Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay
12014 Trails Ln Gloucester, VA 23061Thousand Trails Chesapeake Bay
12014 Trails Ln Gloucester, VA 23061A 280-acre waterfront Thousand Trails RV campground set along the banks of beautiful Piankatank River, offering both shady and open campsites. Chesapeake Bay RV Camping has full hook-up sites plus tent sites and rental cabins. Facilities at this coastal Virginia RV campground are clean and well maintained. Our friendly, welcoming staff is on call 24 hours.
Upstream from the Chesapeake Bay, Piankatank River is perfect for boating, water skiing, jet skiing, swimming, crabbing, and fishing. Both saltwater and freshwater fishing are within a quarter mile boat ride from Chesapeake Bay RV Camping.
Nearby are 3 "living history" towns of unparalleled historical significance. Colonial Williamsburg, Yorktown and the Jamestown Settlement make up what is known as Virginia's "Historical Triangle", and the beautiful Colonial Parkway that connects them is worth the drive if you do nothing else. Three charming villages - Gloucester Courthouse, Mathews Courthouse and Urbanna - are within a half hour's drive, with unique shops, historic buildings and museums, wonderful restaurants, art studios and galleries.
Waterfront dining and shopping can be found in Yorktown, Gloucester Point and Urbanna. For the kids, Busch Gardens, Water Country USA and Paramount's King's Dominion are also within easy driving distance.
Resort Amenities
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Clubhouse/Lounge
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Bike Trails
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Shuffleboard
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Swimming Pool
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Whirlpool/Spa/Hot Tub
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Fishing
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Water Frontage
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RV Storage
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Pet Friendly
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Store
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Nature/Hiking Trails
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Mini Golf
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Restroom/Shower Facilities
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Laundry Facilities
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Boat Docks/Marina
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Boat Ramp
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Waterfront sites
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Picnic/BBQ Area
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Playground
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Volleyball
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Basketball
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Horseshoes
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Ballroom/Banquet Hall
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Library
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Pickleball Court
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Dog Park
Find your Home Away from Home with a Seasonal or Annual Site!

Take a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life with a seasonal or annual site! Begin relaxing as soon as you arrive without having to set up and break down each time you want to vacation. Your site and a community of friends will be ready to welcome you back time and again. Some benefits of having your own seasonal or annual RV site or vacation home include:
Don’t miss the opportunity to secure your spot, make lifelong friends, and make our campground your true escape from the everyday.
Location get directions | download resort map
Activities Download Activities PDF
Whether you're planning a retreat for the whole family, a group of friends or a getaway for two, there's no shortage of unique activities to explore at Chesapeake Bay RV Resort. Plan activities upon arrival or visit this page before your departure to plan ahead. Looking for more? Our friendly staff can fill you in on all of the great ways to make your stay a memorable experience.
Pavilion Yard Sale - 3rd Saturday every month - Memorial through Labor Day
Water Volleyball - Memorial through Labor Day 2:30 pm- 4:30 pm
We currently offer the following activities:
- Activities Center
- Activities Director
- Beach Fishing
- Bingo/Card Playing
- Card Room
- Children's Playground
- Church Service
- Dancing
- Kids Activities
- Line Dancing
- Live Entertainment
- Mini Golf
- Planned Activities
- Potlucks
- Square dancing
- Tournaments
- Volleyball
- Sand Badminton
- Weekly Dances
Policies
General Policies & Information
Hours
- Campsite check-in: 12 noon
- Rental check-in: 4 p.m.
- Check-out: 11 a.m.
Check-in/Check-out
- Upon check-in you may be asked to provide a valid ID, and a certificate of insurance and registration for your camper. Members should also have their membership card on hand.
- Minimum check in age is 18 years.
- Guests aged 24 years and under at the time of check-in are considered children.
- All parties included in a reservation must check-in together. If the parties arrive separately, a $10 per vehicle guest fee will be assessed.
- Early check-in and/or late check-out may be available for an additional fee. If interested in either option, contact the management office in advance of your arrival to inquire about availability.
Pet Policy
- Leashed pets are always welcome on the property.
- Rental Pet Policy: Pets are welcome. For those who camp with pets, there is a pet fee of $10 per pet per night for our pet-friendly rental units. The fee may vary at select properties. Service animals are not pets. The Company complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and state/local laws regarding service animals. Service animals may accompany a disabled person without any proof of disability or certification for the service animal. Guests traveling with a service animal will not be charged a pet fee. Charges may be incurred, however, should a service animal damage the rental unit.
After Hours Arrival
- If you need to arrive outside of normal business hours, please refer to the Late Arrivals information in your confirmed reservation email. Or, contact the campground at (804) 693-6924 prior to arrival to make late arrival arrangements.
- Arrivals after 10 p.m. will be dry docked until 10 a.m. the following morning. This is in respect to our campers during quiet hours.
Reservation & Payment Policy
- The rates displayed do not include any applicable service fees or charges for optional incidentals.
- Your credit card will be charged Itinerary Total prior to arrival, up to a maximum deposit of one night rack rate. Any remaining balance is due prior to arrival.
- Prices and site type are subject to availability.
- The rates displayed do not include any applicable service fees or charges for optional incidentals.
- RV sites and lodging typically accommodate four guests. A guest fee is added per day to the reservation rate for each additional guest over four.
- By using a credit card for a deposit, guarantee or payment, you agree to the following: If I used a credit card for a deposit, guarantee or payment, I authorize MHC Property Management L.P. to charge any expenses incurred during my stay to that credit card or apply funds I have on deposit with MHC Property Management L.P. against what I owe.
Deposit & Payment Schedule
Daily
- Mandatory 2 night reservations for weekends and 3 nights for holidays.
- 1 night midweek campsite reservations can be booked.
- 1 night campsite reservation for a weekend can only be booked on the day of arrival. (Overrides can only be approved by the Property Ops. Staff)
- 1 night rental reservation can be booked only 2 days in advance and there is a $10 surcharge.
1 to 5 Month
- One month deposit is due at time of reservation.
- Balance due upon reservation start date.
- The method of payment for deposits is by credit or debit card. If deposit is made in person, cash and/or check are acceptable.
- Check will be accepted if paid 30 days in advance.
Cancellation & Refund Policy
- Refunds for death or extended hospitalization will be reviewed on an individual basis at the regional level.
- Policy subject to change without notice.
- In the case of multiple sites booked, cancellation penalties apply to each site that is cancelled or changed.
- No refunds will be issued for early check-out.
- RV campsites: For stays 1 to 27 days, we allow full refunds for cancellations up to 2 days prior to your arrival date.
- Rental accommodations: For stays 1 to 27 days, we allow full refunds for cancellations 7 days prior to your arrival date. For guests booking a stay in a rental accommodation located in California of 30 or fewer consecutive days, a full refund will be given for reservations cancelled within 24 hours of booking provided the reservation’s arrival date is at least 72 hours after the time of booking.
- Long-term or seasonal stays: For stays 28 days to 179 days at an RV campsite or in a rental accommodation, if you cancel or change your reservation up to and including 45 days prior to your scheduled arrival date, we will issue a refund for the amounts paid by you. If you cancel your reservation and provide less than the required 45 days’ notice, you will forfeit your deposit amount. For guests booking a long-term or seasonal reservation in a rental accommodation in California (31 days to 179 days), if you cancel or change your reservation up to and including 45 days prior to your scheduled arrival date, we will issue a refund for the amounts paid by you. If you cancel your reservation and provide less than the required notice, you forfeit your deposit amount.
Campground Information & Services
- To help meet our green incentive, gas golf carts are no longer permitted. Only electric golf carts are allowed in the resort.
Local Weather

- Sun 91°
- Mon 92°
- Tue 89°
- Wed 90°
- Thu 97°
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