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Seven Islands River Front Camping

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261 reviews

· Arvonia, Buckingham, Virginia

2 acres hosted by Michael S.

2 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Virginia: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

9337 Bridgeport Rd. Arvonia, Va. Turn at the aluminum canoe placed on top of a large orange road barrier at the edge of our drive way. The canoe is bolding displaying the word HIPCAMP with a red arrow leading the way. Follow the drive down to the river front campsites.. Bateau boats pass by all 3 campsites on the third Thursday ofJune. This is due to a yearly Festival held in Scottsville where Historic river boats that used to haul goods up and down the river back in the day are maned by people in period clothing re-enacting the route that was taken. Smallmouth and catfish are biting Go by a local store and buy night crawlers,worms and a pack of 2/0 hooks and you will catch something . Firewood available per request and delivered for$30.00 a load. Accessible by car or canoe, East End at Seven Islands provides endless fun for the whole family, including your well behaved off-leash dogs. When you arrive take a cooling dip in a quiet “river pool”, relax on your private beach, or see if the fish are biting. Let your kids experience the best the river has to offer by exploring the shallows for crayfish, chasing minnows, or watching for Bald Eagles patrolling the river. Pitch your tent on the beach or under the trees if you prefer some shade. Spend your nights stargazing, enjoying a campfire (remember to bring s’mores ingredients), or fishing for catfish. This is an ideal family-oriented campsite about an hour NW of Richmond. Come, enjoy and make some memories! Children 10 and under are free On the other side of the river you might hear a train passing by at different times, both, day and night. Safety Notice: Not accessible by boat, canoe, or kayak when the James River level is 6 feet or higher at Scottsville. At 7.5 - 8 feet, there is not much beach to play on and the river is too dangerous to navigate. You can drive in and camp, but please stay clear of all water activities, including fishing, in these dangerous conditions.

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100% Recommend538 ratings · 261 reviews

Yerim K.

2 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Site 2

I came with my cat and had a great time! Right by the river and felt very safe. Don't forget the train goes by sometimes!

Jay P.

10 reviews

Mixed feelings

· March 2025

Very nice place

8 ft travel trailer ·

Site 2

This place is very nice. It was quiet and peaceful with plenty of space to have fun and play. The drive in is just as fun and gets away from society not to mention there is nothing in site except for the river and sounds of nature. Site 2 and 3 are within eye distance so I was lucky that site 3 wasn’t rented at the same time since I don’t like to camp near strangers but still very nice. You can see the video on my YT channel “finding Jay” to get a better view. All in all I would recommend this place.

Megan B.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· February 2025

Peaceful and Private

Tent ·

Site 3

We had the pleasure of staying at site 3 and cannot speak enough to how much we enjoyed the site. Michael was welcoming, helpful, and communicative. The hard work and care that has been put into the property are evident in how immaculately it is maintained. We loved the privacy, the beautiful views, and even the sounds of the occasional passing train. For an extra $30 Michael delivered a huge stack of seasoned, dried firewood right to our site which made for an easy relaxing evening after spending the day out. We will definitely be coming back to this beautiful campground!

Taylor S.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 2

This is the best campsite on the Middle James, hands down! The improvements are thoughtfully designed and well maintained, and the natural environment is unrivaled. Jenny and Mike clearly care about their guest's experience and have a special connection with the property. Our group feels very fortunate to have experienced a night camping at Seven Islands Farm.

Anthony O.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Great Stay

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 3

Tent camped on site 3 and it was amazing. Isolated and peaceful where you can hear the water and a nearby train. Would definitely come here again.

Joshua M.

3 reviews

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· November 2024