Camping near Amherst, Virginia
Camping near Amherst, Virginia includes 2 public campgrounds on record, 1 reservable and 1 first-come. The U.S. Forest Service runs the most, 1 of 2. 1 is free.
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Camping near Amherst at a glance
- Public campgrounds
- 2 (1 National Forest, 1 National Park Service)
- Getting a site
- 1 reservable and 1 first-come
- Cost
- 1 free
- Elevation
- 784 ft (Otter Creek Campground) to 1,662 ft (Oronoco), 2 of 2 on record
- Campsites
- 68 across the 1 campground that state a count
- RVs
- 1 take RVs; no hookups on record; longest stated RV length 66 ft (Otter Creek Campground)
Common questions
Where can I camp around Amherst, VA?
2 public campgrounds are on record near Amherst: Oronoco and Otter Creek Campground. 1 is first-come, first-served with no reservations and 1 books through Recreation.gov.
Is there free camping near Amherst, VA?
Yes: Oronoco charges no fee at the campground.
Where can I camp with an RV near Amherst, VA?
1 campground near Amherst takes RVs: Otter Creek Campground. None has hookups on record.
Where can I go tent camping near Amherst, VA?
Otter Creek Campground lists tent or walk-in sites on record.
Where can I camp near a lake around Amherst, VA?
Oronoco sits on Davis Mill Creek.
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