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Staunton / Walnut Hills KOA
- 484 Walnut Hills Road
- Staunton, VA 24401-6936
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For extra fun, join us for our family oriented activities and events or get out your tackle box and go fishing in our pond.
The Staunton / Walnut Hills KOA is located in the heart of the beautiful Shenandoah Valley. Whether you arrive in a travel trailer, motor home, fifth wheel, or pop-up we are the campground for you and your family! For the RV campers, we have large level pull-through sites, shady full hook up lakefront back-ins, and water electric creek front pop-up sites available. Tent camping is also available in quiet water and electric or primitive sites, your choice. For the non-camper, we have rental units consisting of cabins, cottages and lodges for that home away from home feeling. For extra fun, join us for our family oriented activities and events or get out your tackle box and go fishing in our 2 acre Kerplonken Lake. We are celebrating our 43rd Anniversary, so enjoy live music, movies, and ice cream and hot dog socials. We have a swimming pool, game room, a playground for the kids, and a country store well stocked with food, ice, DVD rentals, bait, pool toys, gifts, propane, RV supplies, and accessories. The Healing Reigns Massage Therapy Center is also on-site. So, treat yourself or a loved one to a massage. Schedule your appointment today!
Come camp with us and have the time of your life!
Meet Your Hosts
About 23 years ago, Steve Albrecht entered the RV world so he could travel without having to kennel his dogs. Then, he left his Long Island home and a 17-year career with the telephone company when he purchased this campground. "I wanted to get away from the traffic!" Steve says.
Over the last 22 seasons, Steve has had the pleasure of watching his campers' children grow and now he sees them returning with their own children. "Being both campers and campground owners helps us put our finger on the pulse of what people are looking for," he says.
Steve is also involved in the Campground Owners Associations on both the state and national levels.
In September of 2007, Steve and Linda were married on the campground. Linda was a Registered Nurse for 19 years and now is a massage therapist at the on-site therapy center at the campground. She also thrives on landscaping the park.
2012 marks the campground's 43rd anniversary. Steve and Linda invite campers to celebrate with them, "We love the beauty of what God has created in the Shenandoah Valley and we welcome you to share it with us!"
In their spare time, Steve and Linda enjoy motorcycling and traveling in their RV. Linda also enjoys gardening and holistic medicine.
Campground Amenities
- Fishing Lake
- Horseshoe Pits
- Meeting Room
- Playground
- Fully Stocked Campstore
- In Season Activities & Entertainment
- Newly Remodeled Pavilion
- Volleyball
- Game Room
- Lodges
- On-Site Massage Therapy & Wellness Center
Campground Activities
Mother's Day Weekend May 11-13, 2012
Picture it.......Fresh spring air breezing on by, water trickling down the creek, birds singing, flowers blooming, trees swaying, & last but certainly NOT least a classic massage at our on-site Healing Reigns Massage Therapy & Wellness Center. Dad can keep the children busy at the playground, fishing at Kerplonken Lake, and then he can go with them to make a craft for Mom at the Pavilion. This weekend is perfect for everyone in the family. The kids can play, Dad can earn brownie points with Mom, and Mom can finally relax, all without ever having to leave the campground.
So ladies, pick up the phone, make your Mother's Day Weekend Reservation for a site or lodge. Make sure to schedule your classic massage with Linda RN CMT, you can really pamper yourself and add a body wrap! We are looking forward to seeing your lovely smiling face!
43rd Annual Memorial Weekend Bash May 25- 27, 2012
Join us for our Kick Off Summer Weekend! Pool Is OPEN for Fun times! Our ever popular weekend filled with activities for children of all ages! You may find us throwing Horseshoes for trophies,Children's Olympics at the playground, crafts, and games for everyone! So come have some FUN with us!
Father's Day Weekend June 15-17, 2012
The perfect Father's Day gift is a weekend camping here at Walnut Hills KOA! We have horseshoes for Dad to pitch, he can go fishing without a license, and he can be pampered at our own on-site Healing Reigns Massage Therapy & Wellness Center. Mom & the children can go to the pavilion to make a gift for Dad and to the pool to play for the day while Dad melts the week away. If you know a Dad that is a camping enthusiast, we sell Gift Certificates! Give us a call to reserve your site and be sure to schedule a massage for Dad.
43rd Annual Independence Day Weekend Celebration June 29, - July 1st
Help us Celebrate Independence Day with 2 Weekends Stuffed FULL of Fun and Festivities! One of our MOST Camped Weekends throughout the year so we decided to multiply by 2! Reserve NOW and don't miss out! You'll find us enjoying such things as crafts, games, puppet shows, Sunday church for fun & fellowship, contests, entertainment, hot dog & ice cream socials. We'll have FIREWORKS SHOWS full of excitement and BANG both weekends! SO friends, that's June 29, - July 1st and then our Encore Celebration on July 6-8, 2012. Friends, please remember NO OUTSIDE Fireworks allowed. Call or reserve online TODAY so your family and friends can join in our 43 rd Independence Weekend Celebrations! We look forward to seeing you!
Encore 4th of July Weekend July 6-9, 2012
Come Have MORE FUN Celebrating the 4th of July twice in 2012.....WHO DOES THAT? WE DO, That's Who! We will enjoy MORE Fireworks in the moonlit sky and more games, more crafts, more contests, and Many Many MORE LAUGHS!!! MORE MORE MORE......I told you, we just love any reason to have FUN!!! SO, if you feel adventurous join us both weekends and be not only Independent but be Liberated in MORE Laughs & FUN than ever before! Reserve Today so you don't miss out!!!
Labor Day Weekend Celebration August 31- September 3rd
Here's where we celebrate all your economic & social contributions to our country! We carry such pride in our work ethic as a whole! We are proud and Thankful for your continued support! This weekend you may find us doing hot dog appreciation lunch or ice cream socials, maybe even find us out and about playing at the pavilion or playground! One thing is for sure we won't ask you to work this weekend; it's your time to RELAX and ENJOY LIFE!
Hallo-scream #1 October 19-21, 2012
Our first Halloween Weekend is always a Scream! You may find us beating piñatas, planting Magic Pumpkin Seeds in our Magic Pumpkin Patch, carving and painting pumpkins, Candy Massacre trick or treating, and costume & site judging contests (BE CREATIVE) SO friends bring a TON of Candy, your howling Wolf Men, and ghoulish Ghouls for a Scream of a weekend. Parents please bring extra carving tools. Friends remember creativity pays off!!
Encore Hallo-Scream Weekend Oct 26-28, 2012
Come have a great time helping us celebrate our final BIG BASH for 2012, our Encore Hallo-Scream Weekend! Our 43rd Annual Halloween is sure to be a Ghoulish time! You may find us doing things like the MONSTER MASH DANCE, planting Magic Pumpkin Seeds in our Magic Pumpkin Patch, help us DEVOUR the Campers......uh Camper's candy in our Trick or Treat Candy Massacre, be creative and decorate your site to the fullest (Scare the Hay Wagon riders as they come through), & don't forget to wear the BEST Scariest costumes with the MOST creativity & find yourself Beheaded.....uh oh, I mean Rewarded! Just make your reservations NOW or .......YOU'VE Been WARNED!!!!
Local Attractions
Staunton, VA
Staunton is often called the "Queen City" of the Shenandoah Valley is Staunton with its five separate historic districts.
Woodrow Wilson Birthplace & Presidential Library
Woodrow Wilson's first home offers an authentic picture of family life in the pre-Civil War Shenandoah Valley.
Monticello
Tour the house that Jefferson designed and built for himself and his family and enjoy the grounds of the Monticello Plantation.
Massanutten Indoor/Outdoor Waterpark
Massanutten has a great indoor/outdoor water park packed with FUN for all ages. Inside you'll find a state of the art game room, shopping, and dining. Discounts for Military
Natural Bridge
See the Natural Bridge, located on Route 11 between exits 175 and 180 from Interstate 81.
Massanutten Skiing & Snowboarding
Do you enjoy winter sports? Do you want your children to learn to ski or snowboard? Massanutten is the place for winter fun. Caters to families with or without young children. Lessons are available.
Cross Keys Vineyard
Spend the day relaxing and tasting the Valley's Finest Wines. Cross Keys is not just a Vineyard but an experience to enjoy!
Blue Ridge Parkway
Plan a trip to the scenic Blue Ridge Parkway
Crabtree Falls
Beautiful Cascading Waterfalls you can walk alongside. Enjoy the fresh air and beauty that surrounds you. Bring a picnic lunch and a bottle water for a wonderful day trip!
American Shakespeare Center
Find out what's playing or purchase tickets by calling the Blackfriars Playhouse box office at 1-877-MUCH-ADO or 540-851-1733.
Main Street Arena
Charlottesville's Indoor Ice Skating Park- snack stand, lessons, game room, and all out FUN!!
Frontier Culture Museum
Take a look into the past at the Frontier Culture Museum.
Luray Caverns
Hear the world's only "Stalacpipe" Organ that plays its hauntingly beautiful music on natural formations.
Skyline Drive
Plan a day ride on Skyline Drive, take a hike, a picnic, and a camera!
Natural Bridge Zoo
Natural Bridge Zoo is a privately owned zoo with a variety of exhibits and wide open regions that offer the maximum in up close encounters with zoo animals that are or once were bottle fed.
Walton's Mountain Museum
See where the real "John Boy" grew up and learn the history of the television series.
Virginia Horse Center
The Virginia Horse Center serves as a venue for more than 100 events a year including horse shows, clinics, rodeos, workshops, and community events.
Skyline Caverns
Located in Front Royal, Virginia, Skyline Caverns is the closest natural wonder to the Nation's Capital.
James Monroe's Ash Lawn-Highland
Ash Lawn-Highland is an historic house museum, 535-acre working farm, and performing arts site in Virginia. President James Monroe and his wife, Elizabeth Kortright Monroe owned Ash Lawn-Highland.
Campground News
The Pavilion at Walnut Hills
Hey friends, we hope you're finding the New Year is off to a great start! We have been busy all winter long making sure everything is ready for your family vacationing. The Pavilion renovation is complete and looks GREAT! The Pavilion is enclosed and beautiful for any guests need! Fresh new look with double doors and a garage door for loading and unloading party equipment like ice sculptures and such! We'd like to extend a warm welcoming invitation for you to rent the Pavilion for your family reunions, wedding receptions, your Graduation, & Birthday Parties. There is a large outdoor charcoal grill for use or you could have your party catered. The pool is open Memorial Day Weekend through at least Labor Day Weekend and the lake is waiting for you to cast your line. You may bring a DJ, a magician, or comedian; whatever will make your gathering special! Give us a call to reserve The Pavilion for your event,! WE LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!!! 800-562-7566
Upcoming Events
February - March Local FUN
We are open year round and even though we may not have winter activities on grounds there is much to do locally! Like going to our Magnificent Blackfriars Playhouse for an evening of wine and theater. Take in a Rodeo just south of us in Lexington at the Famous Horse Center. For a neat family country experience go to Highland County for The Maple Festival. Take a relaxing day at one of our many local wineries. Looking for a little daring fun go to Massanutten Ski Resort to hit the slopes after a few snowboarding lessons. You can also take the smaller children tubing down a little snow slide. After a day of snow fun you can relax water-side all year round at their indoor water park! The many local caverns are awaiting your exploration. Don't forget to bring a camera to capture your special memories. No matter when you visit; there is always something fantastic to do or see in our beautiful Shenandoah Valley. We are surrounded in beauty and full of history. Make your reservations to stay with us and spend your days on family adventures!
May 4 First Fridays Begins
Harrisonburg is the hot spot for 1st Fridays all summer long! “First Friday” downtown, is a free celebration of culture with art exhibitions, local music performers, and various art related events.
Carriage Rides Return to Staunton May 17th
Carriage Rides Return to Downtown StauntonSTAUNTON - On select Thursdays through August downtown visitors can enjoy a fun carriage ride around downtown! Classic Carriage will be on site at the Wharf from 6:30-8:30pm offering rides and photo ops with their beautiful team of draft horses. Availability is subject to change based on weather conditions. Children 6 & under: FREE when accompanied by an adult, Ages 7-12: $3, Ages 13 & over: $5. Beginning Thursday, May 17, 24, 31. Call for further dates and information. 540.466.0059.
May 25-26 15th Annual Memorial Day Festival and Cruz In
Shenandoah. 15th Annual Memorial Day Festival and Cruz In. A classic antique car show at 6 p.m., on the 25th. On the 26th, food, memorial service for veterans, antique tractor show, dog show, huge patriotic parade. Volunteer firemen’s carnival with live music and steamed shrimp. 540-652-1050
May 26-27 Art In The Park
Staunton 46 th Annual Art in the Park at Gypsy Hill Park. Live music, food, children’s activities, art and crafts. Great Fun for the entire family. Pets Welcome. Free admission. 540-885-2028.
May 26–Harrisonburg Valley Fest
The ValleyFest Beer & Wine Festival on Saturday, May 26 from 11 am - 7 pm at Massanutten Resort is now in its 12th season and one of the Shenandoah Valley's premier events. ValleyFest showcases regional wines, specialty beers and microbrews, along with live music, tasty fare and unique, handmade crafts. Back to headline this year's event is the award winning Carbon Leaf with their eclectic blend of folk-rock, Americana, Celtic, bluegrass, rock and pop. Also on tap, local favorites The Hackens Boys and guitarist, Mike Davis. ValleyFest is a rain or shine event. Tickets are available online (www.hrchamber.org/valleyfest) and at the Harrisonburg- Rockingham Chamber in Harrisonburg; Valley Honda Volkswagen in Staunton; and Massanutten General Store.Admission: Advance tickets $25 / $30 At the Gate. Designated Driver/Underage Tickets are $10. Ages 9 and Under are Free.ValleyFest Beer & Wine Festival is conveniently located at Massanutten Resort, just 10 miles east of Harrisonburg, Virginia, off Interstate 81. 4620 Massanutten Drive, McGaheysville. 540-434-3862.
2012 Summer
Join us for an assortment of fun & exciting games and events including:
- T-Shirt Coloring
- Sand Bottle Art
- Movie Nights
- Crafts & Games
- Nature Treasure Hunts
- Bike Parades & Hay Wagon Rides
- Entertainment
- Pool Open Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day Weekend
In October, don't forget our Hair-Raising Hobgoblin Halloween Weekends! Reserve now for October 19 & 20th or our Encore Weekend October 26 & 27th. Howling good times include FUN activities like, Apple bobbing, piñata beating, Bury seeds in our Magic Pumpkin Patch , Pumpkin carving & painting, Costume contest and site decorating contest (Be creative! Make your site come ALIVE ), Eerie CANDY MASSACRE Trick-or-Treating , and a Haunting ride on our Hay Wagon. Come One Come All for a HOWLING good time!
We are open year round for your camping enjoyment!
Reserve now for your Special New Year's Weekend Getaway !
Thursdays Shakin' At The station
To Begin On June 7 th thru June 28 in Staunton.“Shakin’ at the Station” concerts will be held Thursday nights in the Wharf parking lot downtown Staunton. The opening Act for the Shakin Season is “Full Circle” on the 7th; then “Full Throttle” on the 14th; And the EVER POPULAR 'The Worx” on the 21st; Jam out with “Southern Company” on the 28th. The following charities will benefit from the concerts: Stuarts Draft Rescue Squad, VA Breast Cancer Foundation, L.E.A.R.N, and The Family Resources/Referral Center. 540-332-3867. Come have a SHAKIN' GOOD TIME
Kids Let's Go Fishing Derby June 2, 2012
date:Saturday, June 2, 2012 time:9:00 am to 1:00 pmvenue:Woodrow Wilson Rehabilitation Centeraddress:243 Woodrow Wilson Avenue Fishersville, VA 22939Smokey Bear, Sparking the fire Dog, Zoomie the lizard, Face painting and much more. Lunch will be at 11:30AM.
Court & Market Days Festival June 2
Harrisonburg Annual Court and Market Days Festival highlights Harrisonburg’s unique history. Festival Highlights include period music by the Shenandoah Valley Minstrel, artisan demonstrations, mini-lecture series, food and sutler shops, and museum displays. Special activities and hands-on exhibits just for kids. Also covered wagon rides, living history re-enactors, and encampment by the 10th Virginia Infantry. Pets welcome. 540-432-8922.
June 13, 27–Harrisonburg. “FundFest”
6-8:30 p.m., at the Turner Pavilion across from the Daily News-Record. Featuring the “Goodson Band” on the 13th, and “Mirage” on the 27th. You need to bring something to sit on. Proceeds will help these organizations, Elkton Family and Children’s Medical Cente; Hand-in-Hand Resource Mothers Program. We will have wine, beer, soft drinks and pizza available for sale. Admission fee is $2.00. Sponsored by the SPCA. 540-434-5270.
June 16–Staunton Shenandoah Harley Davidson
Come help Shenandoah Harley-Davidson, 213 Rolling Thunder Lane, “Kickstart” the summer off right. There will be something for the whole family, so come on out for a day of fun. There will be a bounce house, mechanical bull, rib fest, beer garden, motorcycle display, zip line and some great local vendors. There will be live music by the following artists Emma Leigh, Ashley McMillen, “The Sierra Band” and the “Walnut Grove Band”. This event is free and open to the public with small charges for the mechanical bull, zip line, beer garden and ribs. For any questions please contact Kimberly at 540-213-7433 or kimberly@shenhd.com.
Day Lily & WIne Festival July 21 & 22
Third weekend in July, 10-6. at Andre Viette Nursery, Fishersville VA. Day lilies, wine tasting, crafts, food, live music, children’s activities, garden tours. A wonderful way to spend the day amongst pure beauty! 540 324-1133 for more info
June 23–Staunton Shenandoah Valley Wine and Jazz Festival
At the Frontier Culture Museum. Enjoy the day sampling wine or just strolling through the historic farms. Also there will be music and a variety of food. Admission fee. For more information call 540-332-7850.
October
Oktoberfest at the Frontier Culture Museum Staunton
Fall Foliage Bike Festival Shelburne Middle School Staunton
Creepy Tales Frontier Culture Museum Staunton
Halloween in Downtown Staunton
October
October is a great month to join us for fall foliage festivals and magnificent views. The mountains are majestic in their natural splendor. A colorful pallet lies in the Shenandoah Valley and the Blue Ridge Mountains. Make your reservations now to take in the beauty that is, Virginia.
