Central Virginia AREA ATTRACTIONS Charlottesville - home of Thomas Jefferson, James Monroe, James Madison and Rogers & Clark Museum Appomattox, Lynchburg, Petersburg, South Hill, Spotslyvania & Wilderness - Famous Battles of Civil War Richmond, Virginia - Capital of the Confederacy • NASCAR Winston-Cup Racing • Paramount’s Kings Dominion A Prime Location for Fishing, Kayaking & Rafting 37
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Americamps Lake Gaston
Lakeside campground with rustic wooded sites. LP gas exchange & filling station, swimming, boating, great fishing, mini-golf, playground, pavilion, gameroom, laundry, store, pets accepted. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: I-85 south of South Hill, VA; exit east on 903 for 6 miles. Hosts: Jim & Shelli Ross, 9 Lakeside Lane, Bracey, VA 23919; 434-636-2668; www.lakegastonamericamps.com; acamp@buggs.net 35
Amelia Family Campground
Located in historic Amelia Court House, VA.“Nothing fancy, just friendly and clean.”LP gas, swimming, fishing, playground, pavilion, hiking, game room, laundry, store. Events: Rock mine, Central Virginia Bluegrass Festival May & August, held on the third weekend of each, annually. Season: Year ‘round. Directions: 25 miles west of Richmond; ½ mile off Rt. 360 on Rt. 153. Hosts: John and Ferne Hutchinson, 9650 Military Rd., Amelia, VA 23002; 804-561-3011; www.ameliafamilycampground.com, ameliacampground@TDS.net 36
Charlottesville KOA Kampground
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Located in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Closest campground and RV park to Jefferson’s Monticello and the University of Virginia. Full hook-ups, pull-thrus, separate tent area, one & two-room camping cabins with AC & heat. Kamping cottages with bathroom, kitchenette, AC & heat. Free movies shown in the summer. Extra large swimming pool, pedal kart rentals, fishing pond, playground, pavilion, sportsfield, gameroom, convenience store and giftshop, laundry facilities, movie rentals. Pets accepted except in Cabins and Cottages. Free cable TV and free Wi-Fi. Attractions: Monticello, AshLawn-Highland, Michie Tavern, UVA, vineyards, apple orchards, Walton’s Mountain Museum, James River tubing & rafting nearby, canoe rentals at nearby county lake. Discounts: 10% KOA ValueKard, 10% Active Military, internet specials via website. Season: Mar. 15-Nov. 15. Directions: From I-64 (Exit 121), south on SR 20, 8.5 mi., west (right) on Rt 708, 1.5 mi. Hosts: Bryan, Ashley, & Dane, 3825 Red Hill Road, Charlottesville, VA 22903; 434-296-9881 www.charlottesvillekoa.com; charlottesvillekoa@yahoo.com
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Christopher Run Campground
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On the shores of Lake Anna, we offer tenting, RVing, cabins and lodge. Reservations recommended. Lake swimming, boat rentals, marina, water skiing, fishing, boat ramps, group areas and a full range of campground amenities for all ages. Attractions: Lake Anna, Charlottesville, major Civil War battlefields, wineries, and within easy reach of all major VA attractions. Directions: 90 miles from the Washington area, 50 miles from Richmond, 40 miles from Charlottesville, 30 miles from Culpeper. Check website, map or call for exact directions. Host: Kristy Bazzanella, 7149 Zachary Taylor Hwy., Mineral, VA 23117; 540-894-4744; www.christopherruncampground.com; reservations@christopherruncampground.com 38
Cozy Acres Family Campground
Family owned for over 36 years, shaded pull-thru sites, w/full hookups, 50 amp super sites w/patio, waterfront sites w/gazebo, rustic cabins & kottages w/bath, mini kitchen, heat/ac, large clubhouse w/ meeting room (heat/ac), camper kitchen. Catering available to clubs, group picnics. Great playground, large pool, catfish ponds, large selection RV supplies, golf cart rentals, fishing, WiFi, LP gas, hiking, gameroom, laundry, store, dump station. Pets on leash. Attractions: nearby golf, Richmond, VA Science Museum. Discounts: Good Sam, FMCA, clubs. Season: 4/1-11/15. Directions: 7 mi. west of Powhatan on US 60; 2 miles on 627. Hosts: Larry, Jean & Scott Daniel, 2177 Ridge Road, Powhatan, VA 23139; 804-598-2470; Fax: 804-598-2470; www.cozyacres.com; cozyacrescamp@aol.com 39
Deer Run Campground
Family camping in the woods of Patrick County. Large shady sites, swimming pool, two fishing ponds, playground, game room, horseshoes, laundry, and camp store. Tents, pop-ups & RV’s are all welcome. Attractions: Martinsville Speedway, Wood Brothers Race Museum, Blue Ridge Parkway, The Crooked Road Music Trail and the VA Museum of Natural History. Events: Hayrides & Halloween Party Season: May 1 thru Oct. 31. Directions: We are located 8 miles east of Woolwine, just off of Rt. 40 on Deer Run Road (622). 50 miles from Roanoke, Christiansburg and Hillsville and 25 miles from Stuart, Rocky Mount, and Martinsville. Please check our website or call for exact directions. Hosts: Tim and Renea Payne, 28 Fawn Road, Ferrum, VA 24088; 276-930-1235; www.deerruncampground.net; info@deerruncampground.net