James River State Park

Peaceful campground on the James River. I spent a weekend with friends enjoying all the park has to offer. This park offers a lot of trails for hiking, 3 ponds for fishing and canoe, kayak, tube rentals. For camping it has 2 primitive campgrounds (one on a pond the other on the river), 1 RV campground (water and electric only) were we stayed, and a horse campground.

My site (RedOak EW40ft+) was mostly shaded and most all the sites were separated and private. Thin woods between each site.

The only possible improvement might be a pool (and sewer on sites), but sites are large, private and fairly level, Park staff are friendly and knowledgeable, other campers were for the most part considerate. Rangers patrol frequently (which I like). I'm absolutely going back!

Rudds Creek Campground

Rudds Creek Campground I've passed many times on my way to Chesapeake VA to see family. So you can imaging my surprise when we decided to stop here for a weekend!


I was happy next to this beautiful lake for two nights. Lovely shaded sites with very little traffic, although the park appeared to be about 80% occupied. I enjoyed going between friends sites (Robin & Barbara, Lynn, Chris, and Peter) on my bike.


There are several Corps of Engineers campgrounds on the lake with plenty of opportunities for boating, fishing, swimming, and picnicking. I plan to camp them all!


Although we did have on/off water (campground has a broken line they were repairing), I had a great time with friends! The facilities were clean and well kept. I will return!