Petersburg, Virginia, draws RV travelers with its raw Civil War history at the Petersburg National Battlefield, site of a brutal 10-month siege. Four standout parks in our directory put you minutes from battlefields, the Appomattox River, and Old Towne's brick-lined streets. Camp here to blend battlefield hikes with riverside fires and modern hookups.
Petersburg thrives on Civil War echoes. Union troops tunneled under Confederate lines at The Crater during the 1864 siege, scars still visible today. Climb Blandford Church tower for views over mass graves from nine battles. Paddle the Appomattox River past Pocahontas Island, once a free Black community hub. Wander Old Towne past Centre Hill Mansion, its Greek Revival columns whispering of antebellum wealth.
Four RV parks launch your adventures. Picture Lake Campground fits families chasing history; WiFi flows, showers refresh, pets roam free from $42 nightly. South Forty Campground calls quiet couples to riverside calm with similar perks starting at $43. Camptown Campground juices big rigs on 50-amp power alongside dump stations and pet policies. Spring Gardens Mobile Home Park suits long-haul nomads with stable, extended-stay vibes.
Petersburg is known for the Civil War's Siege of Petersburg, a 292-day Union assault from 1864 to 1865. Troops clashed at sites like The Crater and Elliott's Salient, now preserved in Petersburg National Battlefield. Blandford Cemetery holds 30,000 graves, America's oldest national cemetery landmark. Old Towne brims with 19th-century architecture.
Find four RV parks near Petersburg: Picture Lake Campground, South Forty Campground, Spring Gardens Mobile Home Park, and Camptown Campground. Picture Lake and South Forty hug the Appomattox River with WiFi, showers, dump stations, and pet allowances from $42 nightly. Camptown adds 50-amp hookups; all sit within 10 miles of downtown.
Yes, three of four RV parks in Petersburg allow pets. Picture Lake Campground, South Forty Campground, and Camptown Campground welcome dogs on leashes with dump stations nearby. Spring Gardens focuses on long-term stays; check rules for breed restrictions before booking your site.
