Bull Run Regional Park Campground is tucked inside a massive 1,500-acre park in Fairfax County in Northern Virginia.
This pristine campground, which is steeped in history, allows you to be out in nature while also being conveniently located to area attractions in Fairfax County and in Washington DC.
Our family recently spent five nights in late June at the Bull Run Regional Park Campground in Centreville, VA - and we all agreed that we would return to this campground in a heartbeat!
Bull Run's campground is one of those rare gem of a campgrounds which make you feel like you are "away from it all" in a natural paradise - while also being close to restaurants, shopping centers, museums, and city amenities.
Bull Run Regional Park Campground has 150 camping sites. Some of the sites are designated as RV only, while others can be used for either RVs or tents. Whatever the size of your rig or your camping preferences, you're sure to find a site at Bull Run Regional Park Campground. Options available include: 34 RV sites with full hookups, 20 RV sites with water and electric only, 1 rv site with electric only, 88 electric only sites that can be used by RVs or tents, and 14 no-hookup tent pads with sand.
GOOD TO KNOW:
There are 9 cabins available for rent at Bull Run Regional Park Campground.
If you change your dates or cancel your reservation, the following cancellation policy applies:
There is so much to do at Bull Run Regional Park!
On-site activities include:
* Discs are available for rent at the camp store. The fee is $5.00 for a set of three discs (Driver, mid-range, and putter).
** If you read campground reviews, you may have encountered complaints about noise related to the on-site Shooting Range. If you are in a tent, you may hear guns firing throughout the day. In our RV, we barely noticed the sounds and, when we did, it was only during daytime hours. Not a big deal for us at all.
The Camp Store at Bull Run Regional Park Campground sells ice, firewood, and some snack items.
Bull Run Regional Park has two large playgrounds with swings, slides, and obstacle style activities.
Atlantis Waterpark is on-site at Bull Run Regional Park.
Atlantis Waterpark offers affordable fun for the whole family! The waterpark is sparkling clean and offers the following amenities:
A discounted rate to Atlantis Waterpark is available for campers! Show your campground receipt or car hang tag for a discounted rate of $4/person.
The Camp Store has vendor style snacks available for purchase.
As for grocery stores, Giant and Trader Joe's are within about a 15-minute drive of the campground.
There is one bathhouse with a laundry room at Bull Run Regional Park Campground. We did not use the restrooms during our stay, but we did take a peek and they appeared to be clean and well-kept.
An RV dump station and water fill are conveniently located across the road from the camp store for registered campers.
Dumpsters are centrally located for your use.
Dogs are permitted, but must be leashed and may not be left unattended at campsites.
Pets of any kind are not permitted in cabins.
The area where Bull Run Regional Park sits was crossed and occupied during the Civil War by both Union and Confederate soldiers. You can see a replica of Civil War Winter Headquarters inside the park.
Did the Battle of Bull Run happen on or near Bull Run Regional Park Campground?
The Battle of Bull Run/Manassas took place at Manassas National Battlefield Park, which is in Prince William County, VA. This battle was the first major land battle of the American Civil War. The Winery at Bull Run in Fairfax County is adjacent to the battlefield. People used to sit on the hill of the now-winery to watch and picnic before and during the battle. Bull Run Regional Park & Campground is 5 minutes away from Manassas Battlefield and the Winery at Bull Run.
One of the best things about Bull Run Regional Park Campground is the LOCATION.
Here is an estimate of the number of minutes from Bull Run Regional Park Campground to popular area attractions:
In addition to your regular packing list (clothing, shoes, toiletries, food, etc), you may also want to bring: