Bird/Wildlife Watching

Sun Outdoors Cape Charles

428 RV Sites, 12 Tent Sites, 4 Glamping Sites

Sun Outdoors Cape Charles in Virginia offers 428 RV sites, 12 tent sites, and four glamping sites on the Chesapeake Bay, with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups and rigs accepted to 45 feet. Field view pull-through and premium 50-amp back-in categories join water-and-electric tiers, alongside a splash pad, fishing pier, mini-golf, and jumping pillow. Four hundred twenty-eight sites span back-in 30-amp, back-in 30-amp water-and-electric, field view pull-thru, premium back-in 50-amp, premium back-in water-and-electric 30-amp, and premium pull-through categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with site WiFi, sized to 45 feet, with picnic tables. Confirm which tier you are booking — the water-and-electric categories do not carry sewer. Twelve tent sites, four glamping sites, and cabins round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. The property was formerly Cherrystone Family Camping Resort. A splash pad and outdoor pool anchor the summer, with a beach, fishing pier, boat rentals, kayak rentals, and bike rentals opening the bay for boating, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, water sports, and fishing. Mini-golf, an arcade, jumping pillow, gaga ball, sports courts, pickleball, volleyball, basketball, shuffleboard, horseshoes, corn hole, golf cart rentals, a playground, pavilion, dog park, snack bar, and on-site dining fill the rest, with live music and planned activities through the season. The Eastern Shore's wildlife refuges and the historic downtown of Cape Charles are both close. Summer is decisively the season on the bay. Reserve well ahead.

from $15/night

Camp Cardinal - Gloucester Point

64 RV Sites, 4 Cabins, 14 Tent Sites, 9 Cottages

Camp Cardinal at Gloucester Point, Virginia, offers 64 RV sites, 13 cabin and cottage units, and 14 tent sites on the York River, with 30 and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, behind a gated entrance. A dog park back-in category and patio pull-through tier join deluxe, standard, and water-and-electric categories, with a splash pad, laser tag, and boat ramp. Sixty-four sites span back-in deluxe 30-amp, back-in dog park 30/50-amp, back-in standard 30-amp, back-in water-and-electric 30-amp, patio pull-through 30/50-amp, and pull-through categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with site WiFi, sized to 45 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Confirm your tier, as the water-and-electric category does not carry sewer, and the dog park sites cluster guests traveling with dogs together. Thirteen cabins and cottages and 14 tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, dump station, restrooms, showers, RV storage, boat storage, and a snack bar handle the practical side. A splash pad and outdoor pool anchor the summer, with a boat ramp, fishing pier, and beach opening the river for boating, paddle boats, paddle boarding, canoeing, kayaking, swimming, and fishing. Laser tag, a jumping pillow, arcade, game room, craft room, recreation center, gaga ball, sports courts, volleyball, basketball, billiards, horseshoes, gem mining, a playground, pavilion, community fire pit, dog park, and on-site dining fill the rest. Yorktown is five miles off and Colonial Williamsburg twenty. Summer drives demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $35/night

Spacious Skies Country Oaks

133 RV Sites, 2 Cabins, 2 Tent Sites, 2 Onsite RV/Trailers

Spacious Skies Country Oaks in Weymouth, New Jersey, offers 135 RV sites, two cabins, and two tent sites in the Pine Barrens, with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups and rigs accepted to 45 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout, open all year. Premium patio pull-through and buddy site categories join a pool, jumping pillow, and lake. One hundred thirty-five sites span 30-amp back-in, 30-amp buddy back-in, 30/50-amp back-in, deluxe 30/50-amp pull-through, and premium patio 30/50-amp pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 45 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. The buddy sites suit two families together, and the premium patio category adds outdoor living space. Two cabins and two tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. All guests check in at the main office and sign the terms on arrival. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a jumping pillow, arcade, recreation center, sports courts, basketball, horseshoes, and gem mining filling the grounds. A lake and pond support fishing, boating, canoeing, and kayaking, with walking trails, hiking, a playground, dog park, pavilion, snack bar, and golf cart rentals besides. Stargazing is strong under the Pine Barrens sky. The Pine Barrens is among the least-developed landscapes on the eastern seaboard — pitch pine, sand oak, and tea-colored cedar streams. Summer is the season. Reserve ahead.

from $32/night

Shady Pines Sun RV Communities

60 RV Sites

Shady Pines in Galloway, New Jersey, offers 60 full-hookup RV sites 10 minutes from Atlantic City, with 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 80 feet. Full-hookup 50-amp and pull-through categories join an outdoor pool, fitness center, clubhouse, and game room, bordered by wildlife refuge habitat. Sixty sites run in full hookup 50-amp and full hookup 50-amp pull-through categories, both carrying water, sewer, and electric with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 80 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Two things to note: service is 50-amp throughout, so bring an adapter if your rig runs 30, and 80 feet accommodates the longest coaches with a tow — generous for southern New Jersey. A laundry, propane fills, dump station, restrooms, and firewood handle the practical side. The property was formerly Shady Pines MH & RV Resort. An outdoor pool anchors the warm months, with a fitness center, clubhouse, game room, billiards, shuffleboard, playground, dog park, and on-site dining filling the grounds. Live music and planned activities run through the season, and a casino is nearby. Pets are welcome. Galloway Township sits in Atlantic County with a genuinely useful split personality: Atlantic City's casinos, boardwalk, and entertainment are 10 minutes away, while the Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge borders the property, delivering salt marsh, migratory bird habitat, and the quiet natural character of the barrier island back bays. Birding here is exceptional. Summer is peak on the Jersey shore, with the casino calendar keeping demand steadier year-round than most shore properties. Reserve well ahead for June through August.

from $86/night

Jellystone Park™ Luray

117 RV Sites, 91 Cabins, 25 Tent Sites, 1 Lodge

Jellystone Park Luray in Luray, Virginia, offers 117 RV sites, 92 cabin and lodge units, and 25 tent sites in the Shenandoah Valley, with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 80 feet. Mountain view premium and Red Carpet categories join a water park, zip line, and laser tag. One hundred seventeen sites span standard, deluxe back-in RV/tent, mountain view premium, premium pull-through, Red Carpet back-in, and Red Carpet pull-through categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with cable TV, sized to 80 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and BBQ pits. Ninety-two cabins and lodges and 25 tent sites round out an unusually deep lodging range. A general store, boutique shop, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, showers, and recycling handle the practical side. A daily resort fee applies and covers mini-golf, the playground, and the wider amenity set. Recreation is extensive. A water park, splash pad, outdoor pool, hot tub, and inflatable water toys anchor the summer, with a zip line, laser tag, jumping pillow, mini-golf, gem mining, gaga ball, an arcade, game room, craft room, and recreation center besides. A lake and pond support boating, canoeing, and kayaking, with sports courts, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, a ball field, barn, golf cart rentals, walking trails, a dog park, and on-site dining and a bar. Pets are welcome. Luray Caverns is 10 minutes away, with Shenandoah National Park's western approach adjacent. Summer and October foliage drive demand. Reserve well ahead.

from $61/night

Luray RV Resort on Shenandoah River

178 RV Sites, 3 Cabins, 9 Tent Sites, 32 Glamping Sites, 44 Cottages, 8 Airstreams

Luray RV Resort on the Shenandoah River in Virginia offers 178 full-hookup RV sites, 47 cabin and cottage units, nine tent sites, and 40 Airstreams and glamping sites across 100 acres, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service, ADA-accessible sites, and rigs accepted to 50 feet behind a gated entrance. Skyline, Scenic View Deluxe, and Superior pull-through categories join a water park, bar, and river access. One hundred seventy-eight sites span back-in, deluxe back-in, scenic view deluxe back-in, Skyline back-in, Skyline deluxe back-in, and superior pull-thru categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with site WiFi, sized to 50 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and BBQ pits. Accessible sites are available, and the Skyline and scenic view categories are named for exactly what they deliver. Forty-seven cabins and cottages, nine tent sites, and 40 Airstreams and glamping sites make the lodging inventory genuinely exceptional. A water park and outdoor pool anchor the summer, with the South Fork supporting canoeing, kayaking, fishing, and swimming. A recreation center, sports courts, pickleball, basketball, corn hole, golf cart rentals, walking trails, hiking, biking, a pond, playground, pavilion, dog park, bar, and on-site dining fill the rest, with live music and strong birding. Skyline Drive's entrance to Shenandoah National Park is 30 minutes away, with Luray Caverns close. Washington is two hours, Richmond 90 minutes. Fall foliage drives the sharpest demand. Reserve well ahead for October.

from $35/night

Frisco Woods Campground

210 RV Sites, 31 Cabins, 27 Tent Sites

Frisco Woods Campground in North Carolina offers 210 RV sites, 31 cabins, and 27 tent sites on the Pamlico Sound side of Hatteras Island, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 44 feet. Soundfront back-in categories at both amperages join full-hookup and water-and-electric tiers, with an outdoor pool, recreation center, and maritime forest. Two hundred ten back-in sites span 30-amp, 50-amp, 30/50-amp, water-and-electric, soundfront 30-amp, and soundfront 30/50-amp categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with cable TV, sized to 44 feet. Confirm your tier, as the water-and-electric category does not carry sewer at the site. The soundfront categories are the reason to book here. Thirty-one cabins and 27 tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a recreation center, playground, and dog park filling the grounds. The sound carries boating, canoeing, kayaking, water sports, swimming, and surfing, with productive birding through the maritime forest and wine tasting nearby. Pets are welcome. The soundfront position makes this a premier kiteboarding and windsurfing base — the shallow, steady-wind water of Pamlico Sound is among the best on the East Coast for it, while Cape Hatteras National Seashore's Atlantic beach sits just across the island. The campground has been family owned for five decades. Summer is decisively the season on the Outer Banks. Reserve well ahead.