Fairfax, Virginia
Looking for the best camping in Fairfax? We've got you covered with the top trails, trips, hiking, backpacking, camping and more around Fairfax. The detailed guides, photos, and reviews are all submitted by the Outbound community.
Top Camping Spots in and near Fairfax
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Bluemont, Virginia
Hike to Bears Den Overlook
4.41.31 mi / 164 ft gainBears Den is a collection of rocks and boulders that overlooks the Shenandoah Valley in northern Virginia, just off the Appalachian Trail. You have two options to access this overlook: park at the bottom of the mountain and hike up to the overlook via the trail, or drive to the top and access the...Read more -
Bluemont, Virginia
Hike to Raven Rock
4.35 mi / 1000 ft gainStarting at a small parking lot right off of Route 7 (wuick right onto Pine Grove Road) this hike takes you North on the Appalachian Trail in a very hilly/rocky part of the trail. Expect to gain and lose 300 feet+ multiple times! It's about 2.5 miles each way so budget at least a few hours to go ...Read more -
Sky Meadows State Park, Virginia
Camp at Sky Meadows State Park
5.02 miCamping at Sky Meadows State Park is a great location to backpack with young kids or if you are new to backpacking. The campground has 18 primitive walk-in campsites located 1.03 miles from the overnight parking lot at the park entrance. Reservations can be made online. After checking-in and park...Read more
