Staunton River Campground

Open — Open March 1 through the first Monday in December. Currently closed for winter season; reopens March 1, 2026. Reservations recommended May through September.

About

Staunton River Campground is part of one of Virginia's original six state parks, opened in 1936 and built by the Civilian Conservation Corps. The campground features 48 sites including pull-through and back-in options with electric and water hookups, accommodating RVs up to 55 feet. A heated bathhouse provides hot showers and laundry facilities, and a central dump station services all sites. The park's 2,400 acres span woodlands, meadows, and shoreline along the Dan and Staunton rivers at Buggs Island Lake, Virginia's largest lake. Campers enjoy free boat launching with overnight stays, over 17 miles of multi-use trails, disc golf, tennis and volleyball courts, and three playgrounds. The park achieved designation as Virginia's first International Dark Sky Park in 2015, offering exceptional stargazing opportunities and monthly guided observation sessions. Camping facilities include 47 sites ranging from tent-only sites to pull-through sites for large RVs, plus a bunkhouse that sleeps 14. Most sites offer electric and water hookups with 20, 30, and 50-amp service. The campground also features an equestrian area with 20 horse stalls and 13 campsites specifically designed for riders. Fire rings, picnic tables, and charcoal grills are standard at each site.

Directions

From South Boston, take U.S. 360 east approximately 8 miles to Route 344. Turn right onto Route 344 and travel 10 miles to the park entrance, located southeast of Scottsburg, Virginia.

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