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The Travel Camp is open all year long, 7 days a week. With a perfect location along the shore of the Potomac River and only a 30 minute drive to DC, this is the place everyone wants to be.

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Rental Travel Trailers - Details Below

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Rent the Rustic Cabin - Details Below

 

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Travel Camp Overview

There are 52 fully loaded 40 foot RV camping spaces available (Travel Camp Sitemap PDF). Each camp site has a picnic table, fire ring for grilling and campfires and a stunning view of the Potomac River. Castle Park, two fishing piers and are all within walking distance from the campground. Outdoor Recreation offers additional services to include: firewood, bait, ice, ice cream, equipment rental, hunting, fishing, hiking, biking and boating.

View Travel Camp Rules and Policies

Guest Room Rentals
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If you are visiting Fort Belvoir and looking for a place to stay, Outdoor Recreation's guest rooms, located in the Officers' Club, are available for rental. Rooms come in both king and queen size suites with a mini fridge, stove top, microwave and sink. To make a reservation, please call +1 (703)805-3081 Wednesday – Monday (Closed Tuesday), 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. The check-in process will also be provided on your receipt. For after-hour check-in, check-out and maintenance emergencies, please call +1 (571)393-9170 or +1 (703)457-0181.

Room rates:

  • Queen suite: $99 per night
  • King suite: $125 per night
  • Special rate: $50 per night
    • A minimum of 30 consecutive day reservation is required for this rate. (Maximum  60 day reservation)
Thermo-Con House Rental

Thermo-Con House, a prototype constructed in 1949 using an experimental building material, represents Fort Belvoir's best extant example of the International Style. The house also illustrates the Army's willingness to experiment with innovative building materials and technologies.

Thermo-Con House, a single-family residence, is located on South Post within the National Register-eligible Fort Belvoir Historic District. The house is set back from the corner of the intersection of Gunston Road and 21st Street, somewhat isolated. The single-family homes of Gerber Village are to the north, and the Gerber Village duplexes are to the east. 

Thermo-Con House Amenities:

  • 2 Bedrooms
  • 2 Bathrooms
  • Studio Kitchen with Stove, Fridge, Microwave Convection Oven, Coffee Maker and Dishes

Reservation information:

  • $150 per night. 
  • Two-night minimum stay. (Max 60 nights)
  • $200 refundable deposit (if nothing is dirty, broken, damaged or missing).
  • Check-in: 3 p.m.
  • Check-out: 11 a.m.
  • 48-hour cancellation policy

 This facility is pet friendly with a non-refundable pet fee.

Rustic Cabin Rental

Outdoor Recreation offers a convenient and affordable rental option for those wanting to stay close to nature.

Amenities

  • Living room with Smart TV and Direct TV Service.
  • Sofa that converts to a bed.
  • Separate bedroom with a queen bed and twin bunk.
  • Love Seat.
  • Dining Table.
  • Apartment fridge.
  • Keurig coffee maker.
  • Microwave.
  • Toaster.
  • Wet Bath. Guests are welcome to use the Travel Camp shower and laundry facilities.
  • Heating and AC.
  • WiFi

Reservation Information

  • $99 per night.
  • Two night minimum stay.
  • $200 cleaning deposit required.
  • Pets allowed with non-refundable fee.  Service pets are permitted with proper certification.
  • Check-in: 3 p.m.
  • Check-out: 11 a.m.
  • 48-hour cancellation policy

Reserve at Outdoor Recreation or over the phone at +1 (703)805-3081.

Travel Trailer Rentals

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The Fort Belvoir Travel Camp offers Outback Terrain 299 TBH Travel Trailers available for a minimum of 2-night rentals. Situated in a perfect location along the shore of the Potomac River the new Travel Trailer's epitomize camping at its finest! The Trailers feature Deluxe morgan cherry cabinetry, Large panoramic windows, Large overhead cabinets, 32” HDTV, Suede pleated shades, Vaulted ceiling, Batten ceiling accents, Deep single basin sink with 3” drains, Two door 6 cu. ft. refrigerator, High-rise faucet, 3 burner range with oven, Microwave, Deluxe innerspring mattress, 2 over-sized double beds, Jalousie windows for maximum ventilation, His and her lights, Bedroom speakers, 2 Full length wardrobes, USB charging port, 13,500 BTU AC wall thermostat and 30,000 BTU furnace.

Travel Trailer Location Cost Deposit
Travel Trailer 28 $189 $200
Travel Trailer 29 $189 $200
Travel Trailer 30 $189 $200
Travel Trailer 50 $189 $200
Travel Trailer 51 $189 $200
Travel Trailer 52 $189 $200

Deposits are paid at time of reservation. No cash or check deposits. Deposits will only be returned if Travel Trailers are checked-in on time and in clean operating condition. All deposits must be requested on the date of return. Cancellations must be made 7 days prior to reservation start.

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Camp Features

For you convenience, the campground provides:

  • 6 permanent Outback Terrain 299 TBH Travel Trailers (2 Night Rental Required)
  • 40-foot long solid concrete surfaced sites
  • Pull-in and back-in pads
  • Wireless internet
  • Cable TV
  • Direct sewer/water connections on site
  • 20/30/50 amp connections
  • Washers and dryers (coin operated)
  • Family style restrooms and shower facilities
  • 2 ADA accessible fishing piers
  • Castle Park: complete with playground, volleyball net and picnic areas
Eligibility

Active Duty, Retired Military, Reservists, National Guards, DoD Civilians, Installation Contractors and those listed in AR215-1, paragraph 7-1 are eligible to camp at the Fort Belvoir Travel Camp.

Authorized User Verification: A valid ID card must be presented at check-in indicating proof of meeting the eligibility requirement.

Site Fees

All Travel Camp Sites are $60 per night.

Sites # 1-14 | Back-In Along the Woodline | Waterview
Sites # 15-35 | Pull-Thru Center of Park | Waterview
Sites # 36-52 | Back-In Along Waterfront | Waterfront

Travel Camp Sitemap (PDF)

Check-In and Check-Out Procedures

Making a Reservation is Easy:
Reservations are accepted up to 1 year in advance. Cancellations or changes must be made 1 week (7 days) prior to the day of check-in to receive a full refund for the Travel Camp and 48 hours for our guest rooms, Thermo-con and Rustic Cabin. No refunds will be made due to inclement weather.

Reserve your space today: +1 (703)805-3081
WebTrac: Check availability online.
Over the Phone: Requires full payment at time of reservation.
In Person: Requires full payment at time of reservation or check-in.

Check-In:
Check-in is at the main Outdoor Recreation Facility. Check in time is 2 p.m. for the Travel Camp and 3 p.m. for our guest rooms, Thermo-Con and Rustic Cabin. Required documents at check-in include ID to verify eligibility and current vehicle registration. Authorized ID card holder must be present throughout the stay. Upon check-in, campers will be issued a gate code to access the campground.

After Hours Check-In:
After hours check-in must be coordinated in advance. Please reference your receipt for check-in times and procedures. Check-in Packets can be found in the after-hours packet pick-up box located at the Outdoor Recreation Center (10155 Johnston Road, Fort Belvoir VA 22060). 

Check-Out:
Check-out is at  Outdoor Recreation Facility and must be completed by 12 p.m. on the last day of the reservation for the Travel Camp and by 11 a.m. for our guest rooms, Thermo-con and Rustic Cabin. A guest check-out form must be turned in to complete check-out.

 

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