The best cave campgrounds in Virginia

Welcome to Hipcamp, your one-stop destination for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking for a unique and thrilling camping experience in Virginia, we've got you covered. With over 178 options specifically tailored to cave exploration, you're sure to find the perfect spot to satisfy your adventurous spirit. From hidden gems like Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews) to Wilderness Adventure (235 reviews) and Rendezvous Farm (222 reviews), our top campsites offer unforgettable experiences. With popular amenities such as potable water, showers, and toilets, you can enjoy the comforts of home while immersing yourself in nature. And if you're up for some adrenaline-pumping activities, you'll love off-roading (OHV), hiking, and paddling. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable cave camping experience in Virginia!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your one-stop destination for camping adventures in the United States! If you're looking for a unique and thrilling camping experience in Virginia, we've got you covered. With over 178 options specifically tailored to cave exploration, you're sure to find the perfect spot to satisfy your adventurous spirit. From hidden gems like Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews) to Wilderness Adventure (235 reviews) and Rendezvous Farm (222 reviews), our top campsites offer unforgettable experiences. With popular amenities such as potable water, showers, and toilets, you can enjoy the comforts of home while immersing yourself in nature. And if you're up for some adrenaline-pumping activities, you'll love off-roading (OHV), hiking, and paddling. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable cave camping experience in Virginia!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Wilderness Adventure

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92 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · New Castle, VA

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!

2. Savage Acres on Craig Creek

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7 sites · Tents, RVs · Catawba, VA

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.

3. Arcadia Sanctuary

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16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Buena Vista, VA

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. Natural Tunnel State Park

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12 sites · Clinchport, Virginia

As tall as a city high rise, this natural cave has been attracting sightseers for over 100 years.

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5. Shenandoah National Park

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589 sites · Shenandoah, Virginia

Plan a mountain getaway where Virginia’s Blue Ridge meets the blue sky.

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6. Beaverdam Falls

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4 sites · Lodging · Covington, VA

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!

7. Dragonfly Homestead

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5 sites · Tents, RVs · Stuarts Draft, VA

HELLO EVERYONE. Happy Holidays... if you want to stay just send a note, and check....it's wonderful in the Shenandoah valley. We're a Small private location, 3 or 4 sites Near some large campsites in a popular recreation area. We added 2 small ponds, a large garden, flowers, small fruit trees, raspberries, and other native herbs and edibles. and we DO have lots of dragonflies in summer DIRECTIONS.. USE Google GPS. several ways depending on where you are coming from.. Highway exits closest. on 81 exit 213, 217 from those it's about 6 or 7 miles. Route 64. exit 94 / route 340 / Waynesboro... we are 10 miles from that one. We welcome guests to our charming location 1413 Cold Spings Road, Stuarts Draft, VA. Near Waynesboro. if you want to come during off season, contact us, perhaps we can host you. We are in a rural area, near a town, and on a lovely scenic road with no streetlight or stop lights. Near the Blue Ridge hills, Appalachian trail, Sherando Lake, several camp grounds, South River, many streams and some national forest. We once had a large group of permaculture students that was very satisfied. We are developing in 2025 Lots of open here so campfires are ok. We have space for a motorhome to 20 feet, with electric, and space for small RVs, tent, or trailer One place is great for a hammock between trees. If you have a group, room for a dozen small tent sites so contact us. We can work something out. Land is mostly level we are in a lovely recreational area. We're fond of the musically inclined. So bring your instruments. we love nature enthusiasts, homesteaders, bushwhackers, bicyclists, bikers, scooter fans, road trippers...Come practice your camping or homesteading skills. Lot of trails nearby. Plenty of space to run and play. Pets welcome. They do not need to be on a leash, but they could run into the woods. There is a full bathoom in the house available to guests, and an outhouse if needed. private, warm, friendly environment. gas and groceries only a few miles away. well water. Firewood is sometimes available, we are near wooded area. Owner is a Realtor, specializing in rural property.

8. Kennedy Historic Appalachian Farm

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9 sites · Tents, RVs · Cleveland, VA

This camping experience takes place on a 200+ year old farm. We currently offer multiple camping options, most of which are only accessible by either all-wheel drive or 4-wheel drive vehicles. The first location (along the main road) is solely for RVs or travel trailers (TT). The other camping locations are for tent camping, and much smaller/narrower and rugged RV/TT with a 4-wheel drive towing vehicle. Daniel and Cherith Kennedy purchased this 164-acre farm in 2014, and Daniel's parents, Brent Rita Kennedy, purchased the 1800's era farmhouse from Daniel and Cherith a couple years later. Together, we have transformed this farm back into a working farm with hay fields, cattle, donkeys, goats, sheep, chickens and any other critters we buy or rescue. We are currently rehabilitating the 1700's era one room schoolhouse at the front corner of our land as well. This farm is full of memories, hard work, and is absolutely stunning. Your hosts on-site are Brent and Rita Kennedy, and they are famous for spoiling our guests rotten. They can give you tours of the farm, some in-season eggs and veggies as they have available, and even throw in some petting opportunities. They love having visitors and are sure to make your trip memorable. If you're interested in using our farm as a launching camp to see all the wonderful places that SW Virginia has to offer, we are very well located to many sites within an hour drive. - Pinnacle Area Reserve (https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/pinnacle) - Barren Fall/Tank Hollow Falls of Cleveland(https://www.virginia.org/listing/tank-hollow-falls-of-cleveland/7223/) - The Channels (https://www.dcr.virginia.gov/natural-heritage/natural-area-preserves/thechannels) - Virginia Creeper Trail (https://www.vacreepertrail.org/) - Explore Damascus (https://www.damascus.org/) - Explore St. Paul (https://www.stpaulva.org/community/page/playing-st-paul) and stop by our favorite, Mamaw's Cafe. Let her know we sent you!!! - Explore Abingdon (https://visitabingdonvirginia.com/). - Scenic Driving...seriously, this region has some amazing scenic roads that are off the beaten path and will WOW you. Ask our hosts for their suggestions and they'll point you in the right directions after gauging your interests.

9. Shenandoah River State Park

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16 sites · Front Royal, Virginia

Discover the serene beauty of Shenandoah River State Park.

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Public campgrounds in Virginia

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Natural Tunnel Campground

12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Natural Tunnel State Park

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Loft Mountain Campground

202 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shenandoah National Park

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Mathews Arm Campground

166 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shenandoah National Park

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Big Meadows Campground

221 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shenandoah National Park

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Shenandoah River Campground

16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shenandoah River State Park

Stories from the community

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!

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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.

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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!

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Nathan

August 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Wilderness Adventure

Plenty of room and easy to access. Good directions on location and location of bathrooms

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Jon

August 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Beaverdam Falls

We rolled in pretty late and it was such a relief to find a comfortable camp site with much more than we expected! Had a fire going in no time, under the stars!