Best camping near Merrimac
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-08-03 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Merrimac, 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 17 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Hammock Camp
Fair
2.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Hot day · high 97°F
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 100: 131 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Chippokes Plantation State Park
Fair
6.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Hot day · high 97°F
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 100: 126 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Kings Creek - Cheatham Annex Military
Fair
7.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Hot day · high 98°F
Kings Creek – Cheatham Annex Military Campground in Virginia offers established campsites for active duty, retirees, and DoD civilians (no dispersed camping). Reservations are…
Why 100: 144 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Fort Eustis Military
Marginal
8.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 166 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Fair
8.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 71°F· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium· Hot day · high 97°F
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 100: 112 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Newport News Park Boy Scout Primitive Camping
Marginal
8.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
Newport News Park Boy Scout Primitive Camping is a fantastic camping area located in Newport News, Virginia. The campground offers a range of amenities to make your stay…
Why 100: 161 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Newport News Park campground - A Loop
Marginal
9.4 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 167 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Youth Group Site I
Marginal
9.5 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 165 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Newport News Park campground - B Loop
Marginal
9.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 168 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Youth Group Site II
Marginal
9.6 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 165 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Newport News City Park
Marginal
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 170 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Newport News Park campground - C Loop
Marginal
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 169 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Newport News Park campground - D Loop
Marginal
9.7 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 170 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Newport News Park campground - F Loop
Marginal
9.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 168 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Newport News Park campground - E Loop
Marginal
9.9 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Air quality / smoke advisory· Wildfire smoke — hazy, poorer air · Medium
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 100: 167 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Merrimac
The Merrimac area has 17 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 Merrimac
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.