Campgrounds and RV parks near Chase City, VA

Chase City sits in Mecklenburg County in Southside Virginia, roughly 25 miles from the North Carolina line. The town is a practical base for RV trips centered on the John H. Kerr Reservoir, also known as Buggs Island Lake, along with the Dan and Staunton rivers just to the west. The reservoir covers 50,000 acres and straddles the North Carolina and Virginia border, so campers here have two state park systems within easy driving distance. On the Virginia side, Occoneechee State Park offers 48 campsites for tent and RV campers, with some sites right on the shoreline for easy fishing and boating access. Staunton River State Park lies farther west at the confluence of the Dan and Staunton rivers. Both parks include dedicated equestrian loops with covered horse stalls. Across the state line, Kerr Lake State Recreation Area is a collective of eight access areas around the shoreline of this 50,000-acre reservoir, and campers can choose from seven campgrounds and hundreds of campsites. Kimball Point, Satterwhite Point, and Nutbush Creek are the North Carolina access areas closest to Chase City.

Virginia and North Carolina use separate reservation systems, so plan ahead based on which shoreline you want. For Occoneechee and Staunton River, reservations can be made 11 months in advance at www.reservevaparks.com, or by calling the Virginia State Parks reservation line. The Virginia system handles site-specific reservations for RV sites, tent sites, yurts, and cabins. For Kimball Point, Satterwhite Point, and Nutbush Creek at Kerr Lake State Recreation Area, book through the North Carolina State Parks reservation portal. Reservations can be made for today and up to 6 months in advance, a shorter window than Virginia. Equestrian sites carry extra rules. Campers must reserve a stall for each horse. Horse stalls may be rented only along with the rental of a campsite in the equestrian campground. Multiple stalls may be rented per campsite. Someone must also occupy the campsite.