Fort Belvoir Travel Camp
Military campground (Army) on Fort Belvoir, near Fort Belvoir, Virginia. Not open to the general public: see who can use military campgrounds.
Facts from the official page
- Sites
- 52 RV spaces, 40-foot concrete pads (pull-in and back-in), each with picnic table and fire ring; on the Potomac River. source
- Hookups
- Listed as "fully-loaded" sites with wireless internet and cable TV. source
- Rates
- All Travel Camp sites $60/night. Rustic cabin $99/night, Hampton destination trailer $149/night (includes a site), Thermo-Con House $159/night (each with a $200 refundable cleaning deposit). source
- Season
- Open all year, 7 days a week. source
- Reservations
- By phone, 703-805-3081; accepted up to 1 year in advance. Full refund with 7 days' notice for the Travel Camp. source
- Eligibility (as listed)
- Active duty, retired military, Reservists, National Guard, DoD civilians, installation contractors and others listed in AR 215-1 para 7-1. A valid ID card proving eligibility must be shown at check-in, and an authorized ID card holder must be present throughout the stay. source
- Base access
- The page sends visitors and sponsored guests to the Fort Belvoir Garrison installation-access page for visitor passes and gate access. Campers get a gate code at check-in. source
- Notice
- Since April 14, the bathhouse, laundry rooms and bathrooms have been under renovation "until further notice"; some or all may be closed. source
Unverified, call ahead
- Whether veterans using the 2020 expanded-access rule (VHIC) can book. The page only says "those listed in AR 215-1"; call ahead.
We could not confirm these on an official page, so we leave them blank rather than guess. Call 703-805-3081.
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)
7.5 miles of bike-legal trail are mapped in OpenStreetMap within 5 miles of the pin; 6.6 mi carry a difficulty tag. Some may be on the installation and closed to visitors.
| Trail | Closest point | Miles within 5 mi | Difficulty (as tagged) |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Branch Spur | 3.2 mi | 0.4 | Unrated |
| South Branch Loop | 3.2 mi | 4.1 | Blue |
| The Boss Trail | 3.4 mi | 0.6 | Black |
| Yard Sale | 3.4 mi | 0.6 | Blue |
| Stinger | 3.5 mi | 0.4 | Black |
| Rollercoaster Wooden Feature on Boss Trail | 3.5 mi | 0.0 | |
| Apple Orchard Loop | 4.9 mi | 0.8 | Blue |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mason Neck State Park Campground Mason Neck State Park |
1.3 | VA | $16 | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 0 |
| Patriots Path: A Revolutionary War Encampment OpenStreetMap listing |
3.9 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 20 (19.1 mi) |
| Canoe-In Campground Private campground |
4.7 | VA | — | — | — | — | — | ? | 0 |
| Leesylvania State Park Campground Leesylvania State Park |
8.8 | VA | $16 | — | — | — | yes | Reserve | 6 (2.9 mi) |
| Smallwood State Park Campground Cabins Smallwood State Park |
8.8 | MD | $27.50 | — | E | yes | — | Reserve | 0 |
| Burke Lake Park Campground Fairfax County |
10.3 | VA | — | — | — | 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.