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There are many options when it comes to camping on multi-day trips. The options include National Forest camping, several private riverside campgrounds, and the Shenandoah River State Park. The facilities in these camps run from very primitive to full service. Listed below are two catagories of campgrounds (new and old) and there location on the river.
New Campgrounds
Low Water Bridge Campground - located on the west side of the river off of Rt. 613 in Bentonville, Va. The camp is on river left between mile marker 28 and 28.8, just downstream from the low water bridge. Facilities include individual campsites as well as group campsites, water, picnic tables, a few grills, flush toilets, and showers. There is a small camp store for those last minute items. Guests can spot their cars at the camp before the trip. Guests that are taking a river trip with Front Royal Canoe should contact Front Royal Canoe for reservations. People not taking a river trip should call the camp directly at 540-635-7277.
River Right Campground - located inside the Shenandoah River State Park, which is 8 miles south of Front Royal on US Rt. 340. The camp is on river right just before mile marker 32, four miles downstream from low water bridge. Primitive facilities include well marked individual campsites and well marked group campsites, water, fire rings, and vault toilets. This campground is open to the public as well as outfitter guests on multi-day trips. Guests can spot their cars at the camp before the trip. All Virginia State Parks have a no alcohol policy and this new state park will enforce it to the limit of the law. Please respect this new park and obey their rules and regulations. Guests should reserve sites with the park directly at 800-933-PARK. Click here to see a layout of River Right Campground
Old Campgrounds
National Forest Campsites - located at mile markers 6, 8 to 9, 12 to 14.5, 16 to 19, and 24 to 25. All campsites are on river left. Sites are canoe in only - no vehicle access. Facilities are very primitive - nothing is provided. The one exception to this is the campsite at Moody's Bottom, which has a vault toilet. Please use "Leave No Trace" skills. Pack it in - pack it out. Burn all paper products - bury solid human waste. Guests can not make reservations for National Forest camping - camping is first come first served. Please feel free to call Front Royal Canoe Company for more information on these campsites. Click here to see the River Map
JR's Campground - Located south of Bentonville, Va on US Rt. 340. The camp is on river right at mile marker 13. Primitive facilities includes pit toilets and water. Guests can spot their cars at the camp before the trip. No dogs are permited. Please pack your trash out. A fee of $15.00 per car per night is charged by the camp owner. Please feel free to call Front Royal Canoe Company for more information at 540-635-5440. Click here to see the River Map