Summer Camping at Natural Chimneys

We love rock formations! And these chimney-like towers in the Shenandoah Valley offer spectacular views, whether you are standing below them against a starry night sky or on top of them with mountains on the horizon. Natural Chimneys Park and Campground was a great place to close out our summer break, especially since there is a pool!

Tips:

• This is a county park (Augusta County) so fees are reasonable and pretty comparable to state parks.

• The fire rings do not include grates for cooking, so you’ll need to bring one or buy one in the camp store.

• All campsites are grass with no designated tent pad or parking spot, so you can get situated how you like.

• Chimneys are fenced off, and you can no longer get close to them (other than a trail leading to the top).

• North River was very full during our visit, but it’s usually low and is not suitable for boating, only fishing from the banks. 

Fast Facts (and Opinions)

Location: Natural Chimneys Park and Campground  - Mt. Solon, VA

Equipment: Travel Trailer

Date: August 2024

Weather: Heavy rain while setting up in the dark, sunny and warm

Kid-Friendly: Yes

Dog-Friendly: Yes

Site: A20

• Water/Electric

• Back-in

• Grass

• Partial shade

• Picnic table and fire ring

• A few trees on site

• Near pool, visitor center, not too far from bathhouse

Bathhouse:

• 2 bathhouses in this area

• 3 showers per women's / men's sides

Cell Service: Yes (Verizon)

Park Highlights:

• Natural Chimneys

• Pool with water feature and beach-style entry

• Hiking

• Biking

• Fishing

• Event-friendly pavilions

• Jousting track used for 2 annual events (Not something you see at most parks!)

Area Highlights:

• None that we explored

Park Hikes:

• There are not many trails, so we hiked them all

• Most are easy-moderate, but one steep section does require use of a rope

• Great views from top of the chimneys

Area Hikes:

• None that we explored

Other Campsites:

• We enjoyed our site A20, but really liked the D sites that were more private and backed up to woods 

• Would select D8 next time

• A few sites offer sewer hookups

• There is a separate camping section near the chimneys, but most are tent-only sites with a few RV sites - however the bathhouse there does not have showers

Things to Do Next Visit (Because There's Just Never Enough Time!):

• We pretty much did everything during our visit!

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