Camping for swimming in Virginia
24 camps in Virginia that list swimming or mention it in their description. 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 85°F and lows near 62°F.
Best areas for swimming
- Around Hot Springs8 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Patrick Springs4 camps for swimming within 25 miles
- Around Riverdale3 camps for swimming within 25 miles
Questions
How many campgrounds in Virginia are good for swimming?
24 camps that list swimming or mention it in their description; 1 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 85°F and lows near 62°F.
What else can you do there?
Of these camps, 100% also offer fishing, 96% also offer hiking, 75% also offer boating & paddling.
Every camp, with a 3D fly-over, weather, cell signal and the drive.
Open swimming in VirginiaThis week's picks
A different handful each week.
Sherando Lake Recreation Area Family CampingFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalSherando Lake Recreation Area's Family Campground provides an ideal camping destination. It is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is known locally as the jewel of the Blue Ridge…
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Coles PointFederal campground · Reservable · No cell signalColes Point Picnic Shelters are tucked in a small opening surrounded by a hardwood forest. Opportunities abound for hiking, photography, nature study, birding and viewing wildlife. Best of…
View camp →- North River Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Recreational opportunities in the North River Ranger District.
View camp → - James River Ranger DistrictFederal campground · First come, first served · Cell signal
Recreational opportunities in the James River Ranger District.
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Philpott ParkFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalPhilpott Park is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a unique place…
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Goose PointFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalGoose Point Campground is nestled on the shores of Philpott Lake in the rugged foothills of Virginia's Blue Ridge Mountains. The clear water and natural shoreline make Philpott Lake a…
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Morris Hill CampgroundFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalMorris Hill is a peaceful, rustic campground for groups of family and friends. The family campground is a family-friendly destination perched on a ridge above Lake Moomaw. Kids can have fun…
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Rudds Creek Rec. AreaFederal campground · Reservable · Cell signalRudds Creek Park is located on John H. Kerr Reservoir, a 50,000-acre lake that extends 39 miles up the wooded, cove-studded shoreline of the Roanoke River in Virginia and North Carolina.…
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