Beach Camping Near Staunton, Virginia, US: 12 Best Beach Campsites 2025

Looking for the perfect camping spot near Staunton, Virginia with a beach? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 200 options to choose from, you're sure to find the ideal accommodation for your beach-loving adventures. Whether you prefer a private farm like Private Farm Minutes to Cville with 354 rave reviews, the serene beauty of Rendezvous Farm with 222 reviews, or the riverside paradise of Private Paradise on Rivers Bend with 210 reviews, you'll have plenty of top-rated options to choose from. Plus, with popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly policies, and campfire-friendly locations, you'll have all the comforts you need for a relaxing and enjoyable camping trip. And if you're up for some adventure, you'll love the nearby activities such as swimming, whitewater paddling, and even snow sports. So pack your bags and get ready to experience the best of beach camping in Staunton, Virginia!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for the perfect camping spot near Staunton, Virginia with a beach? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 200 options to choose from, you're sure to find the ideal accommodation for your beach-loving adventures. Whether you prefer a private farm like Private Farm Minutes to Cville with 354 rave reviews, the serene beauty of Rendezvous Farm with 222 reviews, or the riverside paradise of Private Paradise on Rivers Bend with 210 reviews, you'll have plenty of top-rated options to choose from. Plus, with popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly policies, and campfire-friendly locations, you'll have all the comforts you need for a relaxing and enjoyable camping trip. And if you're up for some adventure, you'll love the nearby activities such as swimming, whitewater paddling, and even snow sports. So pack your bags and get ready to experience the best of beach camping in Staunton, Virginia!

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1. Private Farm Minutes to Cville

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30mi from Staunton · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Charlottesville, VA

This was a 55-acre farm, split in half to accommodate a bypass through Charlottesville, so the previous owners had to give up half the land, and actually moved the house down to the other half of the property! They had to build a land bridge to get to the new home site, so they turned the bridge into a dam and created a beautiful large swimming pond, complete with beach and gazebo. My wife Stephanie and I bought the property in early 2017 and have turned it into a private horse farm, adding pastures, a riding ring, and 6-stall barn. There are ~21 horses who live on the property. The property is unique in that you can hardly see another house from anywhere on the property and yet we are only 2 miles from Barracks Rd. Shopping Center, and 4 miles from the University of Virginia.

2. Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

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49mi from Staunton · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Brightwood, VA

Welcome to Private Paradise on Rivers Bend!Campsite has a firepit, picnic table, river frontage with beach, and fishing hole. Campers can enjoy hiking and the many breweries and wine vineyards in the Shenandoah. Great access point for kayaking. Firewood available (reasonable rates)close to:-Scenic Skyline DriveThorton Gap entrance (33 miles)Swift Run Gap entrance (29 miles)-Shenandoah National Park (50 miles)-Many great VineyardsPrince Michele (3 miles away)Early Mountain (10 miles away)DuCard (16 miles)Barboursville (24 miles)Horton’s ( 25 miles)Old Rag Mountain which was voted #10 in the Top 25 hikes in the world,(20 miles)Historic homes of Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson (Monticello - 41 miles) or James Madison (Montpelier- 21 miles)

3. Seven Islands River Front Campsites

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49mi from Staunton · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Arvonia, VA

NOTICE: Some campers are having navigational problems with their phone’s GPS feature. Having a paper roadmap available for a backup is recommended . 9337 Bridgeport Rd, Arvonia Va.23004. NOTE:We have changed things a bit. We are going with only 2 sites this year. Site 1 is no longer available. Turn at the aluminum canoe placed on top of a large orange road barrier at the edge of our drive way. The canoe is bolding displaying the word HIPCAMP with a red arrow leading the way. Follow the drive down to the river front campsites.. This is due to a yearly Festival held in Scottsville where Historic river . Smallmouth and catfish are biting. Go by a local store and buy night crawlers,worms and a pack of 2/0 hooks and you will catch something . Firewood available per request and delivered for$30.00 a load. Accessible by car or canoe, East End at Seven Islands provides endless fun for the whole family, including your well behaved off-leash dogs. When you arrive take a cooling dip in a quiet “river pool”, relax on your private beach, or see if the fish are biting. Let your kids experience the best the river has to offer by exploring the shallows for crayfish, chasing minnows, or watching for Bald Eagles patrolling the river. Your site is approximately 2 acres, so you will have your choice of where to pitch a tent or place your camper or trailer. Spend your nights stargazing, enjoying a campfire (remember to bring s’mores ingredients), or fishing for catfish. This is an ideal family-oriented campsite about an hour NW of Richmond. Come, enjoy and make some memories! Children 10 and under are free On the other side of the river you might hear a train passing by at different times, both, day and night. Safety Notice: Not accessible by boat, canoe, or kayak when the James River level is 6 feet or higher at Scottsville. At 7.5 - 8 feet, there is not much beach to play on and the river is too dangerous to navigate. You can drive in and camp, but please stay clear of all water activities, including fishing, in these dangerous conditions.

4. #1 Rock Tavern River Kamp

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50mi from Staunton · 4 sites · Lodging · Luray, VA

#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!

5. Twin Poplar Farm

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36mi from Staunton · 3 sites · Tents · Amherst, VA

The Farm is located on 65 private acres of Woods and Field on the Tye River. This is a place for people who love nature and want to be out in it. We have chosen to prioritize conservation over ease of access, so though the sites are all walk in only [or paddle in!] this means you will camp on the grass or leaves not the gravel of a parking lot. There are only 3 sites on the land so you can soak up nature without noisy neighbors. "Twin Poplar" refers to the Tulip Poplar's extraordinary tenacity, after being cut down, like the Phoenix who returns to life after death, a Poplar will often regrow as two "twin" trunks. A chance for a new life and growth! For more follow us on Instagram @TwinPoplarFarm

Public campgrounds near Staunton

North River Campground

15mi from Staunton · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Todd Lake Recreation Area

16mi from Staunton · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Sherando Lake Recreation Area and Campground

17mi from Staunton · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

Shaws Fork Equestrian Campground

20mi from Staunton · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Hone Quarry Campground

21mi from Staunton · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Brandywine Recreation Area

31mi from Staunton · 46 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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James River Campground

39mi from Staunton · 25 sites · Tents, RVs · in James River State Park

Camp Run Campground

41mi from Staunton · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Hidden Valley Recreation Area

42mi from Staunton · 31 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

Lake Buffalo

43mi from Staunton · 1 site · in Monongahela National Forest

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Douthat State Park Campground

44mi from Staunton · 58 sites · Tents, RVs · in Douthat State Park

Blowing Springs Campground

45mi from Staunton · 40 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

Stories from the community

Amanda

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Seven Islands River Front Campsites

My partner took me camping for my birthday and he chose the site. The view was spectacular and the hosts were very friendly! There is a really cool train that passes on the other side of the water, and it is so cool to watch. We got a bundle of wood, and it lasted us all weekend. I was on site 2, and the only suggestion I might make is to perhaps make stairs going down to the water level area. I'll be back for sure!

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Kylie

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Amazing!! The site was private and there was a fire pit which was great! The bathroom was easy to get to and had everything you could need! The property was so beautiful and we loved looking at the horses and donkeys!!

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Rachel

3 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

1 night at Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

Gorgeous location with a private sand beach and awesome fire pit! We absolutely loved this spot! Access was easy and the picnic table was so nice to have. Super private with sounds of the river... what else could you need? Can't wait to come back in warm weather!

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Heath J

3 weeks ago

16 ft pop-up camper

2 nights at Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

Graham's land was beautiful! The site was well maintained, flat and an even space for our truck camping. There was a nice picnic table at each site with a fire box and grate to cook on, all stocked with firewood and even kindling to get started. The river wraps around the sites with giant rocks and a steap forest incline opposite of the site. The hosts were incredibly kind and went far out of their way to help us out. The river was very refreshing (it froze last night) but we still enjoyed the semi polar plunge. It'll be a perfect summer spot with a sandy beach and great rocks to jump off into the water.

Do your own thing, be alone with nature.

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Luke

3 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Bob was incredibly helpful at relocating us because site #2 doesn’t allow dogs. He moved us to the spacious #7 campsite at no additional charge, and we never had to talk to another person while we were camping. It was exactly the kind of escape into nature that we were looking for. We will be back!

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Adrienne

3 weeks ago

10 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Beautiful site. Excellent communication with the host. Feels remote while being close to many amenities. We will definitely stay here again.

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Erik

3 weeks ago

16 ft car

With kids

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

The campsite was the perfect Fall escape—wide open views of rolling hills with the Blue Ridge in the distance, golden light through the trees, and an unexpected bonus: several well-kept horse fields that made the place feel unique. Clean, scenic, and peaceful—absolutely worth the trip for families looking for a quiet weekend with actual views, not just a parking lot with trees.

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Kristy

3 weeks ago

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

This was our second time camping there and we'll be back again. We have a teardrop camper and the site was perfect for our needs. Beautiful farm and absolutely perfect location.

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Tish

3 weeks ago

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

I couldn’t believe how peaceful this place was, so close to town. Standard camp spots, nice tree canopies, and generally level. Waking up to soft rolling hills and grazing horses (and 2 very charming mules) hit the spot!! Highly recommend.- tho I confess part of me wants to keep this gem a secret - so it’s always available for when I return! ;) Thank you again!

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Ami

3 weeks ago

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

Camping spot was fabulous, right along the river. Would definitely book again!

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Erica

3 weeks ago

18 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Lovely HUGE site with beautiful views of the horse farm and the mountains. Special little oasis so close to town! We will be back!

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Orice

3 weeks ago

15 ft pop-up camper

With kids

Weekend Trip to Seven Islands River Front Campsites

Vistas were great, very private and flat site. Easy to navigate to thanks to it being well marked with signage. Will definitely be coming back!

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Justin

3 weeks ago

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

It was a great site, super convenient. We will definitely be back!

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Dan

November 2025

Tent

With kids

2 nights at Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

Fantastic site! Great location! Stayed with two kids and we had the best time, will definitely be back!

Lots of room and options for setting up.

Jason

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

One of the best spots I've been to. Easily accessible with any vehicle and the site offered a great view (and sounds) of the river and large field on the other side of the river where I saw buck and deer running across several times. The host, Graham, and his son made an initial visit to make sure I had everything that was needed: very friendly and welcoming! There are a few other spots on the land that others were camping on but they were not visible from my spot. This did mean an occasional drive by from other campers, but I didn't mind that at all. Loved the custom made fire box and the option to leave cash for firewood provisions. The picnic table was a nice touch as well. I will definitely keep this one top of the list for future camping!

Dan

November 2025

30 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

The farm is easily accessible and close to everything. Arrival instructions are impeccable, as is on-site signage. Host communication was prompt. Site #4 was beautiful with south and west views over the horse pastures. It is fairly close to site #5 which was occupied while we were there (5th wheel with a generator and a couple of dogs). The folks at site #5 were super nice and respectful, though we would have preferred to be further away. We were able to arrange our set-up to maximize seclusion. That aside, #4 was still fantastic, and we'd visit again!

Joe

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

Perfect camping spot for a weekend getaway. Couldn’t beat the wood bundle for $5.00 more than enough to get you through the night and was already waiting for us at campsite. Graham awesome and came to see if we needed anything during our stay. Highly recommended, we will definitely be back.

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Julie Anne

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

Lovely private spot on the river. Very clean and flat for the tent. You can walk down the river a good while!

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Dean

October 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

The spaces are perfectly spaced out and provide a good amount of privacy unlike most campgrounds. We met a fair amount of our neighbors and everyone was so friendly!! Conveniently 13min from The Jefferson (music venue) downtown. Would recommend and will be back again! Thanks for the hospitality ya’ll. Oh, and pro tip, if you’re up before everyone else, make some coffee, then go and sit on the lifeguard tower, the birds put on quite a show <3

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Jamie

October 2025

23 ft Class B

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

Site 2 was perfect. Peaceful and secluded. Having 6 cane corsos who just loved the open field and playing in the water along the river. Will definitely return to Paradise on the rivers bend.