Planning a trip to Busch Gardens Williamsburg? You're going to need a home base, and Jellystone Park™ Williamsburg happens to be packed with family fun. If you're searching for the best camping near Busch Gardens, VA, this guide rounds up the top attractions in the area and shows you exactly where to stay while you experience them all.
Busch Gardens
No trip to Williamsburg is complete without a day (or two) at Busch Gardens. Known as "the world's most beautiful theme park," Busch Gardens is home to world-class roller coasters, European-inspired villages, live entertainment, and dining that ranges from funnel cakes to full sit-down meals. Thrill-seekers can chase down coasters like Apollo's Chariot and InvadR, while younger campers will love the rides and shows scattered throughout the park's themed lands. It's the anchor of any Williamsburg vacation, and one of the biggest reasons families searching for things to do near Busch Gardens, VA plan their whole trip around it.
Jellystone Park™ Williamsburg
Of course, every great Busch Gardens trip needs a great place to come back to at the end of the day and that's exactly what you'll find at Jellystone Park™ Williamsburg. As a full-service Camp-Resort just down the road from Busch Gardens, we offer cabins, RV sites, and tent sites for every kind of camper, along with on-site attractions like our pool, splash pad, jumping pillow, and disc golf course. Add in themed weekends, daily activities, and appearances from Yogi Bear™ himself, and you've got a stay that's just as fun as the theme park itself. When families search for campgrounds near Busch Gardens, VA, this is the one that keeps them coming back.
Colonial Williamsburg
Just under 9 miles from Jellystone Park™ Williamsburg, Colonial Williamsburg brings America's early history to life. Walk the same streets colonists did nearly 250 years ago, chat with costumed interpreters, tour restored 18th-century buildings, and catch a fife and drum performance in the town square. It's an easy add-on to any Busch Gardens, VA trip and a favorite for families looking to mix a little history into their Virginia glamping vacation.
Water Country USA
Virginia's largest water park is just a short drive from our Virginia campground, making Water Country USA the perfect way to cool off on a hot summer day. It's packed with slides, wave pools, and a lazy river for every age and comfort level, from thrill-seekers to little ones who just want to splash around. Pair it with a morning at Jellystone Park™ Williamsburg and you've got a full day of water and thrills covered.
Jamestown Settlement
About 15 miles from Jellystone Park™ Williamsburg, one of the best family campgrounds in Virginia, Jamestown Settlement transports your family back to the founding of America's first permanent English colony. Step aboard replica ships, explore a recreated Powhatan village, and walk through a re-created colonial fort staffed with costumed historical interpreters. It's hands-on history that keeps kids engaged and makes a great half-day trip in Williamsburg.
The American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
About 20 miles away in historic Yorktown, the American Revolution Museum brings the Revolutionary War to life with immersive galleries, original artifacts, and outdoor living-history areas that recreate a Continental Army encampment and a 1780s farm. It's a great stop for history-loving families rounding out their Williamsburg itinerary with a deeper dive into America's founding.
Williamsburg Premium Outlets
Looking for a low-key day between theme park visits? Williamsburg Premium Outlets is just a few miles from camp and features over 90 stores, from big-name brands to family favorites. It's an easy way to grab some deals, pick up anything you forgot to pack, or just give everyone's legs a break before heading back to Busch Gardens, VA the next day.
The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg
No Williamsburg trip is complete without a stop at this local favorite. The Peanut Shop of Williamsburg has been hand-roasting peanuts in Virginia for decades, and it's the perfect place to pick up gourmet seasoned nuts, sweet treats, and gift sets that make a tasty souvenir!
Why Stay at Jellystone Park™ Williamsburg for Your Busch Gardens Adventure
With so much to see and do around Busch Gardens, where you stay matters just as much as where you go. Jellystone Park™ Williamsburg puts you minutes from the theme park while still giving your family a reason to stick around camp. Cool off in our pool and splash pad after a day of coasters, bounce on the jumping pillow, take on our disc golf course, or join in themed weekend events and daily activities that keep the fun going long after the park gates close.
Choose from cozy cabins, spacious RV sites, or tent sites, and you'll have a comfortable home base for exploring everything on this list, all just a short drive away! It's this combination of on-site fun and unbeatable location that makes Jellystone Park™ Williamsburg one of the best places to stay near Busch Gardens, VA, whether you're planning a weekend getaway or a full week of Williamsburg adventures.
Reserve your stay today and get ready for the ultimate Busch Gardens adventure at the campground closest to all the action.
