The best dog-friendly RV parks near Brightwood, Virginia

Looking for an adventure with your furry friend near Brightwood, Virginia? With over 1576 available options for RV camping with pets, Hipcamp has got you covered. You can find options as low as $10 per night and the average price per night is $45. Check out top campsites like Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), Rendezvous Farm (222 reviews), and Private Paradise on Rivers Bend (210 reviews) for a guaranteed good time. Popular amenities include potable water, toilets, and campfires, while you can indulge in activities like fishing, boating, and wind sports.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for an adventure with your furry friend near Brightwood, Virginia? With over 1576 available options for RV camping with pets, Hipcamp has got you covered. You can find options as low as $10 per night and the average price per night is $45. Check out top campsites like Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), Rendezvous Farm (222 reviews), and Private Paradise on Rivers Bend (210 reviews) for a guaranteed good time. Popular amenities include potable water, toilets, and campfires, while you can indulge in activities like fishing, boating, and wind sports.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. CASA VARGAS

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8.2mi from Brightwood · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Culpeper, VA

**Welcome to Our Secluded Farm Retreat** Escape the hustle and bustle of daily life and experience the serenity of our 104-acre farm, located just 5 miles from the charming town of Culpeper, VA. Nestled down a quiet dirt road, our farm offers the perfect getaway for those seeking privacy, tranquility, and the beauty of nature. Whether you're bringing your tent, travel trailer, or RV, you'll enjoy secluded sites that provide plenty of space to unwind and recharge. Our farm is surrounded by stunning landscapes, making it the ideal spot for outdoor activities like hiking, biking and horseback riding. If you're looking to relax, you can spend your days stargazing under the clear skies or simply enjoy the peace and quiet of the countryside. Just a short drive away, you'll find some of the best wineries, breweries, and a wealth of tourist attractions, including the scenic Skyline Drive only 22 miles away. It's the perfect mix of adventure and relaxation, with something for everyone. Come create memories with family and friends in a place where nature, fun and relaxation come together.

2. River Farm

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46mi from Brightwood · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Boyce, VA

River Farm is 268 picturesque acres that runs along the Shenandoah River for over a mile in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

3. Ridge Crest Hollow and Lake

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27mi from Brightwood · 1 site · Tent, RV · Pantops, VA

Less than 5 miles from Downtown Charlottesville and 7.5 miles from UVA lies a quiet and peaceful 3+ acre lake on 27 acres with multiple flat areas for tent camping and 2 areas for an RV. Both full and partial sun and shade can be found. Outhouse available or BYO. Multiple campfire locations, or make your own. Excellent fishing for trophy largemouth bass, crappie and bluegill or sit by the waterfall and enjoy a book or picnic. Optional: chairs, tables, propane range, charcoal grill, picnic style grill large enough for whole hogs, 10x10 shelter, 5 gallon water tanks with spigots.

4. The Guard Hill Homestead

40mi from Brightwood · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Middletown, VA

Minutes from I-81 and I-66, our small family-owned homestead is a quick, quiet, and peaceful stop — or an entire vacation by itself. We have chickens, turkeys, goats, sheep, and dogs. Kids can hand-feed the animals in the evenings, pet them, and learn a little about how we take care of them. Fresh eggs are available on request, complimentary. Come this fall and watch the leaves change in a peaceful country setting!

5. Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch

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36mi from Brightwood · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Fort Valley, VA

Voted Top VA site! See Reviews. Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch is conveniently located at the north end of Fort Valley. The recreational draw to this area is hard to beat in VA, and this property has it all for an amazing outdoor weekend! The ranch comprises 40 acres of lowland acreage designated for the camp, including a 5-acre lake. The Cedar Grove sites 1, 2, and 3 are along the banks of Passage Creek located within a sparse, groomed Cedar grove. They are all a short walk (or drive) to the lake and beach amenities. Each site has varying access to the creek, so check out the site details. These sites are extra large and can accommodate multiple family groups, as well as, travel trailers of all sizes up to off-road motorcoaches in site 1. There are no hookups, so just boondocking. Pack it in, Pack it out. Generators are allowed but please be aware of the other sites and direct the noise away. The Lakeside Mountain Stream site is very secluded, nestled between the mountains and the lake. It overlooks our 5-acre lake with mountain views in the background. It's on the opposite side of the lake from the Cedar Sites. This site has its own dock and is just a short walk down a mowed trail to a beautiful section of Passage Creek. An additional seasonal mountain stream can cascade behind the site and run under it to feed the lake when the conditions are right. It's a delicate site, so the accommodations and group size is strictly limited. Check out the reviews and extensive gallery for many options of this amazing property! Locally, the North end of Fort Valley offers many great hiking trails, trout fishing, rock climbing, horseback riding, and the Elizabeth Furnace day-use park. Taskers Gap OHV/ATV park is a short drive south, and the valley is sandwiched between both forks of the Shenandoah River for those looking to paddle.

Public campgrounds near Brightwood

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Big Meadows Campground

15mi from Brightwood · 221 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shenandoah National Park

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Mathews Arm Campground

25mi from Brightwood · 166 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shenandoah National Park

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Loft Mountain Campground

28mi from Brightwood · 202 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shenandoah National Park

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Lake Anna Campground

29mi from Brightwood · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · in Lake Anna State Park

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Shenandoah River Campground

31mi from Brightwood · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shenandoah River State Park

Stories from the community

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Gina

2 weeks ago

29 ft Class A

With pets

6 nights at CASA VARGAS

We absolutely loved this property! Beautiful views, very quiet, CLEAN and peaceful there is a gorgeous lake a short walk from camp site 1. Juan has beautiful horses on his property and they are so peaceful to watch. Water and electric hook up worked great, and our class A fit great and site was level. This location is about 1 mile off the main road we easily navigated down the dirt compacted/gravel road no issues. Again extremely quiet, just nature. Just 14 minutes to downtown Culpeper, charming downtown area, lots of shops, and diners. Walmart, Target, Martins, Lidl, and Lowes are just a few more minutes down the road. Can not recommend this camp enough, you will not be disappointed!

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Mark

November 2025

22 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch

What a perfect spot! The property is amazing and the lakeside campsite is one of the best we've ever stayed on the east coast. Picturesque, quiet and secluded. Might even bring the dog and the kid next time ;)

This site is named after the wooden table it has bear claw marks on it from one of our local black bears who visit occasionally.

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John

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to River Farm

What an awesome site! Steve was immediately responsive every time we reached out, and he was an excellent host. We toured the land and had a great time camping. We will DEFINITELY be back!

Wesley

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch

We’ve been back to this site probably 10 times now. Simply put, we love it. The prepaid firewood delivery option made it easy, and then being able to purchase more wood at the site ensured we were warm throughout a chilly weekend. The stars were out in full force yet again, a treat for us city dwellers. Looking forward to our next time back.

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Jake

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch

Amazing stay with even more amazing views we had a blast during our stay the creek was a very peaceful spot to sit and relax by and the pond is a perfect place to spend the day would absolutely recommend and stay again

Lisa

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Ridge Crest Hollow and Lake

We loved it here! The lake is beautiful and we had a wonderful time kayaking. We saw geese and a Great Blue Heron! Thanks so much for your hospitality! We’d love to come back again.

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Julie

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to CASA VARGAS

We’ve stayed at this HipCamp multiple times and it’s one of our favorites. Juan is a great host, and it’s a nice quiet spot that checks all our boxes.

Dan

November 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Ridge Crest Hollow and Lake

Fantastic location, close to everything. Beautiful campsite, and wonderful arrival details and communication from the host.

Shawn

October 2025

35 ft Class A

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch

What an amazing property. The host was very good at communication and the site is clean and well maintained . The setting a fantastic. I highly recommend.

vanessa

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to River Farm

So incredible to have so much room to ourselves. The dogs had the time of their lives running around exploring. Really lovely spot, super clean bathroom, beautiful foggy morning farm views.

Sarah

October 2025

30 ft toy hauler

Group trip

8 nights at Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch

The sites were large and had a huge fire ring and little grill. The pond is beautiful in the mornings and there's tons of free equipment if you feel like a paddle. The owner/caretaker is lovely and gives great local advice and the porta-potties were very clean. The little creek running around the property brings lots of ambiance and the occasional deer! No water options here but the national campground north of the property has a well/pump.

Linda

October 2025

20 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Ridge Crest Hollow and Lake

The campsite was nice and convenient to explore Charlottesville venues. Ben was helpful, and we enjoyed the quiet atmosphere of the farm. Thanks Ben.

Wesley

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch

I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve been here over the last few years. This is our go-to campsite. The location on the lake is simply the best. This time a new friend who’s an avid camper joined. He said while looking across the mirror-effect on the lake, “I can see why you keep on coming back here.” There’s something special about this place. On this particular trip, the fall colors were fully out and the stars were lighting up the night sky. Can’t wait to come back.

good signs at the campsite and a charcoal grill

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Emlyn

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch

Clean, spacious, and peaceful! Would highly recommend!

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Joshua

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ridge Crest Hollow and Lake

Peaceful. The host was very responsive with additions after arriving (rental of a kayak). Very convenient for those who want to stay close to town. Icing on the cake was a bald eagle that made its appearance the last day.

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Adam

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Ridge Crest Hollow and Lake

Had an excellent weekend at Ben's. Ben was super welcoming, the site was wonderful, and the add-on amenities were a boon that saved me time, effort, and space in the vehicle. We spent the nights stargazing and most of the day on the water fishing. As we packed up on our final morning we were awed by a bald eagle hunting on the water and calling out. Highly recommend.

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Harrison

October 2025

23 ft travel trailer

1 night at CASA VARGAS

We enjoyed our stay. The set up is nice. The hosts are friendly. Many stars at night.

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Teddy Eccleston and Cristel

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch

The lakeside camp site is incredible! we were three families camping there with little ones running around and having a blast. There was plenty of firewood available for camp circles, canoe and kayak rides, and some great local hikes. we can’t wait to come back! This will hopefully become one of go-to spots for family camping weekends!

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Kyle

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch

Our second time staying at Pastimes. This time at a different site. We had a great time. Clean, fish food that the kiddos enjoyed dropping at the dock. Lots of different piers to fish from! Sites are big and comfortable with a table and fire ring. Love this place!