Cherrystone Family Camping & Rv Resort

Went to campsite with about 50 people we had a blast. Staff were very friendly. Our children keep asking when are we going to go back?. I love this place great for family vacations.

I’ve stayed at Cherrystone family camping for five consecutive years, mostly during the month of October.
The Good: the location is outstanding, the sunsets are almost always spectacular and there is very little light pollution which makes for awesome star gazing at night. The sites are well kept, the camp store is nicely stocked and if push comes to shove you can choose not to cook and have breakfast/​lunch/​dinner at their small restaurant. Nothing fancy but it is clean and food is generally good. The bathrooms are somewhat dated but they are kept clean and after all, you are here to camp not to enjoy the luxuries of a hotel. Oh and the activities! There are plenny and many of them are great to do with your family, especially during the «Halloween Season».

The Bad: for some reason (I am sure they have one) everybody most sleep in the same unit. In practical terms it means that if you have an RV but want your little ones to sleep in a tent outside the RV (they tend to love that), you must reserve two sites. You read that correctly, you are forced to reserve two sites! For us that meant two sites to accommodate two adults and two children and for that reason I just decided it is not worth going a sixth time as it is not worth the price tag for what you get.
The Ugly: If you are looking for a quiet and peaceful time this is not the campground to visit. It attracts campers that love their music so much they are sure to share it with everyone by playing it as loud as possible. Last year there was a gentleman across our site that played his music so loud we had a hard time talking to one another on one side of the RV (their side). The gentleman playing it had an attitude/​demeanor that sort of dared anybody to say anything to him. Not that we were afraid of him but really, who wants to expose their family to that kind of behavior?
Quiet hours? They exist but are not enforced. If you arrive on a Friday night be prepared for a very active night. Saturday night campers are naturally a little more tired than the night before and tend to be a bit quieter than the night before but again, be prepared to sleep with noise around you. If there is a NASCAR race that night, instead of Bonfires you will see lots of TVs outside with the appropriate noise that comes with it.
The really ugly: you are bound to find people here that by any account drink excessive amounts of alcohol. In all these years it hasn’t been a problem but back to my point; who wants to expose their families to that?
I would have givien it two starts but the two site booking requirement was really the straw that broke the camel’s back. We may check it out in a few years again in hopes that some of these issues (as I see them) have been worked out.
In the meantime we’ll camp a few miles to the south at Kiptopeke State Park where there aren’t as many amenities as Cherrystone yet the peace and quietness that we’ll have will more than make up for the difference.
Finally, I wrote this review with a great sense of sadness as the October trip had become a tradition for our family.

This is a cool little campground right on the Chesapeake Bay. We had two campsites right on the water. There was lots to do… fishing, fires, the pools, splash pad, water balloon wars, golf cart rentals, kayaks, paddle boats, a general store, bait and tackle shop and café. Though we only stayed for two, we stayed entertained and relaxed for both days. This place is perfect for a quick weekend getaway.

Great place. First experience «glamping» this summer. Rented and hauled my own camper to the site with some friends who had being doing it for years. Took my son and nephew and they had a blast! Great experience with all the activities and events on site. Not too much you can’t do there and most of it is included. Paddle boats, canoes, pools, a small beach, piers for fishing and crabbing. Don’t have it they sell it or rent it. Will be back for sure!

Previously posted a review on their Facebook page and Cherrystone removed it, so I decided to post on Unilocal.This used to be the BEST campground, however since the 2000’s it’s gone down hill. The have great amenities, but the staff and rules are terrible. They say they allow pets, but the pets can’t go anywhere with you and you can only walk them in a 10ftx10ft fence. They do not allow «pit bull type» dogs either, that’s the only restriction, anyone that knows anything about owning a pit bull know how stupid this is, most golden retrievers are more aggressive. The staff is rude, nearly every member, we’ve watched the staff yell at children and the staff in the shops ignore their customers. The only thing that could make the rating any better is if they trained their staff better or hired better staff members and explained their pet policy. As stated this could be a 5 star place, but the staff and policies have killed it. Camping is supposed to be fun, not super-​regulated.

Will NEVER go back!!! The views are spectacular if you pay for a waterview lot. The manager and administration were rude. They have ridiculous rules on how many can stay in your RV. Only 2 people$ 80 p night $ 31 to cross the CBBT and then an extra $ 10 p night for our son. AND if as we did you want to have guests just visit your RV and not even use the facilities, they charge $ 15 p/​person so we couldn’t even have our friends come see our RV. NEVER stay there again. Better at Kiptopeke campground.

Stayed here some years back a storm rolled in and we were in a tent .keep in mind we were sleeping when the storm came in I tell you this because we were by the Bay when we woke up there was water around the air mattress tent was collapsed. When we exited the tent water was completely around the tent No one ever came to check on us or get us out of harms way I was very surprised that they left us in the tent now we have an rv my wife wants to go back I am not sure I hope things have changed.
Concerned camper

We stayed on Sunset Circle the time we were there. Nice spot, and relatively level from what we recall. We have a 45′ Coach Bus, and a 26′ trailer. We were able to park the trailer for free in the café parking for our entire visit. We had a beautiful water view and the satellite worked for us just fine. Their internet was OK at best, and I believe we ended up using our own sources there. This is a GREAT place for a bicycle ride, as the property is quite large, and several roads to ride up and down on. We really had a nice time here. As memory serves me, we only had one restaurant in the area that was quite good, and I cannot remember the name — it was however right on the bay, and several fishing boats were in and out of there all day.
One word of caution here — when we asked them how long their slots were, they told us the one we were going to was 45 feet long. We asked about parking our car there too since our bus alone was 45 feet long. They said that their 45 feet includes space for a car and possibly a small trailer. In other words, they use a little fuzzy math (in the customer’s favor) when giving you lot sizes. I would suggest just checking out your own spot in advance of driving back there. Save yourself some frustration.

We stayed here for four days this summer Clean and big campground. Lots going in for everyone. We had no issues and will return. Campsite was right by the water. Kids crabbed and fished. Pool was clean. Staff friendly as attentive when we had an electrical issue. Quickly resolved

I’ve been coming here since I was 12 years old. I turn 19 soon and I can say this place is one of my most favourite places in the world and I’ve been too a lot of cool places. The people are hilarious and friendly and they make you smile and your heart melt (staff included). They have beautiful views, a sunset that will blow your mind and amazing fishing/​clamming/​crabbing/​boating. Its really fun to explore all the nooks and crannies of the place and find your favourite spot to relax and have some alone time. They rent bikes and have awesome stuff at the pavilion every night and they are close to Norfolk and VA Beach which are AWESOME. Its amazing for everyone of all ages and all personalities. Its well kept and stunning. This is a place to vacation and a place to make stellar memories with the gang! Have fun

I stayed here for two nights last fall, and enjoyed my stay so much that I’m going back for three nights this summer. It’s a huge campground with enormous trees that shade every site. Tent sites are large and well-​maintained. Bathroom facilities are cleaned several times a day. Perfect for families — there are tons of activities for kids. The campground is pretty dog-​friendly, and you can’t beat the onsite beach/​waterfront access. Highly recommended!

We just stayed here and we had an AWESOME time. Lots to do especially with kids. The bathrooms were clean. We stayed in a waterfront site in a tent and the view of the bay was AMAZING. We will definitely be back in a few months. Loved it!

I was at Cherrystone when one of the other reviewers was asked to leave. Cherrystone did what they thought was safe for children in the area. Police were called because of the situation. Nothing the reviewer said about Cherrystone is accurate. This is a lovely campground which is super fun for families. I would give it five stars if they better maintained some of the facilities. It is however my favorite campground.
Actually, I am going to give it a five star review to balance out the lies of the other reviewer.

«Love this place! Our second time here and we always stay across from the park/​putt putt/​pool area. Both times have been so much fun and with lots to keep the kids busy!»

This place is awful I don’t even want to give this place a star… not even one. However, just to warn people about this place is the key. My parents and I went down with a bunch of families to go camping for 5 days, but we return after 3 days of camping and fishing. Other people that were camping at Cherry Stone accused my father of horrible accusations and the manager would pick one side instead of listening to the whole story. Also, we were not allowed to visit our friends campsites or stay at their camp sites to eat dinner or hangout. Another thing, if your kids are 16 and under… another adult from another camp site is not allowed to supervise the children. The staff is horrible and they don’t think about the customers. Apparently, Cherrystone can refuse to do business with anyone… and that’s what they did to my father and his friends. Do not recommend anyone to Cherrystone Family Camping… Be warned… nothing but trouble.

Just finished our four day camping trip at this establishment and although this place has potential it doesn’t do it. For tent campers this place is not for you. More of a RV campgrounds with bathhouses in areas not convenient for those tent campers who need the facilities the most.
Now the good part. The construction two sites from us starting at eight am did dampen our experience a bit. Now mind you this wasn’t a couple of guys with shovels, no it was dump trucks, caterpillars working to make sites for the Easter rush. NEVER did they state anything about construction when we checked in nor was there any type of notification around the site! When we did call the office all we got were excuses and a very insincere «sorry».
So there you have it. My first experience with a private campground and I now know why my partner insists on state campgrounds.