Thursday, June 22, 2000 Virginia Military Campgrounds

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A.P. Hill Recreation Facility (VA1R)

Cape Henry Travel Camp (VA2R)

Cheatham Annex Recreation RV Park (VA3N)

The Colonies Travel Park (VA4R)

Little Creek MWR RV Park (VA5N)

Lunga Park (VA6M)

Pickett Travel Camp (VA7R)

Stewart Campground (VA8N)

Yorktown C.G. Campground (VA9C)

Big Bethel FamCamp (VA10A)

Sea Mist Rec. Area (VA11N)









A.P. Hill Recreation Facility (VA1R)

Updated: Thursday, June 22, 2000

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Telephone: (804)633-8219
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Hardstand 48 W/S/E $10.00 $? $?

Notes: Camping $5.00 with Golden Age Passport.
Input from Members: Check out sites carefully. Some have only 20 Amp and some have 30 & 50 Amp. The name of the road into the campground is Campbell Rd.

Fort A. P. Hill Camp Site - between Fredericksburg and Richmond Virginia - 10 miles off I95. about twenty sites, last time I was there it was electrical hook up only. Fort A P Hill is easy to find, campground is not but it is close to Garrison Headquarters. Site is entirely open, no facilities available. Fee was $10.00 a night if one can find the MWR office open - I have never found it open however so usually just mail funds to MWR later. A P Hill is a reserve National Guard training area and is virtually closed except during the summer. I do not know if there is a PX or commissary available. A P Hill is reachable from highway 17, Highway 301. The exit from I 95 is marked.
Don Janes
March 17, 2000

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Cape Henry Travel Camp (VA2R)

Updated: Thursday, June 22, 2000
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Telephone: (757)422-7601
Season: All year.
Reservations: Required

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Gravel 24 W/E $15.00 $? $?

Notes: Discount with Golden Age Passport.

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Cheatham Annex Recreation RV Park (VA3N)

Updated: Thursday, June 22, 2000
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Telephone: (757)887-7224
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Camper Spaces 19 W/S/E/CTV $12.00 $72.00 $?

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The Colonies Travel Park (VA4R)

Updated: Thursday, June 22, 2000
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Telephone: (757)727-2384
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
E-mail: pilkintj@monroe.army.mil

Directions: Exit I-64 at Exit 268, Mallory St., follow signs for Ft. Monroe - right on Mellen St. (Rt-143) (changes names to Water St.) cross bridge to Ft. Monroe gate - After gate take first left Eustis - follow Eustis (changes name to Stillwell) to Fenwick, turn left - go past housing turn left into FamCamp just past ternnis courts.
Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Hardstand 13 W/S/E $15.00 $? $?

Member Input: From "Daniel K. Henry (\"D.K.\")" We spent a week in The Colony Travel Park in September 97. What a great Travel Park! Recently redone and all sites are hard stand. This base is like a living Museum and it gave me "goose flesh" every time I drove though it. The homes, buildings and restored old Fort and Casemate Museum (free) are a must to see! This is probably the nicest combination of Travel Park and Base we have stayed at in the NC/VA area. I highly recommend a day trip to this historic facility even if you came not get an RV site (they are in high demand). It is also within a 30 min drive to Colonial Williamsburg, Bush Gardens, Jamestown and Yorktown. If you have questions, email me at: dkhenry@coastalnet.com Semper Fi, Dan Henry

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Little Creek MWR RV Park (VA5N)

Updated: Thursday, June 22, 2000
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Telephone: (757)464-7516
Season: All year
Reservations: Not accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Gravel 45 W/E $10.00 $60.00 $240.00
Tent Grass 6 None $5.00 $? $?

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Lunga Park (VA6M)

Updated: Thursday, June 22, 2000
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Telephone: (703)784-5270
Season: All year
Reservations: Not accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Gravel 13 W/S/E $15.00 $? $?
Gravel 6 W/E $12.00 $? $?
Camper/Tent 12 None $6.00 $? $?

Member Input: From: "Daniel K. Henry (\"D.K.\")" We spent a week at Lunga Park (Officer's Section) in September 97. We had a grand time in rustic Lunga Park. Thought I would pass on some info about it so you would know what to expect. Advantages: 1. Isolated and scenic. 2. Located on a nice lake with descent shore fishing (we caught about 50 Brim). Boats can be rented at MWR office on the lake. 3. In Sept there were not many people there. 4. 45 min from D.C. area. 5. Great for tent and pop up camping. 6. Deer, Geese and Ducks are common in the park/lake. 7. Playground for the youngsters. Disadvantages: Not very RV friendly 1. Only about 3 of the 12 odd sites can handle anything much over 25'. Two of these sites require some difficult backing to get there, but it is worth the hassle if your staying for a few days. 2. No reservations accepted so you could show up and not be able to get one of the RV sites. 3. Only some of the sites have 30 amp so check the box before you get in the site if you need you A/C. 4. Electric boxes may be far from the site. 5. Make sure you have over 100' of H20 hose, some water hydrates are a LONG way from the site. 6. Campsite is accessed by a 1/2 mile dusty gravel road. 7. Get out and recon the Camp ON FOOT before pulling in. There are two spurs that will not allow a rig to turn around and you'll have to back out. No fun. 8. No bathhouse, STINKY Out Houses only. Summary: We had GREAT family camping here, but it is best to show up on a off season weekday to get one of the few RV sites if you have a large rig. In my opinion, this Fam Camp is better suited if you're going to stay for several days. If you're just pulling in for the night, it is out of the way and may not be worth the hassles of getting there and into a tight site. Hope you enjoy Lunga Park as much as we did!! If you have additional questions, don't hesitate to email me at dkhenry@coastalnet.com Semper Fi, Dan Henry

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Pickett Travel Camp (VA7R)

Updated: Thursday, June 22, 2000
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Telephone: (804)292-2443
Season: All year
Reservations: Required

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Hardstand 15 W/S/E $3.00 $? $?
Tent Spaces 6 None $1.00 $? $?

Notes: Scheduled for closure. Check before going here.

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Stewart Campground (VA8N)

Updated: Thursday, June 22, 2000
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Telephone: (757)421-8262
Season: 1 May - 1 Dec
Reservations: Accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Dirt 18 E $8.00 $? $?

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Yorktown C.G. Campground (VA9C)

Updated: Thursday, June 22, 2000

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Telephone: (757)898-2128
Season: All year (No water Oct - Apr)
Reservations: Required

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Gravel 9 W/E $10.00 $? $?
Tent Gravel 5 None $5.00 $? $?


Big Bethel FamCamp (VA10A)

Updated: Thursday, June 22, 2000
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Directions: The recommended way to the campground is by getting off I-64 at 
exit 261A and go West on Hampton Rd. for less than one mile to hwy 600 or Big Bethel Rd.  
Then North about 1 1/2 miles on Big Bethel Rd to Saunders Rd.  There is 
a traffic light there and you can only turn left.  Turn left and go about 1/3 
mile where the entrance to park is on the right hand side of the road at a sign "Hidden Road".  
The park is well indicated but there is a curve in the road just before you 
get to the entrance.

When you get to the camp there is an office where registration forms are
located.  You fill the form out and inclose one copy with the payment of the
number of days you plan to stay in an envelope that is provided.  Deposit 
that envelope in a slot that is locate by the office.  Select a vacant spot 
and hook up.  There is water and electricity at the sites.  There is a dump
station next to the office.
Telephone: (757)766-7627
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Back-in 20 W/E $10.00 $? $?

Notes: Check in 1300 - 1800. Check out 1200. Stays limited to 15 days when camp is full, 90 days otherwise. Pets allowed on leash.
From Spring 1998 Traveler: Can accept vehicles up to 35' in length. 187 acres of man made reservoir. From Fall 1998 Traveler: Be sure to have 30 Amp extension cords and extra water hose, You might need 50 ft. DO NOT DRIVE INTO THE BIG BETHEL RECREATION AREA. The FAMCAMP is located on Saunders Rd., off of Big Bethel Rd.

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Sea Mist Rec. Area (VA11N)

Updated: Thursday, June 22, 2000
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Telephone: (757)433-6384
Season: All year
Reservations: Accepted
E-mail: jsliders55@aol.com

Type of site Spaces Hook-ups Daily Weekly Monthly
Concrete 24 W/E $13.00 - 15.00 $? $?


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