We have come to love KOA Campgrounds for our family vacations. They offer the perfect destination for our multi-generational group with diverse campsite options, cozy cabins, excellent amenities, and engaging activities. We recently spent a long weekend at the Cape Charles / Chesapeake Bay KOA Resort and had such a great time we’re thinking of making it an annual tradition. Located on Virginia’s beautiful Eastern Shore, it boasts a fabulous beachfront location, numerous amenities, and an array of activities, ensuring that the fun never stops.
Campsites and Cabins
One of the standout features of KOA campgrounds is the wide array of sites available to accommodate a range of preferences. Whether you are pitching a tent, renting one of their glamping tents, or bringing your camper, this campground has a place for you. I found the photos on the website to be very realistic. All of the sites had a wooden picnic table and metal fire ring, except the KOA patio sites which had upgraded furniture.
- Back In Full Hook Up Sites – These sites are the most affordable. They range in price depending on the location in the campground, but honestly, we didn’t think anything was too far to walk. The Blue Point and Half Shell sites appeared to be slightly wider than Pearl Point.
- Pull Thru Full Hook Up Sites – We were in the Skipjack section closest to the beach and pool. It had plenty of room for us.
- Pull Thru Full Hook Up KOA Patio Sites – These sites have a gravel pad for your RV, as well as stone fire ring and patio furniture in addition to the picnic table.
- Tent Sites – Pearl Point Tent sites are large enough for small campers and vans, but designed to accommodate tent guests with all the perks of a full hookup site.
If you don’t have an RV, the great thing about KOAs is that they offer cabins and other accommodations as well. They come in various sizes and styles, complete with essential amenities that ensure a relaxing and comfortable stay.
- Cabins – The cabins also vary in price based on location. Our family stayed in the Oyster Point Cabins, which had a kitchen, full bathroom, living room with sleeper sofa, and two bedrooms. One of the bedrooms had a queen bed and the other had bunk beds with a full-sized bed on the bottom and a twin on top. The thing we really appreciated about the cabin was the screened-in porch that was perfect for avoiding bugs during dinner. The cabin also had an outdoor area with a grill, picnic table, and fire pit. Some of them are pet-friendly for an additional fee.
- Safari Tent – This KOA had six glamping tents with power, two queen beds, and a full-size sleeper futon.
- Sunset Beach Hotel – Also on site is a sister hotel. I didn’t look at any of the rooms, but on the website, they appear to be standard. The campground check-in and large camp store are located in the hotel lobby.
Resort Amenities
One of the things we like about KOA campgrounds is the amenities. All of the ones we’ve stayed at had well-maintained restrooms, coin-operated laundry facilities, a large dog park, and a convenient camp store with friendly and helpful staff members who are always ready to assist. Bu this KOA has even more amazing amenities:
- Private Beach – Cape Charles Chesapeake Bay KOA offers a private beach exclusively for its guests, so you can enjoy the sun, sand, and sea without the usual tourist crowds. The calm waters of the Chesapeake Bay make this beach a safe choice for family members of all ages to splash, swim, and create sandcastles for hours on end. The best part was that it is pet friendly too!
- Family Friendly Pool – One end of this large pool has fountains and a zero-entry or walk-in section (sloping without steps). There are also numerous lounge chairs, as well as cabanas available to rent. The only drawback to us was the lack of shade if you didn’t get a cabana. We took our canopy down to the beach during the day and enjoyed the pool after dinner when the sun was lower in the sky.
- Sunset Beach Bar & Grill – One thing that made this KOA a true resort was the beachside bar & grill. boasts an on-site restaurant, the Dockside, where you can satisfy your hunger while enjoying marvelous views of the bay. It offers local seafood dishes as well as family favorites like burgers and wings. At the bar, you can enjoy music along with the gorgeous bay views.
- Happy Jack’s Cafe – Located in the hotel lobby with the large camp store is Happy Jack’s Cafe where you can get pizza and ice cream. They also have some arcade games.
Local Area
If you can drag yourself away from the campground, Cape Charles is a quaint and picturesque town. Founded in the late 19th century, Cape Charles boasts a rich history that comes alive along the tree-lined streets of the town’s Historic District. Remarkable Victorian homes and commercial buildings showcase the unique architectural styles from the period. Be sure to visit the Cape Charles Museum to learn more about the town’s intriguing past and its railroad connection.
If you’re more of an outdoors enthusiast, the nearby Eastern Shore National Wildlife Refuge and Kiptopeke State Park present trails perfect for hiking and biking, as well as guided nature tours that will expose you to the region’s breathtaking scenery and wildlife.
Finally, Cape Charles also has a mouthwatering culinary scene that’s sure to satisfy your cravings. Numerous local restaurants serve delectable dishes showcasing Virginia’s Eastern Shore’s fresh seafood and farm-to-table produce. And don’t forget to sample a glass of wine at the local wineries or enjoy a craft beer at Cape Charles Brewing Co.
Book Your Stay
Whether you are looking for a quick getaway or family vacation, you can’t go wrong with this amazing KOA resort! Before you make reservations, don’t forget to sign up for the rewards program to get 10% off every KOA stay. We love using the rewards program and earning points to use towards discounts on future stays. We were able to get $50 off our weekend here using accumulated rewards points. And if you’re looking for other great campgrounds we’ve enjoyed, see our campground reviews here.
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