Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Pleasant View, VA
Nestled in the scenic foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Pleasant View, VA, offers a variety of camping options for outdoor enthusiasts. For RV adventurers, the nearby Shenandoah River State Park provides full-hookup sites surrounded by lush forests and stunning river views, making it a perfect base for exploring the region. Tent campers can enjoy the tranquil atmosphere of the George Washington National Forest, where numerous campgrounds offer picnic tables, fire rings, and access to hiking trails that meander through vibrant wildflower meadows and towering hardwoods. For those seeking solitude, dispersed camping is allowed in designated areas of the national forest, allowing visitors to set up camp off the beaten path and connect with nature. The area’s diverse geography, featuring rolling hills, rushing streams, and panoramic vistas, is ideal for fishing, hiking, and birdwatching. Whether you prefer the comfort of an RV, the simplicity of a tent, or the adventure of dispersed camping, Pleasant View promises a memorable outdoor experience, enriched by its stunning natural beauty.
Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is located in the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (54 min northwest of Lynchburg, VA) with an elevation of 1,237 feet. There are a total of 27 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
James River Campground is part of James River State Park in Virginia (54 min northeast of Lynchburg, VA) with an elevation of 495 feet. There are a total of 83 campsites including 19 cabins. The campground is open all year. 50 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 40 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 41 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $359.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Sherando Lake Group Camp is located in the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (31 min south of Staunton, VA) with an elevation of 1,690 feet. There are a total of 5 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $50.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Sherando Lake Rec Area is located in the Glenwood and Pedlar Ranger Districts, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (39 min south of Staunton, VA) with an elevation of 1,974 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs between 12 and 80 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 18 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $32.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Holliday Lake Campground is part of Holliday Lake State Park in Virginia (48 min east of Lynchburg, VA) with an elevation of 496 feet. There are a total of 37 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the beginning of December. 23 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 50 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 36 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $100.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Douthat Campground is part of Douthat State Park in Virginia (1 hr 7 min north of Roanoke, VA) with an elevation of 1,570 feet. There are a total of 121 campsites including 35 cabins. The campground is open all year. 89 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 100 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 86 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $459.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, floating sports.
Craig Creek Rec Area is located in the Eastern Divide Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (1 hr 1 min north of Roanoke, VA) with an elevation of 1,096 feet. The site is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Smith Mountain Lake Campground is part of Smith Mountain Lake State Park in Virginia (54 min southeast of Roanoke, VA) with an elevation of 830 feet. There are a total of 71 campsites including 21 cabins. The campground is open all year. 42 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 70 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 24 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $135.00. Some amenities include boat ramp, swimming, restroom. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Mcclintic Point Campground is located in the Warm Springs Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (1 hr 28 min west of Staunton, VA) with an elevation of 1,614 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to mid December. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 21 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $12.00 to $85.00. Some amenities include swimming. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Lake Sherwood Campground is located in the White Sulphur Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest (1 hr 53 min north of Roanoke, VA) with an elevation of 2,704 feet. There are a total of 107 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 93 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 55 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $16.00 to $100.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, boat ramp, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Blue Bend Rec Area is located in the White Sulphur Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest (1 hr 42 min northwest of Roanoke, VA) with an elevation of 1,920 feet. There are a total of 23 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid March to the end of November. 21 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 2 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $16.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include shower, swimming. Activities include fishing, hiking trails.
Twin Lakes Campground is part of Twin Lakes State Park in Virginia (1 hr 9 min southwest of Tuckahoe, VA) with an elevation of 439 feet. There are a total of 44 campsites including 11 cabins. The campground is open all year. 33 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 36 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 33 sites have electric and water hookups. 5 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $35.00 to $359.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Greenbrier Campground is part of Greenbrier State Forest in West Virginia (1 hr 46 min north of Blacksburg, VA) with an elevation of 1,821 feet. There are a total of 16 campsites including 1 cabin. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 11 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. All sites have electric hookups. Prices start at $33.96 per night. Some amenities include shower, general store, restroom, flush toilets.
Caldwell Fields Group Campground is located in the Eastern Divide Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (just 21 min northeast of Blacksburg, VA) with an elevation of 1,703 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the beginning of November. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $35.00 per night. Activities include fishing, floating sports.
Staunton River Campground is part of Staunton River State Park in Virginia (1 hr 5 min east of Danville, VA) with an elevation of 393 feet. There are a total of 69 campsites including 8 cabins. The campground is open all year. 66 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 68 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. 47 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $109.00. Activities include boating, fishing, water skiing, floating sports.
Salthouse Branch Campground in Franklin County is located 1 hr 4 min south of Roanoke, VA with an elevation of 981 feet. There are a total of 109 campsites including 35 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. 53 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 132 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. 43 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $44.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, amphitheater. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Goose Point Campground in Henry County is located 1 hr 21 min south of Roanoke, VA with an elevation of 1,108 feet. There are a total of 62 campsites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 20 and 82 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. 52 sites have electric and water hookups. Fees range from $22.00 to $60.00. Some amenities include shower, dump station, playground, boat ramp, swimming, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Powhatan Campground is part of Powhatan State Park in Virginia (36 min west of Tuckahoe, VA) with an elevation of 330 feet. There are a total of 40 campsites including 3 cabins. The campground is open all year. 29 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 52 and 143 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 12 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. 29 sites have electric and water hookups. 3 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $15.00 to $88.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
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