Camping near hiking trails in Virginia
179 camps in Virginia within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking. The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 83°F and lows near 61°F.
Trails with the most camps nearby
| Trail | Length | Camps nearby | Closest camp |
|---|---|---|---|
| Appalachian Trail | 383.9 mi | 58 | Laurel creek campsite · 0.0 mi |
| Massanutten | 70.4 mi | 23 | Dispersed spot · 7 mi SE of Locust Grove · 0.0 mi |
| Tuscarora - Veach Gap | 10.6 mi | 10 | Dispersed spot · 7 mi SE of Locust Grove · 0.0 mi |
| Tuscarora - Bear Wallow | 4.5 mi | 9 | Dispersed spot · 5 mi SE of Locust Grove · 0.0 mi |
| Virginia Highlands | 80.4 mi | 8 | Scales · 0.0 mi |
| Saint Mary's | 6.4 mi | 8 | Dispersed spot · 6 mi S of Greenville · 0.0 mi |
| Belfast | 2.7 mi | 8 | Dispersed spot · 4 mi S of Glasgow · 1.2 mi |
| White Rock Gap | 2.6 mi | 8 | Campsite · 5 mi W of Wintergreen · 0.1 mi |
| Massanutten South | 20.1 mi | 7 | Dispersed spot · 4 mi N of Massanutten · 0.0 mi |
| Torry Ridge | 7.1 mi | 7 | Campsite · 5 mi W of Wintergreen · 0.3 mi |
Best areas for hiking
- Around Front Royal40 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Stuarts Draft38 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Adwolf25 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Hot Springs21 camps for hiking within 25 miles
- Around Deerfield15 camps for hiking within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Virginia are good for hiking?
179 camps within a mile of a hiking trail, or listing hiking; 72 of them are free.
When is the best time to go?
The best camping months are Apr–Oct, judged from 30 years of weather at a typical camp: comfortable days, mild nights, little rain. In July expect highs near 83°F and lows near 61°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 27% also offer fishing, 21% also offer wildlife & birding, 18% also offer biking.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open hiking in VirginiaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Buffalo ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalBuffalo Park is a small day use and campground park, located on John H. Kerr Reservoir. The campground is open May 1 - September 30. The Day Use Park is open year-around. Kerr, also known…
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Raven Cliff Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signal · Hiking trail 0.1 miThere are 20 camping units available on a first-come, first-served basis. Each unit has a gravel parking spur, picnic table and fire grill. Some sites have a pad for tents or pop-up…
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Craig Creek Recreation AreaFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail 0.5 miCraig Creek Recreation Area provides old-fashioned, rustic group camping for those that require few amenities. The large open field is great for groups that wish to picnic and tent camp…
View camp →- Hidden Valley Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
With vast fields of wildflowers that attract countless butterflies, birds, and other wildlife, the Hidden Valley Recreation Area is appropriately named due to its secluded and hidden…
View camp → - Comers Rock Recreation AreaFederal campground · First come, first served · 3,773 ft · Cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
Located on top of Iron Mountain at 3800 feet, a small primitive campground and historic picnic area await the true outdoor enthusiast. The log picnic shelter with large stone fireplace was…
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Hurricane CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campHurricane Campground is one of the best kept secrets in southwest Virginia. Located along a rushing mountain stream under the shade of hemlock and rhododendron, this campground offers a…
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Salthouse BranchFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSalthouse Branch Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The park is located in a rural and sparsely populated part…
View camp →- White Rocks CampgroundFederal campground · First come, first served · No cell signal · Hiking trail at camp
White Rocks Campground is in a secluded forest setting with cool summertime temperatures and great wildlife watching opportunities. A small creek meanders through several campsites and a…
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Free camps for hiking
- Dispersed spot · 4 mi N of MassanuttenDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Campsite · 3 mi SW of TroutdaleOther / private · Free · No cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →
- Dispersed spot · 5 mi W of ShenandoahDispersed / primitive · Free · Cell signal · Hiking trail at campView camp →