Machicomoco State Park Campground

This is a quiet little state park I just realized existed. I came here for a special geocaching challenge that the Rangers set up. Not a lot of people here, so it was very peaceful and quiet – as relaxing as I was hoping it would be. There's also a small campground, and quite a few people in there today. I could not find a trail map, and the one on my phone wouldn't load a great deal of the time, but I quickly found out the trails are very easy to navigate. I took a side trail out of curiosity, and ended up standing in the parking lot where my car was. For the most part, it is accessible to all. There is what appears to be a hiking, or just walking, trail along the road, the whole way. I didn't see many people hiking, but the cyclists use the road.

Very nice visit. Not a lot of trees, but hundreds of acres of flowers. The loop road thru park begs for bicycle, walk or jog. Very spacious. Campground sites are typical of all Virginia SP. Deep sites that are level, electric and very good dump station setup made visit great. Wish they put fire rings a bit further away from rig and used more compacting gravel (instead of smooth river stones) for tent pad. Firewood was dry and burned very hot thus all hardwood. Host Dave was very pleasant and most helpful.

Wonderful location and people. The Host, Warren, was great from start to finish. Always had wood and kindling when we needed it, as well as plenty of information about the area and events happening. The tent sites are all in the trees, and the pads are pea gravel, comfy for airmatress' or ground pads but not bare feet. The bathrooms are located right in the middle of the campground loop , but they are not too close. The bathrooms were so clean and pretty much insect free, so that alone is worth the small fee of like 30$ a night (to me). Will return to stay again :)

Great hidden gem. Beautiful park, wonderful campground.

The history of the area is worth it alone, but the the camp sites are Clean, spacious, and quiet. All of the Rangers were awesome too! Very modern amenities are available, all the sites minus the tent ones are electric & water. The dump station is directly across from the sites.