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Escape to The Wilderness Presidential Resort located a short drive from Northern VA in Fredericksburg, Virginia. Several of our camp cabins our equipped with brand new hot tubs where you can relax and enjoy the scenery on our 600 acres of Virginia countryside.
Wilderness Presidential Resort Offers the Best Fall Getaway in Northern Virginia
Lakeside Cabins in Fredericksburg, Virginia
Are you looking for a relaxing fall getaway? If you’re looking for a cabin rental, “glamping”, or camping in Northern Virginia, Wilderness is the place.
Fall is one of the best times to visit Wilderness Presidential Resort’s 600 acres. Fall specials mean that rates are down, nights are cool, and the days are crisp and beautiful. Leaves are in full fall foliage splendor for the month of October. Plus, with the kids back in school, you can enjoy a quiet getaway without the crowds.
Whether you want to soak in a hot tub and watch the leaves fall, take your paddleboard across the lake, play disc golf in the crisp fall air, or visit the plentiful local attractions such as breweries, wineries, Old Town Fredericksburg, or Civil War battlefields, Wilderness is the perfect place to camp in Northern Virginia.
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Bring your own accommodations to Wilderness Resort with our RV sites. All are equipped with electricity and water. Sewer-equipped sites and sewer pumping service is also available.
Lakeside Cabin Rentals in Fredericksburg VA
Looking for Virginia campgrounds with cabins? Wilderness Resort offers the best cabin rentals near Fredericksburg. Our cabin rentals include an option for every budget, from fully-equipped Lakeside Camp Cabins and Presidential Log Cabins to affordable Camping Cabins.
Wilderness Presidential Resort Fall Activities
If you’re looking for cabin rentals near Fredericksburg, VA in a peaceful outdoor setting, Wilderness offers lakeside cabins with beautiful fall views and plentiful relaxing activities at an affordable price. Reserve one of our fully furnished Lakeside Camp Cabins or Presidential Log Cabins for your fall getaway.
Wilderness Presidential Resort Fall Activities
Whether you want to relax in the hot tub, test your skills in an archery lesson, or hike one of our lakeside trails, we’ve got something for you at Wilderness.
Outdoor Adventure
For the adventure seekers, bring your kayak or paddleboard for fun on the lake, hike our expansive trails, or try out our escape room.
Nature
Enjoy our 600 acres and two beautiful lakes ion the Virginia Countryside. Fall has great leaf peeping, cool hiking, and wonderful bird watching including our resident bald eagles!
Sports
Wilderness resort is a favorite of sports enthusiasts. We have something for everyone, including:
Pickleball
Unreal Ice Skating Rink
Knocker ball (reserve in advance)
Fall archery lessons
Disc golf by the lake
Indoor swimming pool
Tennis
Mini golf
Basketball
Gym & Fitness Room
Contact the Recreation staff at 540-972-7433 (ext. 8) to check availability for your dates.
Relax
If you’re after more relaxation than adventure, try renting one of our Presidential Log Cabins and enjoying a hot drink while you watch the leaves fall, fishing by the lake, walking our nature trails, birdwatching, or sitting around the campfire.
Local Attractions near the Wilderness Presidential Resort
Northern Virginia’s wine country offers award-winning Virginia wines at beautiful winery locations. Visit local wineries and enjoy stunning tasting rooms, wine trails and wine tours.
Best Vineyards in Fredericksburg Virginia
Wilderness Run Vineyards & 1781 Brewing Company
Only six minutes from Wilderness Presidential Resort, Wilderness Run Vineyards and their sister brewery, 1781 Brewing Company are located on a family farm with sprawling hills along a scenic river. The combination of winery and craft brewery means you won’t have to choose one or the other. Weekends feature live music & food trucks, check social media for schedules.
Relax and observe the wildlife, including chickens, turkeys, ducks, horses, goats and more. Visit their website to plan your visit on one of the many evenings with live music and food trucks.
Old House Vineyards
Located 25 minutes from Wilderness Resort, Old House Vineyards is a winery, brewery, and distillery near Culpepper, VA. They feature wines, beers, and spirits that are made and grown on the grounds. Also a popular wedding venue, Old House Vineyards offers delicious food and ample seating with a scenic vista and a lake.
Eden Try Winery
Located ten minutes from Wilderness, Eden Try Estate Winery is a 12-acre boutique winery with a large, rustic barn; walking paths; and trickling fountains.
Best Breweries in Fredericksburg Virginia
Strangeways Brewery
Located 20 minutes from Wilderness in downtown Fredericksburg, the Strangeways Brewery , know for their WoodBooger Ale, always has 36 of their own beers on tap. They also have a brewery in Richmond, VA. Check out their live music schedule that sometimes includes national & regional acts. Check food truck schedule too!
6 Bears & a Goat
Located 30 minutes from Wilderness in Southern Stafford County, the 6 Bears & a Goat microbrewery has won awards for their "Mae West" lager and "O'Dark Thirty Irish Extra Stout". They also have a great restaurant with extensive lunch, dinner & brunch menus.
Red Dragon Brewery
Located 20 minutes from Wilderness in downtown Fredericksburg, the Red Dragon microbrewery will give you a taste of Ireland, Scotland, England and Wales with their craft beers.
Adventure Brewing
Located 15 minutes from Wilderness at Eagle Village near the University of Mary Washington in downtown Fredericksburg, Adventure Brewing is a local favorite "Fred Red". They also have a "North" location in Stafford Co.
Highmark Brewery
Also located in downtown Fredericksburg, about 20 minutes from Wilderness resort, Highmark Brewery offers eight beers on tap and a rotating food truck schedule.
Historic Attractions Near Fredericksburg, VA
Old Town Fredericksburg
“Old Town” is a part of downtown Fredericksburg. Explore more than 350 original 18th and 19th century buildings in the 40-block National Historic District. Hit the shops and explore historic Fredericksburg in this walkable area rich in history, art, restaurants, shops, and family friendly events along the Rappahannock river.
Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park
Wilderness Resort is located among the battlefields of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park and neighbors Chancellorsville battlefield, which lies just behind our Presidential Log Cabins.
Visit one or each of Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park’s Battlefields—Spotsylvania Court House, Chancellorsville, Wilderness and Fredericksburg Battlefields—as you explore the history of the “Crossroads of the Civil War”.
Watch interpretations of battle scenes in the serene woods and fields or go on a guided walk along Fredericksburg or Chancellorsville Battlefield. Jackson Wounding Walking Tour explores the site of Stonewall Jackson’s fatal wound on a 35-minute guided walk, while Sunken Road Walking Tour is a 35-minute guided walk along the battlefield.
James Madison’s Montpelier
Located 45 minutes from Wilderness Presidential Resort, James Madison's Montpelier was the plantation home of James Madison, the fourth president of the United States, whose legacy was his most powerful idea: a government by the people.
Take a tour to learn about Monpelier’s history or stroll the ground’s 8+ miles of walking trails on over 2,000 acres.
Shenandoah National Park
Located only an hour from Wilderness in Virginia’s Blue Ridge mountains, Shenandoah National Park offers some of the best hiking and sightseeing in the country. With over 200,000 acres of protected lands, you can see waterfalls, spectacular vistas, fields of wildflowers, and quiet woodland with wildlife including deer, songbirds, and black bears. Explore hiking trails or see the landscape from your car on Skyline Drive’s 105 mile scenic drive.
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Wilderness Presidential Resort offers something for everyone, from cabin rentals to sports, adventure, history, and nature. Visit in the fall for low rates and a relaxing getaway with plenty of activities to choose from. Book your tent, RV site, or cabin rental today for your fall adventure at Wilderness Resort.