First Landing State Park Campground
Open for the 2026 season. The campground operates from the first Friday in March through the first Monday in December. Weekends experience very high visitation; expect delays and possible turn-away once parking capacity is reached. Cabin renovations continue until May 2027 but do not affect camping facilities.
Flood Watch issued July 7 at 2:39AM EDT until July 8 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible. * WHERE...Portions of northeast North Carolina, including the following areas, Bertie, Camden, Chowan, Eastern Currituck, Gates, Hertford, Northampton, Pasquotank, Perquimans and Western Currituck and Virginia, including the following areas, Amelia, Brunswick, Charles City, Chesapeake, Cumberland, Dinwiddie, Eastern Chesterfield (Including Col. Heights), Eastern Hanover, Eastern Henrico, Eastern King William, Eastern King and Queen, Eastern Louisa, Fluvanna, Gloucester, Goochland, Greensville, Hampton/Poquoson, Isle of Wight, James City, Lunenburg, Mathews, Mecklenburg, Middlesex, New Kent, Newport News, Norfolk, Nottoway, Portsmouth, Powhatan, Prince Edward, Prince George (including Hopewell and Petersburg), Southampton, Suffolk, Surry, Sussex, Virginia Beach, Western Chesterfield, Western Hanover, Western Henrico (Including the City of Richmond), Western King William, Western Louisa and York. * WHEN...From this afternoon through this evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop by the late afternoon and evening today. A very moist airmass and slow storm motions will support a risk for heavy rainfall and flash flooding. particularly in urban, poor drainage, and other flood prone locations. Localized totals in excess of 3-4" will be possible. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
About
First Landing State Park campground occupies a unique coastal environment where bald cypress swamps meet the dunes of Chesapeake Bay. As Virginia's most visited state park, the campground provides access to 19 miles of trails, a bay-front beach, and free boat launch access for overnight guests. The campground offers 183 sites across several categories: 75 tent-only standard sites without hookups, 45 electric/water sites for equipment up to 20 feet, 27 sites for RVs up to 30 feet with 20/30/50-amp service, and 36 sites exclusively for RVs 32-50 feet long. Group camping is available at sites 44-65 with a three-site minimum. Four bathhouses provide hot showers and accessible facilities, while the Cape Snack Bar and Gifts camp store sells supplies, firewood, ice, and fishing gear. The park also features four yurts along the bay dunes for those seeking an alternative to traditional camping. Pets are welcome throughout the park with a 6-foot leash requirement and proof of rabies vaccination.
Directions
From I-64: Take Northampton Blvd./U.S. 13 North (Exit 282), proceed through eight traffic lights, turn right at Shore Drive/U.S. 60 exit, continue 4.5 miles. For camping facilities, turn left at the stoplight to reach the contact station.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | Yes |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | Yes |
| Electric Hookups | Yes |
| Water Hookups | Yes |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | Yes |
| Price | $32 - $43 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 50ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 50ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| firstlanding@dcr.virginia.gov | |
| Phone | +1 (757) 412-2300 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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