Douthat State Park

As usual, Virginia State Parks are the best! So many things to do here - swim at the lake, hike the trails, Geocache, picnic, Ranger programs or just relax.
We did not have a site-specific reservation, so we had to pick one of the few remaining spots on a Saturday afternoon. Fortunately, we had a fair amount of privacy. We did not get one of the sweet spots on the river though. We were able to hear the calming river noise from our site.
Didn't get a chance to swim, but we were impressed with the beach with its concession stands, picnic tables and lifeguards.

Douthat has been one of our favorite Virginia State Parks, and after purchasing our first camper, we knew that there was no better place to break 'er in than this scenic setting.

We stayed at the Beaver Dam campsite - which is horse-friendly, although we were not traveling with any furry critters. The setting is beautiful and well laid-out. Check-in was easy, and the staff was friendly. The site was easy to get to, with excellent facilities nearby. Water and electric all easily accessible... and the dump station was clean and easy to use. (And that's coming from someone who'd never dumped a camper before this stay.)

We even grabbed a bite to eat at the park's restaurant overlooking the lake. Gorgeous views, and good food.

We'd definitely stay here again, and it's the perfect location for those weekend Virginia Tech football games, less than an hour away. Also, there's a huge Camping World about half an hour down the interstate.

I have both Verizon and AT&T cell phones, and neither had a lick of service, but that was to be expected in this location.
Also, our camper antenna couldn't pick up any stations - so be prepared for a relaxing tech-free stay! :)