Newport News Park Campground

Motorhome camping at Newport News Park Campground will make it easy to engage in many different outdoor activities. Newport News Park is known as one of the largest of its type east of the Mississippi. This means you will never run out of things to do here. There are trails for hiking and mountain biking, and there are also plenty of scenic spots to enjoy a picnic lunch. There is an archery field, and plenty of water access for fishing and exploring by paddleboat, as well. You also never know when local wildlife will make an appearance.

There are all sorts of fun to be had in the nearby Chesapeake Bay. Here visitors can enjoy many different water sports, as well as charter tours and fishing. Sightseeing tours highlight local, notable spots and give details on the natural life found in and around the bay. You can swim at various beaches available along the bay's coast, and water-equipment rentals can be acquired from local vendors.

The Virginia Living Museum is a local zoo and animal sanctuary. This locale features both indoor and outdoor exhibits of animals found locally and throughout the country. Many underwater creatures from the nearby bay are highlighted here, as well. There are several hands-on exhibits, and tips are provided for conservation and green-living practices.

Book an RV near Newport News and find yourself surrounded by historical locations that played a large role in the development of the country, as it played an important part in both the Revolutionary and Civil Wars. Both the Newsome and James A. Fields Houses highlight the fight for Civil Rights that occurred locally. You can also view the Victory Arch, which is a memorial to the local people who died in World War I. RV camping at this campground puts you within easy reach of all sorts of unique attractions found nearby.

There are museums available locally, as well. These include the Lee Hall Depot, a historic train station that has been restored. This and the Virginia War Museum feature the history of the local region. There is also the Mariners' Museum and Park, which showcases a number of historical ship exhibits. This includes the USS Monitor Center, which is the recovered gun turret of a Civil Warcraft that sank in nearby waters. The U.S. Army Transportation Museum features vehicles from that branch of the military.

The Endview Plantation is a living history museum. It is based during the Civil War era, with actors clothed in a period-specific dress. A home that was here during the Civil War, and was used as a hospital during that time, has been restored and is available for touring, as are the rest of the plantation grounds. Several battle reenactments are also held here throughout the year.

When you've been looking for a great place to vacation, that offers both recreational as well as educational opportunities, consider a campsite at Newport News Park Campground. Take a hike through the nearby park, go boating on the bay, or learn about the country's history from a local museum. Check out a campervan rental near the Newport News area and enjoy exploring coastal Virginia!