Best camping near Merrimac
17 campgrounds · 17 ranked · updated 2026-06-22 · 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
Good
2.5 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 89: live conditions (good) · 39 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Chippokes Plantation State Park
Good
6.7 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 89: live conditions (good) · 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Chickahominy Riverfront Park
Good
8.8 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 89: live conditions (good) · 21 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Kings Creek - Cheatham Annex Military
Good
7.5 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 88: live conditions (good) · 50 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Fort Eustis Military
Good
8.4 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 87: live conditions (good) · 66 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Newport News Park Boy Scout Primitive Camping
Good
8.8 mi away
· Warm night · low 72°F· Comfortable day · high 94°F· No active weather warnings
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 87: live conditions (good) · 63 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Newport News Park campground - A Loop
Good
9.4 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 87: live conditions (good) · 68 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Youth Group Site I
Good
9.5 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 87: live conditions (good) · 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Newport News Park campground - B Loop
Good
9.6 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 87: live conditions (good) · 69 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Youth Group Site II
Good
9.6 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 87: live conditions (good) · 67 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Newport News City Park
Good
9.7 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 87: live conditions (good) · 70 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Newport News Park campground - C Loop
Good
9.7 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 87: live conditions (good) · 70 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Newport News Park campground - D Loop
Good
9.7 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 87: live conditions (good) · 70 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Newport News Park campground - F Loop
Good
9.8 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 87: live conditions (good) · 70 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Newport News Park campground - E Loop
Good
9.9 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 87: live conditions (good) · 70 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.