Area Attractions
While staying at our campground, take advantage of the area and visit these nearby attractions:
Charlottesville/Albemarle Area Visitor’s Center – the downtown visitor’s center has area information, maps, guides, and two hours free parking validation. Walking tour maps available. Located on the east end of the downtown mall at 610 E. Main Street. Call for a free visitor’s guide. Open daily. Charlottesville free trolley service – free rides between downtown, the corner, and UVA grounds. (434)293-6789 (11 miles).
The Presidents’ Pass
The Presidents’ Pass is a discount combination ticket for the tours at Monticello, Ash Lawn-Highland and Michie Tavern. Discounts are also available on the back of the ticket for Montpelier and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum. The attractions can be toured in any order and the tickets do not expire. The discounted ticket is available at each of the three main attractions, as well as our KOA campground.
The Presidents’ Pass
The Presidents’ Pass is a discount combination ticket for the tours at Monticello, Ash Lawn-Highland and Michie Tavern. Discounts are also available on the back of the ticket for Montpelier and the Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library and Museum. The attractions can be toured in any order and the tickets do not expire. The discounted ticket is available at each of the three main attractions, as well as our KOA campground.
Ash Lawn-Highland
The restored home of James Monroe, the 5th president of the United States and a close friend of Thomas Jefferson. Monroe’s 550 acre estate recreates the atmosphere of a working farm with demonstrations and living history. Tours of the house and gardens. (434)293-8000 (10 miles)
Michie Tavern
One of the oldest homesteads in Virginia, Michie Tavern ca. 1784, is located on a mountainside near Monticello. Visitors dine on hearty midday fare in the tavern’s Ordinary from 11:30 am to 3:00 pm daily where they are greeted by servers in period attire. A tour of the original tavern features living history. Large General Store on grounds (434)977-1234 (10 miles)
Monticello
The revered home of Thomas Jefferson, the 3rd president of the United States and founder of the University of Virginia. The Thomas Jefferson visitor center includes new exhibitions, theater, museum shop, and café. In 1769 at the age of 26, Thomas Jefferson began the design and construction of Monticello. Perched on a mountaintop overlooking the city of Charlottesville, Monticello is a majestic reminder of Jefferson’s creativity and talent. Advanced tickets are available online. (434)984-9822 (10.5 miles)
University of Virgina
Located in Charlottesville. Founded and designed by Thomas Jefferson. Free tours of Jefferson’s Academic Village, the Lawn and the Rotunda. (12 miles)
Walton's Mountain Museum
Located in Schuyler, the Walton’s Mountain Museum is a special blend of history, nostalgia and entertainment. The same building where young Earl Hamner, Jr. attended school now houses replicas of sets from “The Walton’s,” the memorable television series he created. (17 miles)
Walnut Creek Park
500 acre county park with a 45 acre recreational lake for fishing, boating, and swimming. Extensive mountain biking and hiking trails and disc golf. (2 miles)
Carter Mountain Orchard
Pick your own apples and peaches at this nearby orchard. Open July through Thanksgiving, Carter Mountain Orchard is close to Monticello. Harvest Festival on select weekends in October. (434) 977-1833. (11 miles). Additionally, there are numerous orchards in Nelson County, just south of the KOA.
Vineyards and Wineries
Several wineries offering tours and tastings are located close to the campground. Sugarleaf Vineyards (3.6 miles), First Colony Winery (4.4 miles), Blenheim (6 miles), Trump Winery/Kluge Estate (6 miles), Albemarle Ciderworks/Vintage Virginia Apples (6.5 miles), Pippin Hill Farm (7 Miles), Jefferson Vineyards (11 miles), Keswick Vineyards (22 miles), and many others...
Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, Blue Ridge Parkway,
and the Appalachian Trail
The Shenandoah National Park contains 194,630 acres, including the 105-mile long Skyline Drive. Hiking, nature, and scenic beauty. The Blue Ridge Parkway is 217 miles in length within the Commonwealth of Virginia (469 Total). The Appalachian trail is a 2,181-mile long public footpath that traverses the scenic, wooded, pastoral, wild, and culturally resonant lands of the Appalachian Mountains. (Closest Entrance 29 miles from KOA campground)
Montpelier
The life long home of James Madison, the 4th president of the United States, is a magnificent Georgian mansion. Tours are available of the recently restored home he shared with his legendary wife, Dolley, as well as the woods and the gardens. A brand new visitor center was opened in 2007.
(540)672-2728. (36 miles)
(540)672-2728. (36 miles)
Scottsville and the James River
Visit the quaint town of Scottsville, located on the James River. Ride the historic Hatton Ferry in the summer. Go tubing, rafting, or fishing: James River Runners (434)286-2338 or James River Reeling and Rafting (434)286-4386. (12 miles)
Virginia Birding & Wildlife Trail
Two loops of the Birding and Wildlife Trail are located close to the campground. The James River Loop gives a sense of wilderness and untouched natural beauty increasingly hard to find elsewhere. The Monticello and Rivanna Loop encircles the city of Charlottesville and also includes Monticello’s Saunders Trail.
The Glass Palette
The Glass Palette is a fun and friendly environment where adventurous people of any age are invited to explore the limitless possibilities of creating with GLASS! The Glass Palette supplies the materials, tools and instruction, and you bring your creativity and open mind! (Please call ahead for groups larger than 4 people 434-977-9009)
Civil War Museum at the Exchange Hotel
Located in Gordonsville, this former railroad hotel and Civil War hospital in now a museum. Contains military, medical, town and hotel exhibits. (30 miles)
Woodrow Wilson Birthplace and Museum
Located in Staunton, one of the few original presidential birthplaces open to the public. Woodrow Wilson’s first home offers an authentic picture of family life in the pre-Civil War Shenandoah Valley. (40 miles)
Frontier Culture Museum
Located in Staunton, the Frontier Culture Museum is a unique museum which offers 17th, 18th and 19th century living history featuring four authentic working farms and a blacksmith’s forge. Come trace Virginia’s European roots. (40 miles)
Appomattox Court House National Historic Park
Lee surrendered here to Grant which led to the end of the Civil War in April 1865. Visitor’s center, walking tour, film, and living history. (55 miles)
