Campgrounds Available Tonight Near Carmel, VA
Nestled in the picturesque countryside of Carmel, VA, outdoor enthusiasts can explore a variety of camping options that cater to all preferences—be it RV, tent, or dispersed camping. The rolling hills and fertile valleys of the region create an inviting backdrop for adventure seekers looking to immerse themselves in nature. Popular RV parks, like the nearby Lake Monticello and Sherando Lake, offer full-service hookups and convenient access to hiking, fishing, and boating activities. For those who prefer a more rustic experience, tent camping can be enjoyed at the scenic George Washington National Forest, where established sites provide ample privacy within a lush, wooded environment. Additionally, adventurous campers can opt for dispersed camping in the nearby Appalachian Mountains, where stunning views and an expansive wilderness invite true solitude and exploration. Whether you seek the comfort of an RV, the simplicity of tent camping, or the wild allure of dispersed sites, Carmel, VA, is your gateway to a memorable outdoor experience.
Shenandoah River Campground is part of Shenandoah River State Park in Virginia (46 min south of Winchester, VA) with an elevation of 719 feet. There are a total of 62 campsites including 18 cabins. The campground is open all year. 33 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 60 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. 31 sites have electric and water hookups. 1 site has electric hookups. Fees range from $25.00 to $359.00. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Elizabeth Furnace Group Camp is located in the Lee Ranger District, George Washington and Jefferson National Forest (36 min southwest of Winchester, VA) with an elevation of 754 feet. There are a total of 2 campsites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $30.00 to $55.00. Some amenities include playground. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Big Meadows Campground is part of Shenandoah National Park in Virginia (1 hr 3 min east of Harrisonburg, VA) with an elevation of 3,601 feet. There are a total of 214 campsites including 49 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the end of March to the end of November. 165 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 15 and 85 feet. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $30.00 to $75.00. Some amenities include shower, laundry facility, picnic table, restroom, firewood, ice, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include biking, hiking trails.
Sky Meadows Campground is part of Sky Meadows State Park in Virginia (31 min southeast of Winchester, VA) with an elevation of 799 feet. There are a total of 18 campsites including 7 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. Max equipment length is 104 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. Fees range from $20.00 to $105.00. Activities include biking, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Jess Judy Campground is located in the Potomac Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest (1 hr 38 min northwest of Harrisonburg, VA) with an elevation of 1,498 feet. There are a total of 3 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid 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. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Big Bend Campground is located in the Potomac Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest (1 hr 38 min northwest of Harrisonburg, VA) with an elevation of 1,438 feet. There are a total of 46 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $22.00 to $40.00. Some amenities include dump station, flush toilets. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Paw Paw Tunnel Campsite Campground in Allegany County is located 35 min east of Cumberland, MD with an elevation of 529 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Seneca Shadows Campground is located in the Potomac Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest (1 hr 28 min northwest of Harrisonburg, VA) with an elevation of 1,728 feet. There are a total of 81 campsites including 43 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to the end of October. 38 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 25 and 90 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 with grill. 13 sites have electric hookups. Fees range from $17.00 to $65.00. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, wifi, restroom, flush toilets. Activities include fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Spring Gap Campground in Allegany County is located just 13 min southeast of Cumberland, MD with an elevation of 564 feet. There are a total of 14 campsites. The campground is open all year. Sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 20 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. Fees range from $10.00 to $20.00. Some amenities include boat ramp. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Antietam Creek Campsite Campground in Washington County is located just 29 min south of Hagerstown, MD with an elevation of 297 feet. There are a total of 20 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Prices start at $10.00 per night. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Fifteen Mile Creek Campsite Campground in Montgomery County is located 34 min east of Cumberland, MD with an elevation of 435 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $10.00 to $20.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Oak Ridge Campground in Prince William County is located just 16 min south of Dale City, VA with an elevation of 190 feet. There are a total of 56 campsites including 32 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from the beginning of March to the beginning of December. 24 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 32 and 43 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $26.00 per night. Some amenities include shower, amphitheater, flush toilets. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Lake Anna Campground is part of Lake Anna State Park in Virginia (45 min southwest of Fredericksburg, VA) with an elevation of 411 feet. There are a total of 68 campsites including 22 cabins. The campground is open all year. 46 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 35 and 183 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. 23 sites have electric and water hookups. 2 sites have water hookups. Fees range from $30.00 to $386.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Turkey Run Ridge Group Campground in Prince William County is located just 24 min south of Dale City, VA with an elevation of 260 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites including 9 tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $40.00 to $80.00. Some amenities include flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Mccoy's Ferry Campground in Washington County is located just 27 min west of Hagerstown, MD with an elevation of 401 feet. There are a total of 13 campsites including 1 tent-only site. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Activities include biking, fishing, hiking trails.
Blackwater Falls Campground is part of Blackwater Falls State Park in West Virginia (1 hr 36 min southeast of Morgantown, WV) with an elevation of 3,115 feet. There are a total of 65 campsites including 2 cabins. The campground is open all year. 42 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 40 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 $36.79 per night. Some amenities include shower, drinking water, dump station, laundry facility, restroom, ice, pay telephone, flush toilets. Activities include hiking trails.
Gatewood Group is located in the Potomac Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest (1 hr 58 min west of Harrisonburg, VA) with an elevation of 4,333 feet. The site is normally open from mid April to mid October. Prices start at $45.00 per night. Activities include boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Spruce Knob Lake Campground is located in the Potomac Ranger District, Monongahela National Forest (1 hr 39 min northwest of Harrisonburg, VA) with an elevation of 4,370 feet. There are a total of 42 campsites including 13 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid April to mid October. 29 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $13.00 to $28.00. Activities include biking, boating, fishing, hiking trails, floating sports.
Marsden Tract Group Campsite Campground in Montgomery County is located just 8 min northwest of McLean, VA with an elevation of 152 feet. There are a total of 6 campsites which are all tent-only sites. The campground is open all year. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Fees range from $20.00 to $40.00. Activities include biking, 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.
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.
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