Virginia uses Reserve America for state park camping reservations, with a 11 months booking window. This page covers how to book, what fees to expect, and which state park and federal campgrounds are best for hunters, anglers, and outdoor travelers.
Virginia State Parks uses Reserve America with an 11-month advance booking window. The 38 reservable parks include First Landing (Chesapeake Bay), False Cape (accessible only by tram or boat), Douthat (Alleghenies), Grayson Highlands (wild ponies, Appalachian Trail access), and Kiptopeke on the Eastern Shore. Cabins are available at 25+ parks — a Virginia specialty.
Virginia campsite reservations are made through Reserve America, run by Virginia Department of Conservation and Recreation. Reservation phone: 1-800-933-7275.
Book on Reserve AmericaPeak season is April through October, with fall foliage in the Blue Ridge (Grayson Highlands, Douthat, Fairy Stone) driving October demand. Beach parks (First Landing, False Cape) peak in summer.
Grayson Highlands and Douthat cabins during October foliage weekends are the hardest bookings in Virginia — set 11-month reminders. First Landing on the Chesapeake books hard for summer. False Cape is a uniquely wild coastal experience for those willing to walk or take the tram in.
Free cancellation more than 7 days before arrival; late cancellations forfeit one-night fee. Cabin cancellations forfeit two nights.
Virginia DWR wildlife management areas allow primitive camping in some designated areas during open hunting seasons.
George Washington and Jefferson National Forests permit dispersed camping under standard USFS rules. Virginia state forests permit some primitive camping.
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