Best camping near Bedford
12 campgrounds · 12 ranked · updated 2026-07-13 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Bedford, 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 12 of 12 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Peaks of Otter - Blue Ridge Parkway
Good
8.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Peaks of Otter, located along the Blue Ridge Parkway in Virginia, offers a picturesque camping experience amidst the natural beauty of the state. This campground provides a range…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Peaks of Otter Campground
Good
8.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Peaks of Otter Campground, located in Virginia, offers a fantastic camping experience surrounded by scenic beauty. This campground situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains provides…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 37 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
North Creek Campground
Good
14.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
North Creek Campground is a charming camping area situated in the state of Virginia. Located in a scenic setting, it offers various amenities to enhance the camping experience…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
North Creek
Good
14.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
North Creek Camping Area is a picturesque campground located in the state of Virginia. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, the campground offers a range of amenities to make…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Hopper Creek Group Campground
Good
14.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Hopper Creek Group Campground is located in the beautiful state of Virginia, offering a serene and scenic camping experience. The campground provides various amenities to enhance…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 51 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Cave Mountain Lake Campground
Good
15.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Cave Mountain Lake Campground is located in Virginia and offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and lake. Activities include hiking, fishing, swimming, and boating…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Cave Mountain Lake
Good
15.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Cave Mountain Lake Camping Area in Virginia offers stunning views of the surrounding mountains and the lake. Nearby activities include fishing, swimming, and hiking. The…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area
Good
15.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 65°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 82°F
Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area, located in Virginia, offers a picturesque camping experience for outdoor enthusiasts. Situated in the George Washington National Forest, the…
Why 87: live conditions (good) · 53 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Otter Creek - Blue Ridge Parkway
Good
18.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Otter Creek is a picturesque camping area located along the Blue Ridge Parkway in the state of Virginia. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance campers'…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Otter Creek Recreation Area
Good
18.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 66°F· Light wildfire smoke · Light· Comfortable day · high 84°F
Otter Creek Recreation Area camping area, located in the state of Virginia, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. This campground provides a tranquil retreat…
Why 86: live conditions (good) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Camp Lowman
Fair
13.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Camp Lowman is a first-come, first-serve campground situated in the George Washington National Forest in Virginia. The campground boasts stunning views of the surrounding…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Smith Mountain Lake
Fair
18.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 67°F· Flood watch· Light wildfire smoke · Light
Smith Mountain Lake camping area in Virginia is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts looking to enjoy the beauty of nature. The campground offers a range of amenities to…
Why 85: live conditions (fair) · 31 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Bedford
The Bedford area has 12 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 Bedford
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.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.