Discover the best campgrounds near Virginia Beach, Virginia with wildlife watching

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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

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Big House Farm

10 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Chesapeake, VA

We are located in Chesapeake VA back in a more rural section. We own a poultry farm and have 40 acres of pasture and 60 acres of trees. There’s tons of wildlife and plenty of farm work if your up for it! This is a private and. Plenty of restaurants, shopping and beach around. We live on the property and around to help with any questions or needs.

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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.

Big House Farm

10 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Chesapeake, VA

We are located in Chesapeake VA back in a more rural section. We own a poultry farm and have 40 acres of pasture and 60 acres of trees. There’s tons of wildlife and plenty of farm work if your up for it! This is a private and. Plenty of restaurants, shopping and beach around. We live on the property and around to help with any questions or needs.

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.

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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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Country Living at Its Best!

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents46 acres · Suffolk, VA

This 46-acre horse ranch is located in the Whaleyville township of Suffolk. We are off of Highway 13, five miles from North Carolina state line. The 46 acres include 15 acres of pasture that host horse and sheep, and 31 acres of surrounding woods for hiking, camping, horseback riding and ATVs. A unique wildlife swamp borders the rear of the property.Learn more about this land:Enjoy country tranquility on this 46-acre horse ranch! 15 acres of pasture host horses and sheep. 31 additional acres available for camping, hiking, ATVs, and hunting. Unique wildlife swamp borders the property. Great star gazing!Located in the Whaleyville township of Suffolk, off of Highway 13 and 5 miles from North Carolina state line.

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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.

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.

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

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Country Living at Its Best!

2 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents46 acres · Suffolk, VA

This 46-acre horse ranch is located in the Whaleyville township of Suffolk. We are off of Highway 13, five miles from North Carolina state line. The 46 acres include 15 acres of pasture that host horse and sheep, and 31 acres of surrounding woods for hiking, camping, horseback riding and ATVs. A unique wildlife swamp borders the rear of the property.Learn more about this land:Enjoy country tranquility on this 46-acre horse ranch! 15 acres of pasture host horses and sheep. 31 additional acres available for camping, hiking, ATVs, and hunting. Unique wildlife swamp borders the property. Great star gazing!Located in the Whaleyville township of Suffolk, off of Highway 13 and 5 miles from North Carolina state line.

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.

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!

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.

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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!

Big House Farm

10 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Chesapeake, VA

We are located in Chesapeake VA back in a more rural section. We own a poultry farm and have 40 acres of pasture and 60 acres of trees. There’s tons of wildlife and plenty of farm work if your up for it! This is a private and. Plenty of restaurants, shopping and beach around. We live on the property and around to help with any questions or needs.

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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