Fredericksburg/Washington, DC KOA 25 Country resort featuring cabins, large pull-thrus, heated pool. Closest VA KOA to Washington, DC, historic Fredericksburg and Civil War battlefields. WiFi, dog walking service, free shuttle to DC train, cable/satellite TV, swimming, boating, fishing, playground, pavilion, gameroom, laundry, LP gas, tent sites, store, pets accepted. Attractions: Kings Dominion and Lake Anna. Discounts: KOA Value Card 10%. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: From I-95S, take Massaponax Exit 126. Go S on US 1 4 mi. Turn left on 607. From I-95 north, take Thornburg exit 118, turn left on 606 to US 1; go N 4 mi. on US 1, turn right on 607. Hosts: Ron & Susan Hart, 7400 Brookside Lane, Fredericksburg, VA 22408; 540-898-7252 or 800-562-1889; www.fredericksburgkoa.com; E-mail: [email protected] See Ad Back Page

Greenville Farm Family Campground 26 Family camping on a working farm. Swimming, fishing, playground, gameroom, laundry, store, LP gas, pets accepted. Attractions: Manassas Battlefield, Washington, DC. Season: Year ‘round (limited winter facilities). Directions: 35 mi. W. of Washington, DC. From I-66, exit 40; go 4 mi. N on US 15, right on 234 for 100 yards, left on Shelter Lane (Rt 601) 1.3 mi. Hosts: Carroll & Mary Ann Latham, 14004 Shelter Lane, Haymarket, VA 20169; 703-754-7944 See Ad Below

Hillwood Camping Park 27 Full hook-ups, long-term. Pull-thrus, LP gas nearby, 50 amp, playground, Civil War trails nearby, post office, internet access at office. Attractions: Bull Run Battlefield, Washington, DC. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: From Washington DC, I-66 W, exit 43A; 1 mi., entrance on right through Hillwood Trailer Sales. Hosts: Mason & Charles Gardner, 14222 Lee Highway, Gainesville, VA 20155; 703-754-6105; Fax: 571-261-5139; www.hillwoodcamping.com; E-mail: [email protected]

Rappahannock River Campground, LC 28 Wilderness camping, canoeing, kayaking, and tubing. We offer 45 primitive campsites on 51 acres bordering the beautiful Rappahannock River. Swimming, fishing, store, pets accepted, volleyball, horseshoes. Attractions: Civil War Battlefields, wineries.Season: Apr.1-Nov.1. Directions: From I-95 - exit 130B (Rt 3 West), 7 miles. Right on Rt 610 to Richardsville; right on Rt 619 to left on Rt 683, 1.4 miles to sign on left. From Culpeper - Rt 3 east toward [ Attractions In The Area ] Fredericksburg; left at Lignum on Rt 647; right on Rt 610, left on Rt 619 and • 45-mile Washington & Old Dominion Trail • 17-mile follow as above. Hosts: Steve & Katy Walker, 33017 River Mill Rd., Mount Vernon Trail Ends up at George Washington’s Famous Richardsville, VA 22736; 540-399-1839; www.canoecamp.com; Estate • The Potomac River — A Great Fishing Spot E-mail: [email protected] • Arlington National Cemetery • Sites of Civil War Battles in Historic Fredricksburg, Spotsylvania County or Stafford County • Visit Washington, D.C., Arlington & Alexandria • Touring Skyline Drive Greenville Farm Family Campground A Quiet Family-Oriented Campground On A Real Working Farm

Cedar Mountain Campground 24 Visit Historic & Washington, D.C. — Then relax Very peaceful, friendly people, maintenance man on site, pavilion for cookouts and in our pool — or enjoy our game room — fishing & hiking pond for fishing. Basketball court, playground for children. Weekly and Monthly Pull-Thru Sites • Full Hookups rates available, Pets accepted. Attractions: Civil War Sites, Washington DC, Sports Stadiums, Battlefields, Kings Dominion.Season: Open year round. Directions: 29 14004 Shelter Lane, Haymarket, VA 20169 to 603 to Allen, right off Allen Kurtly, do a left on Camp Road. Host: Linda Wells, 20114 Camp Road, Culpepper, VA 22701; 504-547-3374 or 800-234-0968; (703) 754-7944 www.cedarmtn.com See Listing Above 1212 North North 1313 Lake Anna #1 Place in VA to Catch 8 LB+ Bass

[ Attractions In The Area ] • Charlottesville — Home of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, James Madison and Rogers & Clark Museum • Appomattox, Lynchburg, Petersburg, South Hill, Spotsylvania & Wilderness — Famous Battles of the Civil War • Richmond, Virginia — Capital of the Confederacy • NASCAR Winston-Cup Racing • Paramount’s Kings Dominion • A Prime Location for Fishing, Kayaking & Rafting

Amelia Family Campground 29 Located in historic Amelia Court House, VA. “Nothing fancy, just friendly and clean.” LP gas, swimming, fishing, playground, pavilion, hiking, game room, laundry, store. • Playground Events: Rock mine, Central Virginia Bluegrass Festival May & August. Season: • Hot Showers Year ‘round. Directions: 25 miles west of Richmond; 1/2 mile off Rt 360 on • Complete Hookups Rt 153. Hosts: John & Ferne Hutchinson, 9650 Military Rd., Amelia,VA 23002; 804-561-3011; Fax: 804-561-1954; www.ameliafamilycampground.com • Propane • 200 Miles of Shore Line Americamps Lake Gaston 30 • Groups Welcome Lakeside campground with rustic wooded sites. LP gas exchange, swimming, • Rent Our New boating, great fishing, mini-golf, playground, pavilion, gameroom, laundry, store, FullFull ServiceService LodgeLodge pets accepted. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: I-85 south of South Hill, VA; exit east on 903 for 6 miles. Hosts: Jack & Barbara Stewart, 9 Lakeside Lane, Host of the Annual Christopher Bracey, VA 23919; 434-636-2668; www.americampslakegaston.com; Run Bluegrass Festival in June E-mail: [email protected] Call for advance ticket prices.

Americamps RV Park 31 Located an easy mile off of I-95, makes for a perfect overnight stay. Our wooded campground includes 28 full hook-ups, pull through & big rig sites with 30 and 50 amp electric. Our amenities include super clean restrooms with hot showers, laundry, propane sales, store with a good selection of groceries, RV supplies and hand dipped ice cream. Playground, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, game room, swimming pool. WiFi now available at all sites. Super-Walmart is only 5 miles away. Attrac- tions: Kings Dominion, Edgar Allen Poe Museum, Hollywood Cemetery, Museum & White House of the Confederacy, State Capitol, Southern Plantations, Richmond National Battlefield Park and Richmond International Raceway.Discounts: AAA, FMCA, Good Sam. Directions: Northbound I-95, exit 89, turn right and take the very next right onto Air Park Road. Go 1 mile south and turn left into the camp- ground. Southbound I-95, exit 89, turn left, cross over the interstate, right on Air Park Road, go 1 mile south, turn left into the campground. Host: Wayne Panton, 7149 Zachary Taylor Hwy. • Mineral, Virginia 23117 11322 Air Park Rd., Ashland, VA 23005; 804-798-5298 or 1-800-628-2802; 6.5 Miles North of Mineral on Rt. 522 Fax: 804-798-2656; www.americamps.com; E-mail: [email protected] See Listing Page 16 1414 Central Central 1515 Charlottesville KOA Kampground 32 Hidden Acres Family Campground 37 In the foothills of the . Closest campground to Monticello and On US 301. A beautiful full service campground just south of Bowling Green, one the University of Virginia. Full hook-ups, pull-thrus, separate tent area, one & two- of Virginia’s most scenic and historic communities. Long pull thru sites for big rigs. room cabins with AC/heat. Free Wi-Fi. Free movies in summer. Modem, swimming, AC/heated cabins and on-site trailer rentals. LP gas/store, laundry, club room, fishing, LP gas, playground, pavilion, hiking, gameroom, laundry, store, video rentals, pavilion, gameroom, Mini-Golf, playgrounds, pool/hot tub, stocked fishing pond. Pet pets accepted – except in cabins. Attractions: Monticello, AshLawn-Highland, Michie hospital/board next door. Attractions: Paramount’s Kings Dominion, New VA State Tavern, UVA, Walton’s Mountain Museum, James River tubing & rafting. Discounts: Fairgrounds, Fort A.P. Hill, NASCAR/RIR, VA Bazaar, VA Sports Complex, Mattaponi 10% KOA ValueKard. Season: Mar. 15-Nov. 12. Directions: From I-64 (exit 121), Springs Golf Club, Colonial Beach, Rappahannock River. Events: Van Rally 3rd south on SR 20, 8.5 mi., west (right) on Rt 708, 1.5 mi. Hosts: Rod & Jane Stanley, weekend in Oct., Fireworks on Holiday weekends. Discounts: Weekly/monthly/group 3825 Red Hill Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903; 434-296-9881 or 800-562-1743; rates, AARP, Active Military, Good Sam. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: From www.charlottesvillekoa.com; E-mail: [email protected] I-95 exit 104, east on 207, south on 301, 1.9 miles. Hosts: The Beveridge Family, See Ad Back Page P.O. Box 1250, Bowling Green, VA 22427; 804-633-7592 or toll free 888-422-8211 Christopher Run Campground 33 (HAC-VA11); www.hiddenacresva.com; E-Mail: [email protected] On the shores of Lake Anna, we offer tenting, RVing, cabins and lodge. Reserva- See Ad Below tions recommended. Lake swimming, boat rentals, marina, water skiing, fishing, boat ramps, group areas and a full range of campground amenities for all ages. Horseshoe Flats Campground 38 Attractions: Lake Anna, Charlottesville, major Civil War battlefields, wineries, and Family campground on the James River, well known for the best small mouth fishing within easy reach of all major VA attractions. Events: Christopher Run Bluegrass on the East Coast. Full hook-ups & tent sites; walk to historic Scottsville. We take Festival June 10-12. Directions: 90 miles from the Washington area, 50 miles pride in our clean & respectable grounds. Swimming, boating, fishing, rafting, play- from Richmond, 40 miles from Charlottesville, 30 miles from Culpeper. Check ground, weddings, group outings (call for info). Pets allowed on leash, 25# or less, website, map or call for exact directions. Host: Kristy Childs, 7149 Zachary Taylor with owners at all times. Attractions: Scottsville, James River Ferry, Blue Ridge Hwy., Mineral, VA 23117; 540-894-4744; www.christopherruncampground.com; Parkway, UVA, Walton’s Mountain & vineyards. Events: Batteau Fest (mid-June), E-mail: [email protected] See Ad Page 15 fireworks & parade (July 4), fishing jamboree (Sept. 2), canoe & kayak races (Sept.); Season: March thru November. Directions: I-64 Charlottesville, take Cozy Acres Family Campground 34 exit 121A south on Rt 20, 18 miles to Scottsville. Cross bridge, take next Family owned for over 30 years. Reservations accepted. Shaded pull-thru sites, full left at Snowden Road or Route 783. Campground at end of road on LEFT. hookups, 50-amp super sites, camper, cabin & cottages with bath, mini-kitchen, Host: Peggy B. Moseley, 125 Snowden Road, Scottsville, VA 24590; 434-286-4401; heat/AC. Tents welcome. Large clubhouse, catering available to camping clubs & E-mail: [email protected] group picnics. Great playground, large pool, farm-raised catfish ponds, RV supplies & limited service. A clean, quiet, relaxing family campground, family-owned for over 30 years. Swimming, fishing, modem, LP gas, pavilion, hiking, gameroom, laundry, store, dump station, pets on leash. Park Model Sales. Attractions: nearby golf, Richmond, VA Science Museum; Powhatan Festival of the Grape (Oct.). Discounts: FMCA, clubs. Season: 4/1-12/1. Directions: 7 mi. west of Powhatan on US 60; 2 miles on 627. Hosts: Larry, Jean & Scott Daniel, 2177 Ridge Road, Powhatan, VA 23139; 804-598-2470; Fax: 804-598-2470; www.cozyacres.com; E-mail: [email protected]

Deer Run Campground 35 Family camping in the woods of Patrick County. Large shady sites; swim in our sparkling pool, fish in two ponds or hike to the Smith River. Tenters and race fans Family Campground welcome; 250 acres for your enjoyment. Playground, pool table, gameroom, laun- dry, store, tennis (nearby). Attractions: Martinsville Speedway; Wood Brothers A Beautiful Full Service Race Shop & Museum, , VA Museum of Natural History, Patrick Co. Historical Museum. Events: Hayrides most Sat. nights, Easter Egg Hunt early Campground in the spring, Halloween Party in Oct. Season: April 1 thru Oct. 31. Directions: From Heart of History Pkwy (Tuggles Gap): Rt 8, 6 mi. to 40E, 6.5 mi. to 622. From 220: 57W, 13 mi. to & Entertainment 704, 7 mi. to 40 E, 1/4 mi. to 622. Hosts: Tim and Renea Payne, 1098 Deer Run Rd; Ferrum, VA 24088; 276-930-1235; www.deerruncampground.net; On US 301, 2 miles south of Bowling Green, VA E-mail: [email protected] Less than 2 hours from the nation’s most popular attractions, including historic Williamsburg, Heavenly Acres Campground 36 Located at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Secluded, shaded sites, cab- Monticello and Washington, D.C. ins, camping cabooses, RV rental. Clean restrooms, hot showers, game room, hik- ing/biking trails, pool, hayrides, fishing, playground. Groups welcome. Swimming, RES: 1-888-422-8211 pavilion, store, pets accepted (Except in Rental Units). Attractions: , Skyline Drive, wineries, caverns, Charlottesville historic attractions. www.hiddenacresva.com Discounts: Seniors, AAA. Season: Year ‘round except December 20 to Jan 2. 17391 Richmond Turnpike • Milford, VA 22514 Directions: From Rt 29 take 33 W, right on 33 Business in Stanardsville, right on Rt 230, 2 miles. Hosts: Gary & Jan Schneider, 2010 Madison Road, Stanardsville, (804) 633-7592 VA 22973; 434-985-6601; Fax: 434-985-6601; www.heavenlyacres.net; E-Mail: [email protected] See Listing Above

16 Central Central 1717 Lake Nelson Campground 39 Centrally located between Lynchburg and Charlottesville. Full and partial hookups; tent sites; Near Lake Nelson, 40-acre state fishing lake. New inground swimming pool and recent renovations to better serve you. Pull thru sites available, fishing, playground, laundry, pets accepted. Credit cards accepted. Attractions: Crabtree Falls, Wintergreen, Oak Ridge Estate, Schuyler (home of Earl Hamner, creator of The Waltons). Season: March 30–October 31. Directions: From Rt 29, take Rt 655 (Arrington Rd) to Rt 812 (Lake Nelson Lane). Hosts: Mark & Emily Kesler, 801 Lake Nelson Lane, Arrington, VA 22922; www.lakenelsoncampground.com; E-Mail: [email protected]

Misty Mountain Camp Resort 40 Beautiful tent sites burrowed in the woods to charming cabins with sleeping lofts to convenient full hookups for big rigs. Misty Mountain can accommodate all type of campers in 50 acre park nestled in trees. Sports field, nature trails, gameroom, swimming pool, scheduled activities. Catering to small groups. Modem, Ponderosa Mobile Home & RV Park 44 LP gas, playground, hiking, climbing, laundry, restaurant, store, pets accepted. Small RV park, clean and close to downtown Richmond. Pets accepted. Events: Attractions: Monticello, University of Virginia, vineyards, Skyline Drive and Nascar series at Richmond International Raceway. Season: Year ‘round. Blue Ridge Parkway. Events: Karaoke, live music, horseshoes, hayrides, rec hall. Directions: Exit 64 off I-95, Rt 613 west 1/2 mile to Rt 1 North and then 1.2 Discounts: AAA 10%, Coachman 10%, Good Sam and FMCA. Season: Year ‘round. miles to park. Host: Hazel Lang, 7725 Jeff Davis Highway, Richmond, VA 23237; Directions: I-64 to exit 107, 1/2 mile west on Rt 250. Host: Mike Leo, 804-271-8333; www.ponderosamobilehome.com; E-mail: [email protected] 56 Misty Mountain Rd., Greenwood, VA 22943; 540-456-6409 or 888-647-8900; Fax: 540-456-8311; www.mistycamp.com; E-mail: [email protected] Shenandoah Hills Campground 45 Quiet shady sites in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Nearby: Shenandoah National Park, Luray Caverns, Montpelier, Monticello, Civil War Battlefields & several Montebello Camping & Fishing Resort 41 wineries. Hunting, fishing & horseback riding also nearby. Bison meat available at Located 3 miles off the Blue Ridge Parkway. Full service campground: RV trailers, the store. Free WiFi, Cable, LP Gas, swimming, tennis, playground, pavillion, tents. Level, shaded, pull thru sites. Cabin Rentals, country store, stocked trout gameroom, laundry, $ Showers, store, small pets & small non-aggressive breed ponds, four acre lake. Paddleboats/kayak rentals, laundry, fuel, phone service, dogs only. Attractions: Wineries, Graves Mt. Lodge, Civil War Battlefields. pavilion, hiking, lake swimming/fishing, pets allowed. Attractions: Crabtree Falls, Discounts: AAA, FMCA; Passport America. Season: Mar.1-mid. Dec. Blue Ridge Parkway. Season: Apr. 1-Oct. 31 (Cabins, country store, & trout Directions: 2 mi S. of Madison on US Hwy. 29S. Hosts: Bob & Sandi Aldrich, ponds open year ‘round). Directions: MP 27 – Rt 56 East, 3 miles. 110 Campground Lane, Madison, VA 22727; 540-948-4186; Fax: 540-948-6524; Hosts: Charles & Vicki Grant, Rt 56, 15072 Crabtree Falls Highway, Montebello, www.shenandoahhills.com; E-mail: [email protected] VA 24464; Reservations and information: 540-377-2650; Fax: 540-377-2650; www.montebellova.com; E-mail: [email protected] See Ad Page 19 Wildwood Campground 46 Full service family campground. Large 30 & 50 amp mostly shaded pull thru sites, Paradise Lake Family Campground 42 large level tent sites, cabin rentals. Located 1 mile off Blue Ridge Parkway. Clean, Welcome to Paradise Lake Family Campground in historic Appomattox; centrally private bathhouses. Modem, propane, camp store, snackbar, laundry, playground, located full service campground: 22 x 44 in ground pool, newly renovated Recreation indoor/outdoor pavilions, swimming pool, fishing pond, pets welcome. Attractions: Room, LP gas, dump station, store, snackbar, laundry, game room, pavilions, Natural Bridge, D-Day Memorial, Historical attractions, hiking, hunting, fishing, ATV 8 acre clear spring fed lake, beach swimming, fishing, boat rentals, mini train rides; trails. Season: Open year ‘round. Directions: From Lynchburg, Rt 29 to Madison pets on leash; scheduled activities in season. Attractions: Appomattox National Heights, turn onto Rt 130, (Elon Rd) 15 miles on right. From Blue Ridge Parkway, Court House, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, Natural Bridge, Liberty University. Rt 130 exit between MP 61 & 62, 1 mile on left. Hosts: Terry, Dona & Kerry Farmer Events: Railroad Festival (2nd week of Oct), Civil War Re-enactments – dates vary; & Family, 6252 Elon Road, Monroe, VA 24574; 434-299-5228 or 866-883-5228; call for information. Directions: From Lynchburg – 460 East 9 miles; right turn www.wildwoodcampground.com; E-mail: [email protected] on West Lake Road. From Appomattox – 460 West 6 miles, turn left on West Lake Road. Hosts: The Riley Family, 1105 West Lake Rd., Spout Spring, VA 24593. 434-993-3332, Fax: 434-993-3544; www.paradise-lake.com; E-mail: [email protected]

Picture Lake Campground 43 Can take all size campers up to 45’ — large pull-thrus, 30 & 50 amp electricity and • Cabin Rentals - Year Round waterfront tent sites. Camping cabins, nature trail, large swimming pool, 2 pavil- • Campground - April thru October ions, volleyball, badmitton, shuffleboard, LP gas, boating, fishing, hiking, laundry, • Country Store - Groceries, Fuel, Camping & Fishing Supplies, Unique Gift Items store, pets accepted, dump station. Attractions: Pamplin Park, Battlefields, Old Blanford Church, plantations, Old Town Petersburg, Quartermaster Museum, • Stocked Trout Ponds Fort Lee. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: From I-85 exit 63A 3.5 miles, take • Lake - Beach, Paddleboat/Kayak Rentals US Rt 1 S. 3.5mi. From I-95 take exit 51. Hosts: Charles Blazek & C. Harrison, 15072 Crabtree Falls Highway • Montebello, VA 24464 • (540) 377-2650 7818 Boydton Plank Rd., Petersburg, VA 23803; 804-861-0174 www.MontebelloVa.com • email: [email protected] See Listing Page 18 1818 Central Central 1919 Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park @ Emporia 47 Easy access for I-95 traveler. Long pull-thru sites, big rigs welcome, 50/30/20 amp. Shaded and open sites, movies, heated bathhouse, large clean pool, restaurants and gas nearby. Modem, LP gas, swimming, playground, gameroom, laundry, store, movie rentals, pets accepted. Family owned and operated. Attractions: VA Peanut Festival, VA Pork Festival, Petersburg battlefields, Village View Plantation. Southwest Discounts: Seniors, AAA, Coachmen, Good Sam, FMCA, military all 10%; (276) 865-4413 Season: Year ‘round. Directions: I-95 exit 17, 1.5 miles south on Hwy. 301. Hosts: John & Mary Wagenhoffer, 2940 Sussex Drive, Emporia, VA 23847; Claytor Lake (540) 643-2500 434-634-3115 or 800-545-4248; www.campingbear.com; Clinch Mtn. Wildlife Mgt. Area (276) 781-7400 E-mail: [email protected] See Ad Below Grayson Highlands State Park (276) 579-7092 I-95 Exit 17, EMPORIA 15% OFF with this AD! , (276) 781-7400 • Long Pull-Thru Sites Hemlock Haven Conference Center • 50 & 30 Amp Service Natural Tunnel State Park, Cove Ridge Center (276) 940-2674 • Swimming Pool New River Trail State Park (276) 699-6778 • Modem Friendly Shenandoah Valley • Laundry & Propane (540) 862-8100 • Food & Gas Nearby TM & © Hanna-Barbera. Shenandoah River State Park (540) 622-6840 (s08) • Open Year-Round (540) 592-3556 Great Roads Easy Access! North (540) 854-5503 www.campingbear.com 1-800-545-4248 Central See Listing Above Bear Creek Lake State Park (804) 492-4410 (276) 930-2424 (434) 248-6308 (434) 933-4355 (434) 374-2210 Pocohontas State Park (804) 796-4255 Smith Mountain Lake State Park (540) 297-6066 Staunton River State Park (434) 572-4623 Twin Lakes State Park, Cedar Crest Conf. Center (434) 392-3435 Tidewater & Hampton Roads Chippokes Plantation State Park, Chippokes Farm and Forestry Museum (757) 294-3625 (757) 426-7128 (757) 412-2300 Chesapeake Bay Belle Isle State Park (804) 462-5030 (804) 493-8821 Eastern Shore (757) 331-2267

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