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We stayed here to be close to relatives living in the area. Easy access to I-66, US 15 and 29. Though just minutes from the densely packed suburban sprawl of Northern Va, the campground is quiet and peaceful. The pull through sites have no front or rear neighbors and look out to trees. The second section of FHU pull-thru sites have some shade, making them preferred. Sites are ground up asphalt annd grass and had picnic tables and are setup so neighbors doors are facing together (great for friends traveling together). Office is at the pool house during daytime hours. Pool looked nicely maintained.

There are no activities. Did not use the bathhouse so can’t comment.

We enjoyed our stay at Castaways RV Resort very much. The staff was very friendly and it seems to be a very well run campground. They have RV, tent and cabin rentals. We were there for a free Bluegrass Music festival put on by the RV Park. We stayed in the Castaways Club area of the RV park - fondly described by the staff as the "luxury" area. This area is waterfront to the bay between mainland and Assateague Island. The area has its own private bay front pool along with fishing piers and decks on which to enjoy the view. Campsites were more spacious in the Club area with separate asphalt parking pads for the RV and TV. Our site was on the end of a row with awning facing inland was private but unless you book the end sites (direct waterfront or row end) there wasn't much privacy. Full hookups including cable. Wifi was ok for email and browsing but could not stream to our Smart TV. The standard campsites outside of the club section were closer together and had 1 gravel pad with full hookups.

Arrival was painless and the staff friendly and efficient. But I can imagine in peak season there being a wait to get parked. Lots of Amenities - Coffee bar, Camp Store/Cafe with outside seating, pool, Laundry, Gym, Tiki Bar, Golf Cart rental, etc. Cafe food was typical fare at reasonable prices and they will deliver to your campsite. We did not use the bathhouses but they looked good from the outside.

Well maintained sites. 7 miles from downtown Galax and close to the Blue Ridge parkway. Nice pull through and back in spots out front that are terraced up a hillside and additional sites at the top behind the office. No trees or shade except from neighbors above. Evening shade on door side. Some street noise but not in the evening.

Cell phone and Starlink coverage. No local TV reception.

Laid back arrival, pick your site when you arrive and pay by check or online. Did not use bathrooms so can’t comment.

Very nice campground just 8 miles from Stowe, VT. Friendly office stocked with souvenirs and also ice cream. Site 10 is pull-through and on the end of row with a beautiful view of trees and mountains. It has no shade. Sites are not cramped. Sites 1-5 overlook the hillside and have the best views. Cable TV is provided but spotty during rain. Didn’t use the pool. Very nice and spacious showers. Laundry facilities $2-3 per load-2 washers, 3 dryers. Extra charge for WiFi and A/C or space heater use ($3) per day.

We stayed here for 6 nights during the Christmas Holiday 2014 while visiting with family. The state park is surrounded by suburbia but other than being able to see some rooftops, it didn't intrude. The camping loops are set back into the park, down a long road and away from the day use areas. The entrance to the park is gated and requires a code to enter after hours. Grocery stores and shopping are only minutes outside of the gate. Disney and other Orlando tourist sites were about an hour or so away.

Site 21 was 65 feet long, along the outside of the loop, and plenty wide for our Airstream and TV. There was a picnic table and fire ring, 30amp power, water, and sewer. The ground was mixed sand and shells (?). Watch out for the ants! It did not take long for them to climb up a cooler we had sitting next to our rig and start hunting for a way to get in. Dumpsters were located at the entrance to the loop. The rangers and camp hosts were friendly and monitored the loops frequently. One evening a group of 12 or so young people were having a party at the campsite next to us but by 10pm they were gone, so we assumed the Rangers had asked them to leave.

We didn't get a chance to check out the Springs (available for swimming year round) or any of the walking trails due to a combination of a leaking water heater, rainy weather, and family obligations. We also did not use the bath house or other amenities.

We camped here Oct 3 - 6, 2014. It was the shakedown trip for our recently purchased 1988 Excella 1000. The rate was for 3 nights. We booked the extra night so we could leave late on Sunday. Our site was on a no-hookup loop which included both tent and RV sites.
Each loop has a bath house and there was a dump station in the park.

It was difficult to find at first because the National Park is along the same road. Go past the National Park and cross the bridge. There is a large parking lot to park in while checking in. Check in process was painless. Ice and wood are available. There was also food and camp store in the same area. Campers are given a code to enter the campground, which is gated.
NOTE: this was in October, I've heard it can get crowded during the summer months.

Our site was oceanside behind the dune. A path to the beach was on the other side of our neighbors. The pads are staggered so you are not staring into your neighbors windows but there are no trees or bushes to provide any sense of privacy.
A picnic table and fire ring were at each site. The road around the loop was one-way and the width of 1 1/2 lanes. There is sand everywhere so be careful when backing in, us greenhorns got stuck but we had plenty of help getting unstuck. (We had a Silverado 1500 then).

We experienced all weather - wind, rain, sun, cold. There were also beautiful sunsets and wild ponies. Favorite thing about this location - steps from the beach! Also Ocean City, stores and restaurants are nearby but out of sight. Least favorite - signs to fresh water and dump station were hard to see.

We did have cell service but can't remember the details.

We camped at Point Lookout State Park mid-April as part of a WBCCI Airstream Rally. We chose the Greens Point Loop due to the views, things to do, and because the sites were closer together than in the Tulip Loop. We couldn't have been more pleased with Site 100. The site was long enough for our 32 foot Excella and our TV. The patio area, covered in crushed gravel, was generous with a large picnic table and views of the fishing and boating piers. Our bedroom window looked right out over the water where a beautiful sunrise greeted us each morning.

The Greens Point Loop only provides Electric hookups but there is a bathroom/shower house and water spigots place around the loop. The outside sites have more privacy than the inside sites. Pets are allowed but must remain leashed. NOTE: This area is marshy in spots so is probably very buggy during the summer months.

Our arrival was painless. The main office was open and it took just a few moments to check in.
As this is a very popular State Park, check-in may be slower during the summer months. There is also another Camp Registration building once you make the turn into the camping area that sells firewood and ice. The camping area is gated and you are given a code upon registration.

Our Verizon Cell service upgraded to 3-4 bars LTE coverage when we used our WeBoost.

The nearest full-service grocery store is in Lexington Park - about 20 miles away. There are many deli/liquor stores and a True Value hardware store not too far away however.

This was our first visit to the Assateague Island National Park. It's at the far end of Maryland's piece of the island. We arrived on Sunday about 12:30ish and had to wait in line about 10-15 minutes to get through the pay booth. Note - camping fees do not include entrance to the National park which is $20 per car if you don't have a Senior Pass. Backups of 3 miles can be experienced on seasonal weekends according to posted signs. Once past the booth, campers must turn right into the Ranger Station to check in. The check-in process took about 10 minutes. You get a map and hang-tag that includes the camping rules and other information on the back. Our spot was a pull-through with fairly large mowed area on the door side with room for a tent or two, picnic table and fire-circle. Our 32' Excella plus TV fit within the paved area. Bushes on each end helped obscure our neighbors to the side and back. The was no shade, no hookups, and quiet time is 10pm - 6am.

Our site was walking distance to the bayside beach area which included picnic tables under some trees, small beach and shallow water that would be perfect for those with small children. There is a parking lot for beach chair/picnic drop off. There are kayak, paddle board, and canoe rentals and a small shop. The oceanside beach was not close enough to walk to for us, but would be accessible via bicycle. We dropped off our younger guests at the Ocean beach where there was a boardwalk to the beach, a small store, and several rest-room buildings. The beach is unguarded.

Nightly Rate: During the week is usually $25.00 a night but my husband has an Interagency Senior Pass so we only had to pay half.

Favorite things: The water access, beautiful sunsets, wildlife, semi-private, large campsites, walking distance to bayside beach. The view of the stars at night. Access to Ocean City, MD. Food stores, produce stands and restaurants are nearby.

Negatives:
This campground is home to small roaming horses. They poop wherever they feel for it. In the street, in the grass next to your campsite, etc. Our campsite was one of their favorites as it was next to some high grass. At all times, day and night one or more would mosey through eating, congregating, etc. They generally leave the humans and their mobile domiciles alone as long as food isn't left out. Of course, where there are horses, there are flies and they are particularly irritating during the day, especially when eating. Many campers had put up screen tents in addition to their camper or sleeping tent. The mosquitoes were not a problem as long as we had citronella candles going.