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Bell's Island Campground

3.5 (13 reviews)

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Donna J.

I would like to give Bells Island Campground five stars but Yelp keeps removing my reviews as not recommended, so I am trying four stars. Bells Island Campground is our little slice of paradise! It is located on the Currituck Sound. We have had a camper there for six years. My husband and I, our family, children, grandchildren and friends enjoy, swimming, sailing, boating, jet skiing, kayaking, fishing, cornhole, making hobo pies and roasting marshmallows over a camp fire. In the evening the kids enjoy playing volleyball, tag, hide and seek and performing impromptu karaoke. My children like to set up their tents next to the water and love the beautiful sunrise over sound. The campground is small, peaceful and neighborly with a positive family atmosphere. On a holiday weekend like Memorial Day weekend there are many more campers than on an average weekend.

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Marisa S.

Well, I struggled with this review. If I would have written the review within the first hour or two we were there...I would have given it 4 stars! The campgrounds are nice! It is in a quiet, nice location! I like that it is on the water away from everything. But, it is only a ten minute drive from our favorite BBQ place (Currituck BBQ). There are bathrooms and one shower. It was a simple check-in process. We got to choose where we wanted to set up our tent. We asked for a quiet location. So, the manager showed us a quiet, nice location away from most campers, etc. We set up camp and then started playing Bocce ball as a family. We were really enjoying our stay do far. Then, around 5:30pm we started noticing tons of people heading right towards our tent with chairs/coolers. We had no idea what was going on. By 6:00pm there was a large circle of campers (mainly semi-permanent/permanent campers) around a bonfire right next to our tent. There were about 30 people at this point. Then they all start drinking and turn on a portable karaoke machine. We felt like we were at a loud karaoke bar!!! Not the quiet, peaceful campgrounds we were hoping for. The crowd got bigger, louder, and drinker as the next hour passed. It was time for our two little kids to go to sleep and we decided to go ask the manager if we could move (even though that meant taking down the tent and cots, etc) to a different location. We were informed there was not another location. So we tried to tough it out. About 9:30pm my son came out of tent tired and upset and said he can't sleep. I don't blame him, it was SO loud. My husband tried talking with a few of the campers. Apparently this is a nightly tradition of theirs. The party was just getting started. So, in the complete dark...we packed up our kids and things in the car...took down the tent and drove home. We will not be returning here.

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5 years ago

Great place to have a camper or setup a tent. Good bathrooms and right on the water. Pretty quiet and not too far from dining.

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7 years ago

Not what we expected from the ratings it got. A mobile home park and not well maintained. Not worth the stop.

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Outer Banks West / Currituck Sound KOA Holiday - My camp site.

Outer Banks West / Currituck Sound KOA Holiday

3.6(7 reviews)
2.3 mi

This will always be my spot for me and my family. Quiet enough to relax with enough stuff to keep…read moreme entertained. Perfect!

Disappointing stay due to severe bug problem and poor Wi-Fi…read moreWe have stayed at many KOA campgrounds and expected this location to meet the same standards. Unfortunately, our experience at KOA Coinjock was extremely disappointing. We paid a premium for a waterfront site, but when we arrived, the table and chairs were covered in dead bugs and spider webs and had to be cleaned before we could use them. The biting midges, mosquitoes, and biting flies were overwhelming. During our five-night stay, we were only able to sit outside one evening. My husband and I each received approximately 30-40 bug bites. Each morning, thousands of bugs covered our camper and vehicle. Even running quickly from the camper to the car resulted in hundreds of bugs getting on us, inside the camper, and inside the vehicle. We could not enjoy the fire pit, use our outdoor space, or even cook on our BBQ. We had to spend our evenings inside the camper. The campground store did not sell bug spray, which was especially frustrating given the severity of the problem. We also noticed other campers dealing with the same issue, and several guests were complaining about it at the store. The Wi-Fi was also extremely poor. Unless you have Starlink or another internet provider, streaming or watching television is very difficult. We understand that bugs can be part of camping, especially near the water, but this was far beyond what we expected. The campground should clearly warn guests about the severity of the bug problem and reconsider charging a premium for waterfront sites that may be nearly impossible to enjoy. We cannot say whether certain sites or seasons are better, but our fall visit was still very unpleasant. Unfortunately, we will not be returning. We are sharing this review so future guests can make an informed decision.

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Sandy Point Resort Campgrounds - sunset

Sandy Point Resort Campgrounds

3.6(8 reviews)
9.0 mi

Absolutely loved this place! Truly a hidden gem. My family of 4 and german shepherd stayed for an…read moreextended stay for about 6 months. We loved how we weren't stacked on top of another camper and had our own little space. The two beaches are beautiful to watch the sunsets and collect beach glass. I also enjoyed taking my two boys outside. The people here are friendly from the staff to the campers. They are always willing to help and answer any questions. I really met some awesome people here. They do have a bath house and a playground. Other amenities included a basketball court, volleyball court, camp store, and they also accept all your mail & packages. The playground was sorta run down and I wished so badly it was in better shape for my two little boys. I also think a laundry facility would be a big help with the full timers. I can tell these owners care about their property. They keep up with maintenance and are trying to make the campground look nicer! Overall, would definitely recommend! Going to miss this place!

We recently stayed at one of their "primitive" campsites. The fee was a little steep at $40, but…read morefor a private spot on the Currituck Sound I feel like there is value there. The pros: secluded spot at the end of the road, small beach area to swim & fish, trash cans to dispose of waste. There was a playground & basketball court towards the store (both were a little worn, but my son enjoyed them regardless. Balls & chalk were provided which was awesome) Cons: We did have a few people venture down to our campsite at various times which was kind of odd. Not sure how the staff could improve on that as most people seemed to just be exploring the property. I will say the people that did venture down during the day were kind, and respectful, but one was at 10pm, which startled us a little. Overall we will be coming back, probably with a few other "overland" friends. The "Primitive Spot A" was a gem, my son had a blast in the water. If you're looking for an "off-grid" experience around the Tidewater area, this is the place! Not sure about their other sites, but book Site A!

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Sea Mist RV Park and Campground at Dam Neck - Almost private beach!

Sea Mist RV Park and Campground at Dam Neck

4.6(8 reviews)
24.4 mi

Great place to camp . I go every year . It's bad water. I take the wooded area with the shade in…read moreSeptember. Most kids are back in school by that time. It's not hot hot.

My family and I stayed here for four days in mid August in our travel trailer. It is a great…read morelocation! The prices are incredible. It's convenient to everything in Virginia Beach. The campsites are clean and well-kept and are located right next to the beach. As a previous person noted, you must be affiliated with the DoD for access to the Dam Neck Annex - the Navy base the campground is located on. I have two critiques that prevent me from a five-star review. The first is that the campsites are reserved on a first-come, first-served basis. We made our reservations in January for our August trip based on recommendations from friends and knowing the campground would fill up quickly. When we arrived on Tuesday afternoon at 2pm, after driving seven hours to get there, the only spots remaining were the two "shared" sites. Each was already half occupied by someone we didn't know. The space between the sites is no more than what you'd get in a parking lot (you share the same concrete pad). A reservation system that allowed you to reserve specific sites would fix this. The second critique is that there seems to be a lot of long-term campers. Not seasonal, but long term. These people have their RVs or travel trailers essentially parked in prime spots and they weren't there, at least during our visit. I get it it. If they pay, they get to stay. Perhaps, though, the number of those campers should be limited to allow families on vacation more opportunities to take advantage of the campground. Overall, though, it's a good campground. We may be back in the future. Knowing what I know now, though, we'll use a different strategy when we arrive.

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Sea Mist RV Park and Campground at Dam Neck
Sea Mist RV Park and Campground at Dam Neck - Great prices for the location. Rental equipment available also.

Great prices for the location. Rental equipment available also.

Sea Mist RV Park and Campground at Dam Neck - One restroom/shower facility for each section.

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Bell's Island Campground - campgrounds - Updated October 2026

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