Located in the heart of Reston, Virginia, Lake Fairfax Park Campground offers a peaceful retreat for nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts. Nestled within a scenic park, this campground provides a variety of camping options, including tent sites and group camping areas, making it an ideal spot for families, friends, and solo adventurers alike.
The campground is known for its clean and spacious bathrooms, which have received high praise from visitors. While some tent sites may offer limited shade and privacy, the group camping sites are surrounded by trees and provide ample flat ground for multiple tents, making them perfect for larger gatherings. The serene environment, complete with a charming bridge and fire rings, enhances the overall camping experience.
Lake Fairfax Park Campground is more than just a place to pitch a tent—it’s a gateway to outdoor activities. Visitors can enjoy fishing, hiking, and picnicking within the park. The campground’s proximity to local attractions and its well-maintained facilities make it a convenient and enjoyable choice for both short stays and longer getaways.
Customer feedback highlights the campground’s strengths, particularly its clean facilities and the appeal of the group camping sites. While some visitors noted the lack of shade and privacy at certain tent sites, many appreciated the overall experience and the opportunity to connect with nature. Whether you’re planning a quick stop or a longer stay, Lake Fairfax Park Campground offers a welcoming environment for all.
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
Wheelchair accessible restroom
RV camping
RV electric hookup
RV water hookup
Hiking
Camping fee
Credit cards
Debit cards
Good for kids
Good for kids birthday
Kid-friendly hikes
Playground
Free parking lot
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
We stayed here for one night at the end of August on a road trip. The sites offered little to no privacy and very little shade which was unfortunate since it was a heat wave. Some of the tent sites had nice flat pads but ours was on a slight slope. Where this campground gains points was the bathrooms, which were spacious, private and clean. Would be fine for a short stay but maybe not in the hottest parts of summer.
We camped at the Group Camping Sites - which were lovely - surrounded by trees, had a nice little bridge going from one part of our campsite to another area back in the woods. It had one fire ring, two picnic tables, lots of flat ground able to hold multiple (we had four tents, but we could have easily situated 6-7) plus the two parked vans.
The camp site location was great, being near the water park on the lake, proximity to hiking / bike trails, and sports facilities. The facilities by the campsite were also better than expected (individual shower + bathroom combos, sinks for washing dishes, water fountains, and both potable and non-potable water spigots). But the arrangement of campsites in the middle of the camp ground puts you within 5 feet of other campers, with no trees or anything for privacy. So when the people across from us decided to show up at 10:30pm (after quiet hours), it was extremely difficult to fall asleep even though all they were doing was putting up a tent and starting a fire. Next time we will get a spot in the perimeter of the campground to avoid campers with poor planning capabilities.
Best deal in the DMV! Decent checkin process, respectful neighbors, and a solid set of amenities. Fairfax allows what some folks would call ‘junky’ setups…if you can only stand walking around model year new Prevost and Newmars, this won’t be your spot. Fairfax County: fix the reservation website!!!!
Maybe it was because I was there during the week, but it was quiet. I tent camped, most people were in RVs, so not much action down at the end of the loop. As someone said, the showers/bathrooms are individual and spacious. If you are tent camping definitely grab site #33.