Kings Dominion

Kings Dominion Camp Wilderness (Richmond North KOA) offers the ultimate convenience as the park's official campground, but Virginia's rich camping landscape provides additional options for those seeking different experiences or longer regional stays.

Kings Dominion Camp Wilderness (Richmond North KOA) delivers unmatched convenience literally next to the park entrance. This premium campground features 268 sites, including full-hookup RV sites with concrete pads, pull-through options up to 70 feet, and upgraded KOA Patio sites. Amenities include a swimming pool, playground, volleyball and basketball courts, a camp store with hand-dipped ice cream, and complimentary park shuttle service.

Fredericksburg / Washington DC South KOA offers a unique alternative 45 minutes north of Kings Dominion, perfectly positioned for combining theme park thrills with Washington D.C. exploration. This distinctive KOA features the Gemstone Creek Mining Company, where families can pan for rare gems and fossils, plus a fun barrel train for campground tours and extensive outdoor activities. The location provides easy access to both the nation's capital and historic Fredericksburg.

Americana Kampground in Ashland offers a more budget-friendly option 30 minutes south, featuring full hookups and easy I-95 access for exploring Richmond's historic attractions.

Lake Anna State Park provides a scenic alternative 45 minutes east, combining RV camping with swimming, fishing, and hiking opportunities on one of Virginia's premier recreational lakes.

Paramour Country Club & Resort near Fredericksburg offers upscale RV camping with golf course access, perfect for combining theme park thrills with relaxation.

For extended Virginia adventures, numerous state parks throughout the region provide excellent RV camping with easy access to historic sites, natural areas, and other attractions.

Pack for warm weather because Doswell, Virginia, gets pretty hot in the summertime. In fact, from June until September, the temps are typically in the mid-to-upper 80s. Tank tops, T-shirts, and shorts are usually what you will see others wearing. However, if you go in May, it can drop down into the 50s in the evenings. Pack some good walking shoes as well, and a bathing suit for the water park.

Your best choice for carrying what you need at the park is a fanny pack or waist belt. Backpacks and purses are okay, but you will have to rent a locker for those items if you want to ride the rides. Although a few of the rides have lockers, most of them do not. A fanny pack is best because you can carry your wallet, keys, sunglasses, and phone in there, and it will not be in the way when you ride.

Only bring what you really need into the park with you. If it doesn’t fit into your fanny pack, you’ll have to have a bigger bag and rent a locker. Travel-sized bug spray and sunblock are good for the park because you will need them, and they can fit anywhere. You can also bring in one sealed bottle of water as long as it is not glass. Sunglasses and a hat are okay for sun but not for rides, so make sure you can safely put them away while you’re riding.

Since the Kings Dominion KOA has full utilities, you can cook whatever you want in your rig. In fact, they also provide a BBQ grill so you can cook outside if you would rather. Be sure to bring a backup camp stove or grill just in case. Always bring extra water, trash bags, paper plates, and plastic eating utensils. Aluminum foil and Ziploc bags also come in handy for all sorts of things. There’s a camp store at the KOA too, or you can drive a short way into town to pick up what you need.

Take the family into Richmond for a meal at one of the two dozen restaurants in town. You can find a seafood restaurant, Italian eatery, several Mexican places, Asian cuisine, and a few steak houses. Pizza and burger joints are popular here too. You can even find an Ethiopian restaurant and a downhome southern kitchen. If you want to go through the drive-thru, you’ll find several fast food places as well.

Carnival food is not all you will find at Kings Dominion. There are several fine dining establishments where you can sit down in the A/C and relax while you eat. You’ll also find a diner, more than a few seafood places, a smokehouse, and a pizza place with all kinds of toppings you may have never encountered. When a sweet tooth hits, they have a place called Sweet Tooth that serves soft-serve ice cream as well as other candy. Don’t forget the funnel cake! Stop by at least one of the gift shops for some souvenirs you cannot get anywhere else.