America’s 50 State Park systems offer 230,000 campsites and cabins ideal for outdoor enthusiasts and first-time campers. A multi-year initiative sponsored by the National Association of State Park Directors (NASPD), LET’S CAMP AMERICA! promotes the vitality,affordability and accessibility of camping in State Parks.

Tent camping at Douthat State Park

In Virginia State Parks we have a total of 1,800 campsites in 28 state parks. Use our amenity search tool to help you find a park nearby or that offers the activities you want to participate in while you visit. 

LET’S CAMP AMERICA! will host two weekends annually – the first weekend in May and the last weekend in September. In 2016, LET’S CAMP AMERICA! kicks off on May 7, with a second weekend scheduled on September 24. For many, LET’S CAMP AMERICA! is a rededication to their love of the great outdoors. For some, LET’S CAMP AMERICA! is an all-inclusive invitation to experience and then dedicate personal and family time to camping in the great outdoors. LET’S CAMP AMERICA! is about building outdoor moments with family and friends close to home. America’s State Parks are primed and ready to create America’s next camping generation.

Bring your friends, your family and even your dog and LET’S CAMP AMERICA! the first weekend in May (May 7, 2016) and the last weekend in September (September 24, 2016). Many State Parks will feature designated special events and activities. In between the two weekends, State Parks invite you to come back frequently to experience the vitality and healthy activities available to everyone by camping.

Camping at Pocahontas State Park

LET’S CAMP AMERICA! presents unlimited outdoor experiences to people interested in healthy living, outdoor recreation and unplugged family and friend time. NASPD’s goal is to engage all people in camping and outdoor recreation providing the imprint of a lifelong interest in camping and the great outdoors.

New River Trail State Park

LET’S CAMP AMERICA! has the potential to engage one-million people camping in State Parks at the same time on the first weekend in May and the last weekend in September. Now that’s called connecting people with the great outdoors.

You can make a same day camping reservation for our parks up to 2 p.m. Book online (24/7) or call our Customer Service Center at 800-933-7275, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.