Bethel FamCamp
Military campground (Air Force) on Joint Base Langley-Eustis (Langley AFB), near Hampton, Virginia. Not open to the general public: see who can use military campgrounds.
Facts from the official page
- Sites
- 28 wooded RV sites and 9 primitive sites. Bathhouse with showers, washers and dryers. source
- Hookups
- The page says 22 sites "provide water, sewage and electricity, no sewer hook up" (contradictory) and 3 are electric only. source
- Stay limits
- Up to 90 days per calendar year; primitive camping up to 14 consecutive days. source
- Phone
- 757-766-7627 (on the page header; office hours Mon–Fri 9–5). source
Unverified, call ahead
- Rates are not published; call ahead.
- Whether the 22 hookup sites include sewer.
- How to book, and who is eligible: not stated on the page.
We could not confirm these on an official page, so we leave them blank rather than guess. Call 757-766-7627.
If you don't have a DoD ID card
Under the 2020 expanded-access rule (32 CFR 225.4), veterans with a VA service-connected disability rating, Purple Heart recipients, former POWs and VA-designated primary family caregivers may use MWR recreational lodging and RV campgrounds. To get on a base, enroll at the installation's visitor center on your first visit, using a VHIC or REAL ID and passing an on-the-spot background check. At check-in, show a VHIC that lists your eligibility status, or a VA letter plus REAL ID. Guests can travel with you but must clear the visitor center themselves (DoD transition plan, Feb 2026).
For this campground: the official page doesn't say whether expanded-access patrons can book. Unverified, call ahead before you drive to the gate.
Full guide: who can use military campgrounds →
Map: trails and roads nearby
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Trails nearby (from our data)
0.5 miles of bike-legal trail are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 5 miles of the pin. Some may be on the installation and closed to visitors.
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Fox | 1.5 mi | 0.5 | Unrated |
Ratings come only from OpenStreetMap mtb:scale and IMBA tags. Untagged trails show as unrated; we never guess.
Public campgrounds nearby
These are open to everyone, in case you aren't eligible or the military campground is full.
| Campground | Miles | State | Fee/night | Sites | Hookups | Max RV | Pets | Booking | Trails ≤5 mi |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport News Park campground - F Loop Newport News Parks and Recreation |
9.4 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Youth Group Site I Newport News Parks and Recreation |
9.8 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Camp Cardinal RV Resort Cabins Private campground |
14.9 | VA | — | — | — | yes | — | ? | 0 |
| Machicomoco State Park Campground Cabins Machicomoco State Park |
16.7 | VA | $27–$37 | — | E W | 50 ft | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Kings Creek Campground Private campground |
17.6 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Chippokes State Park Campground Cabins Chippokes State Park |
17.6 | VA | $37–$43 | — | E W | 50 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.