The best dog-friendly RV campgrounds near East Highland Park, Virginia

The campsites were fantastic. Water pressure was wonderful. 30 and 50 amp hook ups beautiful bathhouse. Trails to explore for Miles. Wonderful access to a nice shallow spot on the James River. Great for swimming, putting in your kayak or tube. You will also notice the remnants of a larger infrastructure that was once a private school campus. Research Saint Emma‘s Military Academy before coming. https://youtu.be/YA3rtfA3gZM?si=ZUmy7FJ_hzHn1qTB

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Brian

September 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Wilderness At Belmead

Beautiful piece of property with an amazing history. Can’t wait to go back.

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Henry & Maia

July 2025

35 ft travel trailer

4 nights at The Wilderness At Belmead

If you want to be surrounded by nature with full hookups, this is the place for you. The Property was beautiful.

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Stacy

June 2025

35 ft fifth wheel

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Wilderness At Belmead

This campground is definitely a hidden gem! Tons of space, full hookups, trails, and a great place for family gatherings. We were at site 11 which was secluded and facing the trees. The bathhouse was adorable with plenty of space. They have a gazebo with lots of picnic tables perfect for parties. The grassy area between the campground and the gazebo is big enough for multiple games of soccer / badminton / volleyball …anything you can think of. There’s hiking, the James River and what appears to be a dog washing area. Also a community fire pit. Can’t wait to come back!

David

May 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Wilderness At Belmead

Beautiful and quiet. I host was quick to answer any questions we had. Getting there: The hosts directions are very clear and get you to the site with no problems. The cinder roads in and out are well maintained If it is your first trip I do recommend going during daylight. Be on the lookout for deer they are everywhere. And there is one way in and one way out. Campsite: Sites are all parallel pull through starting with #1 as the first site. I recommend turning left at site 1 and driving around to the back because of the angle. Each site has a fire ring and a table. Note there is no lighting. Each site has water, sewage and electricity; the power boxes have plug ins for 20, 30 & 50 amps (unless noted). There are well kept bath houses at the pavilion located about 75 yards away. Activities: There is lots of trails for walking, hiking and bicycling. There is a lot to see including wildlife and some of the buildings from years gone by. Although you are out in the middle of nowhere, it’s a quick trip to the highway and close to local shops and stores as well as close to Midlothian and Richmond. Overall: This was a great break from it all. I loved the quiet and I definitely look forward to returning again.

John

May 2025

22 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Wilderness At Belmead

Nice facilities, clean and quiet. Communications with Jessica was excellent. The wide open area surrounded by woods was excellent for stargazing. We really enjoyed staying here and we will be back!

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Heather

May 2025

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at The Wilderness At Belmead

If you are looking for an out of the way quiet campground then this is the place for you! The owner was very responsive and any issue we had were addressed immediately!

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Jazz

May 2025

30 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to The Wilderness At Belmead

There many words that can describe this place but one that quickly comes to mind is Magical! This hidden gem in Powhatan county has so much to offer for outdoor enthusiasts and even if you’re just looking to escape the busy city life and have a more slow pace and peaceful rejuvenation this is definitely the place to be! All the RV spots are gravel but leveled , full hookups, pull-thru and have fire ring and picnic table. The added bonus is the shelter with several picnic tables, grill and bathroom with flush toilets and showers if needed! Now it is in the middle of nowhere, so I would recommend to bring all the items you’re going to need for the duration of the trip (including bug spray). Cell service wasn’t too bad, I have Verizon and was able to get minimal 3 bars consistently. Overall I enjoyed my stay and cannot wait to come back here soon!

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Shawn

April 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Wilderness At Belmead

Nice quiet camp site. We happened to have the whole place to ourselves. As “dark sky” as you’ll get this close to Richmond and wide open so the view of the stars was perfect. Jessica was a responsive host and answered our questions quickly. The kids had a great time exploring the property. Good alternative to the State Parks near-by.