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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

Jellystone Park™ Williamsburg

118 RV Sites, 46 Cabins, 17 Tent Sites, 2 Yurts

Jellystone Park Williamsburg in Virginia offers 118 RV sites, 46 cabins, 17 tent sites, and two yurts with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 80 feet. Preferred premium patio pull-through, premium, and deluxe categories join a pool, mini-golf, laser tag, and jumping pillow at the center of the Virginia Peninsula. One hundred eighteen sites span deluxe back-in, deluxe pull-thru, premium back-in, premium pull-thru, and preferred premium with patio pull-thru categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 80 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and BBQ pits. The patio category adds outdoor living space. Forty-six cabins, 17 tent sites, and two yurts round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, and firewood handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with mini-golf, laser tag, a jumping pillow, arcade, game room, craft room, recreation center, fitness center, sports courts, basketball, gaga ball, and gem mining filling the grounds. Golf cart rentals, walking trails, biking, a playground, pavilion, dog park, and on-site dining round it out, with foam parties, wagon rides, arts and crafts, live music, and planned activities through the season. Stargazing is good on clear nights. Colonial Williamsburg, the Jamestown Settlement, Yorktown Battlefield, and Busch Gardens sit within a short drive between the James and York Rivers. Summer is decisively the season. Reserve well ahead.

from $38/night

Anvil Campground

55 RV Sites, 3 Cabins, 2 Cottages

Anvil Campground in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers 55 RV sites and five cabin and cottage units at the heart of the colonial heritage corridor, with rigs accepted to 50 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Complete RV, Premium Patio, Small RV, Standard, and water/electric/cable RV and tent categories join an outdoor pool, zip line, craft room, and game room. Fifty-five sites run in Complete RV, Premium Patio, Small RV, Standard, and Water/Electric/Cable RV/Tent categories, sized to 50 feet. The category names tell you the hookup level directly — the Complete tier carries the full set while the water/electric/cable tier does not include sewer, and the Small RV category right-sizes for compact rigs. Confirm amp service for your rig with the campground before booking. Five cabins and cottages round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, restrooms, showers, firewood, and recycling handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with a zip line, game room, craft room, arcade, sports courts, basketball, billiards, ping pong, shuffleboard, horseshoes, corn hole, a lake, beach, walking trails, playground, community fire pit, and dog park filling the grounds. Live music runs through the season, with wine and beer tasting, a golf course, and a state park nearby. James City County puts Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown, and Busch Gardens all within a short drive — the most concentrated colonial heritage corridor in America. Summer and the fall Williamsburg season drive the heaviest demand. Reserve well ahead for June through October.

from $45/night

American Heritage RV Park

141 RV Sites, 12 Cabins, 1 Cottage

American Heritage RV Park in Williamsburg, Virginia, offers 141 full-hookup RV sites and 13 cabin and cottage units in the Historic Triangle, with 30 and 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 70 feet on a big-rig-friendly layout. Premium pull-through, pull-through, and back-in categories join an outdoor pool, mini-golf, library, and bike rentals. One hundred forty-one sites run in back-in, pull-thru, and premium pull-thru categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 30 and 50-amp with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 70 feet, with fire pits and BBQ pits. Seventy feet accommodates a long coach with a tow, which is generous for the region. Thirteen cabins and cottages round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, and a library handle the practical side. An outdoor pool anchors the summer, with mini-golf, a game room, sports courts, pickleball, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, bike rentals, golf cart rentals, walking trails, biking, a playground, and swimming filling the grounds. Wine and beer tasting is nearby. Pets are welcome. The Historic Triangle is the most densely activity-rich corner of Virginia. Colonial Williamsburg's meticulously restored 18th-century capital is minutes away, Busch Gardens Williamsburg combines European-themed rides with live entertainment, and Water Country USA rounds out the family options — with Jamestown and Yorktown completing the historical circuit. Summer drives the heaviest demand in Williamsburg, with the fall and the Christmas Town season at Busch Gardens drawing strong secondary waves. Reserve well ahead for June through August.

from $69/night

Timberline Glamping at Williamsburg

5 Glamping Sites

Timberline Glamping at Williamsburg delivers a premium glamping near Williamsburg VA experience inside Chickahominy Riverfront Park — a 140-acre James City County park on the banks of the Chickahominy River, just minutes from the most historically significant triangle of landscape in the country. For travelers who want a uniquely comfortable outdoor stay alongside Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown, and Yorktown without sacrificing modern amenities, Timberline Glamping provides the ideal answer. Fully furnished Safari Tents accommodate families and groups in genuine style, configured as two double beds or a king with two sets of bunk beds. Each tent comes with a mini fridge, coffee maker, air conditioning and heating, and a ceiling fan — amenities that make the word "camping" something of an understatement. A hammock, wood fire ring with cooking grate, picnic table, and two outdoor chairs complete the tent's outdoor living space. Bathhouses with modern restrooms and showers are a short walk away, and two outdoor swimming pools provide a social gathering space for guests of every age. A small store, boat ramp, fishing pier, and direct access to the Virginia Capital Trail for cycling and walking round out the on-site amenities. Pets are welcome. The Chickahominy River frontage sets the glamping property's natural character — a tidal river winding through coastal Virginia lowland forest with the estuarine beauty that defines this corner of the state. Kayaking, canoeing, paddleboarding, and stand-up paddleboarding on the river provide water recreation from the park's own shoreline, and the Capital Trail's miles of scenic bikeway begin directly at the property. Colonial Williamsburg, a short drive away, is the most complete living history site in America — costumed interpreters, preserved 18th-century buildings, and immersive colonial trade demonstrations that fill a full day without repetition. Jamestown Settlement, where Powhatan's Confederacy met the English colony that started everything, and Yorktown Battlefield, site of the final decisive engagement of the American Revolution, complete the Historic Triangle that makes this corner of Virginia genuinely irreplaceable for any American traveler. Busch Gardens Williamsburg adds roller coasters, live shows, and theme park scale for families who want to balance history with thrills. Timberline Glamping at Williamsburg is open seasonally, with the warm-weather months delivering the full combination of river recreation and regional historical access. The blend of comfortable furnished lodging, Chickahominy riverfront setting, and proximity to three of America's most significant historical sites makes this one of the most purposefully positioned glamping destinations on the entire East Coast.

River's Rest Marina & Resort

21 Condos

On 16.5 acres at 9100 Wilcox Neck Road in Charles City, Virginia—where the Chickahominy River winds through the tidal woodland between Richmond and Williamsburg in one of Virginia's most historically layered counties—River's Rest Marina & Resort opened in 2022 as a water-focused destination combining 126 seasonal RV and tiny home sites, a 68-boat-slip marina with full services, a swimming pool, the Blue Heron Restaurant, and the complete waterfront resort experience on a river that flows through the heart of Virginia's Colonial and Civil War landscape. For travelers who want to be on the water in the historic heart of the Virginia Tidewater, River's Rest delivers both the marina infrastructure and the natural beauty that the Chickahominy provides. RV and tiny home sites at River's Rest are offered on a seasonal basis, creating a stable community of waterfront regulars who take full advantage of the marina's boat launch, fuel dock, 60 electric and water slips, and the bait and tackle store that serves both residents and visiting anglers targeting the Chickahominy's bass, crappie, perch, and the striped bass that run upriver from the James during spring spawning season. A swimming pool, laundry, dog park, playground, and the outdoor patio and bar extend the resort's social infrastructure, and the Blue Heron Restaurant provides on-property dining so guests don't need to drive for a good meal on the river. A bar and the dining service create the evening destination that makes River's Rest a social venue as much as a campground. Charles City County occupies the narrow neck of land between the James River to the south and the Chickahominy to the north, in the landscape that was the geographic center of English colonial settlement in North America—a county where the James River plantations along historic Route 5 represent the most intact collection of colonial-era plantation architecture in the United States. The Chickahominy River itself drains a watershed that was actively contested in the Civil War's Peninsula Campaign of 1862, when McClellan's Army of the Potomac maneuvered through this exact landscape in the campaign that brought Union forces closest to Richmond during the war's eastern theater. Colonial Williamsburg, the largest living history museum in the United States, is approximately 35 miles east—a full day's immersion in the reconstructed capital of colonial Virginia with costumed interpreters, period trades demonstrations, the Governor's Palace, and the Colonial Williamsburg Historic Area's remarkable concentration of 18th-century structures. The James River plantation corridor along Route 5—Shirley Plantation (the oldest plantation in continuous operation in the US), Berkeley Plantation (birthplace of President William Henry Harrison), and Westover Plantation—sits within minutes of the resort and represents one of the finest colonial architecture drives in America. Richmond, 30 minutes northwest, adds the American Civil War Museum and Monument Avenue's historical complexity. River's Rest operates seasonally, with the spring striped bass run and the summer boating and swimming season at maximum activity. The marina's deep water and full services attract powerboaters and fishing enthusiasts from throughout the Richmond metropolitan area, and the Blue Heron Restaurant draws non-overnight guests for waterside dining on the Chickahominy. Seasonal site availability means advance commitment is required for the established RV and tiny home community, but the marina's transient slips serve visiting boaters throughout the operating season. Reserve your spot at River's Rest and let the Chickahominy's tidal beauty and Virginia's remarkable history be the backdrop for your waterfront stay.

from $89/night

Chincoteague Bay RV Resort & Cottages

75 RV Sites, 28 Glamping Sites, 26 Cottages

Chincoteague Bay RV Resort and Cottages in Virginia offers 75 full-hookup back-in RV sites, 26 cottages, and 28 glamping sites on the Eastern Shore, with 20, 30, and 50-amp service and rigs accepted to 45 feet. Waterfront and waterview back-in categories join a standard tier, with a water park, marina, fishing pier, and food trucks. Seventy-five back-in sites run in standard, waterview, and waterfront categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric on 20, 30, and 50-amp with site WiFi, sized to 45 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Three categories and one question — how close to the water — which makes booking straightforward. Twenty-six cottages, including waterfront units and waterview cottages with rooftop sun decks, plus 28 glamping safari tents with air conditioning and private bathrooms, make the lodging range genuinely unusual. A laundry, restrooms, and showers handle the practical side. A water park and outdoor pool anchor the summer, with a marina and fishing pier opening the bay for boating and fishing. A clubhouse, sports courts, golf cart rentals, a playground, pavilion, food trucks, swimming, and picnicking fill the rest. Pets are welcome. The pony penning swim every July draws visitors from across the country to watch the wild Assateague ponies cross the channel — one of America's most celebrated wildlife traditions, and the resort sits right where you want to be for it. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge and Assateague's beaches are close. Pony penning week and summer fill the island completely. Reserve as early as you can for July.

from $49/night

BluFin Bungalows & Marina

Chincoteague Island, Virginia, sits at the narrow end of a causeway connecting the Eastern Shore to the barrier islands of Assateague, where one of the Atlantic Coast's most distinctive wildlife spectacles plays out each summer. BluFin Bungalows & Marina positions guests at the water's edge in Chincoteague's working waterfront district, combining conventional bungalow accommodations with the property's most unusual offering: the Bungalow Boats, floating accommodations moored at the marina that put guests literally on the water. For anyone who has ever wanted to sleep rocking gently in a coastal tidal channel surrounded by marsh and open sky, BluFin delivers that experience. The property offers both land-based bungalows and the floating Bungalow Boats, which are self-contained units moored at the marina dock — a genuine novelty that makes this one of the few places on the Virginia coast where a night on the water doesn't require boat ownership. The marina provides access to Chincoteague Channel and the tidal waters surrounding the island, with crabbing and fishing immediately accessible from the dock. Soft-shell and blue crab are the local specialty, and the channel produces flounder, rockfish, and red drum for those fishing from the pier or launching kayaks from the property. Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge covers the southern portion of Assateague Island across the bridge from town, protecting one of the East Coast's finest shorebird habitats and the internationally famous Chincoteague ponies — a herd of feral horses that has inhabited the island for centuries, believed by some to be descended from survivors of a Spanish shipwreck. Guests staying at BluFin are within easy reach of the refuge's beach, dunes, and pine maritime forest, along with Assateague Lighthouse, whose distinctive red spiral stripes make it one of the most photographed structures on the Delmarva Peninsula. The Chincoteague Pony Swim, held annually on the last Wednesday and Thursday of July, has drawn crowds to the island since the 1920s. On the appointed morning, the pony herd is rounded up by volunteer Saltwater Cowboys and swum across the Assateague Channel to Chincoteague, where foals are auctioned to benefit the local fire company before the adults swim back. The event fills every available accommodation on the island and surrounding area weeks in advance, and watching the ponies emerge from the channel is one of the genuinely memorable wildlife moments available anywhere on the East Coast. Kayak tours of the refuge's back channels offer intimate wildlife viewing year-round. Summer is high season on Chincoteague, with the Pony Swim in late July representing the island's absolute peak demand period — plan reservations months in advance if that event is the draw. Spring and fall bring migratory waterfowl and shorebirds to the refuge in enormous numbers, making shoulder-season visits especially rewarding for birders; the crowds thin dramatically after Labor Day. Winter is quiet and uncrowded, with the ponies visible on the beach and excellent birding without competition for viewing spots. The island's restaurants, galleries, and gift shops cater to visitors year-round, though some seasonal businesses close November through March.

from $99/night

Jellystone Park™ Chincoteague Island

97 RV Sites, 35 Cabins, 83 Tent Sites, 21 Glamping Sites, 10 Onsite RV/Trailers

Jellystone Park Chincoteague Island in Virginia offers 107 pull-through RV sites, 35 cabins, 83 tent sites, and 21 glamping sites on the Eastern Shore, with 50-amp service, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 65 feet. XL and premium deluxe patio pull-through categories join water-and-electric tiers, alongside a water park, lazy river, and bike rentals. One hundred seven sites are pull-through throughout, spanning full hookup 50-amp, XL full hookup, deluxe patio, premium deluxe patio, and water-and-electric categories, carrying water, sewer, and electric where noted with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 65 feet, with fire pits and picnic tables. Two things to note: service is 50-amp, so bring an adapter if your rig runs 30, and an all-pull-through layout means no backing at any site. Thirty-five cabins, 83 tent sites, 21 glamping sites, and rental RVs make the lodging range exceptional. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, dump station, restrooms, and firewood handle the practical side. A free Jellystone Park app and the Club Yogi Rewards program are both available. A water park and lazy river anchor the summer, with an outdoor pool alongside. A jumping pillow, arcade, gaga ball, sports courts, basketball, bike rentals, golf cart rentals, walking trails, a playground, pavilion, dog park, community fire pit, and snack bar fill the rest, with fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and paddle boarding besides. Assateague's 37-mile barrier beach, the wildlife refuge's 14,000 acres, and the late-July Pony Swim are all here. Pony Swim week fills the island. Reserve as early as you can.

from $34/night

Sun Outdoors Frontier Town

466 RV Sites, 36 Cabins, 66 Tent Sites, 27 Cottages, 22 Onsite RV/Trailers, 7 Wagons

On the scenic shores of Sinepuxent Bay in Berlin, Maryland, just south of Ocean City on the Eastern Shore, Sun Outdoors Frontier Town has created one of the Mid-Atlantic's most elaborately themed and amenity-complete resort campgrounds—a Wild West destination resort where a full water park, a Go Ape high ropes and zip line course, a 75-slip marina with kayaking and jet skiing, miniature golf, and three on-site dining options combine with the Ocean City beach access that a free shuttle provides four days a week. Full-hookup RV sites, covered wagon rentals, vacation cottages, and tent camping serve the full accommodation spectrum in a resort that gives families too many on-property activities to exhaust in a week, let alone a weekend. Full-hookup RV sites with 20/30/50-amp electric, cable, and Wi-Fi service accommodate rigs up to 45 feet with slide-outs and feature picnic tables and fire pits with cooking grates, while covered wagon rentals and vacation cottages provide alternative accommodations for guests without RVs. The Frontier Town Water Park anchors the on-property aquatic recreation, and a separate outdoor pool supplements it for guests who prefer a controlled-temperature pool environment. The 75-slip marina and pier provide bay boating access for guest-owned and rental watercraft, with kayaking, jet skiing, and fishing directly from the resort's Sinepuxent Bay waterfront, and three on-site eateries—Pony Espresso and Creamery, Laze River Saloon, and Chuck Wagon—handle food service across the full day. The bay setting on Sinepuxent Bay, one of Maryland's most productive and beautiful tidal waterways, gives the resort's waterfront and marina a natural backdrop that the Wild West theme's inland origins make genuinely surprising. Fishing from the marina's pier and from rental kayaks and boats on the bay produces flounder, striped bass, and the croaker and spot that characterize Maryland's tidal bay fishery in the productive shallow water between the barrier island and the Eastern Shore mainland. The bay's calm water provides sheltered paddling that the Atlantic Ocean's surf conditions make impossible—a counterpoint to Ocean City's beach experience that gives Frontier Town guests access to two completely different coastal water environments from the same property. Ocean City's 10-mile Atlantic boardwalk, beach, and resort entertainment district lies just north of the resort via the free Thursday-through-Sunday shuttle service—a transportation link that eliminates the need to drive and park in Ocean City while still providing full access to the beach, the Boardwalk's food vendors and amusement attractions, and the Inlet's fishing piers and excursion boats. The Ocean City Life-Saving Station Museum on the Inlet interprets the barrier island's history from its 19th-century resort origins through the lifesaving service era that preceded the Coast Guard, and the charming Victorian-era town of Berlin a few miles inland provides antique shops, locally owned restaurants, and a Main Street atmosphere that contrasts productively with Ocean City's resort energy. Maryland's Eastern Shore camping season runs primarily from Memorial Day through Labor Day at peak capacity, with the Frontier Town Water Park and marina operating at full service from June through August when the family summer vacation market fills the resort's accommodation options. The shoulder seasons of May and September-October offer the Sinepuxent Bay's coastal atmosphere—warm enough for beach walks, kayaking, and bay fishing—with dramatically reduced crowds and more flexible reservation windows. Off-season visits are possible for guests seeking the Eastern Shore's fall waterfowl hunting and quiet bay fishing, but the full resort infrastructure operates only during the primary summer season.

from $35/night

Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway

101 RV Sites, 13 Cabins, 12 Tent Sites, 32 Cottages

Sun Outdoors Ocean City Gateway in Whaleyville, Maryland, offers 101 RV sites, 45 cabin and cottage units, and 12 tent sites 15 miles west of the Ocean City beachfront, with 20, 30, and 50-amp full hookups, cable TV, and rigs accepted to 60 feet behind a gated entrance. Preferred, premium, and standard categories join a lazy river, water park, splash pad, and mini-golf. One hundred one sites span standard back-in, preferred back-in, premium back-in, and premium pull-thru categories, all carrying water, sewer, and electric with cable TV and site WiFi, sized to 60 feet, with fire pits, picnic tables, and BBQ pits. Forty-five cabins and cottages and 12 tent sites round out the lodging. A general store, laundry, propane fills and exchange, restrooms, showers, firewood, and RV storage handle the practical side. The property was formerly Fort Whaley RV Resort & Campground. A lazy river, water park, splash pad, and outdoor pool anchor the summer — an unusually complete water program. Mini-golf, an arcade, game room, clubhouse, sports courts, pickleball, basketball, volleyball, golf cart rentals, a playground, pavilion, and dog park fill the grounds, with a lake and pond for catch-and-release fishing, walking trails, hiking, and biking besides. A state park is nearby. Shady hardwoods give the resort its character, and Ocean City's barrier island is a short drive. Summer is decisively the season. Reserve well ahead.

from $39/night