Machicomoco State Park
Machicomoco State Park offers a serene outdoor experience with well-maintained hiking trails suitable for dogs and families. It features picnic areas with barbecue grills and tables, wheelchair-accessible entrances and parking, public restrooms, and accepts various payment methods. Visitors appreciate the clean, spacious camping sites, scenic water views, and educational programs, making it a tranquil spot for nature walks, picnics, and quiet getaways with pets and kids.
Reviews
Such a cute and quiet campground. This was our first visit and really enjoyed ourselves even though it rained some of the time. If you want to ride bikes or walk with your dogs/kids this place is for you. There’s also a kayak/canoe launch. We didn’t get in the water because it was cold but there’s lots of it! The sites are large and I honestly don’t think there’s a bad spot there. It’s a newer campground (will be 3 years old in April ’24). Our son completed the Junior Range program they had there and got two patches. They have two programs based on age. They were fun. Will definitely go back.
Oh yah and they have GREAT stickers for your RV. 😉 We had a hard time choosing!
Another beautiful state park, but very little to do unless you fish or kayak. The tent sites are nice, as are the RV sites, but only one RV site had any shade and that left us baking in the 90+ degree heat the weekend we were there. If you want a low key trip without kids, this is your spot.
Beautiful park if you live close by. Staff is great, and everything is clean and well kept. As a state park though I would rank it closer to the bottom, just due to the fact that there is nothing really unique or interesting about it. The center of the park is pretty much a giant field, and despite bordering the water there are only a few points to get a good view. If I lived closer I could see myself using the trails frequently as they are wide and well groomed. Again though, I don’t consider it worth the drive if you are going any real distance to get there.
Stayed at the Park in June, 2025. Beautiful, clean, well maintained. Large, level campsite with plenty of space between neighbors.
I was privileged to attend a 1 hour guided tour of the Interpretive Area by Chief Ranger Joel Neville. Many of us do not realize all the history that occurred in this area. Ranger Neville was amazingly versed on many topics about the history, the wildlife, and geography of the park and surrounding area. Thoroughly enjoyed!
Wonderful Park, staffed by the best people. Worth a look!
The hikes were very nice. The park was beautiful. All the walking paths the grass was cut so nicely. We took our dogs with us. There was no one else in the park that day made it feel like our own little slice of paradise. Definitely a true hidden gem! We thoroughly enjoyed our day. I don’t mind making a donation for the parking for five dollars. But be aware there is a required five dollar fee.