Sandy Bottom Nature Park Campground
Local/regional park campground operated by City of Hampton, Virginia.
Summary
Managed by the City of Hampton, Sandy Bottom Nature Park Campground sits in Virginia, about 17 miles (straight line) from Norfolk. It has 9 overnight sites. Mountain bikers get 0.5 miles of bike-legal trail within 5 miles, the closest being Red Fox (0.3 mi away).
When it's open
Season not listed
Virginia campgrounds open year-round →
Source: City of Hampton, checked Oct 31, 2026.
| Winter water | No running water at campsites (all year). Source: City of Hampton, checked Oct 31, 2026. |
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Hookups & amenities
- 🚿ShowersNot listed
- 🚻ToiletsNot listed
- 🚰Drinking waterNo (per source)
- ⚡Electric hookupsNo (per source)
- 💧Water hookupsNo (per source)
- 🔧Sewer hookupsNot listed
- 🔌Full hookups (E/W/S)Not listed
- 🚐Dump stationNot listed
- 📶Wi-FiNot listed
- 🧺LaundryNot listed
- 🏪Camp storeNot listed
- 🛝PlaygroundNot listed
- 🏊SwimmingNot listed
- 🚤Boat rampNot listed
- 🐕Pet-friendlyNot listed
- ♿ADA-accessible sitesNot listed
- 🛖CabinsNot listed
- 🔥Fire ringsListed
- 🍖GrillsListed
- 🪑Picnic tablesListed
- 🧑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 9 sites it is the #49 largest of 59 Virginia campgrounds that publish a site count (small and usually quieter).
- There are 10 other campgrounds in our data within 25 miles.
- Straight-line distance: Norfolk ~17 mi, Virginia Beach ~30 mi, Richmond ~64 mi.
Site mix
Amenities & rules
The agency hasn't published an amenity list for this campground.Tents
Mountain biking nearby
0.5 miles of bike-legal trail lie within 5 miles. Difficulty mix: Unrated: 0.5 mi
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) | Kids | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Red Fox | 0.3 mi | 0.5 | Unrated | OSM |
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.
Nearest campgrounds
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colonies Recreational Vehicle and Travel Park Private Private RV park |
8.5 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Newport News Park Campground Open year-round Newport News Parks and Recreation |
10.0 | VA | $33–$40 | 188 | E W | yes | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Youth Group Site I Newport News Parks and Recreation |
10.4 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Camp Cardinal RV Resort Cabins Private campground |
16.1 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Chippokes State Park Campground Cabins Mar–Dec Chippokes State Park |
17.3 | VA | $37–$43 | — | E W | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Machicomoco State Park Campground Cabins Mar–Dec Machicomoco State Park |
17.7 | VA | $27–$37 | — | E W | 60 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: City of Hampton. Location: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); OpenStreetMap park center; no campground feature in the park map extract.