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Camping and Cabins

Information: 757-421-7151

CURRENT CAMPGROUND STATUS - OPEN

The Campground, Cabins and Equestrian Campground are now open beginning September 25 through November 30, and reservations are available online through ReserveAmerica.
If you have questions or need further information, please call Northwest River Park at
757-421-7151 during camp store hours.

Camp Store hours:
Sunday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Camping

We have 66 sites for family camping and six group sites for organizations. Facilities include hot showers, laundry, RV pump out, and fresh water. Maximum 6 people/site. Reservations for campsites start January 1 for the following camping season.

Rate:

$21/night for a non-electric site
$26/night for an electric site

Campground Brochure

Cabins

Enjoy a luxurious weekend of climate-controlled camping comfort. Two cabins are available for rent, by week or weekend. The cabins come complete with sink, microwave oven, refrigerator, rustic log furniture, queen-size bed, full-size sleeper futon sofa, and, of course, heating and air-conditioning.

Rate:

$75 per night (plus applicable fees, additional fees may be require)

Cabin Brochure

Equestrian Camping

The Equestrian Area campground at Northwest River Park is limited to Friday and Saturday nights; Sundays on holiday weekends only. Facilities include restrooms and potable water.

Rate:

Campsites are $21 per night for a maximum of: 1 trailer, 1 car/truck, 2 horses, 4 people.

Park Information Brochure