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Camping at Widewater State Park near Stafford

State park · Stafford · 4 campsites

A forested campground near hiking. Most campsites have no hookups.

About this campground

On a peninsula where Aquia Creek and the Potomac River meet, Widewater provides access to both bodies of water. The park lies on non-contiguous parcels interspersed by private property.

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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Public land

Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.

OverviewCampsitesAmenities & locationPlan your stay

3 available sites

3 open of 4 sites
Site 2
RV or tentNo hookupsPaddle-In Campsites loop
Available all 2 nights
$32 for 2 nights
$16/night · before taxes & fees
Site 3
RV or tentNo hookupsPaddle-In Campsites loop
Available all 2 nights
$32 for 2 nights
$16/night · before taxes & fees
Site 4
RV or tentNo hookupsPaddle-In Campsites loop
Available all 2 nights
$32 for 2 nights
$16/night · before taxes & fees
View full availability calendar · night-by-night from UseDirect

Availability on UseDirect.

SiteFr
13
Sa
14
Price
2
paddle-in campsites
✓✓$16
3
paddle-in campsites
✓✓$16
4
paddle-in campsites
✓✓$16
1
paddle-in campsites
XX$16

✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

Park notices 5Includes alerts
  • Alert

    Use of portable generators and personal grills is prohibited at the shelters. Special use permits are required for amplified sound, use of third party rental equipment, religious events, and other… Read full notice

    Use of portable generators and personal grills is prohibited at the shelters. Special use permits are required for amplified sound, use of third party rental equipment, religious events, and other items or events outside of normal operations. Proof of liability insurance is required for all third party contractors providing goods or services at a shelter.

  • Alert

    Located on the Potomac River side of the park. These campsites are placed in a shaded area within 100 feet of a comfort station. Each site is bordered with anchored 6x6 timbers, filled with washed… Read full notice

    Located on the Potomac River side of the park. These campsites are placed in a shaded area within 100 feet of a comfort station. Each site is bordered with anchored 6x6 timbers, filled with washed pea gravel and include one picnic table, lantern post, and fire ring.

    Site 4 is ADA accessible.

    The paddle-in sites serve as a transient campsite. The intent is that our guests paddle from a point of origin, arrive at the site, camp overnight, and then paddle to another destination, or back to a point of origin. There are several options for getting previsions and gear to the site if it cannot fit in a kayak, canoe, or stand up paddle board.

    Option 1, you paddle to the site, arrive before the park closes at dusk, have a chase vehicle provide provisions before dusk, and camp the night. However, the chase vehicle cannot be left in the park overnight and only those that paddled in are allowed to stay overnight. Because these sites are in a day use area, when the area closes, anyone not camping would have to vacate the park at that time. Option 2, you paddle to the site, camp overnight, and have the chase vehicle come in the morning, we open at 8 am, to pick up equipment, and return to a point of origin or paddle to another destination.

From $32 for 2 nights
$16/night · Before taxes & fees
3 sites available for your entire stay

You book directly on Virginia State Parks. Rates and availability can change until reserved. Campground page on Virginia State Parks ↗

3 openSites from $16/night
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Amenities & location

  • Campfire Allowed
  • Fire Ring
  • Pets Allowed
  • Picnic Table
Pets
Pets welcome
Maximum stay
14 nights

Hookups (individual campsites): 4 no-hookup individual sites.

Location

101 Widewater State Park Road
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Widewater State Park: questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Widewater State Park?
4 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Widewater State Park have RV hookups?
4 no-hookup individual sites (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Widewater State Park?
Reservable on reservevaparks.com (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Widewater State Park?
Pets allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the reservevaparks.com listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 4 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing 4 no-hookup individual sites
Road & site access
Listing 4 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Pets allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 4 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on reservevaparks.com
Stay limits
Listing 14 nights max
Getting there
Listing 101 Widewater State Park Road (map in Location below)
Pull-through / back-in · Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Price
Not listed — check with campground
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  • Alert

    Reservations only guarantee the facility or site being rented. Programs and park amenities may be cancelled or closed for various reasons and do not constitute a refund. Pursuant to the Code of… Read full notice

    Reservations only guarantee the facility or site being rented. Programs and park amenities may be cancelled or closed for various reasons and do not constitute a refund.

    Pursuant to the Code of Virginia, all open fires (including wood and charcoal) are prohibited between February 15 and April 30 annually (except between the hours of 4PM to midnight). Camping stoves that are self-contained are permitted (ex. Coleman Stove). We have received permission from the Department of Forestry to allow open fires between midnight and 4 p.m. in our campgrounds if we have a camphost. Failure to observe the burning law could result in a fine of up to $500.00.

    A non-refundable $5 transaction fee is charged for overnight site rentals. The increase results from a downturn in state revenues used to fund state government programs, including state parks. DCR staff considered many options and felt this to be the least burdensome on guests. The fee is directly tied to expenses that support overall facility rentals including credit card fees, 800 number fees, and overnight inventory and reservation system vendor fees.

    As part of your trip planning, before you arrive at the park, check out our events database to see the programs scheduled at your park. You can find the database here: bit.ly/vspevents. The events are sometimes added as late as the start of the month they will occur, so check back right before you leave. Another way to keep in touch with programs and offerings is to subscribe to our weekly enewsletter. It takes just a few minutes to sign up here: bit.ly/vspenews. You can also follow us on Facebook (www.facebook.com/virginiastateparks) and Twitter (@VAStateParks).

    State law prohibits state employees from accepting gratuities. If you are so inclined, you may direct gifts or donations to: The State Park Projects Fund, c/o The Department of Conservation and Recreation, 600 E. Main St., 16th Floor; Richmond, VA 23219. These funds will be used for the development, maintenance, and operation of Virginia State Parks.

    Virginia State Parks offer numerous opportunities for volunteers. If you are interested, please contact [email protected].

    Customer satisfaction is a priority with State Parks and our Reservation Center. Please feel free to call the Operations Director, Nancy Heltman, with your compliments or concerns regarding your treatment by our staff. Nancy can be reached at 1-800-933-7275 (786-5057 if local Richmond). For changes to your reservation, please call 1-800-933-7275 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday.

    Please tell us what you think. Fill out our online survey for your chance to win a $50 gift certificate and other prizes in our monthly drawing. bit.ly/surveyvsp.

  • Show all 5 notices
    • Alert

      Late Cabin/Lodge/Yurt/Camping Cabin/Bunkhouse Arrivals: A sealed packet of information with your last name will be left for you. This packet will be at one of the following places: contact station,… Read full notice

      Late Cabin/Lodge/Yurt/Camping Cabin/Bunkhouse Arrivals:
      A sealed packet of information with your last name will be left for you. This packet will be at one of the following places: contact station, visitor center or park office. Claytor Lake and First Landing will leave your packet at the cabin. Your last 4 digits of your confirmation number will be your access code. Please take your confirmation letter with you.

      Late Camping Arrivals:
      A sealed packet of information with your name will be left for you. This packet will be at one of the following places: contact station, visitor center, park office or the campground camp host site. Please take your confirmation letter with you. If you have a site specific reservation please look for your site highlighted by the yellow post along with your site number. If you have a non-site specific reservation please look for your site type to set up your equipment.

    • Facility Important Information

      Notice for Campers and Cabin Guests: We're hiring! dcr.virginia.gov/jobs Linens are not provided, so guests will need to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, blankets, towels, washcloths and dish… Read full notice

      Notice for Campers and Cabin Guests:

      We're hiring! dcr.virginia.gov/jobs

      Linens are not provided, so guests will need to bring their own sheets, pillowcases, blankets, towels, washcloths and dish towels.

      Portable showers that do not drain to wastewater storage tanks are prohibited by state law. Collected wastewater must be disposed of properly.

      There is a per night per pet fee for cats and dogs in all cabins and lodges (pets are not allowed in the yurts). Customers making reservations via the web are responsible for visiting the park office to pay all applicable pet fees. Customers may also call the reservation center at 800-933-7275 to pay the pet fees in advance.

      Play it safe - Leave your firewood at home.
      One of the most important things we can do to protect Virginia's trees and forest diversity is to stop moving firewood. New infestations of tree-killing insects and diseases are often first found in campgrounds and parks. Why? Because people have accidently spread invasive species when they brought firewood along with them. In Virginia, there are numerous counties under quarantines issued by the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services due to an invasive insect pest or disease. These quarantines restrict the movement of firewood or wood by products from certain tree species. For more information on areas under quarantine, go to dcr.virginia.gov/state-parks/firewood-quarantine. Virginia State Parks recommends that you do not bring firewood from home but buy it at the park or in the parks locality. Any wood brought to the park should be fully burned before leaving.

    From the Virginia State Parks booking site, checked Nov 7, 2026.

    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights10 sites open for every night

    Burton Family Farm a place to relax

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    Sites $35/night
    $70 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights2 sites open for every night

    Cross Creek Farm

    14 mi from Widewater State Park (straight-line)
    Sites $5/night
    $10 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
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    Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights4 sites open for every night

    Forest Farms

    14 mi from Widewater State Park (straight-line)
    Sites from $26/night
    $51 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
    Rates & availability from Hipcamp · you book on their site
    View Campsites
    Compare site types

    4 individual reservable campsites from Virginia State Parks, checked Nov 7. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

    Other sites

    4 sites · $16/night

    Loops: Paddle-in Campsites loop (4)

    3 open Nov 13–Nov 15

    Trip idea

    Ideas for your stay

    An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

    1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

      • Check in and set up camp.
    2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

      • Craft Chocolate Tasting 25 mi · 1 hr · from $36/person
      • Old Town Alexandria Original Ghost and Graveyard Walking Tour 31 mi · 1 hr · from $20/person
    3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

      • Escape Room Live Alexandria: 60-Minute Adventures 31 mi · 1.3 hr · from $41/person
    Ways to stay

    Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

    • Tent camping here: 4 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

    Need an RV for your stay?

    Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

    2018 Thor Freedom Elite 28ft
    2018 Thor Freedom Elite 28ft

    Class C motorhome · 28 ft · sleeps 6 · 19 mi from campground

    $220/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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    2022 Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 240BHXL Bunk House
    2022 Forest River Salem Cruise Lite 240BHXL Bunk House

    Travel trailer · 24 ft · sleeps 6 · 26 mi from campground

    $105/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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    2021 Forest River Salem, “DELIVERY ONLY”
    2021 Forest River Salem, “DELIVERY ONLY”

    Travel trailer · 36 ft · sleeps 8 · 26 mi from campground

    $150/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

    View rental
    Things to do

    Activities near Widewater State Park

    Bookable tours nearby

    Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

    Craft Chocolate Tasting
    Craft Chocolate Tasting

    25 mi · 1 hr · from $36/person

    Old Town Alexandria Original Ghost and Graveyard Walking Tour
    Old Town Alexandria Original Ghost and Graveyard Walking Tour

    31 mi · 1 hr · from $20/person

    Escape Room Live Alexandria: 60-Minute Adventures
    Escape Room Live Alexandria: 60-Minute Adventures

    31 mi · 1.3 hr · from $41/person

    See 6 more bookable tours
    A Guided Walking Tour through Historic Old Town Alexandria
    A Guided Walking Tour through Historic Old Town Alexandria

    31 mi · 1.5 hr · from $30/person

    Best time to go

    Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

    stays up to 14 nights (Virginia State Parks rules).

    Share of site-nights open, booked and closed on Virginia State Parks for the next months, checked Nov 7. Months further out may not be released for booking yet.

    MonthOpenBookedClosed
    Nov 202673%2%0%
    Dec 202665%0%0%
    Jan 202775%0%0%
    Feb 202775%0%0%
    Mar 202775%0%0%
    Apr 202775%0%0%
    May 202775%0%0%
    Freedom's Fight in Alexandria
    Freedom's Fight in Alexandria

    31 mi · 1.5 hr · from $17/person

    Haunted Alexandria Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour
    Haunted Alexandria Booze and Boos Ghost Walking Tour

    31 mi · 2.5 hr · from $35/person

    Old Town Alexandria Ghost and Pirate Tour
    Old Town Alexandria Ghost and Pirate Tour

    31 mi · 1.3 hr · from $20/person

    Old Town Alexandria Food Tour
    Old Town Alexandria Food Tour

    31 mi · 3.5 hr · from $82/person

    Walking Tour The American Revolution and Alexandria
    Walking Tour The American Revolution and Alexandria

    31 mi · 1.5 hr · from $30/person