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Best Virginia Campgrounds With Cabins
If setting up a tent, sleeping on the ground, and only eating things you roast over a fire doesn’t sound like a good time to you, you may think you don’t like camping.
On the other hand, a relaxing getaway in the quiet of nature with all of the creature comforts of home probably doesn’t sound so bad. The truth is that you can go camping without sacrificing your comfort.
What is Glamping?
“Glamping” is glamorous camping. Glamping can mean a lot of different things to different people, from bringing an airbed into your tent to renting a luxury cabin.
If connecting with nature, getting some fresh air, and sitting around a campfire appeals to you, but you’d rather not pitch a tent or sleep with a rock poking you in the ribs, glamping may be for you
Best Place to go Glamping in VA
The best kind of glamping is done in a cabin, because it doesn’t involve any setup. It's just like checking into a hotel, except you get more privacy, more peace and quiet, and an experience that includes all the best parts of camping with none of the bad.
Here are the best places to go cabin camping in Virginia:
Wilderness Presidential Resort
If you’re looking for the best place to go cabin camping in Virginia, you can’t go wrong with Wilderness Presidential Resort.
Located in the heart of Spotsylvania near Fredericksburg, Chancellorsville, and Wilderness, and just an hour’s drive from Washington DC, Wilderness Presidential Resort has tent and RV sites, as well as cabin rentals to meet your glamping needs.
Book a Lakeside Camp Cabin for lakeside camping with all of the comforts of home, including air-conditioning, television, kitchens, bedrooms, and bathrooms. Two bedroom cabins are also available with a hot tub to take your glamping to the next level.
For a more spacious cabin, book one of Wilderness Resort’s Presidential Log Cabins or Hazel Grove Lakeside Log Cabins. These rustic log cabins are offered in one or two level fully-equipped packages complete with air-conditioning, TV, kitchens, bedrooms, bathrooms, and optional jacuzzi tubs.
While at Wilderness, you can relax, enjoy nature, and participate in the many camp activities, including the adventure park, ropes course, rock climbing, Knockerball, mini golf, swimming pools, playgrounds, archery, disc golf, tennis, and an escape room.
The lakeside cabins offer you water access that is ideal for fishing and water sports, such as kayaking, fishing, swimming, paddle boats, and the beach.
Day trips from Wilderness Resort include local attractions such as Old Town Fredericksburg, shopping, wineries, breweries, and restaurants.
Historic sites such as the historic district of Fredericksburg and Fredericksburg, Spotsylvania, Wilderness, and Chancellorsville Civil War battlefields are also nearby.
Cabin Rentals Near Washington DC
If you’re looking to go camping or “glamping” without having to drive far from DC, consider these campsites within an hour of the capital.
Algonkian Regional Park
Just 45 minutes from Washington DC, Algonkian’s riverfront cottages offer an escape from the city without having to go too far. The cottages are offered in two, three, four, and five bedroom models with fully furnished rooms, private kitchens, private parking, scenic decks, and Potomac River views.
While you’re here, explore Algonkian Regional Park’s 838 acres of paved and natural surface hiking trails, natural wooded areas, and open fields. Play the large variety of local golf courses, including an onsite 18-hole course, take the kids to Volcano Island Waterpark, or swim at the Algonkian Park beach.
Nearby day trips include Washington DC, as well as several world-class wineries, breweries, and restaurants.
Cherry Hill Park
While not in Virginia, Cherry Hill Park offers the closest cabin rentals to Washington DC. Located just over the state line in Maryland, they are a family-owned and operated campground that offers resort-style amenities such as a splash park, 18-hole mini golf, a gym, an outdoor pavilion, laundry facilities, and more.
For a real cabin camping experience, rent one of their premium log cabins that include a full bathroom, kitchen, central heat, air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, a covered porch with Adirondack gliders, fire rings, and picnic tables.
During your stay, use the campsite’s bus for direct access to explore Washington DC.
Luxury Cabin Camping in Virginia
There are many choices of luxury cabin rentals near Washington DC, including several unique, cool places to go camping in Virginia.
If you want a luxury camping experience where you can unplug and connect to nature, consider some of the following options:
Shadow Mountain Escape Romantic Cabins
Located close to Shenandoah National Park in Luray, VA, Shadow Mountain Escape’s northern VA camping cabins have a unique architectural touch. Their forest cabins are inspired by traditional European “old world” craftsmanship.
Shadow Mountain’s cabins are for couples only. No children, pets or groups are allowed, so a quiet atmosphere and tranquil camping experience can be maintained. There are four unique cabins on the property equipped with bedrooms, bathrooms, TVs, a grill, heat and AC.
Local attractions include the nearby Blue Ridge Whisky Wine Loop, with several vineyards, distilleries and breweries to choose from. Shenandoah National Park and Skyline Drive are also a short distance away.
Rose River Farm
Rose River Farm is a good choice if you’re looking for cool places to go camping in Virginia. The farm has three cabin rentals available that are unique to the area due to their unusual architectural structure, modeled as modern interpretations of classic Mongolian Yurts.
The cabins sit on a private twenty-acre lot adjacent to the farm. Each cabin is over a thousand square feet and features two bedrooms, two full baths, central heat and AC, smart TVs, large windows with mountain views, Wi-Fi, and a full kitchen with a dining table.
If you are a fly fisher, these cabins are a great choice. Fish for bass, bluegill, or trout in the beautiful native trout waters surrounding the farm, including the Rapidan, the Upper Rose, and the Robinson.
Local hiking, guided kayak trips, breweries, wineries, shopping, and horseback riding are all also available in the area within a short driving distance.
Fort Lewis Lodge & Farm
Fort Lewis Lodge and Farm is a 3,365-acre estate located in the mountains of Bath County, Virginia and is open from April through October.
Fort Lewis offers many types of accommodations including three "in the round" silo bedrooms, four hand-hewn log cabins with stone fireplaces, and two private homes.
The cabin rentals are reconstructed historic log cabins that are perfect for glamping. They feature bedrooms, bathrooms, stone fireplaces, TVs, walk-in showers, and porches with porch swings.
Stay on a working farm at Fort Lewis for a true country getaway, and enjoy fresh produce and mountain spring water fresh from the tap. Seasonal cuisine at the historic Lewis Gristmill is included.
Nearby activities include hiking, biking, fly-fishing, canoeing, birding, and a pristine swimming hole.
Best Place to Cabin Camp in Virginia
Whether you’re looking for a high-end couple’s retreat or a budget-friendly family trip, a camping cabin in northern Virginia is a great choice for a relaxing vacation.
Ultimately, the best place for your glamping experience will depend on where you’d like to go, your budget, and the activities you’d like to do.
Wilderness Presidential Resort is a great option for a true glamping experience with all the amenities of home, onsite camping activities, and local attractions you could ask for.
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