Best camping near Ararat

7 campgrounds · 7 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season

Explore the best camping near Ararat, Virginia — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 7 of 7 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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YMCA Camp Hanes
#1 YMCA Camp Hanes Good
19.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
YMCA Camp Hanes is a picturesque camping area located in the rolling hills of the Piedmont region of North Carolina. The campsite offers breathtaking views of the Sauratown…
Why 89: live conditions (good) · 22 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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Camp Raven Knob
#2 Camp Raven Knob Prime
19.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
Camp Raven Knob is a beautiful camping area located in North Carolina. The breathtaking views of the surrounding mountains make for a perfect outdoor experience. Nearby activities…
Why 87: live conditions (prime) · 18 things to do within 15 mi
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Willville Motorcycle Campground
#3 Willville Motorcycle Campground Prime
10.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 61°F· Comfortable day · high 82°F· No active weather warnings
Willville Motorcycle Campground is a unique and pleasant camping retreat located in the mountains of Virginia. The campground sits near the Blue Ridge Mountains, offering scenic…
Why 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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Pilot Mountain State Park
#4 Pilot Mountain State Park Prime
18.6 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Comfortable day · high 93°F· No active weather warnings
Pilot Mountain State Park, located in North Carolina, offers an excellent camping experience surrounded by breathtaking natural beauty. The campground provides various amenities…
Why 72: live conditions (prime) · 11 things to do within 15 mi
72Top-rated
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Rocky Knob
#5 Rocky Knob Prime
17.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Rocky Knob camping area, located in Virginia, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. This scenic campground provides campfire rings, picnic tables, and vault toilets…
Why 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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Rocky Knob Campground
#6 Rocky Knob Campground Prime
18.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Rocky Knob Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of Virginia. The campground offers a range of amenities to make camping comfortable and enjoyable. There are…
Why 71: live conditions (prime) · 10 things to do within 15 mi
71Top-rated
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Rocky Knob - Blue Ridge Parkway
#7 Rocky Knob - Blue Ridge Parkway Prime
18.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
Rocky Knob is a popular camping area located on the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia. This campground offers a variety of amenities to enhance the camping experience. It provides…
Why 69: live conditions (prime) · 9 things to do within 15 mi
69Top-rated

Camping near Ararat

The Ararat area has 7 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best camping near Ararat

How are these campgrounds ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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