Best camping near Big Island
13 campgrounds · 13 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Big Island, 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 13 of 13 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Town shelter (with shower, toilet & electricity)
Prime
6.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 60°F· Comfortable day · high 87°F· No active weather warnings
The town shelter with shower toilet electricity camping area in Virginia is a beautiful and serene place to escape to for a peaceful camping experience. Surrounded by stunning…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 41 things to do within 15 mi
90Elite
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#2
Otter Creek - Blue Ridge Parkway
Prime
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#3
Otter Creek Recreation Area
Prime
4.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 63°F· Comfortable day · high 91°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Hopper Creek Group Campground
Prime
5.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 46 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#5
Cave Mountain Lake Campground
Prime
7.2 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Cave Mountain Lake
Prime
7.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#7
Cave Mountain Lake Recreation Area
Prime
7.3 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 48 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#8
Glen Maury Park
Prime
13.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 86°F· No active weather warnings
Glen Maury Park in Buena Vista, Virginia offers established campsites with both RV and tent options—no dispersed camping. Reservations are recommended, especially in peak seasons…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 32 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
North Creek Campground
Prime
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#10
North Creek
Prime
9.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 44 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#11
Oronoco
Prime
16.1 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 86°F· No active weather warnings
Oronoco Camping Area, located in the state of Virginia, offers a range of amenities to ensure a comfortable camping experience. The campground provides spacious and…
Why 90: live conditions (prime) · 33 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Peaks of Otter - Blue Ridge Parkway
Prime
12.8 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 34 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
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#13
Peaks of Otter Campground
Prime
12.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 62°F· Comfortable day · high 89°F· No active weather warnings
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 89: live conditions (prime) · 35 things to do within 15 mi
89Elite
Camping near Big Island
The Big Island area has 13 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 Big Island
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.