RV PARK REVIEW
Campground/RV Park: Fort Belvoir Travel Camp – Virginia (military)
Location: Outdoor Recreation (ODR), Bldg 778, 10155 Swift Road, Fort Belvoir, VA 22060
Date(s) Stayed: 5/21/15 – 5/26/15
Length of Stay: 5 days
Site #: 45 back-in
Cost per night (with taxes): $50/night
Discount Used: none
Connections: FHU
Stars: 3.5
Fort Belvoir
Travel Camp was beautiful to look at however, it had its issues which earned it
3.5 stars. To get to the Travel Camp/RV Park, we entered through the
Tulley Gate off of Route 1 (attention big rigs, its tight getting out of the
gate because of posts). The travel camp is located ‘on post’ therefore,
we had to go through standard military security and ID checks to enter.
Once on post, directions given by the Travel Camp office were spot on.
Travel Camp was beautiful to look at however, it had its issues which earned it
3.5 stars. To get to the Travel Camp/RV Park, we entered through the
Tulley Gate off of Route 1 (attention big rigs, its tight getting out of the
gate because of posts). The travel camp is located ‘on post’ therefore,
we had to go through standard military security and ID checks to enter.
Once on post, directions given by the Travel Camp office were spot on.
The good:
The area was
absolutely beautiful. The park overlooked the Potomac River; the view and
feel is spectacular! Lots of wildlife, two Osprey nests, long pier for
fishing and nice walking trails on the park and in the woods. The park
seemingly has been updated with new buildings, laundry, bathrooms and walkways.
The laundry has three washers/dryers each ($1.00 each) with nice folding
table and chairs to sit and wait. The bathrooms were immaculate; tile
floors and showers, stone or faux stone counters, etc. The convenience
and distance to DC is great; although outside the post on Route 1 is rundown
but a jaunt down to Olde Town Alexandria is nice. The post, being the
supposed ‘primo’ of military posts/bases because of its proximity to Washington
D.C. boasts it’s amenities. Everything under the sun is on this post;
commissary, PX, fueling stations, movie theater, gyms, etc.
absolutely beautiful. The park overlooked the Potomac River; the view and
feel is spectacular! Lots of wildlife, two Osprey nests, long pier for
fishing and nice walking trails on the park and in the woods. The park
seemingly has been updated with new buildings, laundry, bathrooms and walkways.
The laundry has three washers/dryers each ($1.00 each) with nice folding
table and chairs to sit and wait. The bathrooms were immaculate; tile
floors and showers, stone or faux stone counters, etc. The convenience
and distance to DC is great; although outside the post on Route 1 is rundown
but a jaunt down to Olde Town Alexandria is nice. The post, being the
supposed ‘primo’ of military posts/bases because of its proximity to Washington
D.C. boasts it’s amenities. Everything under the sun is on this post;
commissary, PX, fueling stations, movie theater, gyms, etc.
The
not-so-good:
not-so-good:
The whole
campground is built on a river bank and very hilly which means the sites are
not level. Be prepared to work with your leveling systems. Bring
lots of leveling blocks. This was ‘big talk’ amongst fellow RV’ers.
Second, the cost. C’mon, its a military post which is supposed to
serve ALL paygrades of the military, not just Senior ranks. Even Retirees
will go elsewhere because most are on fixed incomes. This is ridiculously
expensive for a) being a military post and b) the fact of the instability of
sites (lack of being level). Third, get some WiFi towers on post.
Ridiculous to be on such a large post and near major metro area, that
you’d expect better WiFi signals. Finally, none of the gas stations on
post have diesel. 99% of 5th wheel RV’ers are pulling with diesel
engines. We had to waste $8 in diesel just to go get it filled prior to
leaving.
campground is built on a river bank and very hilly which means the sites are
not level. Be prepared to work with your leveling systems. Bring
lots of leveling blocks. This was ‘big talk’ amongst fellow RV’ers.
Second, the cost. C’mon, its a military post which is supposed to
serve ALL paygrades of the military, not just Senior ranks. Even Retirees
will go elsewhere because most are on fixed incomes. This is ridiculously
expensive for a) being a military post and b) the fact of the instability of
sites (lack of being level). Third, get some WiFi towers on post.
Ridiculous to be on such a large post and near major metro area, that
you’d expect better WiFi signals. Finally, none of the gas stations on
post have diesel. 99% of 5th wheel RV’ers are pulling with diesel
engines. We had to waste $8 in diesel just to go get it filled prior to
leaving.
So all of that
said, while it is in a beautiful area with great views and updated facilities,
its lacking in very important issues. This Travel Camp we would have
expected to be at least a 4-5 stars but because of the not-so-goods dropped it
to being a mediocre RV park/Campground/Travel Camp.
said, while it is in a beautiful area with great views and updated facilities,
its lacking in very important issues. This Travel Camp we would have
expected to be at least a 4-5 stars but because of the not-so-goods dropped it
to being a mediocre RV park/Campground/Travel Camp.
Can anyone tell me if there is transportation on the base or how far of a walk it is to get to a bus/metro to get into DC. Small RV And not pulling a car.
Randy, it’s been awhile since we’ve been at Fort Belvoir. I’m sure you could catch an Uber or Lyft. Not sure about if there are any shuttles to downtown. It is a bit of a drive to downtown.