The best camping in Staunton River State Park, VA
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Top-rated campgrounds in Staunton River State Park
Staunton River State Park Campground
1. Staunton River State Park Campground
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Whatever floats your boat, Staunton River’s got it
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Top-rated campsites near Staunton River State Park
Smith Farm
1. Smith Farm
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12mi from Staunton River State Park · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
At this campsite there is a RV hookup and also a building with a toilet, shower (with hot water) and sink. There is a large pond out front that is great for fishing as well as lots of woods and open fields. There are trails that run all throughout the property for walking or horseback riding. There is an abundance of wildlife all around the property.
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Collective Spaces
2. Collective Spaces
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19mi from Staunton River State Park · 2 sites
We are just over an hour north of Durham, NC, two hours southwest of Richmond, VA, and 30 minutes east of Danville, VA. Our property is 204 acres of beautiful wilderness, in an international Dark Sky zone (you can see the milky way on a clear night), where you can usually hear nothing other than the calls of the animals.
The property is accessed via a half mile dirt and grass road that drops you off at the main camping area at the Old Tobacco Barn. From there you have access to a composting toilet and fire circle.
Roughly half the property was cleared and is open and overgrown with brush. The other half of the property is various types and stages of forest, from young to old.
We have 5 waterways that I have counted so far (it's a lot of land!), including 1.5 miles of Sandy Creek, which is more of a small river than a creek, beautiful swimmable natural springs, and a half acre pond (with beavers!). We have two kayaks that you can use on the pond, and you can bring tubes or kayaks and paddle down Sandy Creek all the way to Banister River a few miles downstream.
Camping is available throughout the property, although you will see several marked and prepped sites along the road or in the woods. This is rustic camping, meaning that you can drive up to some camping sites, but others are off the road and require a bit of trekking through brush, trails, or woods.
This area of the state is an international dark sky zone, and the views at night are glorious - the milky way is clearly visible, you can generally catch shooting stars with regularity on any clear night, and if you bring binoculars or a telescope, you have a clear view of most of the sky.
If you enjoy wild plants, foraging, bird watching, tracking, or generally getting out into a natural space, then you will enjoy the diversity of the wildlife and plant life on the property.
Animals that we have verified on the land include Deer (lots!), Racoons, Cayote, Turkey, Black Bear, Fox, and a large variety of birds and other critters that we haven't identified.
We have house sized boulders along Sandy Creek that you can climb on, and the creek itself is clean and swimmable. There is lots to explore throughout the property and, most of all, it's a wonderful place to rest and relax out in nature.
A few things to keep in mind:
* The road is a dirt road, meaning that it turns muddy after it rains. Please be mindful of this and park at the front and walk in if it is raining or has rained the day before you arrive. Also, if it looks like it will rain while you are on site, you may want to move your vehicle to the front of the property to make it easier to get out when you leave. Having said that, the road is good and any car can drive it without issue when it is dry.
* Smaller campers and trailers are welcome on the property as well, although we do not have a place to dump/empty your septic, so please take waste off site.
* We do not have showers or potable water on site, so you will need to pack water in with you. This is rustic camping.
* We do have a composting toilet - please drop a handful of wood shavings into the bucket when you are done. For folks who are comfortable doing so, please consider urinating outside rather than in the composting toilet. ;)
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Lev at Little Lake
3. Lev at Little Lake
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27mi from Staunton River State Park · 1 site
🌿 Welcome to Lev @ Little Lake 🌿
A Private Land-Based Sanctuary Rooted in Faith and Stewardship
We invite you to experience Lev @ Little Lake, a peaceful haven nestled in the hills of Clarksville, Virginia. This land is not a commercial campground—it is our private inheritance, stewarded in faith and dedicated to the Lord as part of our family’s life work and spiritual calling.
When you stay here, you are not paying for access to a public business. Your contribution is a gift of support that helps sustain our ongoing private mission: developing a place of worship, restoration, and community gathering, built upon biblical stewardship and constitutional liberty. We maintain this land as a Private Membership Association and trust—not for profit, but for purpose.
Your visit supports:
• The cultivation of food and beauty through regenerative practices
• The quiet development of festival grounds for appointed times of worship
• Our family’s dedicated labor in ministry, music, photography, education, and hospitality
• The protection of sacred land and private religious use from overreach or commercial misclassification
We ask that all guests arrive in a spirit of respect and peace. This land is not a venue, event space, or public attraction—it is our home, our sanctuary, and a resting place for those who value simplicity, nature, and the presence of God.
Come walk the trails. Sit by the water. Watch the sunset. Let your soul breathe.
And know that your presence here is more than a stay—it’s a blessing.
“You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.”
— Psalm 128:2
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2nd40 to 420 - The Farm
4. 2nd40 to 420 - The Farm
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29mi from Staunton River State Park · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The Farm was originally named 2nd 4o by my parents. They planned to live the 2nd forty years of their lives together on the farm. My parents both grew up on the southside of Chicago - where having a tree in your yard meant that you had "made it". They decided to use the land to grow Christmas trees. This did not last long :) but the saplings my dad planted by hand are still here & maybe 70' tall!
Then my husband & I bought The Farm in 2017 for the 2nd forty years of our life & my parents built their little house right here. My husband and I immediately knew that our dream was to grow a different kind of "tree", so in 2019 we were among the first group to receive our license to grow hemp. We are passionate about both the hemp and cannabis plants!
In 2020 when it finally became legal to grow cannabis, we immediately added that to our garden as well and 2nd 40 to 420 was born, or shall I say planted. We currently rent out our 2 RV's 3 Yurts & primitive sites , we also offer group bookings & Canna-friendly B&B options. We plan to add septic & electric hook-ups for RV's in the near future.
Come join us in Growing our Dreams!
Learn more about this land:
Large farm with acres for tent camping. 2 RVs on site and Yurts available for rental - able to pull in RV's420 friendly - bed & breakfast options available. Creek, walking, riding trails, in season pool. Happy to host you with a variety of options. This option is for primitive camping on site. Outdoor shower available on property.
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All R kids farm
5. All R kids farm
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36mi from Staunton River State Park · 1 site
Our 65 acre farm is secluded and peaceful. We have a small pond with catfish, bluegill, large mouth bass (catch and release only) and a gentle creek. We have chickens, sheep, a pig, cows and diary goats. Enjoy a walk down to the pond and take a picture by the old farm house (from the early 1800's) or explore history in the cemetery. You could also take the kids for a hike in the forest and search for mushrooms. At the end of the day you can kick back by the fire pit, stargaze and make some s'mores. Our cabin (converted shed) offers a queen size bed and a sofa sleeper, fire pit, charcoal BBQ, AC/HEAT, keurig coffee pot, Wood chip toilet and privacy!Farm experience tour available upon request by appointment.We also have an RV hookup with family campers about 100yds from the cabin.
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Country Line Creek Campground
6. Country Line Creek Campground
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37mi from Staunton River State Park · 50 sites · Tents, RVs
Newly-opened campground minutes away from Virginia International Raceway (VIR), the Hyco Lake boat ramp and the Dan River Canoe Access in Milton, NC. We have walking trails on the scenic Country Line Creek and offer private group camping. We are in walking distance to local restaurants and bars.
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Field of Dreams Creek Camping
7. Field of Dreams Creek Camping
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38mi from Staunton River State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
All of the land on the gravel road in which we live was at one time a large operating farm. The original farmhouse is still present at the end of the gravel road.
In recent years the farm land was sub divided. My husband Jacob and I purchased this piece of property 8 years ago. We absolutely love it here and this land is our own slice of paradise.
We have 13 acres of private seclusion with a quiet and peaceful creek spot for camping on the back side of our property. We love having a place where we feel we can be away from it all! Also at the same time we are only a short drive away from downtown Lynchburg as well as quick access to route 460.
We enjoy that we can get on the river quickly and we frequently take advantage of the beauty of kayaking the James River. Together Jacob and I find tranquility while camping and exploring new places. We are excited to share our slice of heaven with you and meet people who share our love for the great outdoors. :)
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Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
8. Kerr Lake Glamping at Holly Forest
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39mi from Staunton River State Park · 7 sites
Tucked into a quiet corner of our working farm called Heritage Farm, Holly Forest offers a peaceful retreat with easy access to shared amenities. Guests have access to water, electricity, and our centrally located Bathhouse, which includes showers, restrooms, and parking. Each day, we provide battery boxes for running a fan or charging small electronics.
Heritage Farm is rooted in natural, sustainable practices and hands-on learning experiences. Depending on the season, you may find the farm bustling with activity—especially during flower season as we cultivate our blooms for Cultivate Flower Co., or while we care for our animals and craft small-batch products like our Kinda Crunchy Goat Milk Soap.
No matter the time of year, you'll see us tending to the land and the animals we love.
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Camp McFender
9. Camp McFender
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40mi from Staunton River State Park · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camp McFender was started in 2020 by offering our friends and guests a place to relax, camp, mountain bike, hike, fish, and swim to name a few. With 91 acres of rolling hills, gorgeous views, highland cows, and 2 creeks, it's the perfect escape.
- Over 7 miles of hiking/mountain biking trails.
- Bent Creek and a natural spring with a zip line, swimming hole, and multiple rock beaches.
- Lookout points to enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and dark sky for star and planet viewing.
- Highland cows that you can pet and feed (contact us first to visit them).
- 13 miles from Holiday Lake State Park.
- 8 miles from Bent Creek/James River boat ramp.
- 15 miles from James River State Park.
- 6 miles from Appomattox Court House National Park.
- 10 miles from downtown Appomattox.
- 33 miles from Farmville.
- 28 miles from Lynchburg.
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Altamont Farms
10. Altamont Farms
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43mi from Staunton River State Park · 8 sites
Welcome to Altamont Farm, where nature's grandeur meets rustic elegance! Perched atop Goin Hill, our Sunset Pavilion beckons with breathtaking views of the James River and the majestic Appalachian Mountains. This off grid cabin has a cozy Outhouse, a fenced front yard for your furry friends, and a charming glass-enclosed cedar room with a queen-size bed suspended from the ceiling. Warm yourself by the real wood-burning parlor stove or step onto the small deck to savor the outdoors.
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Buttermilk Bluff
11. Buttermilk Bluff
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44mi from Staunton River State Park · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
RV, Overland or Tent campsite on 60 acres with expansive views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Peaks of Otter. Each site has a fire ring, water hydrant and electrical hookup with 20, 30 and 50 amp service. A dump station is on the property for communual use.
Located 25 minutes from Liberty University in Lynchburg and 50 minutes from Roanoke, it's a great place to bring your RV and visit LU's campus while getting to enjoy the outdoors. Buttermilk Bluff is also conveniently located between Smith Mountain Lake and the Blue Ridge Parkway, the location is a short drive to lake amenities, the Appalachian Trail or one of Bedford counties favorite hikes, Sharp Top Trail. It's a perfect place to get to spend one on one time with family and nature.
An abundance of wildlife including deer, turkey, hawks, owls and the occasional black bear can be seen. Enjoy exploring Buttermilk Creek which surrounds the property on two sides while having the entire 60 acres to yourself!
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Honah Lee Farms
12. Honah Lee Farms
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47mi from Staunton River State Park · 5 sites
(Notice - Our driveway was damaged by heavy rains from hurricane Helene. We have been working to make repairs. For those return campers and all new guests to Honah Lee Farms, we are no longer accepting trailers or RVs longer than 12 ft. due to the narrowing of our driveway from the recent flood-waters. We apologize for any inconvenience and will post updates here if the circumstances change. Also, we are totally off-grid, which means we do not have RV hook-ups or empty stations. Thank you for your understanding. - Brian)
Our camp is the shared vision of Brian and Lee and son Michael. We fell in love with this beautiful property where we plan to build our eco-friendly, off-grid homestead and farm. Lee's favorite song and the inspiration behind our name is "Puff the Magic Dragon" by Peter, Paul and Mary. A land of whimsical imagination, beauty and maybe a dragon or three is our shared vision for the farm.
The camping options are flexible, ranging from prepared campsites along both Little and Deep creeks with composting outhouses nearby, to "Camper's Choice" options where you may hike in or drive in and create your own camping experience. Please note that since the "Camper's Choice" options allow freedom to select hike-in or drive-in options, the exact distance to nearest outhouse may vary.
There are 144 acres to explore so campers can set up a secluded getaway or cluster together in a group.
We are flexible and can work with you to create a camping experience that suits your needs.
Learn more about this land:
Honah Lee Farms has over 140 acres of woods with open fields distributed throughout. We are bordered to the south by the Flat River, to the west by Deep Creek, and to the north by Little Creek. Most of our campsites are nestled in the trees along one of these bodies of water and all campers have access to the 10 foot waterfall area where Deep Creek runs into the Flat River.
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Shady Oaks
13. Shady Oaks
13mi from Staunton River State Park · 1 site
Shady Oaks — Quiet, Shaded Country RV Site
Escape to serenity under a grove of oak trees in a peaceful, country setting at Shady Oaks. This private RV-only site welcomes rigs up to 30 ft and provides full hookups (electric, water, and sewer) in a shaded, calm environment.
Step away from the bustle and enjoy moments of quiet, nature, and starlit nights. Perfect for those who appreciate simplicity with essential amenities in a scenic, rural location.
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Hidden Spring Cabin Getaway
14. Hidden Spring Cabin Getaway
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16mi from Staunton River State Park · 1 site
Hidden Cabin on 5 Private Acres in the Virginia Woods:
Tucked deep into the forest, this cozy cabin sits on five secluded acres—offering complete privacy, quiet, and space to slow down. No neighbors in sight, just trees, wildlife, and the kind of stillness you don’t realize you’ve been missing.
Sleeping Setup
Loft: Queen bed with treetop views and a private balcony
Living area: Queen sleeper daybed sofa
Comfortably sleeps up to 4 guests
Outdoor Living
Covered gazebo with a relaxed outdoor dining area
Smoker BBQ grill for slow, laid-back meals
Open space to roam, unwind, and enjoy the natural surroundings
The Experience
This isn’t a typical stay—it’s your own pocket of forest.
Mornings start with soft light through the trees and the quiet movement of wildlife. Coffee tastes better out here, especially on the balcony with nothing but woods in view. Spend your day exploring nearby trails, visiting local spots, or doing absolutely nothing at all.
By evening, the pace shifts even slower. The air cools, the sounds of the forest deepen, and everything feels a little more still.
Location
Secluded, but not remote—you're a short drive from local lakes, hiking areas, and small-town charm, while still feeling completely tucked away.
Other Things to Note
A short rental agreement will be shared digitally and must be acknowledged prior to check-in.
Learn more at: https://thewildlandscollection.com
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Allreds Lakeside Retreat
15. Allreds Lakeside Retreat
19mi from Staunton River State Park · 1 site
Bring your RV or rent ours and reconnect with nature at this unforgettable escape. The lake is a short walk away. Take a dip in the water, fish off the bank, and park your boat. Enjoy the gorgeous sunsets, stargazing, and make smores by the fire pit. Choose from the many adult and children games. We have jumbo checkers, badminton, lawn & bocce darts, cornhole golf, or wicked big cups! 3 minutes from Occoneecee, Bluestone boat ramp, and downtown Clarksville! Full hookup site 50amp plug, water, sewer, and wifi. We look forward to your stay with us!
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WishFlower Gardens in the Woods
16. WishFlower Gardens in the Woods
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24mi from Staunton River State Park · 8 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
WishFlower Gardens is an off grid mostly wooded homestead in progress. You'll have access to a tent site (accessed by an in progress trail), Campervan, or mostly level parking spots for self-contained vehicle camping.
We are visual artists and herbalists and are happy to add on an intuitive painting class or plant medicine workshop to be enjoyed during your stay.
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Paradise Farm RV Site
17. Paradise Farm RV Site
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25mi from Staunton River State Park · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Located on 175 acre farm. The campsite has water, electric and sewer hookups. Can be used for RV or Tent. Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. Private fire pit and yard. Duck Hunting, Fishing, Kayaking and Horseback riding available on the farm with advance notice. Within a 30 min drive to all the local attractions: VIR, South Boston Speedway, Mayo Lake, Hyco Lake, Buggs Island Lake, and about an hour from RDU. This place is a relaxing oasis.
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Paradise Farms
18. Paradise Farms
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25mi from Staunton River State Park · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Located on 175 acre farm. The site is for tent camping. Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. Private fire pit and yard. Duck Hunting, Fishing, Kayaking and Horseback riding available on the farm with advance notice. Within a 30 min drive to all the local attractions: VIR, South Boston Speedway, Mayo Lake, Hyco Lake, Buggs Island Lake, and about an hour from RDU. This place is a relaxing oasis.
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Field Campsites
19. Field Campsites
25mi from Staunton River State Park · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
Located about 25 minutes from VIR and the Blue Ridge Rock Fest, set up a tent, camp in your vehicle or bring an rv/generator. Sites are first come first serve, you can set up anywhere in the field you would like. Whether it be closer to the woods for shade or more out in the open. We will have portajohns on-site.
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Historic Hyco Plantation
20. Historic Hyco Plantation
27mi from Staunton River State Park · 1 site · Tent, RV
Welcome to this historic place! We are glad you chose to stay on our property. Take a walk back in time down the path and see the old corn crib and hog pen where hogs once fed our family and may others. Just past that on the right is the foundation of the old cabin that once was home to the farm workers who tended to this land.
Just past that you will find a more modern block barn that was used to store tobacco as it began its journey to the market. A little further down stands an old tobacco barn where the fresh picked green tobacco was hung high by our great grandfather and his 4 kids, while a small fire burned below to cure the tobacco.
Continue down the main path until you come to a fork, turn right and head down to the low grounds where you will find a cool water rock bottom creek to wet your feet and cool off.... If you travel up or down the creek you might just find a nice deep swimming hole to take a dip in! Follow the path up the hill and into the tall stand of hardwood trees and pines where if you look closely you might see some rock formations of years gone by! Across the road from the front gate and house you can walk down the path that winds around the plantation pines until it opens to an old farm field that in days gone by were planted with lush tall green stalks of tobacco, corn, beans, and hay for cattle. Walk through the field and into the woods. Keep a sharp eye out for Indian artifacts as this was their home once too along the river which you will find if you walk through the hardwood trees just past the field. Ahh the Hyco River, This is our property boundary but you can follow the river all the way to the bridge, or fish and swim anywhere you can find a safe place to do so at your own risk. You may here coyotes in the distance at night, or early in the morning you may be awaken by turkeys calling out from their roost!
Please be respectful of others that may be in the property when you are, it's 400 acres so pleanty of room to spread out and make memories! Please have camp fires contained in a fire pit and extinguished completely with water before leaving. That means no smoke or steam and you can touch the coals and not get burned! We ask that you enjoy our property as we do but keep it clean and remove all trash when you leave.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jordan
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
We loved camping out here! The campsites are all spread out a good distance from each other, so if you’re into being alone or isolated this place is absolutely for you! The outhouses are really well taken care of, and the campsite we stayed at was perfect. The creek was super close to the site and we spent the whole day just hanging out in the water it was amazing. The Owners are super friendly and helpful if you need anything! Also the DONKEYS are AMAZING!!! Absolutely recommend this place! Mike is the man!!
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Eric
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Excellent stay at Honah Lee Farms. Brian’s son Mike was very welcoming and showed us to our site. The campsite was very quiet and secluded with a good shade. There is small river adjacent to the camp site which led to a small waterfall a short walk away. We hiked around the property and met a pair of miniature donkeys, which my kids loved. We kept our dog off leash the whole time, never ran into anyone else but felt safe and welcome the entire time in the property. Highly recommend checking it out!
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Olivia
2 weeks ago
Tent
Great place and people, we loved wandering the farm and discovering all the trails and spots to chill out. I can’t recommend it enough, a beautiful farm with an amazing purpose! We can’t wait to return!
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Denisha
3 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
I had an awesome experience! Such a wonderful space and welcoming host. I'll definitely be back!
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Courtney
3 weeks ago
Tent
Absolutely loved this place! Felt safe, the spot was absolutely beautiful, loved hearing the cows come down to the creek for their morning and evening drinks, and you can hammock camp down by the creek or tent/car camp at the edge of the woods! Bonus is you can lay in the field and watch stars. Both humans and dog loved this spot! We will absolutely be returning soon.
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Kristi
3 weeks ago
21 ft Class B
With pets
We had an exceptional weekend at Buttermilk Bluff! Katie & Andy are wonderful hosts! The welcome bag is incredibly generous! We actually stayed at site 2, as we were the only ones there. The sites are very wide and well equipped and well maintained. We had such a great time strolling around with our dogs throughout the day, and watching the cows against the beautiful horizon while we relaxed! The pile of firewood, storage boxes, and super convenient dump station are huge bonuses!
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Akira
3 weeks ago
1 night at 2nd40 to 420 - The Farm
Such an amazing experience. From hearing Amy’s stories to wondering her land every moment felt so magical. My spouse and I truly felt at home and one with nature. Thank you Amy and her crew for having us!
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Jeff
May 2026
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
One of a Kind experience. See what I did there. Seriously, wonderful host and farmers. The property has all kinds of spirituality that take the form of areas with hammocks, yurts, fairy outposts, curated trails, event areas, added refrigeration and other amenities for what "campers forget". I learned a lot from Amy about a lot of things. She is a fantastic artisan grower as well. Prepare to enter a sanctuary and to leave feeling balanced and full of goodness.
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Brian
May 2026
20 ft travel trailer
This camp site is incredible. Has everything you need to have a wonderful camping trip. Driving distance to multiple hikes and beautiful views of sharp top and flat top mountains while watching the sun set. This is definitely my go to for a blue ridge mountain getaway.
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Brett
May 2026
Tent
See my overnight stay on my YouTube channel. @1perspective123
Video posts on May 22, 2026 at 5 p.m.
Camped out with my nephews over the weekend. Had a nice cool overcast day on the reservoir. Set up our tents, fished on the water in the provided kayaks, ate burgers for dinner, and enjoyed the campfire. This is my second time here and it is magical. Very quiet and peaceful. Most of the time the only sound you will hear is the birds. Highly recommend this site. I will be back.
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Samuel
April 2026
17 ft truck camper
Originally I booked without hesitation, however when we saw rain coming in, I didn't know what to expect..
Katie reached out promptly and gave insutruction on how to get there and what the property entrance looks like for reference.
I drive a 2WD Tacoma and had no issue getting out there; the road is graveled straight to the sites!
We were greeted at the site to the most thoughtful smores kit and thorough guide on the property, surrounding farm, and where to visit nearby.
It is accompanied with a potable water spigot and luckily a nice big stack of firewood...
Last but not least, around 7:30pm I witnessed only what I can describe as the most beautiful sunset in Virginia.
Over our two night stay we got to see Peaks of Otter and more in fog, clouds, full sun, moonlit sky...
You truly do get to experience some awesome sites at such a convenient place to camp.
10/10 would recommend and will probably be booking again
- we drove from Richmond, so about 2 1/2 hrs each way, it is easily worth it
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Linda
April 2026
Tent
I love how private the sites are clean and well capped. I feel safe there.
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Allyson
April 2026
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Yvonne
April 2026
Weekend Trip to Smith Farm
It was such an amazing space. We stayed in the trailer and could hear the animals and see a million stars. As someone who's dreamed of her own eventual farm, meeting the donkeys was the best!!
Great to have a cozy and clean place to stay. The only drawback was the actual bedroom. The main had a small bed and no dresser or anything to put stuff on and one small nightstand. Nothing that would stop me from coming back though!
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Forrest
April 2026
Weekend Trip to Honah Lee Farms
This is an amazing location, with excellent hosts and quiet camping. Campsite was well maintained, easy to access and very peaceful. Will definitely be going back and highly recommend!
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Johnna
April 2026
Tent
With pets
Another great trip to upper deep creek. So peaceful and private. Yes I will definitely be back.
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William
April 2026
Tent
With pets
The sites at Honah Lee were amazing. The creek , the waterfalls and the property in general were beautiful. Well maintained, and very helpful descriptions. Had all amenities needed for primitive camping. Will definitely be going back. Great host, great site.
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Chase
April 2026
With kids
It was our second time staying here and we had a great time.
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Lynne
April 2026
34 ft Class C
With pets
We have stayed at Kerwins place many times. He has a set up thats easy to get in and out of, its always clean and quiet. The site is private.
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Varun
April 2026
Tent
With pets
Beautiful spot, friendly host, private, great site!
See moreStaunton River State Park camping guide
Overview
About
Roots run deep at Staunton River State Park where plantations once dotted the landscape and the Staunton River was a major tobacco trading route. Destroyed during the Civil War, the Civilian Conservation Corps took over the land in 1933 and many of the facilities they built still stand today. This historic yet modern park sits on Buggs Island Lake, the largest lake in Virginia and has an olympic sized swimming pool for those who suffer from aquamonstrumphobia (fear of the swamp monster). The livin’ is easy and the water is just right for a true southern experience at its finest.
Notable campgrounds
- Cabins: Historic 1930s cabins offer a rustic retreat with modern comforts, nestled near the Staunton River.
- Equestrian Campground: Spacious campsites with horse stalls, catering to riders with direct trail access.
- Family Campground: A variety of sites with electric and water hookups, perfect for tents or RVs amid the park's tranquility.
Tips for snagging a campsite
- Book early, especially for peak seasons, to ensure your spot in this popular state park.
- Consider mid-week stays for better availability and a quieter camping experience.
- Check for cancellations regularly as plans change and spots may open up unexpectedly.
- Explore nearby camping options if the park is fully booked, to still enjoy the area's attractions.
When to go
The best time to visit Staunton River State Park is during spring and fall when the weather is mild and the natural scenery is at its most vibrant. Summer offers a wealth of activities but expect higher temperatures. Winters are quieter but can be cold, offering a serene park experience.
Know before you go
- Check trail conditions ahead of time, as they may close during wet weather to prevent damage.
- Remember that the park is a designated Dark Sky area, so minimize light pollution from 10pm to dawn.
- Alcohol is permitted only within private areas, such as inside your cabin or camping unit.
- Bring a copy of a negative Coggins report if you're planning to bring horses to the equestrian campground.
- Visitor Center hours are from 8am to 4:30pm, where you can find park information and fishing licenses.
Reviews for Staunton River State Park Campgrounds
88%
4 ratings · 2 reviews
Recommends
· December 2025
Hidden Gem - Dark Sky certified park
26 ft RV · With pets · Group trip ·
Staunton River State Park Campground
Lots of trails, 2 boat launches and nice campground. We stay here every once in a while since it is so close and such a amazing state park.
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Justin D.
15 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Sites are a little close together, but stargazing at night is great. Hopefully they fix the pool
Soon.
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Virginia S.
3 reviews
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