Camping near Virginia Beach with fishing

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Meet at the Creek

1 site · Lodging4 acres · Chesapeake, VA

Our property is located in Deep Creek Chesapeake, VA on the intercoastal waterway/dismal swamp canal. We have 4+ acres of natural beauty at the end of a gravel road. Though we are not far from the city, nature definitely is the main character around here. The waterway is brackish (salt and fresh) so there is a wide array of wildlife to enjoy. Bald eagles and heron fly over daily and we often see otters, foxes and raccoons and birds galore. Guests have access to kayaks and dock (2 story) for fishing and/or relaxing. Water views from any spot on the property. We also have two friendly dogs that would love to meet you.

The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest

4 sites · Lodging, Tents18 acres · Diggs, VA

The Guinea farm is 18 acres of feild and forest on the rural middle pennensula. Only 1 mile from 2 separate secluded beaches and a boat launch. There is verly little traffic or light polution here, nature is at your fingertips. Come visit the farm and experience agrotourism at it's finest. Pick your own veggies in the community garden and meet the Guinea fowl! Enjoy the windernes and learn about the local ecosystem here on the middle pennensula. There are 3 sites spaced out across the 18 acres set apart for privacy. Wisteria is a primative site closer to the entrance gate. Trilogy is a suspended tree tent in the pines 700' beyond that and seperated by dense forest. Stargazer Tiny cabin is an offgrid rustic camping cabin on the back side of the property. Each site is surronded by several acres of forest and close to the edge of a large feild. There are romaing guinea fowl that may come make a very loud appearance as they canvas the property eating bugs. Deer, Turkeys, Bald Eagles, foxes, and other wildlife are common guests also. Mid-summer is what I call frog season, Tree frogs are abundant and provide a wonderful soundtrack. There are free to use bicycles, an axe throwing board, and cornhole boards available. 4 miles from shopping and dining in Mathews Virginia, 15 miles to Gwynn Island. Gwynn's Island is an island located in the Chesapeake Bay off of Virginia's Middle Peninsula. The island is located in the northeast part of Mathews County, south of the mouth of the Piankatank River. It is connected to the rest of the county by a swing bridge over Milford Haven.

Water Retreat

1 site · RV1 acre · Grandy, NC

This beautiful waterfront property has been transformed, and is prepared to welcome RV vacationers year-round. Surrounded by waters from the Currituck Sound, this retreat offers a small watercraft ramp on site, with nearby community ramps available for larger vessels. This is the perfect place for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing, and waterskiing just to name a few. You provide the equipment, we will provide the perfect setting. If you don't have equipment, local watersport rentals are minutes away, Everything from paddleboards to pontoon boats. For those who like to stick close to shore this is the ideal spot for swimming, fishing, crabbing and floating the day away.This property is newly renovated, however, the satellite map is a few years old and does not provide an accurate up-to-date image, so I have loaded several pictures for your convenience. Near by amenities include: grocery store, farm markets, gas stations, post office, churches, restaurants, laundromat, coffee shop, winery, brewery, golf courses, monster truck garage, water park, hang gliding, and of course just minutes to beautiful beaches. Day trip opportunities for: Deep sea fishing tours, wild horses tour, aquarium, OBX lighthouses, Dolphin tours, airplane tours, Wright Brothers Museum, and much more.

Blackwater Birds and Bees

6 sites · Lodging, Tents101 acres · Zuni, VA

Come visit the farm and stay with us! We have primitive tent camping and a cozy little cabin. Blackwater Birds and Bees is a developing farm that started in 2016. If you're looking for privacy, you won't find a better place in Southeastern Virginia. It's over 100 acres on the Blackwater River with access to over 2 miles of waterfront without leaving the property. The river is much like a cypress swamp with large channels running through the middle and it creates a perfect environment for all kinds of spectacular wildlife. We have kayaks and canoes available for campers to use for free and a Jon boat with trolling motor available for rent. Fishing is permitted in our large pond and on the river. The farm currently features an apiary, vegetable garden, blueberry bushes, and animals including ducks, chickens, geese, and goats. The cabin features a full-size bed complete with linens/bedding as well as a sleeping loft for 2 additional guests. While the cabin does not have electricity or plumbing, it does have battery operated lights and an outhouse with flush toilet on site for the convenience of cabin guests. We have a farm shop stocked with local products, camping essentials, fishing gear, and much more! *If you are bringing a large camper or RV please pick site #3 or site #2.*Site #4 is about 75 yards into the woods away from the parking space.* Check us out on Instagram @blackwater_birds_and_bees

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Blackwater Birds and Bees

6 sites · Lodging, Tents101 acres · Zuni, VA

Come visit the farm and stay with us! We have primitive tent camping and a cozy little cabin. Blackwater Birds and Bees is a developing farm that started in 2016. If you're looking for privacy, you won't find a better place in Southeastern Virginia. It's over 100 acres on the Blackwater River with access to over 2 miles of waterfront without leaving the property. The river is much like a cypress swamp with large channels running through the middle and it creates a perfect environment for all kinds of spectacular wildlife. We have kayaks and canoes available for campers to use for free and a Jon boat with trolling motor available for rent. Fishing is permitted in our large pond and on the river. The farm currently features an apiary, vegetable garden, blueberry bushes, and animals including ducks, chickens, geese, and goats. The cabin features a full-size bed complete with linens/bedding as well as a sleeping loft for 2 additional guests. While the cabin does not have electricity or plumbing, it does have battery operated lights and an outhouse with flush toilet on site for the convenience of cabin guests. We have a farm shop stocked with local products, camping essentials, fishing gear, and much more! *If you are bringing a large camper or RV please pick site #3 or site #2.*Site #4 is about 75 yards into the woods away from the parking space.* Check us out on Instagram @blackwater_birds_and_bees

The Good Day Farm

1 site · RV, Tent18 acres · Suffolk, VA

Come park your RV on our gorgeous 18 acre property in central Suffolk, VA. Enjoy the our small farm of kune kune pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and ducks. The quiet, private site is surrounded by 12 acres of wooded trails to explore. When you’re ready to explore off the farm, you can quickly get to beaches, attractions and historical sites. But you always return to the serenity of the farm.

Recreation at the Canal!

1 site · RV, TentChesapeake, VA

6 Acres of private land located along the beautiful Dismal Swamp State Park Inter-coastal Canal trail!

The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest

4 sites · Lodging, Tents18 acres · Diggs, VA

The Guinea farm is 18 acres of feild and forest on the rural middle pennensula. Only 1 mile from 2 separate secluded beaches and a boat launch. There is verly little traffic or light polution here, nature is at your fingertips. Come visit the farm and experience agrotourism at it's finest. Pick your own veggies in the community garden and meet the Guinea fowl! Enjoy the windernes and learn about the local ecosystem here on the middle pennensula. There are 3 sites spaced out across the 18 acres set apart for privacy. Wisteria is a primative site closer to the entrance gate. Trilogy is a suspended tree tent in the pines 700' beyond that and seperated by dense forest. Stargazer Tiny cabin is an offgrid rustic camping cabin on the back side of the property. Each site is surronded by several acres of forest and close to the edge of a large feild. There are romaing guinea fowl that may come make a very loud appearance as they canvas the property eating bugs. Deer, Turkeys, Bald Eagles, foxes, and other wildlife are common guests also. Mid-summer is what I call frog season, Tree frogs are abundant and provide a wonderful soundtrack. There are free to use bicycles, an axe throwing board, and cornhole boards available. 4 miles from shopping and dining in Mathews Virginia, 15 miles to Gwynn Island. Gwynn's Island is an island located in the Chesapeake Bay off of Virginia's Middle Peninsula. The island is located in the northeast part of Mathews County, south of the mouth of the Piankatank River. It is connected to the rest of the county by a swing bridge over Milford Haven.

Meet at the Creek

1 site · Lodging4 acres · Chesapeake, VA

Our property is located in Deep Creek Chesapeake, VA on the intercoastal waterway/dismal swamp canal. We have 4+ acres of natural beauty at the end of a gravel road. Though we are not far from the city, nature definitely is the main character around here. The waterway is brackish (salt and fresh) so there is a wide array of wildlife to enjoy. Bald eagles and heron fly over daily and we often see otters, foxes and raccoons and birds galore. Guests have access to kayaks and dock (2 story) for fishing and/or relaxing. Water views from any spot on the property. We also have two friendly dogs that would love to meet you.

9 top campgrounds near Virginia Beach with fishing

Meet at the Creek

1 site · Lodging4 acres · Chesapeake, VA

Our property is located in Deep Creek Chesapeake, VA on the intercoastal waterway/dismal swamp canal. We have 4+ acres of natural beauty at the end of a gravel road. Though we are not far from the city, nature definitely is the main character around here. The waterway is brackish (salt and fresh) so there is a wide array of wildlife to enjoy. Bald eagles and heron fly over daily and we often see otters, foxes and raccoons and birds galore. Guests have access to kayaks and dock (2 story) for fishing and/or relaxing. Water views from any spot on the property. We also have two friendly dogs that would love to meet you.

Blackwater Birds and Bees

6 sites · Lodging, Tents101 acres · Zuni, VA

Come visit the farm and stay with us! We have primitive tent camping and a cozy little cabin. Blackwater Birds and Bees is a developing farm that started in 2016. If you're looking for privacy, you won't find a better place in Southeastern Virginia. It's over 100 acres on the Blackwater River with access to over 2 miles of waterfront without leaving the property. The river is much like a cypress swamp with large channels running through the middle and it creates a perfect environment for all kinds of spectacular wildlife. We have kayaks and canoes available for campers to use for free and a Jon boat with trolling motor available for rent. Fishing is permitted in our large pond and on the river. The farm currently features an apiary, vegetable garden, blueberry bushes, and animals including ducks, chickens, geese, and goats. The cabin features a full-size bed complete with linens/bedding as well as a sleeping loft for 2 additional guests. While the cabin does not have electricity or plumbing, it does have battery operated lights and an outhouse with flush toilet on site for the convenience of cabin guests. We have a farm shop stocked with local products, camping essentials, fishing gear, and much more! *If you are bringing a large camper or RV please pick site #3 or site #2.*Site #4 is about 75 yards into the woods away from the parking space.* Check us out on Instagram @blackwater_birds_and_bees

The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest

4 sites · Lodging, Tents18 acres · Diggs, VA

The Guinea farm is 18 acres of feild and forest on the rural middle pennensula. Only 1 mile from 2 separate secluded beaches and a boat launch. There is verly little traffic or light polution here, nature is at your fingertips. Come visit the farm and experience agrotourism at it's finest. Pick your own veggies in the community garden and meet the Guinea fowl! Enjoy the windernes and learn about the local ecosystem here on the middle pennensula. There are 3 sites spaced out across the 18 acres set apart for privacy. Wisteria is a primative site closer to the entrance gate. Trilogy is a suspended tree tent in the pines 700' beyond that and seperated by dense forest. Stargazer Tiny cabin is an offgrid rustic camping cabin on the back side of the property. Each site is surronded by several acres of forest and close to the edge of a large feild. There are romaing guinea fowl that may come make a very loud appearance as they canvas the property eating bugs. Deer, Turkeys, Bald Eagles, foxes, and other wildlife are common guests also. Mid-summer is what I call frog season, Tree frogs are abundant and provide a wonderful soundtrack. There are free to use bicycles, an axe throwing board, and cornhole boards available. 4 miles from shopping and dining in Mathews Virginia, 15 miles to Gwynn Island. Gwynn's Island is an island located in the Chesapeake Bay off of Virginia's Middle Peninsula. The island is located in the northeast part of Mathews County, south of the mouth of the Piankatank River. It is connected to the rest of the county by a swing bridge over Milford Haven.

Recreation at the Canal!

1 site · RV, TentChesapeake, VA

6 Acres of private land located along the beautiful Dismal Swamp State Park Inter-coastal Canal trail!

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Private Primitive Tent Site

1 site · Tent1 acre · Elizabeth City, NC

Surrounded by trees, this is a perfect spot to unwind and get back to nature. While large enough to host multiple tent sites and camping groups, we limit the availability to just one group at a time, in order to provide you with the most private experience possible. Enjoy the quiet of nature without traveling far from so many additional activities! After you spend the day kayaking on the Dismal Swamp, site seeing in Portsmouth, VA, or spending your day on the Outer Banks fishing, the downtown is just a 5 minute bike ride away! Elizabeth City is an up and coming downtown, with more than 7 wine bars and breweries, 5 coffee shops, and many unique restaurants, all within walking distance of each other, the downtown is perfect place to both start your day with a fresh cup of coffee, and end it with a beer and friends. This is a beautiful, PRIMITIVE campsite. There is currently no electricity or running water. It is a “pack it in/pack it out,” campsite. Leave nothing behind but the nature the way it was when you arrived. “Cat holes,” and “pig holes,” are not authorized and will not be tolerated. For your convenience, a camping toilet will be provided as well as a camping sink. Seasonal activities close by include: Strawberry Picking Apple Picking Gem Mining Kayaking Beach Fishing Boating Duck Hunting Deer Hunting Site Seeing in Portsmouth/Norfolk Museums Aquariums Dinner Cruises Busch Gardens Monster Truck Shows Dixieland Speedway/Motocross H20 Water Park Elizabeth City, NC Sipping Trail Elizabeth City, NC Hot Cocoa Trail Farmers Markets

The Good Day Farm

1 site · RV, Tent18 acres · Suffolk, VA

Come park your RV on our gorgeous 18 acre property in central Suffolk, VA. Enjoy the our small farm of kune kune pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and ducks. The quiet, private site is surrounded by 12 acres of wooded trails to explore. When you’re ready to explore off the farm, you can quickly get to beaches, attractions and historical sites. But you always return to the serenity of the farm.

3 mile Bike to the beach

2 sites · Lodging4 acres · Cheriton, VA

Our property was once a Auto Court back in the 1930's. of which consisted of 14 Tiny homes as well as a gas station and a restaurant. My wife and I are currently using this location for our tiny house vacation rentals. We started renovations to these jams back in April of 2021 and continuing till today, slowly bring them back to life

Scarlett’s Waterfront

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Hertford, NC

Hello, this property is located right on the water in beautiful downtown Hertford ! There is a local bar the “Taphouse” walking distance from our property, coffee shop, Bakery, Pharmacy where they sell amazing ice cream, local park with slides and swings in walking distance, antique store, and this property is right beside a beautiful fishing pier that has access to kayacks that you can rent. We are pet friendly so we would be happy if you bring your pets they will love the area to! This is the best spot in town, We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Water Retreat

1 site · RV1 acre · Grandy, NC

This beautiful waterfront property has been transformed, and is prepared to welcome RV vacationers year-round. Surrounded by waters from the Currituck Sound, this retreat offers a small watercraft ramp on site, with nearby community ramps available for larger vessels. This is the perfect place for canoeing, kayaking, paddle boarding, jet skiing, and waterskiing just to name a few. You provide the equipment, we will provide the perfect setting. If you don't have equipment, local watersport rentals are minutes away, Everything from paddleboards to pontoon boats. For those who like to stick close to shore this is the ideal spot for swimming, fishing, crabbing and floating the day away.This property is newly renovated, however, the satellite map is a few years old and does not provide an accurate up-to-date image, so I have loaded several pictures for your convenience. Near by amenities include: grocery store, farm markets, gas stations, post office, churches, restaurants, laundromat, coffee shop, winery, brewery, golf courses, monster truck garage, water park, hang gliding, and of course just minutes to beautiful beaches. Day trip opportunities for: Deep sea fishing tours, wild horses tour, aquarium, OBX lighthouses, Dolphin tours, airplane tours, Wright Brothers Museum, and much more.

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Scarlett’s Waterfront

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Hertford, NC

Hello, this property is located right on the water in beautiful downtown Hertford ! There is a local bar the “Taphouse” walking distance from our property, coffee shop, Bakery, Pharmacy where they sell amazing ice cream, local park with slides and swings in walking distance, antique store, and this property is right beside a beautiful fishing pier that has access to kayacks that you can rent. We are pet friendly so we would be happy if you bring your pets they will love the area to! This is the best spot in town, We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

Private Primitive Tent Site

1 site · Tent1 acre · Elizabeth City, NC

Surrounded by trees, this is a perfect spot to unwind and get back to nature. While large enough to host multiple tent sites and camping groups, we limit the availability to just one group at a time, in order to provide you with the most private experience possible. Enjoy the quiet of nature without traveling far from so many additional activities! After you spend the day kayaking on the Dismal Swamp, site seeing in Portsmouth, VA, or spending your day on the Outer Banks fishing, the downtown is just a 5 minute bike ride away! Elizabeth City is an up and coming downtown, with more than 7 wine bars and breweries, 5 coffee shops, and many unique restaurants, all within walking distance of each other, the downtown is perfect place to both start your day with a fresh cup of coffee, and end it with a beer and friends. This is a beautiful, PRIMITIVE campsite. There is currently no electricity or running water. It is a “pack it in/pack it out,” campsite. Leave nothing behind but the nature the way it was when you arrived. “Cat holes,” and “pig holes,” are not authorized and will not be tolerated. For your convenience, a camping toilet will be provided as well as a camping sink. Seasonal activities close by include: Strawberry Picking Apple Picking Gem Mining Kayaking Beach Fishing Boating Duck Hunting Deer Hunting Site Seeing in Portsmouth/Norfolk Museums Aquariums Dinner Cruises Busch Gardens Monster Truck Shows Dixieland Speedway/Motocross H20 Water Park Elizabeth City, NC Sipping Trail Elizabeth City, NC Hot Cocoa Trail Farmers Markets

Blackwater Birds and Bees

6 sites · Lodging, Tents101 acres · Zuni, VA

Come visit the farm and stay with us! We have primitive tent camping and a cozy little cabin. Blackwater Birds and Bees is a developing farm that started in 2016. If you're looking for privacy, you won't find a better place in Southeastern Virginia. It's over 100 acres on the Blackwater River with access to over 2 miles of waterfront without leaving the property. The river is much like a cypress swamp with large channels running through the middle and it creates a perfect environment for all kinds of spectacular wildlife. We have kayaks and canoes available for campers to use for free and a Jon boat with trolling motor available for rent. Fishing is permitted in our large pond and on the river. The farm currently features an apiary, vegetable garden, blueberry bushes, and animals including ducks, chickens, geese, and goats. The cabin features a full-size bed complete with linens/bedding as well as a sleeping loft for 2 additional guests. While the cabin does not have electricity or plumbing, it does have battery operated lights and an outhouse with flush toilet on site for the convenience of cabin guests. We have a farm shop stocked with local products, camping essentials, fishing gear, and much more! *If you are bringing a large camper or RV please pick site #3 or site #2.*Site #4 is about 75 yards into the woods away from the parking space.* Check us out on Instagram @blackwater_birds_and_bees

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The Good Day Farm

1 site · RV, Tent18 acres · Suffolk, VA

Come park your RV on our gorgeous 18 acre property in central Suffolk, VA. Enjoy the our small farm of kune kune pigs, sheep, goats, chickens, and ducks. The quiet, private site is surrounded by 12 acres of wooded trails to explore. When you’re ready to explore off the farm, you can quickly get to beaches, attractions and historical sites. But you always return to the serenity of the farm.

Recreation at the Canal!

1 site · RV, TentChesapeake, VA

6 Acres of private land located along the beautiful Dismal Swamp State Park Inter-coastal Canal trail!

3 mile Bike to the beach

2 sites · Lodging4 acres · Cheriton, VA

Our property was once a Auto Court back in the 1930's. of which consisted of 14 Tiny homes as well as a gas station and a restaurant. My wife and I are currently using this location for our tiny house vacation rentals. We started renovations to these jams back in April of 2021 and continuing till today, slowly bring them back to life

Private Primitive Tent Site

1 site · Tent1 acre · Elizabeth City, NC

Surrounded by trees, this is a perfect spot to unwind and get back to nature. While large enough to host multiple tent sites and camping groups, we limit the availability to just one group at a time, in order to provide you with the most private experience possible. Enjoy the quiet of nature without traveling far from so many additional activities! After you spend the day kayaking on the Dismal Swamp, site seeing in Portsmouth, VA, or spending your day on the Outer Banks fishing, the downtown is just a 5 minute bike ride away! Elizabeth City is an up and coming downtown, with more than 7 wine bars and breweries, 5 coffee shops, and many unique restaurants, all within walking distance of each other, the downtown is perfect place to both start your day with a fresh cup of coffee, and end it with a beer and friends. This is a beautiful, PRIMITIVE campsite. There is currently no electricity or running water. It is a “pack it in/pack it out,” campsite. Leave nothing behind but the nature the way it was when you arrived. “Cat holes,” and “pig holes,” are not authorized and will not be tolerated. For your convenience, a camping toilet will be provided as well as a camping sink. Seasonal activities close by include: Strawberry Picking Apple Picking Gem Mining Kayaking Beach Fishing Boating Duck Hunting Deer Hunting Site Seeing in Portsmouth/Norfolk Museums Aquariums Dinner Cruises Busch Gardens Monster Truck Shows Dixieland Speedway/Motocross H20 Water Park Elizabeth City, NC Sipping Trail Elizabeth City, NC Hot Cocoa Trail Farmers Markets

Scarlett’s Waterfront

1 site · RV, Tent1 acre · Hertford, NC

Hello, this property is located right on the water in beautiful downtown Hertford ! There is a local bar the “Taphouse” walking distance from our property, coffee shop, Bakery, Pharmacy where they sell amazing ice cream, local park with slides and swings in walking distance, antique store, and this property is right beside a beautiful fishing pier that has access to kayacks that you can rent. We are pet friendly so we would be happy if you bring your pets they will love the area to! This is the best spot in town, We hope you enjoy it as much as we do!

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Looking to go camping near Virginia Beach, Virginia and enjoy some fishing? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 194 available options in the area, you'll find the perfect spot to cast your line and relax in nature. Whether you're a seasoned angler or just starting out, you'll have plenty of campsites to choose from, each offering its own unique fishing experience. Check out top-rated campsites like Blackwater Birds and Bees (601 reviews), Shine & Rise Magic Food Forest (88 reviews), and The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest (81 reviews). Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like pet-friendly sites, clean toilets, and potable water. And with an average price per night of $49 and options as low as $10, you can enjoy your fishing getaway without breaking the bank. So grab your gear and get ready for a reel-y good time!

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