Chippokes State Park

Just across the James River from historic Jamestown, Chippokes is one of the oldest continuously farmed properties in the country, blending working-farm history with modern camping. One loop offers shadier sites for tents and pop-ups plus a dedicated group tent area, while the other has longer, more open sites that fit RVs up to 50 feet; cabins and yurts are also on site, not counted in the total above. Beyond the campground, visitors can tour the antebellum mansion grounds, stroll formal gardens, and visit the farm and forestry museum.

Virginia DCR statewide camping fee schedule (dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/camping-fees.php), per night, shown as VA Resident / Non-Resident, effective May 2025: Primitive/no-hookup sites $16-27/$19-27; Standard sites with water but no electric $27-32/$32-37; Electric & water sites $37-43/$43-49; Electric, water & sewer sites $41-43/$48-50; Group camping $75-134/$88-163. A $5 non-refundable transaction fee plus Virginia sales tax applies to every booking. Dump station use is free for overnight campers ($10/visit for day visitors); non-camper shower access is $5/person. Pets are allowed at this campground at no additional charge, on a leash no longer than 6 feet and kept under control at all times, per Virginia State Parks' statewide camping pet policy; current rabies vaccination is strongly recommended.