Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Palo Alto, VA
Nestled in the picturesque landscapes of Virginia, Palo Alto serves as an excellent starting point for diverse camping options that cater to outdoor enthusiasts. For RV adventurers, the nearby Lake Anna State Park offers spacious sites with full hookups, allowing visitors to enjoy scenic lake views, hiking trails, and fishing opportunities. Tent campers can find solace at the Fredericksburg & Spotsylvania National Military Park, where shaded sites are surrounded by rich history and vibrant wildlife, creating a unique blend of recreation and education. For those seeking a more rustic experience, dispersed camping along the banks of the Rapidan River provides a serene escape amid lush forests and rolling hills, perfect for stargazing and wildlife watching. The region's geography, characterized by gentle slopes and vibrant valleys, enhances the camping experience with stunning sunrises and sunsets. Whether you're an RV traveler, tent camper, or a lover of the outdoors exploring dispersed camping, Palo Alto, VA, offers enchanting options for creating unforgettable memories in nature.
Big Meadows Campground is part of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (1 hr 3 min east of Harrisonburg, VA) with an elevation of 3,601 feet. There are a total of 214 campsites including 49 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of March to the end of November. 165 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 85 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $30.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include shower, laundry facility, picnic table, restroom, firewood, ice, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Mathews Arm Campground is part of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (1 hr 12 min south of Winchester, VA) with an elevation of 2,714 feet. There are a total of 164 campsites including 1 boat site. The campground is open all year. 152 sites can accommodate RVs between 14 and 52 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $30.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include drinking water, dump station, restroom, amphitheater. Activities include hiking trails.
Loft Mountain Campground is part of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (1 hr 3 min southeast of Harrisonburg, VA) with an elevation of 3,358 feet. There are a total of 197 campsites including 44 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of April to the beginning of November. 153 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Prices start at $30.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, sewer hookup, general store, restroom, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Morris Hill Campground is located in the James River Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (1 hr 30 min north of Roanoke, VA) with an elevation of 2,055 feet. There are a total of 55 campsites. The campground is normally open from the end of May to the beginning of September. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 71 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $18.00 to $65.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, boat site, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, picnic table, restroom, trash dumpster, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Craig Creek Rec Area is located in the Eastern Divide Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (1 hr 1 min north of Roanoke, VA) with an elevation of 1,096 feet. The site is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Blue Bend Rec Area is located in the White Sulphur Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest (1 hr 42 min northwest of Roanoke, VA) with an elevation of 1,920 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid March to the end of November. 21 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Audra Campground is part of Audra State Park in West Virginia (2 hrs 21 min south of Pittsburgh, PA) with an elevation of 2,091 feet. There are a total of 63 campsites including 34 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the beginning of November. 29 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 36 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $28.20 to $32.90. Some amenities include shower, general store, laundry facility, playground, restroom, firewood, ice, gift shop, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Blackwater Falls Campground is part of Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia (1 hr 36 min southeast of Morgantown, WV) with an elevation of 3,115 feet. There are a total of 65 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 42 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $36.79 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, laundry facility, restroom, ice, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
James River Campground is part of James River State Park in Virginia (54 min northeast of Lynchburg, VA) with an elevation of 495 feet. There are a total of 83 campsites including 19 cabins. The campground is open all year. 50 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 41 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $359.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Douthat Campground is part of Douthat State Park in Virginia (1 hr 7 min north of Roanoke, VA) with an elevation of 1,570 feet. There are a total of 121 campsites including 35 cabins. The campground is open all year. 89 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 86 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $459.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Shenandoah River Campground is part of Shenandoah River State Park in Virginia (46 min south of Winchester, VA) with an elevation of 719 feet. There are a total of 62 campsites including 18 cabins. The campground is open all year. 33 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 31 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $359.00. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
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