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 22 at 11:36PM EDT until July 24 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Wakefield VA
* WHAT...Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be 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 southeast Virginia, including the following areas, Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk and Virginia Beach. * WHEN...Through Thursday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread overnight, with the heaviest rain falling from now through midday. Rainfall amounts of 3 to 4 inches are expected with locally higher amounts. This will result in an increasing flood threat through the rest of the night. - 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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