Pohick Bay Regional Park Campground Cabins
Local/regional park campground operated by NOVA Parks, Virginia.
Summary
Managed by the NOVA Parks, Pohick Bay Regional Park Campground sits in Virginia, about 18 miles (straight line) from Washington. It has 150 overnight sites (including 50 tent-only sites). Published seasons: RV/electric sites: year-round; Non-electric sites: Apr 1 – Oct 31 (closed Nov 1 – Mar 31). The listing reports showers, a dump station, laundry and a camp store. Mountain bikers get 16.5 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being South Branch Spur (1.0 mi away), including 3 expert-rated trails.
When it's open
RV/electric sites: year-round; Non-electric sites: Apr 1 – Oct 31 (closed Nov 1 – Mar 31)
- RV/electric sites: year-round — NOVA Parks 2026 Pohick Bay campground rules, checked Oct 31, 2026.
- Non-electric sites: Apr 1 – Oct 31 (closed Nov 1 – Mar 31) — NOVA Parks 2026 Pohick Bay campground rules, checked Oct 31, 2026.
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Source: NOVA Parks 2026 Pohick Bay campground rules, checked Oct 31, 2026. It says: “Water/Electric sites require a minimum stay of 2 nights year-round.”
Campground notes
- Pets are allowed at campsites; pets are prohibited in cabins and on cabin sites. NOVA Parks camping FAQ, checked Oct 31, 2026.
Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersListed
- 🚻ToiletsListed
- 🚰Drinking waterNot listed
- ⚡Electric hookups (30/50 amp)Listed
- 💧Water hookupsListed
- 🔧Sewer hookupsListed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Listed
- 🚐Dump stationListed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryListed
- 🏪Camp storeListed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyListed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsListed
- 🔥Fire ringsNot listed
- 🍖GrillsNot listed
- 🪑Picnic tablesNot listed
- 🧑Camp hostNot listed
- 🐻Food storage lockersNot listed
Listed only when the official operator pages report it. "Not listed" means the source doesn't say, not that the campground lacks it.
How it compares
- With 150 sites it is the #8 largest of 59 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count.
- There are 25 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Electric sites go up to 50 amp service (100 electric sites).
- Straight-line distance: Washington ~18 mi, Fredericksburg ~30 mi, Baltimore ~52 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Pets allowedTentsRVs/trailers
Booking: Reservations are required; book online or call 866-881-0809. (source, checked Oct 31, 2026)
Mountain biking nearby
16.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles (2.2 mi on unnamed paths). Difficulty mix: Intermediate: 11.2 miExpert: 1.6 miUnrated: 3.7 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Spur | 1.0 mi | 0.4 | Unrated | OSM | |
| South Branch Loop | 1.1 mi | 4.1 | Blue | OSM | |
| The Boss Trail | 1.2 mi | 0.6 | Black | OSM | |
| Stinger | 1.3 mi | 0.4 | Black | OSM | |
| Yard Sale | 1.3 mi | 0.6 | Blue | OSM | |
| Rollercoaster Wooden Feature on Boss Trail | 1.3 mi | 0.0 | OSM | ||
| Apple Orchard Loop | 2.9 mi | 1.7 | Blue | OSM | |
| Pasture Loop | 3.0 mi | 1.0 | Blue | OSM | |
| Power Station Loop | 3.0 mi | 0.6 | Blue | OSM | |
| Giles Run Meadow Loop | 3.1 mi | 1.5 | Unrated | OSM | |
| Dairy Barn Loop | 3.2 mi | 1.2 | Blue | OSM | |
| Workhouse Trail | 3.4 mi | 1.6 | Blue | OSM |
+ 1 more.
Trails marked OSM: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale / IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as "Unrated", and we never guess. Check conditions and maps on Trailforks or MTB Project.
Dump stations near Pohick Bay Regional Park Campground
On site: a dump station is listed by the source data.
| Public dump station (OpenStreetMap) | Distance | Fee | Water | Access |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 1.0 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed |
| Maryland Department of Natural Resources (Maryland Department of Natural Resources) | 20.4 mi | Free | Not listed | Customers |
| Dump station (unnamed in OSM) | 20.9 mi | Not listed | Not listed | Customers |
Nearby campgrounds with an on-site dump station: Smallwood State Park Campground (8.5 mi), Burke Lake Park Campground (8.7 mi), Lake Fairfax Family Campground (20.9 mi). Many limit dumping to registered guests.
Straight-line distances. Dump station points: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); fees, hours and access change, so confirm before you go.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Neck State Park Campground Open year-round Mason Neck State Park |
1.0 | VA | $16 | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Canoe-In Campground Private campground |
3.4 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment OpenStreetMap listing |
5.9 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 20 (19.1 mi) |
| Leesylvania State Park Campground Open year-round Leesylvania State Park |
7.5 | VA | $16 | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 6 (2.9 mi) |
| Smallwood State Park Campground Cabins Smallwood State Park |
8.5 | MD | $27.50 | — | E | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Burke Lake Park Campground Apr–Nov Fairfax County Park Authority |
8.7 | VA | — | 100 | — | 25 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
Hookups: E = electric (max amps), W = water, S = sewer. "—" means the agency doesn't publish it. Trail counts are named USFS/NPS trails within 5 miles. 🟢 = kid-friendly (green-rated) bike trail nearby. "Open year-round" and month ranges come from the agency, state park or OpenStreetMap season; no tag means no season is published.
Official campground sources
Facts checked Oct 31, 2026: NOVA Parks; NOVA Parks camping FAQ; NOVA Parks 2026 campground rules. Location: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); OpenStreetMap park center; mapped site #133 is an individual pitch, not the whole campground.