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Riverfront Quiet: Arcadia Campground’s New Campsite #4 on the James River
A riverside tent-only site in Buchanan, VA — camp at one of ten drive- or paddle-access riverfront sites with picnic tables and fire rings; guide summarizes access, amenities, and planning essentials.
Riverfront Quiet: Arcadia Campground’s New Campsite #4 on the James River.
Arcadia Campground sits on the river in Buchanan, Virginia, offering ten riverfront tent sites—each with a level gravel tent area, picnic table and fire ring—accessible by car or by paddle. The campground is deliberately low‑service: no water or utilities are provided, port-a-potties and a dumpster serve the property, and sites are intended for primitive camping and river access.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
True riverfront camping
Campsite #4 is part of a ten-site riverfront stretch that places you right on the water at River Mile 20.5 (TRO Maps), just downstream from the Arcadia VA DGIF public boat landing—ideal for paddlers or anyone who wants immediate river access.
Simple, dependable campsite fittings
Each site includes a level gravel tent area, picnic table and fire ring; the campground also provides port-a-potties and a group river access area, while trash is managed via an on-site dumpster.
Drive‑in or paddle‑in, tent camping only
Arcadia’s sites are reachable by car or by boat; the property accommodates tent campers only—no RVs or trailers are permitted—making it a focused, low-impact riverside camping experience.
What the day feels like
What staying at Campsite #4 feels like
Expect a measured, riverside retreat: park or paddle in, set your tent on a level gravel pad, use the picnic table and fire ring for meals and evening light, and rely on port-a-potties and the campground dumpster for basic needs. There are no on-site utilities or potable water, so the stay emphasizes self-sufficiency and direct contact with the river landscape.
THE RIVER
True riverfront camping
Campsite #4 is part of a ten-site riverfront stretch that places you right on the water at River Mile 20.5 (TRO Maps), just downstream from the Arcadia VA DGIF public boat landing—ideal for paddlers or anyone who wants immediate river access.
THE SETUP
Simple, dependable campsite fittings
Each site includes a level gravel tent area, picnic table and fire ring; the campground also provides port-a-potties and a group river access area, while trash is managed via an on-site dumpster.
ACCESS
Drive‑in or paddle‑in, tent camping only
Arcadia’s sites are reachable by car or by boat; the property accommodates tent campers only—no RVs or trailers are permitted—making it a focused, low-impact riverside camping experience.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this campsite suits — and who should look elsewhere.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Rate is $14 per person per night plus tax with a minimum camping fee of $36; children under age 5 are not counted for billing purposes. The advertised starting price is $36 and the site can accommodate up to 6 campers.
Bring all potable water and supplies—no water or other utilities are provided. Pack tent, sleeping gear, food, and means to carry out trash to the provided dumpster; sites include a picnic table and fire ring.
The campground provides port-a-potties, a dumpster and a group river access area. Sites are drive-in or paddle-in; driving directions: off I‑81 exit 168 about 2 miles on Arcadia Road, on the left.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How much does a night at Campsite #4 cost?
The rate is $14 per person per night plus tax, with a minimum camping fee of $36; children under age 5 are not counted for billing.
Can I bring an RV or trailer?
No—Arcadia Campground is tent camping only; RVs and trailers are not allowed.
Is potable water available on site?
No—there is no water or utilities provided; customers are required to bring their own water.
How many people can stay at one campsite?
Sites can accommodate up to 6 campers.
What sanitation facilities are available?
The campground has port-a-potties and a dumpster for trash; campers must place their own trash in the dumpster.
How do I access the site by car?
From I‑81 take exit 168 and drive about 2 miles on Arcadia Road; the campground entrance will be on the left.