BUCHANAN RENTALS FIELD GUIDE
Riverfront Tent Camping at Arcadia Campground — Site 9 (Old Site #7), Buchanan, VA — From $36, up to 10 campers
A concise field guide to Campsite #9 at Arcadia Campground, a riverfront, tent-only site with picnic table and fire ring, useful for planning water- and car-accessible nights beside the river.
Riverfront Tent Camping at Arcadia Campground — Site 9 (Old Site #7), Buchanan, VA — From $36, up to 10 campers.
Arcadia Campground’s River Front loop delivers uncomplicated river-side tent camping: drive-in or paddle-in access to level gravel tent pads framed by the river, each site outfitted with a picnic table and fire ring. The campground is a small, utility-free facility where visitors bring their own water and carry out trash, making it an intentional place to disconnect and camp beside the water.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
True riverfront campsites at River Mile 20.5
The campground sits on the river and is listed at River Mile 20.5, offering direct water access with both drive-in and paddle-in sites—ideal for paddlers and swimmers wanting a shoreline basecamp.
Simple, reliable tent sites with basic amenities
Each of the riverfront sites has a level gravel tent area, picnic table and fire ring; the property also provides a group river access area, port-a-potties and a dumpster, but no water or utilities.
Accessible from road and river; close to local put‑ins
Located off I‑81 (exit 168) on Arcadia Road, the campground is roughly 2 miles from the interstate and sits about 6 river miles downstream of the Buchanan canoe livery and 13 miles upstream of the Glasgow boat landing.
What the day feels like
What a night at Site #9 feels like
Arrive by car or canoe to a modest riverside clearing: set your tent on a level gravel pad, drop cooler and firewood by the picnic table, and spend evenings listening to the river. With no on-site water or hookups, the experience is intentionally rustic—about making meals over a campfire, exploring the bank, and using the group river access for paddling.
THE RIVER
True riverfront campsites at River Mile 20.5
The campground sits on the river and is listed at River Mile 20.5, offering direct water access with both drive-in and paddle-in sites—ideal for paddlers and swimmers wanting a shoreline basecamp.
THE SETUP
Simple, reliable tent sites with basic amenities
Each of the riverfront sites has a level gravel tent area, picnic table and fire ring; the property also provides a group river access area, port-a-potties and a dumpster, but no water or utilities.
THE ACCESS
Accessible from road and river; close to local put‑ins
Located off I‑81 (exit 168) on Arcadia Road, the campground is roughly 2 miles from the interstate and sits about 6 river miles downstream of the Buchanan canoe livery and 13 miles upstream of the Glasgow boat landing.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this campsite is (and isn’t) for.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Bring your own potable water and all required camping supplies; there are no on‑site water hookups or utilities. Pack out or place trash in the provided dumpster.
Each campsite includes a picnic table, fire ring and a level gravel tent area; the campground provides port‑a‑potties and a dumpster but no utilities.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
Are RVs or trailers allowed at Arcadia Campground?
No. The campground is tent camping only; RVs and trailers are not permitted.
What are the rates for Campsite #9?
The rate is $14 per person per night plus tax with a minimum $36 camping fee; children under age five are not counted for billing purposes.
How many riverfront campsites are at Arcadia Campground?
There are 10 riverfront campsites on the property.
Is potable water available on site?
No. There is no on‑site water or utilities; customers are required to bring their own water.
What amenities are provided at each campsite?
Each campsite contains a picnic table, fire ring and a level gravel tent area; the campground also has port‑a‑potties, a dumpster and a group river access area.
How do I find Arcadia Campground by car?
The campground is located at 1800 Arcadia Road, Buchanan, VA 24066 — off I‑81 at exit 168, about 2 miles down on the left on Arcadia Road.
What is the campsite’s river‑mile location?
The riverfront campground is identified at River Mile 20.5 on TRO maps.