The best waterside campgrounds near Great Falls, Virginia

Looking to go camping near Great Falls, Virginia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 780 options available, you'll find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you prefer a private farm experience like Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), a scenic spot like Camp Shenandoah Meadows (295 reviews), or a riverside retreat like Private Paradise on Rivers Bend (210 reviews), we've got you covered. Prices start as low as $12 per night, with an average price of $50 per night. Enjoy popular amenities like toilets, pet-friendly areas, and potable water. And with activities like hiking, wildlife watching, and whitewater paddling, you'll have endless fun exploring the great outdoors.

97% (3.5K)

Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome! Unwind and retreat to the mountains

Looking to go camping near Great Falls, Virginia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 780 options available, you'll find the perfect campsite for your adventure. Whether you prefer a private farm experience like Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), a scenic spot like Camp Shenandoah Meadows (295 reviews), or a riverside retreat like Private Paradise on Rivers Bend (210 reviews), we've got you covered. Prices start as low as $12 per night, with an average price of $50 per night. Enjoy popular amenities like toilets, pet-friendly areas, and potable water. And with activities like hiking, wildlife watching, and whitewater paddling, you'll have endless fun exploring the great outdoors.

97% (3.5K)

Top-rated campgrounds

1. Mountain Lake Retreat

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(8)

30mi from Great Falls · 1 site · Lodging · Harpers Ferry, WV

Romantic get away, gather with friends or bring the kids- this vintage Mountain Lake resort house boasts spacious gathering areas, wonderfully appointed bedrooms, an expansive, private fenced yard, large deck, fire pit and hot tub! The kitchen is fully stocked and the coffee lounge and dining room beckon you to relax as you plan your day. The third bedroom is a unique, flex space with its own full bathroom. Spend your days on the sandy lake beach then walk back to the Mountain Lake Club for dinner and drinks at sunset.

2. Cunningham Falls State Park

89%

(16)

171 sites · Thurmont, Maryland

A lake, a waterfall, and a maple syrup festival make this mountain getaway a family favorite.

Pets

Campfires

3. Catoctin Mountain Park

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(22)

84 sites · Sabillasville, Maryland

Get a close-up view of the history of the Old Line State on this park's well-maintained trails.

Pets

Potable water

Toilets

Public campgrounds near Great Falls

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(16)

Cunningham Falls Campground

44mi from Great Falls · 171 sites · Tents, RVs · in Cunningham Falls State Park

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Camp Misty Mount Cabins

44mi from Great Falls · 30 sites · Tents, RVs · in Catoctin Mountain Park

Poplar Grove Youth Group Campground

45mi from Great Falls · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Catoctin Mountain Park

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(11)

Owens Creek Campground

46mi from Great Falls · 50 sites · Tents, RVs · in Catoctin Mountain Park

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(10)

Adirondack Shelters

47mi from Great Falls · 1 site · in Catoctin Mountain Park

Stories from the community

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Riley

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Mountain Lake Retreat

There were a lot of thoughtful touches, the kitchen had everything we needed, and the backyard was really nice. The hot tub was clean enough and worked well and the fire pit was lovely. The place felt a lot bigger than the pictures implied! The hosts communicated well enough, except missing the text that one of the two toilets was broken. Other notes: It is really three, full- or queen-sized beds + one very small mattress above the bed in the basement. It could technically fit 7 people if everyone shared beds except one small person, who slept on the small mattress above. The basement bathroom was iffy, with only a small spray of water in the shower, a toilet that didn't work while we were there, and a door that doesn't fully close.

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Kathy

March 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Mountain Lake Retreat

Absolutely lovely home. Lots of thoughtful amenities and great fenced in yard.