The best waterfall campgrounds near Wintergreen, Virginia

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Wintergreen, Virginia, with a preference for waterfalls, we've got you covered. With over 290 options in the area that cater to your specific terrain preference, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Looking for some top-rated campsites? Check out Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), Wilderness Adventure (235 reviews), and Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm (126 reviews). And with popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly accommodations, and campfire pits, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. Plus, with prices as low as $10 per night and an average price of $30 per night, you can enjoy nature without breaking the bank. So pack your hiking boots, grab your paddle, and get ready for an adventure-filled camping trip near Wintergreen, Virginia!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to resource for camping in the United States! If you're looking for a camping experience near Wintergreen, Virginia, with a preference for waterfalls, we've got you covered. With over 290 options in the area that cater to your specific terrain preference, you're sure to find the perfect spot. Looking for some top-rated campsites? Check out Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), Wilderness Adventure (235 reviews), and Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm (126 reviews). And with popular amenities like trash disposal, pet-friendly accommodations, and campfire pits, you'll have everything you need for a memorable camping trip. Plus, with prices as low as $10 per night and an average price of $30 per night, you can enjoy nature without breaking the bank. So pack your hiking boots, grab your paddle, and get ready for an adventure-filled camping trip near Wintergreen, Virginia!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Arcadia Sanctuary

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19mi from Wintergreen · 16 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Buena Vista, VA

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. Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm

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43mi from Wintergreen · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Linville, VA

Hilltop with views of the mountains facing east and west. Close to Harrisonburg. Several areas to camp in, take your pick. Nice shady wooded area overlooking Joes Creek. Be happy to give you a tour of the mushroom farm. Learn more about this land: The wooded area is next to my house. There's about 4 acres to explore and a gravel road rarely traveled for a nice walk to a view for a great sunset. Harrisonburg is 5 minutes from here and has lots of night life, micro breweries etc. I have long power cords if you need electric at the campsite. You may hear owls hooting at night. The campsite is under white pines with a thick bed of pine needles. There are several campsites under the red cedar trees that are naturally bug and mosquito resistant. Shenandoah National Park is about 45 minutes away if you go to the 33 entrance and 45 minutes away to go to the Luray entrance. Lots of bears there and hikes to waterfalls. No hunting there. Solar panels provide half of my energy needs. GW National forest has lots of hiking and mt biking and is half an hour away. Great views of the mountains from the campsite area. I'm dedicated to having lots of native plants and trees. I do not spray any pesticides. Plenty of free firewood. Not too far off interstate 81. I give tours of the mushroom farm whenever the weather isn't below freezing. I don't recommend anything larger than a conversion van. Very small pull behind campers are OK . All campers are required to leave every day from 1 to 5. Belongings may be kept here. There is a bathroom inside the house. No showers , please guys relieve yourself behind a tree instead of tying up a bathroom .. Harpine Highway is nearby and does have some trafffic noise but it's not close enough to discourage most campers.

3. Twin Poplar Farm

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18mi from Wintergreen · 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

4. George Washington National Forest

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487 sites · Deerfield, Virginia

Come and experience the magic of the Blue Ridge Mountains and Appalachia

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5. Shenandoah National Park

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589 sites · Shenandoah, Virginia

Plan a mountain getaway where Virginia’s Blue Ridge meets the blue sky.

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6. MountainTop

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43mi from Wintergreen · 3 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Sugar Grove, WV

Closed for the season--September 1-May 15. Live sustainably, enjoy life. Enjoy our family's 32 acre eco-wonder property that features forested mountain walking trails, two small ponds, seasonal waterfall, and the Potomac River that runs through it. Perfect private retreat for nature enthusiasts, writers, artists, musicians, contemplatives, and small families. MountainTop got its namesake over 30 years ago for the small mountain plateau that resides at the top of the property, just a short hike from the cabins and campsites. One can easily find the soothing voice of water nearby at the seasonal waterfall or alongside the flowing river. Rejuvenate with friends, families, nature lovers, and contemplatives. Mountaintop offers superb stargazing, swimming, fishing, hiking, strenuous mountain biking, camping, serenity, peace, and connective nature immersion. There are currently three sites: the MountainTop Cabin (sleeps up to 4); the Retreat Cabin (sleeps up to 4): and the Fern Grove campsite (sleeps up to 4). You can book a cabin or the campsite for your family, or the whole place for a small group by booking each site--that will ensure privacy. Last year we hosted wellness retreats for small groups at this little oasis tucked in the mountains of gorgeous West Virginia. "When we try to pick out anything by itself, we find it hitched to everything else in the Universe." John Muir Note: All wheel drive or 4-wheel drive needed to cross river. 1 hour from downtown Harrisonburg, Virginia. 1 hour 40 minutes from Charlottesville. 3 hours from Washington, D.C.

7. Meili Mtn - Tye River Waterfall

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9.6mi from Wintergreen · 1 site · Tent, RV · Tyro, VA

A beautiful, convenient yet very private property on the Tye River will be your base camp for all your favorite area attractions. (Pronounced Mae-Lee) Camp, hike, fish, and relax on 35 heavily wooded acres in the Washington and Jefferson National Forest. The property was bought in 2021 and new features are being added for the ideal hipcamp getaway. Stay tuned for more details and picture as they become available. Learn more about this land: This is your perfect, fully unplugged, rustic back country getaway. Conveniently located directly off Route 56 and across from the Tye River, yet heavily wooded with hiking access to a stunning private waterfall and stream. Only 1/2 mile upstream from Crabtree Falls and about 5 miles to the 3 Ridges/Priest Mountain trailhead on the AT. Also easy drives to many of our favorites like: St Mary's Wilderness - Blue Mtn Barrel House - Trager Brothers Coffee - Basic Necessities Cafe - Spy Rock - Wintergreen - The Brewing Tree - White Rock Falls - Blue Ridge Parkway - Montebello General Store (public restroom for customers) - Sweet Bliss Bakery - Jefferson & Washington National Forest - Tantivy Lavender Farm and so much more. This back-country location has multiple tent sites available* with no amenities and very limited to no cell coverage. We are allowing some camping near the waterfall on an 8x8 wooden tent platform or feel free to camp at a few other spots on the property we will share during booking. (no other campfire site are permitted on the property, although we have a firepit at 2 locations). *Please note that there is NO camping available at the waterfall.

8. Sugar Hollow Outpost

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19mi from Wintergreen · 1 site · Lodging · Crozet, VA

Our studio garage apartment is located at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains outside of Crozet, Virginia in what is known locally as Sugar Hollow. Our property adjoins both the Moormans River and Grubbs Branch. The entrance to the North and South Fork of the Moormans River trails are only 2.5 miles from our door. We also have hiking trails located on our property. The garage apartment comfortably fits two with two queen-size beds, a sitting area with TV and internet, kitchenette and full bath. There is a mini-split for heating and cooling. Designed for full-time guests.

9. Jefferson National Forest

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488 sites · Bluefield, Virginia

Literally thousands of miles of hiking trails can take you anywhere you want to go.

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10. Douthat State Park

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58 sites · Clifton Forge, Virginia

Can’t decide between lake or mountain? Douthat—one of Virginia’s original state parks—has both.

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11. Blue Ridge Parkway

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250 sites · Independence, Virginia

Buckle up for 469 miles of driving perfection along the crest of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

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Public campgrounds near Wintergreen

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Sherando Lake Recreation Area and Campground

4.4mi from Wintergreen · 37 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Loft Mountain Campground

28mi from Wintergreen · 202 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shenandoah National Park

North River Campground

33mi from Wintergreen · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Todd Lake Recreation Area

35mi from Wintergreen · 36 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

Shaws Fork Equestrian Campground

37mi from Wintergreen · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Hone Quarry Campground

39mi from Wintergreen · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · in George Washington National Forest

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Hopper Creek Group Campground

40mi from Wintergreen · 1 site · in Jefferson National Forest

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Cave Mountain Lake Family Campground

40mi from Wintergreen · 27 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

The view from Wildcat Mountain Trail. Don't try to hike the whole trail unless you're in pretty darn good physical condition!

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Cave Mountain Lake Group Campground

40mi from Wintergreen · 1 site · in Jefferson National Forest

North Creek Campground

44mi from Wintergreen · 16 sites · Tents, RVs · in Jefferson National Forest

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Douthat State Park Campground

47mi from Wintergreen · 58 sites · Tents, RVs · in Douthat State Park

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Peaks of Otter Campground

49mi from Wintergreen · 140 sites · Tents, RVs · in Blue Ridge Parkway

Stories from the community

Luscious green next to the pond. A great place to camp, be visited by the ducks and listen to the wildlife and the creek nearby

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MaryAnn

2 weeks ago

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

Great spot and Fran is very accommodating. Beautiful, quaint, the animals, very clean bathrooms and star filled sky were amazing.

This is our mountain and your campsite will be about a third of the way up it.

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Tyler

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

Great place to view the mountains and a beautiful view. The hosts are very kind I had a great visit.

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Sam

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Arcadia Sanctuary

Great site, we had some care trouble and couldn’t make it all the way up to crows nest and stayed at one of the sites at upper balcony. We were the only ones there and it felt very private. Walked up to crows nest the next day and it was very pretty. Bathrooms and facilities were well taken care of and there was plenty of wood.

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Jessie

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

We camped at Far Far Away and it was a great time. The bathrooms were clean and tidy and not a far walk from the site. We were visited by Buddy the pupper several times during our stay and he was an awesome addition to our company. Its a wonderful place to unplug from life, sit back and enjoy the beauty that mother nature has to offer. Fran was wonderful and was just a text away if we needed anything. Looking forward to our next stay at the Sanctuary!

Eric

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Twin Poplar Farm

This site was great to stay at. Just a few steps from the river in the woods. The hike down into the river isn’t too long, but i’m glad I packed in a ruck backpack. Stephanie’s son did a great job leading us down to the site and answering our questions.

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Andrew

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

We really enjoyed or stay! The site was remote and was in a nice clearing where we could spread out, relax, and enjoy!

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Nolan

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

BEAUTIFUL campsite. Really clean bathrooms and showers. Roving campsite cats and dogs were SO sweat. 10/10 lovely experience.

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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.

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Laurie

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

Our family of four had a wonderful time in Arcadia Sanctuary. The property is very natural and full of beautiful plants, majestic sycamore trees, and lots of cute farm birds roaming around. We enjoyed sitting by the fire and listening to the owls and crickets at night. Buddy the dog checked on us in the mornings as we cooked our delicious fresh eggs. On Saturday, a lively band played from about 4-7 and they invited us to come down to the pavilion for the show. Overall, a very groovy place with good hospitality!

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Laurie

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Arcadia Sanctuary

Our family enjoyed our weekend in the east village! Fran’s place is natural and full of character. We loved the farm fresh eggs, beautiful trees, listening to the owls at night, and meeting Buddy, the friendly dog. Saturday night, a lively rock band played from 4-7 and we were invited to enjoy the show. 😊 We also had fun fishing in Thrasher Lake, about ten minutes away.

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Andrew

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm

Really nice spot. Fire rings and even some wood available. Just off the country road so a little car noise occasionally but highly recommend overall.

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Eric

September 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm

Nice private place. Easy drive to food and drinks or hiking and historical places. The host was extremely nice and informative about mushrooms 🍄.

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Jessica

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

4 nights at Meili Mtn - Tye River Waterfall

We hosted a 7-person retreat here and it was absolutely magical. The property feels like a sanctuary—hammocks by the waterfall, butterflies everywhere, and plenty of space to do powerful, grounding work in nature. A short hike up the falls is well worth it, and you can even catch glimpses of Crabtree Falls from part of the land. It’s also easy to slip away to quiet spots along the Tye River for peaceful reflection. The lack of cell service turned out to be a gift, allowing everyone to be fully present and unplugged. We can’t wait to come back and see how the space continues to grow after construction—it’s already such a special place. Highly recommend for anyone seeking rest, connection, or a nature-based retreat!

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Sonia

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to MountainTop

Loved staying at Ed's Retreat Cabin. My family and I had a wonderful time exploring, kayaking on the pond, fishing, and sitting around the campfire. The cabin had everything we needed to make our stay comfortable. Core memories were definitely made!

Sycamore Pond and Mountain Cabin photo from across the pond.

Julian

August 2025

Weekend Trip to MountainTop

Upon entering the first gate I really like the open horse field. After that it was really cool to cross the stream and drive up to where the Cabin itself is located. We loved how small the Cabin was while also having everything you could need. We also enjoyed walking out on the back deck every morning and seeing the pond. One morning it rained and the sounds were beautiful. The bunk beds and couch were super comfy for sleeping each night. Will definitely be back to enjoy the peaceful, relaxing, quiet vibe of the place.

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Isaiah

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm

This was one of my favorite places I’ve stayed at on Hipcamp so far. Orv was a hospitable host with a lot of cool interest. I would definitely stay here again if back in the area.

Jeff

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Meili Mtn - Tye River Waterfall

One of our favorite HipCamp destinations- just finished our third stay here. Beautiful setting, nestled in the woods next to a rushing stream and a waterfall. Totally off grid - cancel all calls and turn off the phone. Bring a good book or plan to hike the abundant nearby trails, especially Crabtree Falls. The ultimate in forest bathing. Best for self contained campers; the only amenities are a fire pit, a tent platform (sans tent) and a plank for a shelf/table.

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Sally

August 2025

Tent

3 nights at Meili Mtn - Tye River Waterfall

Another perfect weekend at Meili Mtn. How can you go wrong with an idyllic natural setting, total privacy and off the grid location ? Oh yeah, it was ten degrees cooler than northern Virginia! For those addicted to connectivity you can drive 30 minutes to the brewery to get your fix.

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Andrew

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Meili Mtn - Tye River Waterfall

Great location near crabtree falls and the Priest Mountain and Spy Rock area. The land is beautiful the waterfall is amazing. Hard to beat that with the benefit of privacy. The wildlife camera is to the left of the shed for finding and covering - i’m not sure if there is one by the waterfall it’s hard to find if there is. The waterfall pool is deep enough to lounge in on a hot day. One of my favorite spots I have camped.