The best campgrounds near South Hill, Virginia with fishing

Looking to go camping near South Hill, Virginia? Hipcamp has over 680 options specifically tailored for fishing enthusiasts in that area. With a variety of campsites to choose from, you'll find the perfect spot to cast your line. Whether you prefer lakeside retreats or riverside hideaways, the options are endless. Check out top campsites like Blackwater Birds and Bees (601 reviews), Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), and James River Depot (305 reviews) for the best fishing experiences. Don't forget to pack your gear and get ready for a reel-y good time!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to go camping near South Hill, Virginia? Hipcamp has over 680 options specifically tailored for fishing enthusiasts in that area. With a variety of campsites to choose from, you'll find the perfect spot to cast your line. Whether you prefer lakeside retreats or riverside hideaways, the options are endless. Check out top campsites like Blackwater Birds and Bees (601 reviews), Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), and James River Depot (305 reviews) for the best fishing experiences. Don't forget to pack your gear and get ready for a reel-y good time!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Smith Farm

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31mi from South Hill · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Keysville, VA

At this campsite there is a RV hookup and also a building with a toilet, shower (with hot water) and sink. There is a large pond out front that is great for fishing as well as lots of woods and open fields. There are trails that run all throughout the property for walking or horseback riding. There is an abundance of wildlife all around the property.

2. R.O.S.A Land Campground Piedmont NC

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46mi from South Hill · 6 sites · Tents · Rougemont, NC

We are a secluded, land-based retreat and campground, along a tributary of the Tar River which backs up to a wild forest, offering individuals and small groups a place for rest, exploration, sanctuary, and grounding. Equal parts woodland, floodplain wetland and pastureland, R.O.S.A (Rare Occaneechi Saponi Alluvial) land is stewarding 23 acres of ecological magical oasis in an Aquatic Habitat deemed an important NC Natural Heritage area of the Piedmont of North Carolina. Rare mussel species and amphibians live here. Come see for yourself! We offer nature-based immersion for artists, healers, cultural and frontline organizers and their families taking time for restful resistance. It is a triptyech of woods, water and pastureland butting up against an untouched wild old hardwood forest - a combination unlikely found in the PIedmont- nestled among small tobacco, horse and hay farms in the Southeast corner of Granville County between Oxford and Roxboro in the beautiful PIedmont of North Carolina.

3. Ammon Creek Farm

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39mi from South Hill · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Ford, VA

Ammon Creek Farm was started as a wedding venue in 2017 with 70 acres of open land surrounding a small lake. When the owners became camping enthusiasts, they decided to share the property with other outdoor nature lovers. Bird watching, biking, fishing, and paddle boarding are a few of the diversions that will make your camping experience more enjoyable.

4. John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

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430 sites · Baskerville, Virginia

Discover the serene beauty of John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir.

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5. Occoneechee State Park

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18 sites · Clarksville, Virginia

From 1250-1670, Occoneechee Indians lived on an island on the Roanoke near what is now this park.

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6. Field Campsites

46mi from South Hill · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Alton, VA

Located about 25 minutes from VIR and the Blue Ridge Rock Fest, set up a tent, camp in your vehicle or bring an rv/generator. Sites are first come first serve, you can set up anywhere in the field you would like. Whether it be closer to the woods for shade or more out in the open. We will have portajohns on-site.

7. Shepherd's Tavern Farm

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45mi from South Hill · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Pamplin, VA

Learn more about this land:Rolling pasture with wooded perimeters. Camp in the open pasture or in the woods. As private as you can make it. We provide a quiet and a restful environment. Paths/trails on the property. Civil war/Revolutionary history everywhere. YES!

8. Lev at Little Lake

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22mi from South Hill · 2 sites · Tents · Clarksville, VA

🌿 Welcome to Lev @ Little Lake 🌿 A Private Land-Based Sanctuary Rooted in Faith and Stewardship We invite you to experience Lev @ Little Lake, a peaceful haven nestled in the hills of Clarksville, Virginia. This land is not a commercial campground—it is our private inheritance, stewarded in faith and dedicated to the Lord as part of our family’s life work and spiritual calling. When you stay here, you are not paying for access to a public business. Your contribution is a gift of support that helps sustain our ongoing private mission: developing a place of worship, restoration, and community gathering, built upon biblical stewardship and constitutional liberty. We maintain this land as a Private Membership Association and trust—not for profit, but for purpose. Your visit supports: • The cultivation of food and beauty through regenerative practices • The quiet development of festival grounds for appointed times of worship • Our family’s dedicated labor in ministry, music, photography, education, and hospitality • The protection of sacred land and private religious use from overreach or commercial misclassification We ask that all guests arrive in a spirit of respect and peace. This land is not a venue, event space, or public attraction—it is our home, our sanctuary, and a resting place for those who value simplicity, nature, and the presence of God. Come walk the trails. Sit by the water. Watch the sunset. Let your soul breathe. And know that your presence here is more than a stay—it’s a blessing. “You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.” — Psalm 128:2

9. Paradise Farm RV Site

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46mi from South Hill · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Alton, VA

Located on 175 acre farm. The campsite has water, electric and sewer hookups. Can be used for RV or Tent. Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. Private fire pit and yard. Duck Hunting, Fishing, Kayaking and Horseback riding available on the farm with advance notice. Within a 30 min drive to all the local attractions: VIR, South Boston Speedway, Mayo Lake, Hyco Lake, Buggs Island Lake, and about an hour from RDU. This place is a relaxing oasis.

10. Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

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603 sites · Middleburg, North Carolina

The Kerr Lake area was home to the Occoneechee Indians until Nathanial Bacon dispersed them in 1676.

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11. Staunton River State Park

12 sites · Scottsburg, Virginia

Discover the natural charm of Staunton River State Park.

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12. Medoc Mountain State Park

43 sites · Hollister, North Carolina

Discover Medoc Mountain State Park's serene beauty and outdoor fun.

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13. Paradise Farms

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46mi from South Hill · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Alton, VA

Located on 175 acre farm. The site is for tent camping. Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. Private fire pit and yard. Duck Hunting, Fishing, Kayaking and Horseback riding available on the farm with advance notice. Within a 30 min drive to all the local attractions: VIR, South Boston Speedway, Mayo Lake, Hyco Lake, Buggs Island Lake, and about an hour from RDU. This place is a relaxing oasis.

Camper favorites near South Hill

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Field Campsites

46mi from South Hill · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Alton, VA

Located about 25 minutes from VIR and the Blue Ridge Rock Fest, set up a tent, camp in your vehicle or bring an rv/generator. Sites are first come first serve, you can set up anywhere in the field you would like. Whether it be closer to the woods for shade or more out in the open. We will have portajohns on-site.

Shepherd's Tavern Farm

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45mi from South Hill · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Pamplin, VA

Learn more about this land:Rolling pasture with wooded perimeters. Camp in the open pasture or in the woods. As private as you can make it. We provide a quiet and a restful environment. Paths/trails on the property. Civil war/Revolutionary history everywhere. YES!

Lev at Little Lake

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22mi from South Hill · 2 sites · Tents · Clarksville, VA

🌿 Welcome to Lev @ Little Lake 🌿 A Private Land-Based Sanctuary Rooted in Faith and Stewardship We invite you to experience Lev @ Little Lake, a peaceful haven nestled in the hills of Clarksville, Virginia. This land is not a commercial campground—it is our private inheritance, stewarded in faith and dedicated to the Lord as part of our family’s life work and spiritual calling. When you stay here, you are not paying for access to a public business. Your contribution is a gift of support that helps sustain our ongoing private mission: developing a place of worship, restoration, and community gathering, built upon biblical stewardship and constitutional liberty. We maintain this land as a Private Membership Association and trust—not for profit, but for purpose. Your visit supports: • The cultivation of food and beauty through regenerative practices • The quiet development of festival grounds for appointed times of worship • Our family’s dedicated labor in ministry, music, photography, education, and hospitality • The protection of sacred land and private religious use from overreach or commercial misclassification We ask that all guests arrive in a spirit of respect and peace. This land is not a venue, event space, or public attraction—it is our home, our sanctuary, and a resting place for those who value simplicity, nature, and the presence of God. Come walk the trails. Sit by the water. Watch the sunset. Let your soul breathe. And know that your presence here is more than a stay—it’s a blessing. “You shall eat the fruit of the labor of your hands; you shall be blessed, and it shall be well with you.” — Psalm 128:2

Paradise Farm RV Site

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46mi from South Hill · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Alton, VA

Located on 175 acre farm. The campsite has water, electric and sewer hookups. Can be used for RV or Tent. Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. Private fire pit and yard. Duck Hunting, Fishing, Kayaking and Horseback riding available on the farm with advance notice. Within a 30 min drive to all the local attractions: VIR, South Boston Speedway, Mayo Lake, Hyco Lake, Buggs Island Lake, and about an hour from RDU. This place is a relaxing oasis.

Paradise Farms

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46mi from South Hill · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · Alton, VA

Located on 175 acre farm. The site is for tent camping. Enjoy the sounds of nature when you stay in this unique place. Private fire pit and yard. Duck Hunting, Fishing, Kayaking and Horseback riding available on the farm with advance notice. Within a 30 min drive to all the local attractions: VIR, South Boston Speedway, Mayo Lake, Hyco Lake, Buggs Island Lake, and about an hour from RDU. This place is a relaxing oasis.

Public campgrounds near South Hill

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North Bend Park Campground

14mi from South Hill · 244 sites · Tents, RVs · in John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

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Rudds Creek Campground

18mi from South Hill · 99 sites · Tents, RVs · in John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

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Occoneechee Campground

23mi from South Hill · 18 sites · Tents, RVs · in Occoneechee State Park

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Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

24mi from South Hill · 603 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kerr Lake State Recreation Area

Longwood Park Campground

26mi from South Hill · 66 sites · Tents, RVs · in John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

Buffalo Park Campground

28mi from South Hill · 21 sites · Tents, RVs · in John H. Kerr Dam and Reservoir

Staunton River State Park Campground

30mi from South Hill · 12 sites · Tents, RVs · in Staunton River State Park

Medoc Mountain Campground

35mi from South Hill · 43 sites · Tents, RVs · in Medoc Mountain State Park

Stories from the community

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Chip

1 week ago

16 ft car

1 night at Ammon Creek Farm

This is a rustic little spot about 15 minutes off Rt. 460 in central VA. No amenities, so bring everything you will need, but Merritt was responsive and quite hospitable. The land is privately located among a small hardwood tree grove, but has nice pond views to one side and fields on 2 other sides. Merritt and his wife are lovely people and fascinating to talk to.

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Jeremy

3 weeks ago

32 ft travel trailer

11 nights at Smith Farm

Very kind people, beautiful area, a few added amenities that make it just a little nicer to stay.

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Madeline

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Lev at Little Lake

Great waterfront spot and friendly hosts!! Would come here again. Nice tree cover and private dock.

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Stevie

November 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Paradise Farms

The site was beautiful, with lots of quiet open space. There are railroad tracks close by but we only heard a train twice all weekend. There was also a golden retriever that adopted himself into our camp but he was sweet (as long as you keep your trash out of reach lol) and got along with our puppy great. Stephanie was awesome and attentive as well, answered any questions I had quickly and clearly. It's a great little spot!

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Matthew

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lev at Little Lake

Crystals property was absolutely amazing. There are plenty of different areas to choose from to set up camp but we opted to stay in the woods closet to the water. It was the perfect place to do some fishing and enjoy the water. Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for a quiet, beautiful place to camp.

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Sara

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Lev at Little Lake

We loved camping here. We brought our fishing poles, and it’s a nice spot to catch little channels. We also enjoyed the tranquility of the surroundings.

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Ben

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Smith Farm

Great spot for, in our case, a quick tent camping trip. Kerwin was really helpful, the forest and night sky were 10/10, and we enjoyed the stay.

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Michelle

October 2025

Tent

With pets

1 night at Smith Farm

Kerwin is simply the best host. He showed us around and made us feel very comfortable. The land is beautiful especially the pond. Thank you for being so flexible in adapting to our needs. And the water pressure in the bath house is out of this world.

Brett

September 2025

Tent

1 night at Lev at Little Lake

I think I may have found the most beautiful, private campsite on water, yet. This is accessible by 2WD. You can camp anywhere from the open grassy field all the way down to the reservoir. They have kayaks and a canoe and many other amenities on property for you to use. I went fishing on a nice day and I didn’t see anyone else anywhere that day. It was incredibly peaceful and I think I had the best sleep I’ve ever had when I’ve been camping. I actually was able to put my tent on the floating dock. I definitely recommend this for anyone who’s looking for a solo trip or to bring your family.

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Stephanie

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Smith Farm

Kerwin and his family saved my son's 16th birthday celebration. We made a reservation for tent style accommodations for the evening but when we arrived, it was FAR from what was advertised. We had to scramble to find somewhere else and Kerwin responded immediately to my almost 8pm request to book and answered his phone when I panic called. (This was literally 10 minutes after I requested to book, and he said he was right in the middle.of texting me back. The RELIEF I felt in that moment is indescribable) Kerwin and family are the sweetest and I cannot explain how grateful I am for their hospitality. The home was immaculate when we arrived and waking up to a field of cows and 2 of the cutest donkeys ive ever seen was amazing. The property, the people, the vibe, the atmosphere- its all perfect! Unfortunately we had to leave before we could meet Kerwin or his other farm animal family members in person,but we will absolutely be back! Maybe even to get married at their stunning wedding venue!!!! 100% perfect. Book it, youll regret it if you dont!

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Katie

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to R.O.S.A Land Campground Piedmont NC

My partner and I had a lovely time camping with our pups at site #3! Not a lot of water flowing through the creek right now since we haven’t had much rain, but I imagine it would be even more peaceful with the sound of the water. We’ll definitely be back!!

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Nikki

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Lev at Little Lake

My sister I had an awesome time camping here with my two dogs! It’s so peaceful and secluded, and it was awesome being able to pitch our tent right by the water! I loved fishing off the dock, and the kayaks were such an amazing addition! We had a great time paddling around the lake with the dogs! 10/10 would recommend, and we will definitely be back!!

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Linda

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to R.O.S.A Land Campground Piedmont NC

The land and camp site are really beautiful! Site 3 is very spacious, and really wonderful to be right on the creek. Cox was very communicative- we really enjoyed our stay!

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James

August 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Lev at Little Lake

Great little get away. Great communication with Crystal. Me and my boys had a blast.

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Damon

July 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to R.O.S.A Land Campground Piedmont NC

Always a great time; loved meeting the horses this visit. Can’t wait to be here again.

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Izzy

June 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to R.O.S.A Land Campground Piedmont NC

Such a great find! Kristen is a wonderful host, and we had a great time exploring the creek and woods. Can’t wait to come back!

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Elizabeth

June 2025

20 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Smith Farm

Peaceful, private and quiet stay with beautiful views of the lake and farmland! I enjoyed walking under tall pine trees, on the gravel road and along the lake. I had access to electric with my extension cord and a bathroom where I camped near their beautiful wedding venue. Kerwin and his wife showed me to the site, were very welcoming and gracious. They were available for any questions or help I may need. I camped two nights then came back the following week!

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Elizabeth

June 2025

20 ft Class C

2 nights at Smith Farm

Fabulous stay! Peaceful and very quiet. Beautiful views of meadows with cows out in the pasture, wooded areas and the lake. Gravel roads to walk along part of the lake and the wedding venue. The wedding venue is magical! Sunsets lit up the sky through the trees with vibrant orange colors. Stars at night and lots of firefly’s. I had access to a shower, toilet and electric to hook up my extension cord. My stay was restful and peaceful. I will return!

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Savannah

June 2025

Tent

1 night at R.O.S.A Land Campground Piedmont NC

This was my first time camping solo, and I could not have picked a better place for it. My site was private and safe, right next to the river....my tent fit perfectly on the platform and there was a firepit nearby. Directions to the campground were clear, I found the place easily. Be prepared to walk a little bit from your car to site#1, but it's a beautiful walk on a trail. Something for every nature lover ..river, meadows, woods, a fruit and veggie garden, I even saw some horses! Bathroom was easy to find and workable, too. Just a gorgeous, quiet place to connect to creation! Cox was friendly and encouraged me to enjoy the campground and hang a while, which I appreciate. Get yourself to Respite on the Round! I highly recommend!

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Robyn

May 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Lev at Little Lake

Awesome site right on the lake. No other campers on property. Private and quiet - just what we needed. Plenty of space to camp in whatever your favorite style is. Thank you for sharing your place with us.