Labor Day Campgrounds, State Park Spots In Virginia: Reserve Now

VIRGINIA — Labor Day weekend is coming up. If camping is on your agenda and you’re like the many others who wait until the last minute, you’ll want to make those reservations at your favorite state park or local campground soon.

Twenty-nine state parks in Virginia offer camping with a total of more than 1,800 campsites. Site sizes, configurations and amenities vary. Some parks provide sites with electric and water hook-ups, which tend to be larger to accommodate recreational vehicles and campers.

In the wake of Tropical Depression Ida, forecasts are calling for a beautiful Labor Day weekend in most of Virginia, with mild temperatures during the day and good sleeping weather at night.

If you're able to book a campsite that has dried out from Ida, remember that unvaccinated visitors must wear face coverings inside all Virginia state park facilities and where social distancing is not possible.

While it might be too late to snag the prime locations, plenty of spots still are available at these nearby parks and campgrounds:

Shenandoah River State Park, Bentonville

• Reserve your spot

Lake Anna State Park, Spotsylvania

• Reserve your spot

Sky Meadows State Park, Delaplane

• Reserve your spot

Caledon State Park, King George

• Reserve your spot

Not sure where to go? Check out CampgroundReviews.com to see photos, which spots earned the highest marks for amenities and tips from fellow campers.

Also, be sure to check with the campground to see if they're open this weekend after the heavy rains from Tropical Depression Ida.

Here are a few other things to keep in mind:

1) Check out a smaller park.

If your favorite state park or campground is fully booked, try a regional or municipal park. These spots often fill up less quickly than their larger camping counterparts.

2) Rough it.

If you’re not afraid to spend the weekend without electricity or running water, head for the forest. Most national forests have campgrounds that don’t require advance reservations. The same goes for Bureau of Land Management parks.

3) Hope for a cancellation.

Have your heart set on a specific state park and campground? You can always head there, wait patiently and hope another camper doesn’t show up to claim their spot.

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