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Camping in Virginia is just a short drive from Washington, DC and Richmond, VA. Stay in our fully-equipped Lakeside Camp Cottages, Log Cabins or bring your RV or tent. Enjoy your exciting, Virginia camping getaway with all the trimmings!
An Unforgettable Camping Resort Near Fredericksburg, Virginia
Make this your very own wilderness. Explore our spectacular 600 acre camping resort offering awesome, new Lakeside Camp Cabins, Presidential Log Cabins, affordable Camping Cabins, plus RV and tent sites along with the most sensational list of memory making, family orientated activities in central Virginia.
For the adventure seekers, we challenge you to try it all! Kayaking, paddle boarding, paddle boats, hiking, adventure ropes course, disc golf, three swimming pools, tennis and mini golf, Knockerball®, archery lessons, basketball in the gymnasium, and bass boat fishing. If that is not enough, explore the neighboring historic Chancellor and Wilderness battlegrounds, and local breweries and wineries. Visit Fredericksburg’s Old Town, take a day trip to James Madison’s Montpelier or travel the Shenandoah National Park Skyline drive.
Reserve one of our quaint, fully furnished Lakeside Camp Cabins or Presidential Log Cabins and find all the creature comforts of home. We recommend the Wilderness Presidential Resort for the ever-popular glamping getaways, "Gramping" (yes, it’s a thing - grandparents and grandkids), family vacations, family reunions and wedding celebrations. Pack for a night, a weekend escape or a fun-filled week away. Unwind at leisure or plan your visit around the many exciting annual events like the Wild Roots Music Festival, antique car show, Halloween’s trunk or treat, Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year Festivities and so much more.
Camping in Virginia at Wilderness Presidential Resort
Some of the best vacations can be enjoyed at Virginia campgrounds. Wilderness Presidential Resort offers a wide variety of lodging options for camping in Virginia. Our basic Camping RV's offer the most affordable nightly rates. If you're looking for "glamping" (glamorous camping) experiences, our new Cool Springs Lakeside Camp Cabins & recently updated Log Cabins are perfect.
COOL SPRINGS LAKESIDE CAMP CABINS
Our new Lakeside Camp Cabins are equipped with all the creature comforts of home. Find air-conditioning, televisions, complete kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and more. Select from the 2 Bedroom Dogwood Rancher, 2 Bedroom Redbud Rancher with whirlpool/hot tub OR 1 Bedroom Holly Lakeside Camp Cabins. All will make your "glamping" memorable.
PRESIDENTIAL LOG CABINS
Our recently remodeled, RCI Silver Crown rated, Presidential Log Cabins offer spacious one & two level fully-equipped cabins. This 'home away from home' has all your creature comforts; air-conditioning, televisions, complete kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms and more. Reserve a Presidential Log Cabin OR Hazel Grove Lakeside Log Cabin for an awesome experience.
CAMPING RV'S
Our stationary RVs offer all the basic comforts of home. Our most budget-friendly offering includes kitchen, bedroom, lounging area and bathroom.
These RV's are equipped with air-conditioning and will keep you comfortable after your full day of resort activities.
Booking options include the Quail Ridge (38'), Laurels (28') and Sunset Point with Hazel Grove lakeside location (28').
RV SITES & TENT SITES
RVs - Like to travel with your own accommodation? Park at the Wilderness Presidential Resort and enjoy electricity and water at every site. Add unlimited activities and turn your RV into a resort. Sewer equipped sites or sewer pumping service is also available.
Tents - Pitch your tent and get back to nature. At least close enough, with all the conveniences offered by the resort. Dine under the stars and sleep in your sleeping bag, but enjoy using the 'facilities' available when nature calls.
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Winter 2021-22 Activity & Amenity Info
Resort-Style Activities for Every Age and Adventure Level - included at no extra cost with your camp cottage, log cabin or RV lodging fees!
*Many events & activities included with your lodging. Some events & activities may require additional fees.
If you are not a member or guest staying in a resort cabin or camping, you are still welcome to enjoy the Wilderness Resort with a Day Pass.
DAY PASS:
Ages 3 and under - Free
Ages 4-12 - $8/per child
Ages 13-54 - $12/per person
Ages 55 and older - $10/per person
Visit our Adventure Course for Ropes Courses and Rock Wall Climbing
Ropes Course
Our three pools, include an indoor option for all weather swimming.
Swimming Pools
Stay on target with an archery lesson.
Archery
A festival of music, food trucks and craft beer.
Music Festival
Individuals or Birthday Parties welcome. Find your treasures.
Gem Mining & Geodes
Visit our Adventure Course for Ropes Courses and Rock Wall Climbing
Rock Climbing
Keep the kids outdoors, playing at one of three playgrounds
Play Grounds
Another great way to enjoy your time outdoors.
Disc Golf
Lucky Duck Speakeasy Escape Room. It's the prohibition era, do you have what it takes to solve the murder case?
Escape Room
Our inflatable bubbles give soccer a cool twist.
Knockerball®
Another great way to explore the lake.
Kayaking
Bring your racquets and balls and claim some court time.
Tennis Courts
Pedal power all the way.
Paddle Boats
Our 18-hole Miniature Golf Course is open year round, weather permitting.
Mini Golf
Rent a Jon Boat and fish from one of two well stocked lakes.
Fishing
Classic car enthusiasts gather annually to show off their muscle.
Car Show
Build sandcastles on our beach or fish from the shore.
Beach Time
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Camping In Northern Virginia
Wilderness is Your Virginia Campgrounds!
One of the Best Places to Camp in Virginia
Wilderness Presidential Resort offer camping any way you like it! From our beautiful RV & Tent Sites to our "glamping" (glamorous camping) options in our spacious Log Cabins or our new Lakeside Camp Cottages there's something for every budget and family need. Our lodging options are comfortable & affordable but the icing on the cake is our huge amount of resort activities and events ,many of which are free with your lodging. Another big advantage is our close proximity to some of the best attractions in Virginia for family day trips while staying at Wilderness.
Cabin Rentals Near Washington DC
Wilderness is on of the closest Virginia campgrounds with cabins to Washington DC offering log cabins & lakefront log cabins in addition to our very popular new Lakeside Camp Cottages. Of the campgrounds in Northern Virginia, Wilderness is about 60 miles South of Washington DC and just West of Fredericksburg, VA. If you're looking for one the best places to camp in Virginia and want to rent a log cabin, Wilderness Presidential Resort is hard to beat.
Campgrounds in Northern Virginia
Wilderness Presidential Resort is located in Northern Virginia just West of Fredericksburg, VA. We are a quick drive from anywhere in Northern Virginia, DC or Richmond, VA. Here is a Northern Virginia Campgrounds Map & Directory for more information on NOVA camping options and places to camp in the Virginia mountains.
Camping in Fredericksburg, VA
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WILD ROOTS MUSIC FESTIVAL - Saturday, September 17th, 2022 from 11 am to 7 pm
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