Shenandoah Acres Family Campground

The Great Outdoors

While RV camping at Shenandoah Acres Family Campground, you will be surrounded by the unparalleled beauty of Blue Ridge Mountains, and one of the jewels of the region that can be reached in less than an hour's drive is the campground’s namesake – Shenandoah National Park. Hikers are in for a nice surprise – there are hundreds of miles of trails meandering through the park, and a portion of the Appalachian Trail just over 100 miles long is one of them. If you are chasing wonderful panoramic views, drive or ride your bike along the Skyline Drive. Clear mountain streams are waiting for anglers to cast a line and they offer refreshment for the backcountry campers who chose the road less traveled. After a day filled with challenges and exciting activities, sit back by the fire, and enjoy the unobstructed view of the night sky.Another RV camping haven of Virginia, Lake Anna State Park can be reached after a couple of hours’ drive to the east. The lake itself is the heart of the park, calling for swimmers to test its waters and anglers to see what fish are hiding inside. Hikers, bikers, and horseback riders can explore the wooded part of the park, while visitors who want to take it slow can do exactly that at one of the picnic areas. A unique thing about the park is that it is located on a land famous for being rich with gold – campers can take a tour of the Goodwin Gold Mine and join a gold panning program.Spending a few hours in your rental RV on the road southeast is definitely worth it – that is how long you need to find yourself on the scenic shores of the Chesapeake Bay and First Landing State Park. Standing at the spot where the English colonists first landed, it will blow you away with the variety of habitats found in one place, from maritime forests and lagoons to bald cypress swamps. Beachgoers will be thrilled to find that they can step both on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean and go for a swim in their waters. Hiking, biking, and discovering Native American history are also waiting for you at this wonderful park.

Exploring the Area

With a nickname like Old Dominion, it is no surprise that Virginia, in addition to its incredible nature, has an interesting history and culture that you can discover if you visit some of the nearby cities while camping at Shenandoah Acres Family Campground.You don’t have to be a history buff to go to Monticello, the primary plantation of President Thomas Jefferson located just outside Charlottesville. The impressive villa stands on a "little mound," or "monticello" in Italian, and serves as a museum. Visitors can have a glimpse into the President’s life as they take a tour of the rooms and the library inside the villa. The grounds around it are a whole different story – amazing gardens with blooming flowers, fruit, and vegetables add to the beauty of this historical landmark.Richmond is one of the oldest major cities in the country and has so much to offer to its visitors, starting with the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, attracting visitors with the unique architecture of its building and the art collection waiting inside. The permanent collection is divided into several departments, including African, American, and European art, as well as the largest Fabergé egg collection outside the borders of Russia. The museum is known for organizing special exhibitions and programs, so you can expect something different every time you visit.When you want to find some peace and escape the city streets, enter the Lewis Ginter Botanical Garden. The glass-domed conservatory at its center houses exotic plants from all over the world, and it is surrounded by attractive gardens such as the Louise Cochrane Rose Garden, Asian Valley, and Cherry Tree Walk. Visitors get a chance to admire art and take part in interesting events on the grounds of this vast oasis.Rent a camper near Shenandoah Acres Family Campground and enter the world where the untouched nature of the Appalachians meets the rich culture and history of Virginia.