The best yurt rentals near Charlottesville, Virginia

The Blue Ridge Mountains loom over historic Charlottesville. With waterfalls, caves, vineyards, and heart-stopping vistas, this Virginia hidden gem is one enchanting place to light a campfire. Right off of scenic Skyline Drive, you come to Shenandoah National Park. Explore lush mountain forests and roaring cascades from more than 500 miles of trails (including a section of the Appalachian Trail). Or just pop a beer at one of 75 overlooks. Camping options abound, with Loft Mountain Campground being one of the biggest in the park. Imagine sleeping above the clouds at the summit of Big Flat Mountain. Driving south of Charlottesville brings you to James River State Park, a family-friendly spot in the Blue Ridge foothills. Choose from cabins, campgrounds, and horse camps on the banks of James River and Branch Pond. Ready to explore? Rent a canoe, tube, or kayak right at the park, or launch your own boat to cast a line and catch some dinner. There's no shortage of places to pitch your tent in George Washington National Forest. The sprawling wilderness boasts more than 50 campgrounds for RV and tent camping. While rustic tent camping is a go, you also find some ultra-developed campgrounds with bathhouses and electric hookups. Are you craving a different kind of Charlottesville, VA experience? Look beyond traditional campgrounds. Park your big rig at an RV park with free Wi-Fi, or enjoy misty mountain views from a cabin or cottage. From there, you can drive along scenic Blue Ridge Parkway or explore Thomas Jefferson's Monticello mansion. Camping in Virginia is popular year round, but come prepared for rain. The peak season of May through September is especially notorious for showers.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Charlottesville

The Blue Ridge Mountains loom over historic Charlottesville. With waterfalls, caves, vineyards, and heart-stopping vistas, this Virginia hidden gem is one enchanting place to light a campfire. Right off of scenic Skyline Drive, you come to Shenandoah National Park. Explore lush mountain forests and roaring cascades from more than 500 miles of trails (including a section of the Appalachian Trail). Or just pop a beer at one of 75 overlooks. Camping options abound, with Loft Mountain Campground being one of the biggest in the park. Imagine sleeping above the clouds at the summit of Big Flat Mountain. Driving south of Charlottesville brings you to James River State Park, a family-friendly spot in the Blue Ridge foothills. Choose from cabins, campgrounds, and horse camps on the banks of James River and Branch Pond. Ready to explore? Rent a canoe, tube, or kayak right at the park, or launch your own boat to cast a line and catch some dinner. There's no shortage of places to pitch your tent in George Washington National Forest. The sprawling wilderness boasts more than 50 campgrounds for RV and tent camping. While rustic tent camping is a go, you also find some ultra-developed campgrounds with bathhouses and electric hookups. Are you craving a different kind of Charlottesville, VA experience? Look beyond traditional campgrounds. Park your big rig at an RV park with free Wi-Fi, or enjoy misty mountain views from a cabin or cottage. From there, you can drive along scenic Blue Ridge Parkway or explore Thomas Jefferson's Monticello mansion. Camping in Virginia is popular year round, but come prepared for rain. The peak season of May through September is especially notorious for showers.

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Top-rated campgrounds near Charlottesville

1. Arcadia Sanctuary

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43mi from Charlottesville · 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.

2. Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

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46mi from Charlottesville · 87 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging

Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views is a serene slice of heaven, conveniently located just 20 minutes off I-81, yet still peacefully rural nestled within farmland atop a hill in Luray, Virginia. Surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains with views all around and from our cabin rentals, our campground is close to the Luray Caverns, the famed Skyline Drive in Shenandoah National Park, the Shenandoah River, and several Civil War sites. We offer both shady RV sites and open RV sites that can accommodate all sized RVs and trailers—we are big rig friendly! Each RV site includes a picnic table, fire ring, 30 or 50-amp electrical service, and sewer. We have deluxe patio sites and deluxe tent sites too! Our campground is in the heart of all that Virginia’s Shenandoah Valley has to offer. Hiking opportunities abound as Luray is the closest town to the Thornton Gap entrance of Shenandoah National Park, and is to the Skyline Drive, taking drivers along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains! The Luray Caverns, a national historic site, with it’s famous Great Stalacpipe Organ, are just a few minutes away, and tubing, canoeing, and white-water rafting adventure can be found at the nearby Shenandoah River. Museums and Civil War sites will feed your history-loving soul! Onsite we have a brand-new camp store! We also have a large pool and small pool, a gathering yurt for groups and an event pavilion, a playground, and a jumping pillow is in the works! We have two deluxe cabins and four deluxe yurts for more ways to appreciate the great outdoors with those additional creature comforts.

3. #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

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47mi from Charlottesville · 4 sites · Lodging

#1Rock Tavern River Kamp sits on acre and half on the banks of the Shenandoah River! We offer 7 yurts and 5 tent sites at main kamp. We are just 5 min from River Hill Distillery, 7 min drive to Luray Caverns. 20 min drive to Shenandoah National Park…lots of hiking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, and civil war museums in the area. I purchased this property in 2013 ---my Uncle Abe Kibler and Aunt Lizzie Good Kibler owned and operated a tavern across the road for years and rented river lots to their guests---in time this 265 acre spread was sold and divided to many. I am grateful to have a little piece of the Rock Tavern History back in the family. I have so many fond memories of floating the river with my family while growing up and I love sharing this experience with others while offering families the opportunity to create lasting memories!

Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community

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Abigail

November 2025

3 nights at #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

It was very cozy and romantic! It was nice drinking coffee by the river and watching the sunrise. Bathhouse was very clean and well kept. We can’t wait for our next stay!

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Jesse

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

Very nice peaceful getaway site. Very comfortable while still feeling natural. Really accommodating. The hurts are awsome!

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Erik

November 2025

With pets

1 night at #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

This was just the extra night we booked another site and location was amazing and will be back.

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Erik

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

The view and location was everything we were looking for when visiting luray caverns. We actually did a cold plunge in the river. It was awesome. We booked another night just because we wanted to enjoy the scenery and tranquility. The hosts were responsive. The only thing I will say is me and my girlfriend were unable to take a decent shower in the shower rooms because after a minute or so of the water running. It began to smell like sewage. So after the first night we didn’t shower or brush our teeth or anything inside the bathrooms/showers. It was a really horrible putrid smell anytime we tried to shower.

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Justin

October 2025

2 nights at Arcadia Sanctuary

Great getaway for the family! Finley was great checking us in and made sure we had everything. Great scenery and wonderful creek with a few smaller waterfalls. Really had a nice time. Thank you.

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Mary

October 2025

3 nights at Arcadia Sanctuary

We enjoyed being unplugged from tech and fully immersed in nature. The yurt is nestled in the woods away from the main building and other tent sites so there's plenty of privacy and quiet. There's an opening in the trees above where a myriad of stars can be admired from the deck. I recommend opening the windows of the yurt to let in the sunlight and allow air to flow through the space. It was convenient to use the grill for cooking and the dinnerware for our meals. There is only one pot to cook in so if you need additional cookware, I would recommend bringing what you need as well as a sharp knife, peeler and can opener.

Tanika

October 2025

Weekend Trip to #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

Everything was really great! The beautiful location was so amazing for a relaxing weekend. We appreciated how well-supplied the site was. Anything we forgot was readily available. It does say to bring linens. That was not needed for us but having an extra blanket is great for those colder nights. We highly recommend waking up early to see the sunrise over the mountains. The mist on the water was so magical and we even saw a mink walking right up to us!

Charlie

September 2025

Weekend Trip to #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

What a wonderful retreat! We will definitely be back. Such a nice escape from daily life. Next time we will definitely take advantage of the kayak and tube rentals!

Hope

July 2025

Weekend Trip to #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

Everything was perfect! The yurts had everything we needed and more. We were right in the river and everything was very well maintained. Would come back!

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Damayra

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

Overall it was a really nice experience. It’s a cozy environment, so if you’re looking to “get away” this may not be the place. It’s family and pet friendly. The yurt is spacious and the images are accurate (no futon in our yurt though. The description mentioned stove but there wasn’t one…it wasn’t the end of the world, we explored the town less than 15mins away. The WiFi never worked at the yurt. It worked at the office, but the connection was lost as soon as you drove off, so don’t depend on it.

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Ryan

June 2025

With kids

3 nights at #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

Wonderful stay. Lots to do near by. Clean river and campsite. Saved us from the heat wave.

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Erin

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

We had a wonderful very short stay at the Arcadia Sanctuary with Fran. The yurt was very clean and the bedding, too. There is plenty of bedding, towels, etc. We stayed in June with temps in the 90s during the day, so the propped open (screened in) sun roof and three open screened in windows were nice in the evening to cool things down. Fran also had two battery-powered fans which were so nice to sleep with! We brought a ton of our own stuff so didn't use much at the Yurt, but there was so much there we could have used, including pots and pans, a tea kettle with teas, French press with coffee, utensils, cheese grater, wine bottle opener; there also was oil to cook with and condiments. It was better stocked than we were expecting. There were also games! The compostable toilet was super clean and so convenient, as well as the hot shower facilities (which were not too far). We enjoyed seeing all the animals, and the general feel of the campground : in-touch with and respectful of nature. I loved the fact that we had a food compost bin in the yurt. Fran was such a great communicator and so kind; she clearly wanted to make sure our stay was wonderful, which it was. We wish we could have spent more time there.

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Zara

June 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

Well maintained property with very cozy yurts, clean facilities, and a beautiful view. Annette gave great suggestions for nearby activities and restaurants and was quick to respond to any questions. We enjoyed our stay and would come back again.

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Roxanne

April 2025

Weekend Trip to #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

This yurt was incredibly clean and beautifully decorated!

Gregory

April 2025

Weekend Trip to #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

Excellent location right on the river. The yurt was simple but had everything we needed. Bathrooms were clean and we saw them being cleaned regularly. Excellent spot, we will absolutely be back!

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Amber

February 2025

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

This was the most lovely stay! I can’t recommend the yurt at Arcadia enough! The setting is so beautiful and tranquil. The yurt is so charming and comfortable! Fran baked fresh bread and brought it to us! 10/10 ⭐️

Noah

December 2024

Weekend Trip to #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

We had a great time! The heaters made us comfortable despite the cold weather and the area was beautiful. the on site wood was convenient!

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Zoe

November 2024

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

We had such a lovely time in the Yurt and loved exploring the beautiful land !

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Kimberley

November 2024

With pets

Weekend Trip to Spacious Skies Shenandoah Views

Great customer service, smooth check in/out (even after hours), peaceful/relaxing campgrounds, and the yurt was clean and cozy! Only con would be that there was only one key to the yurt door which requires a key if outside. Could definitely use an additional key. Would definitely visit again and recommend!

Rebecca

November 2024

Weekend Trip to #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

It was so nice to have all the amenities in the yurt and in the bathhouse to make a camping experience easier. Having firewood, ice on site is amazing. The river is lovely and peaceful, and the drive up to Skyline is easy. I can see how the camp could get quite filled up with other campers and be a bit crowded…