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Natural Bridge / Lexington KOA
- 214 Kildeer Lane
- Natural Bridge, VA 24578
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I-81 Southbound Exit 180B. Campground's entrance is across from the off-ramp. Northbound Exit 180. Left on US 11 North and proceed under I-81 for 1/4 mile. Entrance is on left at the gas station.
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Surrounded by over 58,000 acres of National Forest, we have anything your adventurous heart desires.
Deep in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley at the intersection of history, culture and natural beauty you'll find the Natural Bridge KOA. Nestled between the Blue Ridge and Alleghany Mountain ranges and surrounded by over 58,000 acres of National Forest, we have anything your adventurous heart desires.
The magnitude and beauty of the Natural Bridge, a National Historic Landmark and One of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World, compels many visitors to come to the area. Surveyed by a young George Washington and once owned by Thomas Jefferson, the Bridge provides a unique, historic, picturesque and natural experience.
Lexington, just 8 miles north of the campground, has recently netted a big share of tourist interest as one of the best small towns in America. With its rich historical background and an entire downtown that is listed on the State and National register of Historic Places, Lexington has much to offer visitors year-round.
Back at the KOA, you can relax in a quiet, wooded, rural setting, nestled in the foothills of the valley. We have a swimming pool, game room and a well-stocked convenience store & gift shop. If you don't feel like cooking, how about a delicious pizza delivered to your campsite! With hayrides every weekend, and planned activities every holiday, visitors of all ages are sure to have mountains of fun!
Meet Your Hosts
After the first few years of owning the Natural Bridge KOA, Ron and Libby Kaly are still excited and look forward to the years to come. They say the family-oriented atmosphere at the campground continues to grow stronger and provide a foundation for the future. Moving from Michigan to Virginia was a big step for them, but Libby said they like the type of campground and its scenery. "We are allowed to enjoy each day, and we love the beauty of the area," she said. Along with their four sons, Ryan, Brandon, Nathan, and Aaron, they manage their campground with a friendly attitude. "A fun, family oriented environment is what we are trying to portray," said Libby. According to the Kaly's, their campground is known for its quiet relaxed environment. The beauty of the campground speaks for itself, and the instant impression of peacefulness is evident.
Ron and Libby are customer friendly, and their employees are trained to be respectful and attentive to customer needs. The customer comes first and the customer is always right.
The family values their time together and they enjoy traveling to other campgrounds to get new ideas. Back home, the Kaly family activities often turn into campground activities. "Visitors are always welcome to join in the fun," Libby said.
Campground Amenities
- Pizza Delivered to your Campsite (available with charge)
- Planned Activities Every Weekend May - September and on Holidays
- Motorcycle Clubs
- Well stocked convenience store with groceries and many Virginia gift items
- Hay-rides
- Tours
- Playground
- RV Clubs & Rallies
Campground Activities
April Campground Activities
April - The Easter bunny is always excited to spend some time at the Natural Bridge KOA! Come prepared to have baskets of fun all month long! There will be egg hunts, Easter crafts, flash light carrot hunts, Easter games galore, and a visit from the Bunny himself! Free admission to the Bridge on Easter Sunday -- check it out!
May Campground Activities
May - Come help us celebrate KOA's 50th birthday! Step right up to win some prizes at the KOA Carnival! This month we're all about fun and games with goofy clowns, face-painting, and lots of games - carnival style! Great clown crafts, silly wagon rides, train rides, movie nights and karaoke. Make your own ice cream sundae at our Ice Cream Social and get a free balloon animal. We'll have night time glow parades, live entertainment and more!!! What a great way to welcome in summer :)
June Campground Activities
We'll have a rootin' tootin' good ole time with Jesse and the gang as we travel out to the wild, wild west for a rendezvous at the K.O.A. Coral! With shootin' competitions, stick horse races, and, yes, even a stage coach wagon ride hold up! We'll have cowboy spittin' contests, ropin' demonstrations, and a showdown with Bad Bart! You can check out our cowboy karaoke, train rides, and night time rattle snake hunts. Don't miss the special events for Father's Day weekend!
July Campground Activities
Don't bury those Christmas decorations because you'll need them at our Christmas in July Celebration! Escape the everyday hustle and bustle to experience this true paradise get-a-way with Santa! We'll lure you away with a Luau style Christmas party complete with hula dancing lessons, cookie decorating and make your own ice cream sundaes! Christmas crafts, snowball fights, sledding, and snowman building competitions. Watch out for the Grinch at the Christmas carol super soaker wagon rides! There will also be train rides, glow stick parades, and site decorating contests! WOW!
August Campground Activities
AUGUST-LABOR DAY- The pirates will be visiting us this month and we're gonna have a squash bucklin' good time with Captain Sandy! There will be treasure hunts, pirate crafts and pirate ship wars. Bring your pirate attire for our pirate costume contest. Games and prizes for the kids, ice cream social, movie night, karaoke, hay rides, train rides, live entertainment - plenty of fun for all!
October Campground Activities
There is no better time to come to the mountains than in the fall. The colors will take your breathe away! For Halloween, we take pride in our safe family friendly harvest celebrations. With a weekend filled with games, flashlight candy huts, pumpkin carving classes, hay rides and train rides, and of course, we wouldn't forget the costume contest - and that's not all! We'll have trick-or-treating, game nights, and movie nights. AND, if SCARY is what you're after- you'll love our Scare Trail at the campground or check our Professor Cline's Haunted Museum in Natural Bridge, or a stroll though Lexington on one of their Haunted ghost tours! Check out our website for more information.
Hayrides
On the weekends!
Swimming Pool
We take pride in the cleanliness of our swimming pool which is open daily from mid-May to mid-September. Lounge chairs are available.
Horseshoes
2 Playgrounds
A large playground for all ages and a toddler playground.
New Basketball Court and Giant Checkers!
Always available - Free!
Game Room
Our large game room features pool tables, ping pong, air hockey, arcade games, picnic tables (board games available), and a sitting area with cable TV.
New Activities Pavilion!
Movie Theatres and a Drive-In nearby
Antiques and Shopping Malls nearby
Canoeing, Kayaking, Tubing, Horseback Riding nearby
Outfitters are in the area to provide you with all of your needs - or bring your own!
Fishing and Hiking and Biking Trails nearby
The well-stocked James and Maury Rivers are only 10 minutes away! The Blue Ridge Parkway and 40,000 acres of National Forest offer great hiking trails into the mountains, waterfalls, and the best ATV and horse trails.
Kamp K-9
Check out our new playground - for dogs only!!!
Train Rides!
Every Saturday!
Local Attractions
Specialty Tours
The Lexington Carriage Company offers an intriguing way to tour this unique 19th century college town. Tours are narrated by professional carriage driver/tour guides throughout the entire route. 540-463-5647
Old Virginia Tours offers guided tours of Lexington and the surrounding area. 800-685-7265 (Pin#7315)
Haunting Tales - Lexington Ghost Tours- Take a guided candlelight walk through the back streets and alleyways to the venues of Lexington's long since departed residents who supposedly still occupy them. 540-464-2250
Attractions Within 10 Miles From The Campground The Natural Bridge
One of Virginia's most cherished natural wonders. Rockbridge County derives its name from the formation. George Washington surveyed the area for Lord Fairfax and Thomas Jefferson purchased from King George III the "rock bridge" for twenty shillings on July 4, 1774 to ensure it was available to the public. The Natural Bridge has enormous proportions. It is described as being 90 feet long, 150 feet wide at one end and 50 feet wide at another. Your admission includes a visit to the Monacan Indian Living History Village and a laser light show in the evening. 800-533-1410.
The Monacan Indian Living History Village
Visitors can learn about and assist Monacan Indians with canoe building, hide tanning, mat and rope weaving, tool making, preparing meals and much more. Call the Natural Bridge for more information.
The Natural Bridge Wax Museum
Take a three dimensional trip through Shenandoah Valley history. Featuring life replicas in scenes that will delight, amaze and inspire. Be entertained through the use of sound, light and animation. Join George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, confederate soldiers, General Lee, Daniel Boone and 170 other life-like figures in narrated historical scenes. The tour also includes a trip through the wax museum factory to see how these figures are made. 800-323-8843
The Toy Museum at Natural Bridge
The toy museum contains collections of toys, games, and dolls dating from 1740's through the 20th century. It is the world's largest collection of childhood memorabilia on display for the enjoyment of your entire family. Share the memories of generations of American children. 540-291-9920.
The Natural Bridge Caverns
Enjoy a guided tour through the cave that takes visitors 347 feet into the earth and lasts about 45 minutes. Hanging gardens, totem poles, flowstone cascades, stalactites and stalagmites are just a few of the glorious treasures that can be seen in the cave. 800-533-1410.
The Haunted Monster Museum
The Haunted Monster Museum is housed in an old Victorian Manor to bring you the very best bizarre and unique entertainment. New in 2006 - Dino Kingdom (one ticket price includes both attractions) 540-464-2253.
The Natural Bridge Zoo
The zoo contains the largest and most complete collection of birds and animals in the state of Virginia. Enjoy the friendly animal petting area, fun-filled elephant rides and Safari Shop at the Natural Bridge Zoo. 540-291-2420
The Virginia Safari Park
The Safari Park is a 180 acre drive through zoo. It features over 500 free roaming animals from all over the world. You'll drive over a 3 mile road and are allowed to feed the animals from the windows of your car. The park features Bison, Giraffe, Camels, Zebra, Emu, Ostrich, Llamas, deer and many different kinds of antelope for you to visit with. 540-291-3205.
The Virginia Gold Orchard
A family owned Asian pear orchard. Check out the sweetest juiciest Asian pears you’ve ever tasted - - and they’re certified organic! In season end of August-December. 540-291-1481.
Lexington
Voted one of the best small towns in America, with its rich historical background and an entire downtown that is listed on the State and National register of Historic Places, Lexington offers exceptional shopping including unique gift shops, book stores, clothing shops, and restaurants galore. Call the Visitor Center at (877) 453-9822 for more information.
The Campbell House and Rockbridge Historical Society
Built in 1844, this attraction displays exhibits about the county's history. 540-464-1058.
Virginia Military Institute
Founded in 1839, this is the oldest state supported military college in the nation. During the Civil War, the Corps of Cadets was engaged as a unit in a pitched battle at New Market, Virginia. The Cadet Barracks have been designated as a National Historic Landmark. Visit the museum or the full dress parade which takes place most Friday afternoons in the fall and spring when weather permits. (540) 464-7207.
The Military Memorabilia Museum
This museum offers a unique & extensive personal collection of military uniforms and artifacts primarily from Europe. Guided tours are offered. (540) 464-3041
Tour The Stonewall Jackson Home
Furnished with many of the confederate generals own possessions, as well as appropriate period pieces chosen to match items listed in Jackson's 1863 estate inventory. Guided tours, conducted on the hour and half hour, provide information on Jackson's family and early life, and the community in which he lived. 540-463-2552.
The Stonewall Jackson Memorial Cemetery
Began as the burial ground for the old Lexington Presbyterian Church in 1789. General Jackson, 144 Confederate veterans, and other historical heroes are buried here. The cemetary features a life-like sculpture of Stonewall Jackson where Jackson and his family are buried.
The Theater at Lime Kiln
Where master stone masons once plied their trade and kilns burned red hot with the making of lime, professional actors and musicians now entertain audiences on summer nights at the theater. 540-463-7088.
At the George C. Marshall Museum
Trace the career of Marshall, with particular emphasis on the eras of the two World Wars and the Marshall Plan. A 25-minute electric map presentation highlights the significant events of World War II. On display is the Nobel Peace Prize that was awarded to General Marshall in 1953. 540-463-7103
The Lee Chapel and Museum, a National Historic Landmark
Built in 1867 under Robert E. Lee's supervision. Lee and members of his family are buried beneath Lee Chapel on the Museum level and many items that belonged to them are displayed. 540-463-8768.
Wade's Mill
A working water-powered flour mill listed on the National Register of Historic Places. The shop features Wade's Mill flours, pottery, basketry and the "Cooks Corner", with everything you need to cook and bake with their flours. 540-348-1400.
The Cyrus McCormick's Farm
Visit the farm where Cyrus McCormick invented the mechanized reaper that sparked the industrial revolution and changed the world forever. Visitors are welcome to tour the blacksmith shop, grismill, museum and scenic site at the McCormick farm. 540-377-2255.
Virginia Mountain Vineyards
Enjoy picturesque mountain views as you savor a glass of your favorite wine. Family owned and operated. Tours. Located in historic Fincastle. 540-473-2979. Visit Virginia Mountain Vineyards online for more information.
The Virginia Horse Center
Offers 600 acres of breathtaking views and pristine grounds, a 4000 seat coluseum, 8 barns to accommodate 1200 horses, and 14 show rings. Events are scheduled every week and most are free to spectators. 540-464-2950. For more information visit their website.
The Natural Bridge Speedway
Featuring a drag strip and an oval track with 7 classes and racing every Saturday evening, from April through September. Our classes are Late Model, Sportsman, Street Stock, Pure Stock, Mini Stock, Any (Run What You Brung) Car and Front Wheel Chargers. For information, rules, or schedules call 540-377-6160 or visit their website.
Hull’s Drive-In
Where else can you see 2 movies for $5 - and kids 12 and under are free? Concessions are available. Dogs are allowed on a leash. Open Friday-Sunday throughout the summer season. For more information visit www.hullsdrivein.com/.
Clark’s Ole Time Music Center
The Music Center offers live bluegrass and old-time music most Friday nights. It also features a large dance floor for flat footing and clogging. A family atmosphere that offers a place for young and old to carry on the tradition of Virginia Appalachian mountain music history. (540) 377-2490
Outdoor Recreation Golf:
The Vista Links Golf Course is an 18-hole par 72 championship golf course. It is a links style golf course located on 180 acres of rolling countryside and offers panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains. 540-261-GOLF
Canoeing & Kayaking
Rockbridge County has just about every type of self-propelled boating experiences one could want, from placid floats on the James River and middle Maury River, to Virginia's most popular whitewater run on the upper Maury through Goshen Pass. Visit canoevirginia.com or www.lexingtonvirginia.com
James River Water Trail
Paddlers, anglers and families can get back to nature and enjoy the sights and sounds of 45 miles of the Upper James, including 14 pristine miles designated as a Virginia Scenic River. See the mountains like you've never seen them before on the Upper James River Water Trail.
www.upperjamesriverwatertrail.com
Wilderness Canoe Company, LLC
631 James River Road
Natural Bridge Station, VA 24579
540-291-2295
http://www.WildernessCanoe.Biz
email: info@WildernessCanoe.Biz
Twin River Outfitters
653 Lowe Street
Buchanan, VA 24066
(Exit 168 I-81) 14 minutes from KOA
540-261-7334
www.canoevirginia.net
Fishing
Stocked Streams:
There are several nice lakes, streams and rivers to fish in the area with lovely scenery. Many of the cold, pristine headwater streams in the mountains contain the native Brook Trout, one of nature's most beautiful fish.
Private Fee Fishing Areas
Ashland Trout Pond - Open Feb.-Oct., Saturday & Sunday only - 8 a.m. - 6 p.m. Offers young and old anglers alike a chance to catch and keep some nice Rainbow Trout for the frying pan. Fish are priced by the pound. 540-463-4598.
Buffalo Creek Catch & Release Fly Fishing
Open year round. Fly fishing for trout in Buffalo Creek by day or half day. Instruction and guiding are offered. Limited rod usage in fee area insures quality experience. Call 540-463-5903 or 540-463-3235 for rates, reservations and stream reports.
Clear Water Fly Fishing
Open all year, this fee area on Hayes Creek offers fly fishermen a chance to catch Brown and Rainbow Trout. Catch and release only. Please call 540-348-1565 for rates, reservations and stream reports.
Hunting
Our area offers many opportunities to hunt deer, bear, wild turkey, grouse, and other small game. Public lands include the George Washington National Forest, Jefferson National Forest, and the state's Goshen-Little North Mountain Unit. Information for the National Forests Lands is available by calling 540-291-2188 or 540-962-2214. Information on the state's unit is available at 804-367-1000.
Horseback Riding
There are 65 miles of trail developed specifically for horse use. The trails run through the National Forest from Natural Bridge. There are trailheads along the way with plenty of room for parking and tacking up. Bring your own horse. Call the U.S. Forest Service Glenwood Ranger District for more information 540-291-2188.
Horseback Riding Outfitters
Guided Trail Rides by Virginia Mountain Outfitters
Lincoln Road, Lexington (off Rt. 631)
By Appt. Only
540-261-1910
Hiking and Biking Trails
Between the Appalachian Trail, Blue Ridge Parkway, and 58000 acres of National Forest, Hiking and Biking trails are in abundance. Your hosts can supply you with some local trails or visit www.blueridgeparkway.org, www.appalachiantrail.org, www.fs.fed.us
Cycling Shops & Outfitters
Lexington Bicycle Shop
130 South Main St., Lexington
540-463-7969
TREK, Cannondale and Diamondback bicycles, accessories, repair service
Atmosphere and location
The Natural Bridge KOA is a beautiful, quiet, family oriented campground located at the southern end of the Shenandoah Valley. Escape into the quiet serene beauty of the mountains to relax. Areas for hiking, biking, canoeing, kayaking, tubing, golfing and horseback riding are just minutes away.
Large variety of campsites
Natural Bridge KOA offers many types of sites for every camping experience, from very private wooded sites to open sunny sites. Campsites vary in size to accommodate a single tent or a 40+ foot bus. Whether you are a couple or a large group, Natural Bridge KOA has something to offer to everyone.
Great Kampground Amenities:
Sites:
- Beautiful wooded tenting area
- Primitive and water electric tent sites (20 Amp)
- Water electric and full hook up RV sites (20/30/50 Amp)
- Large Pull through sites (max. length 82 ft.)
- One room and two room Kabins, some air conditioned
- Large primitive group sites for tents and pop-ups
- Large Swimming Pool - no life guard on duty
- Two playgrounds - One for the little ones featuring a swing, playhouse, slide, fort and sandbox (new in 2006) and a larger playground for the older kids.
- Volleyball/badminton court, basketball (Coming soon!), horseshoes pit
- Indoor air conditioned game room with pool tables, pinball machine, arcade games, ping pong, air hockey and jukebox. Picnic tables with board games available and a sitting area with cable TV
- Pavilion - Coming soon! We are adding a pavilion area on to our game room for entertainment, parties and large groups.
- General store and gift shop. Ice and firewood available
- Laundry room, dump station and dog walk are also available for the campers convenience
The Appomattox Court House
Marks the site of the end of the Civil War, where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant and our nation reunited on April 9, 1865. Don't miss their huge, annual Civil War Reenactment & Living History Festival featuring 3,000 to 5,000 reenactors, displays, music, and much entertainment April 8 - 10. See our Hot Deals! Call (434) 352-5996 or visit www.nps.gov/apco/index.htm.
Luray Caverns
Discover eastern America's largest and most popular caverns filled with towering stone columns and crystal-clear pools. Also hear the haunting sounds of the world's only Stalacpipe Organ. Completely unique are the beautiful tones created by this one-of-a kind instrument, which makes music of concert quality from the surrounding stalactite formations covering more than three acres. Call (540) 743-6551 or visit www.luraycaverns.com.
Antique shops
Route 11 is for antique lovers! Visit www.sundaydriver.com and navigate to Virginia, I-81 Route 11.
Racing
- Bristol Motor Speedway Visit http://www.bristolmotorspeedway.com
- Martinsville Speedway visit www.martinsvillespeedway.com
- Richmond International Speedway visit www.rir.com
Civil War Trails
Experience the Civil War dramatically by tracing the five different Civil War Trails throughout the state -- 260 sites tell stories never before told, through pictures, battle maps, and clear interpretation. Travelers can spend two days or two weeks following the campaigns fought in Virginia through 79 cities and counties. Each site is car-accessible and describes events specific to that location. Visit www.civilwartraveler.com/virginia/index.html.
The Frontier Culture Museum
Staunton, VA - brings to life four different historic cultures: Germany in the early 1700s, Northern Ireland in the mid-1700s, England in the 1690s, and mid-1800s America. Call (540) 332-7850 or visit them at www.frontiermuseum.org.
Historic Staunton
Visit Staunton, Woodrow Wilsons' Birthplace (540)885-0897, the Grand Caverns (888)430-2283 http://www.uvrpa.org/ and Sunspot Studios Glass Blowing Studio (540)885-0678 www.sunspots.com or go to Staunton's Visitor's Center at www.staunton.va.us.
Hall of Valor Civil War Museum
The Museum is located at the New Market Battlefield State Historical Park. Call (540) 740-3101 or visit www.vmi.edu/museum/nm.
Historic Bedford
Has Thomas Jefferson's Poplar Forest, the National D-Day Memorial (800)351-3329 www.dday.org, Booker T. Washington National Monument and more. Visit them at www.visitbedford.com.
Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, Charlottesville, Virginia
The home he built in 1768 atop the "Little Mountain" where he played as a boy. Monticello is the remarkable integration of Jefferson's love of classical architecture and passion for modern innovation. Today, this masterpiece is the only house in the U.S. on the United Nations' prestigious World Heritage List of international treasures. Call (804)984-9822 or visit them at www.monticello.org.
Virginia Museum of Transportation
Located in a historic freight station, the Museum is the official transportation museum celebrating Roanoke's rich rail heritage exhibiting diesel, electric and steam locomotives. The Museum houses antique automobiles, trucks, carriages, model train exhibits, African American transportation heritage exhibit, and interpretive, hands-on exhibits. Call (540) 342-5670 or visit www.vmt.org.
Upcoming Events
For a current schedule of local events
Visit www.lexingtonvirginia.com.
Fridays, September-June
Approximately 4:30 p.m. Virginia Military Institute Cadet Review Parade
May - Sept.
American Indian Storytelling at the Natural Bridge. Witness ancient storytelling; share in the excitement and splendor of the Monacan Indian people as they share their stories with you. Saturdays at 6:00 p.m. during the season.
May
Music Fest
Theater at Lime Kiln. 540-463-7088
June
Annual Maury River Fiddler’s Convention, Glen Maury Park (15 minute drive from campground)
June
Bike Virginia – A five day bike tour of incomparable Virginia scenery, history, culture and hospitality. Each June 2,000 cyclists of all ages experience the best biking adventure Virginia can offer. The ride is fully supported.
July
Sunrise Rotary 11th Annual Hot Air Balloon Rally, VMI (10 minute from campground)
July
Rockbridge Regional Fair, Virginia Horse Center - an old country fair experience! link - www.rockbridgefair.com (10 minute from campground)
July
Annual Southern Gospel Jubilee
Glen Maury Park (15 minute drive from campground)
July
Annual Beach Music Festival & Classic Car Show, Glen Maury Park (15 minute drive from campground)
September
Annual Mountain Music & Dance Festival, Glen Maury Park (15 min. drive from campground)
September
Annual Nothin Fancy Bluegrass Festival, Glen Maury Park (15 min. drive from
campground)
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