About Us

About Camp Cardinal!

Camp Cardinal RV Resort is blissfully situated near Gloucester Point, Virginia. It is a place that reveals unique and impressive attractions for a getaway that reconnects the senses to both richness of nature and simplicity. We are an incredibly family-friendly campground perfect for relaxation and exploration.

Within this beautifully accessible resort, await unforgettable experiences and encounters with various activities and local attractions for both young and adults, new and seasoned campers. Camp Cardinal has something for everyone. The best RV Parks in Virginia may also be discovered here, so if you want to stay and play at the campsite, you will have a satisfying experience.

Camp Cardinal RV Resort is formerly known as Gloucester Point RV Resort, and if you have previously stayed with us, we assure you the experience is greater than ever!

CAMPGROUND GUIDELINES

General Guidelines
  • Quiet Time: 11:00 pm-8:00 am. No excessive noise or public disturbances. Loud or offensive noises, rowdyism, or ill-mannered conduct.
  • Speed Limit: 10 MPH. Please observe our speed limit to ensure the safety of all our guests. Remember… Children are playing!
  • Fireworks and Firearms: Prohibited!  including BB, Airsoft, and pellet guns are prohibited on park property.
  • Courtesy: Do not walk or ride through other guest sites
  • Dumpsters/Trash: Dumpsters are for use of CC registered guests and are for household type trash only.  Bulky items and hazardous materials must be properly disposed of off CC property.
  • Campfires: Permitted in fire rings or provided grills only. Per the Virginia Department of Forestry, campers agree not to transport firewood across state lines or into campgrounds, park or forests.
  • Clotheslines: Not permitted.
  • Trees – No nailing, screwing or permanent attachment to trees is allowed. Temporary strapping to trees is permitted.  Do not cut or mutilate any trees, dead or alive.
  • Signage – For sale signs are prohibited. No offensive or vulgar signage or flags.
Campsites/RV Sites
  • Check-in is at 2 pm. Check out at 12 pm
  • Campsites are assigned. Please do not change campsites without checking with the reservation desk.
  • Early check in and late check out are subject to fees and availability. Please check with the reservation desk.
  • 2 vehicles permitted per site. Vehicles must park completely on the site.  If needed, park additional vehicles in the parking area by the reservation desk.
Cabins & Cottages
  • Check-in is at 3 pm. Check out at 11 am
  • Early check in and late check out are subject to fees and availability. Please check with the reservation desk.
  • 1 vehicle permitted per site. Vehicles must park completely on the site.  If needed, park additional vehicles in the parking area by the reservation desk.
Golf Carts
  • Privately owned golf carts are subject to fee upon arrival, must have proof of liability insurance, must have working headlights and taillights, and must display campground permit
  • All golf carts must be operated by a licensed driver. Must present valid license.  Rented golf carts from Camp Cardinal requires minimum 18 years of age to operate
  • Golf carts operated by underage or unlicensed driver or in a reckless and unsafe manner are subject to rental forfeiture or removal from property
  • Golf carts may only be parked on your site or designated golf cart parking, may only drive on road and designated pathways. Cannot be taken off property.
Visitors
  • All visitors are subject to fees and must be registered at the reservation desk upon arrival
  • Maximum of 8 people per site, 6 people per cottage and 4 people per cabin.
Watercraft
  • Privately owned trailered watercraft are subject to fee upon arrival.
  • Trailered watercraft may not go to a site and must be parked in designated boat parking.
  • Boat Ramp and piers are for the use of all registered guests. No overnight mooring at the piers without CC management approval
  • All motorized watercraft(s) must be launched from the boat ramp. Kayaks canoes and other non-motorized may be launched from the Kayak launch.  Do not launch from campsite(s) or other places on the shoreline.
Vehicles
  • All vehicles must display a campground parking pass. Unauthorized vehicles are subject to towing at the owner’s expense.
  • Non-registered motorbikes, go-carts, mopeds etc.… are not permitted.
  • Vehicle washing is not permitted. Do not park or drive through unoccupied sites.
Pets
  • Pets must be always leashed unless inside your RV or in the Bark Park.
  • Pets may not present a hazard or nuisance to other campers
  • Pets may not be left unattended
  • Please clean up after your pet. Doggie Pots are located throughout the campground for your convenience.
  • Pets are not permitted in the pool area
  • Management reserves the right to compel removal of any pet from campground property.
Pool/Piers
  • Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the Poll area, Kayak launch or on the piers.
  • No lifeguards are on duty, swim at your own risk.
  • Pets and glass containers are not allowed in the Pool area.
  • Waterslides: to ride the waterslides in the pool area, children must be 42” tall and able to swim unassisted.  Shoes and floatation devices are not permitted.  Parents may not ride with our catch children at the bottom of the slides.
  • Boat Shack: Kayaks, paddle boats & paddle boards are available, weather & water temperature.  Children 12 and under must be accompanied by an adult when on a boat.
  • Check kayaks, paddle boats & paddleboards out at the Store.
Laser Tag
  • Pets and glass containers are not permitted in the Laser Tag Arena.
  • Shoes are required for all participants.
Alcohol
  • Per VA state regulations, alcoholic beverages may not be publicly displayed. Please cover cans or bottles or place in an unmarked container.
  • Public intoxication is not permitted.
  • Underage drinking is a cause for loss of campground privileges and forfeiture of site without refund.
Cancellation Policy

If you cancel any time before 7 days, you lose $25. Everything else is refunded. If you cancel within 7 days before check-in, you lose your 1 night deposit, or your 3 night deposit for holidays.  No call/no show results in forfeiture of total amount.

Explore the Area

Stay and play at the campground, or spend the day at one of the many
local attractions. There’s something for everyone at Camp Cardinal.

Getting Here

From Richmond, VA area:
  • Take I-64 East to Exit 250B, Fort Eustis Blvd, Rt. 105 East
  • Go 3 miles. At traffic light turn Left onto Rt. 17 North
  • Go over Coleman Bridge (Toll Bridge)
  • Go 2 miles
  • Turn Right onto Guinea Road
  • Go about 1 mile
  • Turn Left on Low Ground Road
  • Go about 1.5 miles
  • Turn Right onto Zack Road
  • Go 3/10 mile
  • Turn Left onto Campground Road
  • Turn Right into Campground
From Virginia Beach, VA area:
  • Take I-64 West to Exit 250B, Fort Eustis Blvd, Rt 105 East
  • Go 3 miles. At traffic light turn Left onto Rt. 17 North
  • Go over Coleman Bridge (Toll Bridge)
  • Go 2 miles
  • Turn Right onto Guinea Road
  • Go about 1 mile
  • Turn Left on Low Ground Road
  • Go about 1.5 miles
  • Turn Right onto Zack Road
  • Go 3/10 mile
  • Turn Left onto Campground Road
  • Turn Right into Campground
From Fredericksburg, VA area:
  • Take I-95, Exit 126
  • Make Right at end of exit ramp
  • Follow sign for Rt. 17 South
  • Turn Left at traffic light onto Rt. 17 South
  • Travel approximately 100 miles on Rt. 17 South into Gloucester
  • Turn Left onto Brays Point Road in Ordinary
  • At the fork, bear Right on Glass Road
  • Right-hand turn on to Low Ground Rd.
  • Turn Left on Zack Road
  • Turn Left on Campground Road
  • Turn Right into Campground

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