Wilderness Presidential Resort

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Indoor pool
Outdoor pool with kids' slides
Exterior of the cabin

  • Family-friendly rural park across 600 acres of rural Virginia
  • A 20-minute drive to Fredericksburg; wineries and battlefields nearby
  • Lots of activities on site including archery, fishing and kayaking
Intrigued by the idea of a wilderness stay and a whole lot of outdoor activities, but also keen to keep access to all the essential trappings of modern life? Gather your tribe and make your way to Virginia’s Wilderness Presidential Resort for an excellent mix of all the above. Come along here and you’ll be staying at a fabulous 600 acres of rural space on the banks of a pair of lakes and filled with mature woodland. This park has the secluded atmosphere of a truly remote getaway, but in fact it’s easily accessed from the main road, about 10 minutes’ drive from the aptly named local town of Wilderness. Adventure seekers of all ages should be in their element here, with a whole lot of exciting activities to try out at the park. Where will you start? Perhaps with kayaking, paddleboarding and pedal boats on the lake? Hikes through the woods? Clambering up the adventure ropes course? Competitive types can join in with games of disc golf, tennis, miniature golf or Knockerball (like football played while wearing a large inflatable sphere, for the uninitiated), and there’s also basketball sessions in the gym or archery lessons outside. And if that all sounds a little exhausting, perhaps just plan to go fishing in the lake or have swims in the indoor or outdoor pools. Of course the wilderness experience stretches to cooking in the open air, and you’ll be able to use the shared barbecues or light up a campfire for such things (a country store is about five minutes’ drive away for all the essentials).

Site type

Tent sites 10
RV sites 10
Lodges, cabins, pods or huts 30
Open now
Opens January 17

Tourist board rating

Please note
  • No bachelor/bachelorette parties permitted via Pitchup.com.
  • Facilities/activities including ice skating, boat rentals, mini-golf, disk golf, zip lining, are subject to extra charges payable on arrival.
  • The outdoor swimming pool is open between 25/05 and 03/09 (subject to weather conditions).
  • Entertainment and activities are available between 15/04 and 05/09.
  • Dogs are not allowed if you are staying in the accommodation units.
  • Discount cards and gift vouchers cannot be applied to bookings made via Pitchup.com.
  • At least one of the party members must be aged 21 or over.
  • A cable measuring at least 36 metres is needed for the electric hook-ups.
  • Units longer than 11 metres are not allowed.
  • Minimum spacing of 10 metres between pitches.
  • No naked flames are allowed inside the hired accommodation units.
  • If reception is closed on arrival: please contact the number provided on your booking confirmation.
  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.
  • Water is not available at the campsites during the winter, from November to March of each year.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Wed, Jan 17 to

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Features

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Beach access Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Car parking by site/unit Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed

Themes

Peaceful Remote location

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby

Type

Large (51-200 sites)

Accessibility

Disabled facilities

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycle hire nearby Fishing nearby Indoor pool nearby Outdoor pool nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearby

Location

Wilderness Presidential Resort

9220 Plank Road

Spotsylvania

Virginia

USA

22553

Directions

Timezone

America/New_York EDT (GMT-04:00)

GPS

38.30937°N
-77.65611°W

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

Once you’ve explored your own wilderness on site, set your sights on more spectacular scenery with a trip to Shenandoah National Park (an hour’s drive) and perhaps a drive along the spectacular Skyline Drive. More adventure awaits at Virginia Outdoor Center (20 minutes) as well, with river rafting and tubing outings. Time to take it easy instead? Take a history-tinged wander around Chancellorsville Battlefield (five minutes) or Wilderness Battlefield (10 minutes) or try a meal or tasting at one of the local wineries or breweries – Bacchus Winery, Eden Try Winery and 6 Bears and a Goat Brewery are all within 20 minutes’ drive. Over in Fredericksburg (20 minutes) there’s a sense of history in places like Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania National Military Park, Hugh Mercer Apothecary Shop, the James Monroe Museum and Chatham Manor, plus several good places to get a meal or a drink.

Nearest sites

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Frequently asked questions

  • Does Wilderness Presidential Resort have a swimming pool? Yes View all features
  • Is Wilderness Presidential Resort dog friendly? No View all features
  • What attractions are near Wilderness Presidential Resort? Once you’ve explored your own wilderness on site, set your sights on more spectacular scenery with a trip to Shenandoah National Park (an hour’s drive) and perhaps a drive along the spectacular … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Wilderness Presidential Resort?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.
    On-park accommodation
    Arrive:  4 p.m. –  5 p.m.
    Depart by:  10 a.m.

    If you arrive before 4pm you can access the facilities before checking in by registering with the front desk.

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  • How much does it cost to stay at Wilderness Presidential Resort? From $265.07 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.