The best dog-friendly campgrounds in Virginia

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience in Virginia. With over 2,000 options available in Virginia that allow pets, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for you and your furry friends. Whether you prefer a lakeside retreat or a secluded forest, we have a wide range of options to choose from. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Blackwater Birds and Bees (601 reviews), Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), and James River Depot (305 reviews). Our campsites offer popular amenities such as campfires, toilets, and the ability to bring your pets along. And with activities like paddling, boating, and hiking, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, with an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $5, camping in Virginia has never been more affordable. Start planning your outdoor adventure today!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for finding the perfect camping experience in Virginia. With over 2,000 options available in Virginia that allow pets, you're sure to find the ideal campsite for you and your furry friends. Whether you prefer a lakeside retreat or a secluded forest, we have a wide range of options to choose from. Looking for top-rated campsites? Check out Blackwater Birds and Bees (601 reviews), Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), and James River Depot (305 reviews). Our campsites offer popular amenities such as campfires, toilets, and the ability to bring your pets along. And with activities like paddling, boating, and hiking, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Plus, with an average price per night of $40 and options as low as $5, camping in Virginia has never been more affordable. Start planning your outdoor adventure today!

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1. FoxDen by Heartwood Farm and Cabins

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1 site · Lodging · Floyd, VA

Get away from it all when you stay among nature in this secluded off-grid tiny cabin in the forest. Complete with outdoor grill, fire pit, picnic table, well maintained outhouse, miles of trails and a large swimming or fishing pond (catch and release). This is a secluded off grid location without power, wifi, or cell service, so be prepared to UNPLUG and unwind. Firewood for your first campfire is provided along with one tank of propane to run the indoor camp stove. Five gallons of drinking water are included with coffee and a French press. There is a cooler provided. Remember to bring ice for your groceries and sleeping bags! Please include an extra rental fee of $20 for pets (up to 3). Multiple firewood bundles can be waiting for you at $8 each (a decent fire's worth per bundle). Extra guests (more than 2) are approved on a case by case basis for $10 each per day.

2. Sharp's Island

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1 site · Lodging · Richmond, VA

NEW IN 2025: There is a beautiful cabin for guests to use. Sleeps 5 easily. Also new is the outdoor kitchen and bar. Check out @sharpsislandrva on Insta to see pics! NOTE: The parking situation has changed due to construction! The parking information in the pictures is not correct (but Hipcamp won't let me delete them). Contact Andy at 804-212-6639 for parking instructions. There is no bridge to Sharp's Island, but we can rent you a canoe or kayak. It's super easy. Sharp's Island is so named because the Sharp family of Richmond owned it as far back as the 1850s. The old brick foundation you see in the pictures is all that remains of a house that was built on the island in 1895 and stood for 75 years! We consider ourselves stewards of an amazing historic, ecological, geologic, and recreational asset, and we would love to have you add your story to this island's long history! Learn more about this land: One-of-a-kind really only begins to describe 1-acre Sharp's Island! For starters, this is the only legal camping option in the city of Richmond. You read that correctly. This is your own private island, and it's right in the heart of downtown RVA! The Piedmont meets the Coastal Plain right here at Sharp's Island. That makes for amazing fishing, especially during the spring shad and striper runs. Some other incredible things about camping at Sharp's Island: You can motor up to it from Ancarrow's Landing, canoe over from the trail just below Mayo Bridge, or make this the destination for your downriver raft/kayak trip; at summer river levels there are oodles of great swimming holes along the banks; fire pit ready and waiting for you. And lots more!

3. Mother Earth, hot tub, pet friendly

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1 site · Lodging · Fancy Gap, VA

Mother Earth is 3 miles from I-77, exit #8, 3 miles from the Blue Ridge Parkway, and sits in the Blue Ridge Mountains. The yurt is 15 mins from Mt Airy NC which is a destination for outdoors activities, wineries, breweries, and has a gorgeous downtown area. Fancy Gap is famous for the BRPW, hiking, mountain biking, and all types of outdoor activities. Mother Earth has a walk in shower, soaking tub, bluetooth music, wifi, and a hot tub. a full kitchen and washer and dryer. I provide all your paper products, coffees, creamer, sugar, shower products and more. it’s in a wooded area with nice views and wildlife in abundance. This yurt is comfortable all year long with a minisplit for heat and air conditioning, and a propane fireplace. This yurt has easy access and parking right in front. The deck is gated for toddlers and pets. Check out the secluded porch swing underneath. Our pet fee is an additional $25 left on the counter. Stargazing is at its best here, and lots of back roads to walk and explore. Check out Beamers Knob for a gorgeous long range view, about a mile from the yurt. It’s breathtaking! This yurt also has a generator to keep things going, in case of a power failure due to inclement weather.

4. Moon Mountain Hill Farm

2 sites · Tents, Lodging · Palmyra, VA

5. 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.

Public campgrounds in Virginia

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Sherando Lake Recreation Area and Campground

37 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

Every site has space for one car (there is a parking lot at the entrance for day hikers and overflow parking), a fire ring with a grill, and a tent pad.

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Wolf Gap Recreation Area

9 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Hone Quarry Campground

10 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Todd Lake Recreation Area

36 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Bolar Mountain Recreation Area and Campground

122 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

Stories from the community

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Bob

4 days ago

1 night at Mother Earth, hot tub, pet friendly

Loved our Yurt. The beautiful eclectic decorations let us discover something new every time we looked around. The amazing view from the living room as the sun came up got our day off to a great start.

Brett

2 weeks ago

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.

Shane

3 weeks ago

With kids

2 nights at Mother Earth, hot tub, pet friendly

Such a nice place well maintained very clean and very close to a lot of interesting towns, shops, and parks. Jodee was very friendly and helpful. Not a difficult drive very close to the interstate. Ciro’s pizza is great.

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Hannah

3 weeks ago

With pets

1 night at Mother Earth, hot tub, pet friendly

This yurt is great! It was super clean, the decorations were beautiful, and everything was really easy to use (fireplace, hot tub). We are looking forward to coming back!

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Michael

3 weeks ago

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Savage Acres on Craig Creek

Great little place. Plenty of space between campsites for privacy.

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Megan

November 2025

1 night at FoxDen by Heartwood Farm and Cabins

It was quiet and peaceful! It was absolutely beautiful!

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Mandi

November 2025

1 night at Mother Earth, hot tub, pet friendly

We love staying at Mother Earth! The charm and peacefulness transports you to a place of relaxation and rejuvenation

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Sage

November 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Sharp's Island

We had a great stay on the island, loved the cabin and bar. The views were beautiful and it was easy to paddle across the river to the island. Andy was very responsive and answered all of our questions. Highly recommend!

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!

Andrew

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to FoxDen by Heartwood Farm and Cabins

Quiet little site, tucked away and private. Cabin was great, and we had an awesome night's sleep. Property owner's dog is social and friendly!

Getting water from the creek for washing hands and dishes

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Ben

October 2025

22 ft campervan

With kids

1 night at Savage Acres on Craig Creek

Ned was a great host. The camp site was private and spacious. We added on some excellent fresh produce and maple syrup from his farm. The site is only a few minutes away from great hikes.

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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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Samantha

October 2025

Weekend Trip to FoxDen by Heartwood Farm and Cabins

We had a great time staying here for the weekend!! It had everything we needed and felt incredibly private while also not completely isolated. The host is very responsive to any questions and the location is great. We loved being able to use both a propane stove and fire, had portable chargers, comfortable sleeping arrangements and overall great!

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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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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Robert

September 2025

With pets

2 nights at Mother Earth, hot tub, pet friendly

I love the Yurk it was a great experience. Everything was nice . The Hot tub was amazing. Look forward to going back.

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Scott

September 2025

With pets

1 night at Mother Earth, hot tub, pet friendly

We really enjoyed our stay at Mother Earth and our dog did too. Beautiful views , peaceful very secluded with all the comfort of home. We love the way they set up the yurt really cool how they decorated and designed it inside and out, romantic and fun, nice fire pit with wood provided, wrap around deck with hot tub and seating picnic table & rockers, spacious bathroom, very clean, we would definitely go back and highly recommend.