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Camping and Cabins

Information: 757-421-7151

CURRENT CAMPGROUND STATUS - CLOSED FOR WINTER

Campground, Cabins and Equestrian Campground will open beginning April 1 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
(During camping season April 1-November 30):
Sunday-Thursday: 9 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Friday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Camp Store hours (off season):
Monday-Sunday: 9 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Campground Brochure

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 (April 1-November 30).

Rate:

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

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)

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.