Confederate agricultural center and Civil War history abounds at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park, Fisher's Hill Battlefield, the Lee Chapel & Museum at Washington & Lee University and the Virginia Military Institute Museum in historic Lexington, and the Stonewall Jackson Museum at Hupp's Hill in Strasburg. Explore the outdoors (and under-grounds) at the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Natural Bridge, a 100-million-year-old natural wonder of the world, the caverns at Luray and Shenandoah, and the hiking, canoeing, kayaking, rafting & horseback riding of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Return to Page Top
Central Virginia is the historic heart of the state. Richmond was the Capital of the Confederacy and remains the State Capital today. Enjoy tours of the historic Georgian Plantation of Wilton House Museum. Charlottesville is home to the Thomas Jefferson estate at Monticello and the school he founded at University of Virginia. Lynchburg is the "City of Seven Hills". Henricus Historical Park was the girlhood homeland of Pocahontas. Flowerdew Hundred on the James River is the site of one of the oldest land grants in the state. Follow the Civil War trails through the region at American Civil War Center at Historic Tredegar, the Pamplin Historic Park & the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier and the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park in Appomattox. In the southern portion of the region is tobacco country, but is also home to the racing of Martinsville Speedway & many more tracks, and the outdoor recreation of Philpott Lake, Kerr/Buggs Island Lake, Lake Gaston & much more. Return to Page Top
North Virginia borders the Nation's Capital at Washington DC and provides a world of history, shopping, and horse country to explore. Alexandria will transport you to the time of George & Martha Washington at the Mount Vernon Estate & Gardens, The Lyceum, the Alexandria Archaeology Museum and Stabler-Leadbeater Apothecary Museum. Delve into the region's history at Claude Moore Colonial Farm in McLean, Civil War Life - The Soldier's Museum, the George Mason Gunston Hall Plantation, the Manassas National Battlefield Park and Pentagon. Honor the nation's soldiers with visits to Arlington National Cemetery and the Women In Military Service For America Memorial. Browse the art and antiques of historic Occoquan, the discount items at the Potomac Mills outlet mall and the chic offerings of Fashion Center at Pentagon City. Return to Page Top
The Virginia Chesapeake Bay region offers a pleasing blend of heritage, recreation and farm country. Explore a rich history that is highlighted by the George Washington Birthplace National Monument, the Historic Christ Church in Irvington and the Birthplace of Robert E. Lee at Stratford Hall Plantation. The great outdoors abound at the Westmoreland State Park & Beach and the Potomac River trails at Caledon Natural Area, tour (and enjoy samples at) the Ingleside Vineyards and the Westmoreland Berry Farm & Orchard. Return to Page Top
The Virginia Tidewater and Hampton Roads region is an exciting mix of history and beach recreation. The Jamestown area is where our nation was born. Explore the site of the original fort at Historic Jamestowne, the replica ships, fort & museum at the Jamestown Settlement exhibition. Venture out from Jamestown to explore the preserved sites at the Colonial National Historical Park near Williamsburg, the James River Plantations, and the largest living history museum in the United States at Colonial Williamsburg. Virginia Beach lies along 29 miles of white sand and ocean shore, where you can enjoy outdoor adventures, the Cape Henry Lighthouse, the Old Coast Guard Station and the original landing sites of the English at False Cape State Park & First Landing State Park. Norfolk is a city by the sea where you can tour Nauticus: The National Maritime Center and Battleship USS Wisconsin & Hampton Roads Naval Museum. Explore the coastal destinations of Newport News, Hampton & Portsmouth. Return to Page Top
Take the 17.5-mile Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel to the Virginia Eastern Shore to explore the recreation and historical sites it has to offer. Bird watching opportunities abound at the Eastern Shore of Virginia National Wildlife Refuge, the Wreck & Bone Island Natural Area Preserve and the Kiptopeke State Park. Wild horses are the wildlife to view on the marshes at Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge & the Assateague Island National Seashore. While there, be sure to tour the Assateague Lighthouse. Explore the historic seaside village of Onancock, the Eastern Shore Railway Museum, one of the oldest launch sites in the word at NASA Visitor Center at Wallops Flight Facility, miles of secluded beaches and much more. Return to Page Top C’mon, Go Camping America - locate your perfect campgrounds, RV parks and cabins in the region of Virginia you’d like to visit by clicking here. |