Best camping near Franklin
31 campgrounds · 31 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Franklin, 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 15 of 31 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Merchants Millpond State Park
Good
21.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 69°F· Comfortable day · high 95°F· No active weather warnings
Merchants Millpond State Park in North Carolina offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Nestled in the heart of the state, this camping area boasts a variety of…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#2
Chippokes Plantation State Park
Good
35.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Chippokes Plantation State Park in Virginia offers a beautiful camping experience with stunning views of the historic James River. The area is perfect for outdoor enthusiasts…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#3
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Good
42.3 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Chickahominy Riverfront Park in Virginia offers a scenic camping experience. The park has 161 campsites, with some located right on the riverfront. It is a first-come-first-serve…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#4
Hammock Camp
Good
43.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 70°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Hammock Camp, located in the state of Virginia, is a picturesque camping area that offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground provides well-maintained…
Why 82: live conditions (good)
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#5
Fort Eustis Military
Good
40.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Fort Eustis Military RV Park in Virginia offers established campsites exclusively for military ID card holders. Reservations are required and can be made through the Fort Eustis…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#6
Kings Creek - Cheatham Annex Military
Good
47.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Kings Creek – Cheatham Annex Military Campground in Virginia offers established campsites for active duty, retirees, and DoD civilians (no dispersed camping). Reservations are…
Why 81: live conditions (good)
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#7
Newport News City Park
Good
42.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Newport News City Park camping area, located in Newport News, Virginia, offers a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. This well-maintained campground provides spacious and…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#8
Newport News Park campground - A Loop
Good
42.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Newport News Park Campground - A Loop is a fantastic camping area located in Newport News, Virginia. This picturesque campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#9
Newport News Park campground - B Loop
Good
42.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Newport News Park Campground - B Loop is a picturesque camping area located in Newport News, Virginia. This beautiful campground offers several amenities to make your camping…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#10
Newport News Park campground - D Loop
Good
42.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Newport News Park Campground, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a great destination for camping enthusiasts. The D Loop camping area, within the campground, offers a range of…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#11
Newport News Park campground - F Loop
Good
42.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Newport News Park Campground's F Loop, located in Newport News, Virginia, is a popular camping destination with a range of amenities for campers to enjoy. The campground offers…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#12
Newport News Park campground - C Loop
Good
42.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Newport News Park Campground - C Loop is a picturesque camping area located in Newport News Park in the state of Virginia. This campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#13
Newport News Park campground - E Loop
Good
42.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
The Newport News Park Campground - E Loop is a fantastic camping area located in Newport News, Virginia. This campground offers a wide range of amenities for campers to enjoy…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#14
Youth Group Site I
Good
42.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
Youth Group Site I is a prime camping area located in the state of Virginia. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. Campers can enjoy…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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#15
Youth Group Site II
Good
43.0 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
The Youth Group Site II camping area, located in Virginia, offers a range of amenities for campers. The campground provides basic facilities, such as picnic tables, fire rings…
Why 80: live conditions (good)
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Camping near Franklin
The Franklin area has 31 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 Franklin
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.