The best cave campgrounds near Bedford, Virginia

Welcome to Hipcamp! Whether you're an adventure seeker or simply looking for a unique camping experience, we've got you covered. With over 150 options near Bedford, Virginia specifically for cave enthusiasts, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Looking for recommendations? Check out some of our top campsites: Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), Wilderness Adventure (235 reviews), and Arcadia Sanctuary (106 reviews). Plus, our campsites offer popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash disposal, and toilets. And if you're in the mood for some outdoor activities, you can enjoy whitewater paddling, biking, and off-roading (OHV). So pack your gear and get ready to explore the caves near Bedford, Virginia!

98% (1.1K) • 20 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bedford

Welcome to Hipcamp! Whether you're an adventure seeker or simply looking for a unique camping experience, we've got you covered. With over 150 options near Bedford, Virginia specifically for cave enthusiasts, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Looking for recommendations? Check out some of our top campsites: Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), Wilderness Adventure (235 reviews), and Arcadia Sanctuary (106 reviews). Plus, our campsites offer popular amenities like cooking equipment, trash disposal, and toilets. And if you're in the mood for some outdoor activities, you can enjoy whitewater paddling, biking, and off-roading (OHV). So pack your gear and get ready to explore the caves near Bedford, Virginia!

98% (1.1K) • 20 campsites

Top-rated campgrounds near Bedford

1. Savage Acres on Craig Creek

98%

(642)

37mi from Bedford · 7 sites · Tents, RVs

In a remote valley just north of Roanoke VA, along the banks of Craig's Creek, the property includes mature hardwood forest, pasture, and an 1830s log cabin where we live. We love to share this special place with visitors, and have some basic amenities for campers. The campsites are at the edge of a large pasture and just a few steps from the creek and our big swimmin' hole. Totally secluded in a remote valley - barely a house in sight (but our cabin is a short walk through the woods if you need something), no cell service for most providers, but within a short drive of Roanoke and Blacksburg, and countless outdoor recreation opportunities.

2. Beaverdam Falls

98%

(119)

45mi from Bedford · 4 sites · Lodging

Nestled on a private 65-acre farm in the Alleghany Highlands of Virginia, Beaverdam Falls is located on VA SR-311 (Kanawha Trail) in the Sweet Springs Valley. Nestled in the old community of Earlehurst, between Covington & Roanoke, Beaverdam Falls are an historic series of waterfalls on private property. The Falls are at the headwaters of Dunlap Creek and are the terminus for the Sweet Springs. Available for guest stays & recreation, are the Upper Falls portion. Surrounded by the verdant George Washington National Forest, the Upper Falls, displays a constant waterfall of around 40-feet in height, & decorates the final mile stretch of the Sweet Springs, both on our property. Additional beautiful cascades pepper our tract of Beaverdam Falls as well. This private tract of unparalleled Virginia countryside will simply astonish your expectations. As the source of the Falls, Sweet Springs Creek, serves as a long, unique home for trout, calcified travertine rock, chalybeate water, and ancient beaver dams (as well as active ones!). Beaverdam Falls is a rare place for the lack of stone and the centuries of beavers who have left their trace in & on our creek—and swamp, the Stick Marsh, which has an active beaver dam. Be careful! They do bite!

3. Arcadia Sanctuary

97%

(370)

32mi from Bedford · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Welcome to Arcadia Sanctuary An 83-Acre Mountainside Retreat for Earth-Based Spirituality in Central Virginia Arcadia is our beloved sanctuary for earth-based spirituality, nestled on the southeastern slope of 4,000-foot Mount Pleasant in Central Virginia. Conveniently located near I-81, Arcadia offers a secluded, nature-immersed experience—just a short drive from the modern world, yet miles away in spirit. Please note: There is a town called Arcadia off I-81, but we are not located there. Be sure to follow our directions carefully. A Living Landscape of Forest, Water, and Wildness Our land features a flowing mountain creek with waterfalls, towering Beech and Sycamore trees, and Witch Hazels leaning gracefully over the water. You'll encounter trout, crayfish, salamanders, snakes, and the full chorus of mountain wildlife. With nearly 2,000 feet of vertical mountainside, Arcadia offers trails to explore and camping options ranging from creek side convenience to secluded mountain hideaways. While most of our gathering areas are near creek level, higher sites are available for those seeking solitude—just be prepared for a bit of a hike to the bathrooms, showers, and fresh water. A Natural Amphitheater for Music and Gathering Arcadia is home to one of the finest private stages on the East Coast. Our natural amphitheater—shaped like a pie wedge carved into the mountainside—hosts live performances throughout spring, summer, and fall. With a top-quality sound system and stunning surroundings, it’s a magical venue for music, ceremony, and celebration. Stay With Us: Yurt Glamping, Tent Camping & More Our beautiful yurt is available for rent and offers a unique glamping experience surrounded by nature. For traditional campers, we offer multiple campsites near the creek, as well as more remote locations higher up the mountain. Every stay includes access to the shared amenities: bathrooms, hot showers, fresh water, and community gathering spaces. Meet the Arcadia Community Arcadia is alive with more than just trees and streams. You’ll share space with our free-roaming flock of chickens, ducks, turkeys, and guinea fowl, along with two friendly dogs, nine curious cats, and the human stewards who live and care for this land year-round.

4. Wilderness Adventure

98%

(526)

32mi from Bedford · 92 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Our campsites offer beautiful scenery, exciting activities and HOT showers! There are local on-property trails to explore and all the campsite and lodging amenities that make for the perfect family getaway! All of our listings lie on 500 gorgeous acres run by Wilderness Adventure at Eagle Landing. Bordered by 500 yards of Craigs Creek along the front of our property and mountains in the rear, Wilderness Adventure offers our guests extensive trails to hike and bike, ponds for fishing and swimming, canoeing and tubing. We offer Giant Swing, Team Building, Low Ropes, High Ropes, Caving, Rock Climbing, Mountain Bike lessons and guided trips! Wilderness Adventure is more than just a campground or lodge. Along with our wide range of camping and lodging options, we also offer free and paid adventure activities like tubing, canoeing, hiking, biking, disc golf, and more! Activities for Guests: Hiking, mountain biking, and trail running on our onsite trails, disc golf, canoeing, tubing, swimming or fishing in our pond, creek sitting, fire pits, sand volleyball, horseshoes, corn hole, and endless open space to wander and relax. Basecamp Adventure Activities: Tubing/Shuttle: $20/trip/person Canoe Rentals/Shuttle: $40/trip/boat Sit on top Kayak Rentals/Shuttle: $30/trip/boat Area Activities: Hiking, Mountain Biking, Gravel Biking, Bikepacking, 4-wheeling Virginia's Triple Crown - Dragon's Tooth, McAfee Knob, and Tinker Cliffs Roaring Run and Hoop Hole North Mountain/Dragons Back Carvin's Cove Mill Mountain Douthat State Park Craig’s Creek Our camp store is open during select hours. You can purchase firewood, ice, sunscreen, beverages, merchandise, and other items you may enjoy during your stay. Other Cool Stuff Nearby: The Swinging Bridge Restaurant - Paint Bank VA Lemon & Vale Cakery, New Castle, VA Bibos Pizzeria - New Castle, VA The Mill Mountain Star - Roanoke VA Parkway Brewing Company - Salem, VA And so much more!

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

Brett

November 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Savage Acres on Craig Creek

My girlfriend and I absolutely loved our stay at Creekside Woods. The location right by the creek was incredible! Literally some of the clearest, most majestic water I’ve ever seen. It made the whole campsite feel peaceful and almost magical. We were also just minutes away from multiple entry points to the Appalachian Trail and close to iconic hikes like Dragon’s Tooth and McAfee Knob, which made the trip even better (and made me realize how out of shape I was :D). The campsite itself felt surprisingly secluded, even with the leaves down, giving us plenty of privacy and quiet time to recharge. The hosts were super accommodating and responsive, making everything from check-in to checkout seamless. Overall, we had an amazing experience and will definitely be back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a beautiful, relaxing nature getaway.

This is our mountain and your campsite will be about a third of the way up it.

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Tyler

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

Great place to view the mountains and a beautiful view. The hosts are very kind I had a great visit.

The creek is so close! We heard it all night.

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Lauren

October 2025

3 nights at Savage Acres on Craig Creek

Awesome camp sites and very friendly and helpful host!

S

Sam

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Arcadia Sanctuary

Great site, we had some care trouble and couldn’t make it all the way up to crows nest and stayed at one of the sites at upper balcony. We were the only ones there and it felt very private. Walked up to crows nest the next day and it was very pretty. Bathrooms and facilities were well taken care of and there was plenty of wood.

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Audrey

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

This was an introduction to camping for our six year old, and he loved it! The yurt and campsite came with everything we needed to enjoy the outdoors while having creature comforts, and the communal trailer was nice to have to check-in with family. We didn’t need anything, but the camp store was also stocked with bare essentials in the event you leave something behind. The site was very private, and Beau, Leah, and the other guests were friendly. We hope to make it back to Beaverfalls again!

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Heidi

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Savage Acres on Craig Creek

So enjoyable! 10/10! Accommodating host for needs upon arrival and was there if needed after. The Maple Knoll area was enchanting - we were lucky to have such a gorgeous view of the 3rd day past Harvest Moon and the colors of the trees were doing their amazing change from - day 1 to day 4 it was pretty noticeable. Even some novice campers were with us and they had a pleasant time. We made buttermilk pancakes one morning and Savage Acres maple syrup now holds my top favorite, so glad I added that extra! We will definitely return in the warm months to enjoy the private swim hole with the gorgeous rock formation. So happy to have found such a pleasant camping spot in Savage Acres as our first booking on HipCamp.

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Chris

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

The entire property looks well run, the waterfall is pretty & you can hear it from the text, It was very moist out, as expected this time of year. We paid extra for bedding & it was totally worth it to arrive with the bed made. The bedding was perfect, very comfortable. The only negative at all is the text does have mold & just needs a routine power wash, not a big deal. Would definitely recommend! The leaves have started to change at that elevation and it was gorgeous!

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Andrew

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

We really enjoyed or stay! The site was remote and was in a nice clearing where we could spread out, relax, and enjoy!

Caity

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Savage Acres on Craig Creek

We had a beautiful 2 night stay! Our dogs loved the river, we appreciated the privacy, and we can't wait to return when it's warmer to use the river even more. 🙂

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Jana

October 2025

19 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at Savage Acres on Craig Creek

Ned's place is beautiful, and it was great to camp by the creek where my dog could enjoy getting in the water. We will definitely be back!

Caroline

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Savage Acres on Craig Creek

A truly magical campsite. We set up 5 tents, with a fire pit and table between us, the creekside camp is fabulous for a group. The creek and cliff were such a lovely backdrop, with lots of trails and land to explore. The maple syrup was 🔥. We will certainly be back.

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Melissa

October 2025

With pets

3 nights at Beaverdam Falls

It was a perfect spot. You literally are sleeping on top of a waterfall. You can hear it at night with and without the windows open. perfect spot for a campfire and grilling food which has a grate. They even have a community space that has an oven and things too if you prefer to cook that way, I hung twinkle lights all over the place to give it a cute feel and also the community space they offer free coffee and they also have snacks and other items to purchase. The cave was neat to explore on the property! You can even sit at the bottom of the waterfall and have a picnic or just hang out, you can even swim in it too! At the cabin they even made a trail directly to it for those that stay in this cabin. The space was perfect at the cabin for my dog. I had him on a 20 foot lead and worked out perfect.

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Ben

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Savage Acres on Craig Creek

What a beautiful area! I unfortunately had to cut my trip short due to weather but had a blast exploring the creek and being surrounded by nature! Ned was an awesome host and has a real nice setup with each site!

Travis

September 2025

Tent

3 nights at Savage Acres on Craig Creek

Absolutely loved my stay at the Creekside Woods campsite. Ned met me at the house, got me directed where I needed to go and let me know where to get firewood. The site was easy to get to (I have a RAV4 with 4-wheel drive, but smaller cars could make it too). The site was clean and well laid out with fire pits and access to the stream. The swimming hole is where I spent nearly my entire stay. I’ll definitely be back!

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Aaron

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

Loved this place. Everything was perfect and camp sites were supplied with a number of necessities you don’t have to bother brining yourself. Great visit and will be back many times.

M

Monny

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

Beautiful and relaxing place to stay. We really enjoyed our time here—the waterfall is amazing, with stunning mountain views, wildflowers, butterflies, a cave, and so many hummingbirds this season. We’ll definitely come back again! 🌿✨

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Dori

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Wilderness Adventure

Our 2 night camping experience was great. Outhouses were clean that were nearby the tent sites. Having the shower facility was wonderful too. There was a wedding the second night but didn’t really hear the festivities. There are hikes at Wilderness and even though we didn’t do tubing the creek was peaceful. Because of the wedding party the food services were limited. The staff were really friendly and wanted you to have a great time. I would highly recommend staying here. The Appalachian Trail was a short distance and a wonderful motorcycle ride to get to. Google maps was very accurate as we used backroads to get there.

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Deanna

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

Always a great time!! Felt so good in the falls, even if it was cold!

Nunzia

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Wilderness Adventure

Meadow 3 group site was perfect for our crew of 10. Having the portapotty so close was great and the bathhouse was very spacious and clean. Tubing was also a hit with our group. Would definitely come back!