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Gooney Creek Campground

7122 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, VA 22630
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Philadelphia, PA
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18 reviews 18 reviews
14 hotel reviews
Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 May 2013 NEW

Nice campground by a bubbling creek. Slept very nicely next to the sound of the creek. A little road noise, but the sound of the running water drowned that out. Had a chat with the owner's daughter the next morning; very pleasant. Would definitely recommend if you are in the area of Shenandoah NP northern border. Price paid was a... More

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Australia
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7 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 November 2012

We stayed there for 2 nights mid June. Only one planned, but we couldn't resist an extra day. If you are a 5 star type person, this is not the place for you. If you want a true camping experience, in a beautiful spot, with enough facilities to make the experience comfortable, then this is as good as it gets.... More

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Beachwood, NJ
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 October 2012

Great camping experience! Some of the sites are smaller but that didn't matter as it was just me and the dog. There is traffic noise but it fades into the background Don't know why the person from Fairfax thought the photos were fake, I had no trouble locating where the pictures were taken, they are definitely NOT fake. The creek... More

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Annapolis, Maryland
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2012 via mobile

Love Gloria. 85 year young lady who is owner & caretaker. This is real camping folks. Take yourself to a motel if your expecting 5 star amenities. The owner is witty, friendly, wise & takes no nonsense. We love her and look forward to sharing a drink or two with Gloria every year. We also invite her to a real... More

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Washington, District of Columbia, United States
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2012

We just returned yesterday from one of the most wonderful camping trips we have had in a long time. The pictures on the Gooney Creek website are very accurate! It is beautiful! We stayed at site #18. It's the last campsite on the campground. This campground was great! We were next to the water and a short walk from the... More

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clifton
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9 hotel reviews
Reviews in 24 cities Reviews in 24 cities
17 helpful votes 17 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 April 2012

It's been 2 years but I want to go back. The woman who runs the place is a gem. She told me stories and we had a great time talking. The campground is very nice, plenty of space on each site. fishing on grounds was awesome too. Bathrooms clean and showers hot. What more can you ask for while tent... More

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Ashburn, Virginia
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 June 2011

The best way to put this is ...if you're looking for a commercialized, camper/trailer-preferred campground, this is NOT going to be it. This campground is best suited for tent camping and is not suited for people looking for a commercially run site. While the owner of this campground DOES come across as "eccentric," I found her to be a very... More

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Fairfax, Virginia
1 review
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 July 2010

TERRIBLE!!!!! DO NOT CAMP AT GOONEY CREEK! None of the pictures you see on the website were taken at Gooney Creek. Gooney Creek is the backyard of a very creepy and old woman who could have stared in the film Deliverance. It is not at all beautiful like the website,its all rock and no shade. There is nowhere to swim... More

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Greenville, North Carolina
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2010

Our annual memorial day camping trip has taken us to many campgrounds and I'd have to say that this one is my favorite by far. While some of the campsites are a little small, as other reviewers have mentioned, if you book in advance, you'll be able to get a great site. We fit 4 tents and three cars on... More

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Gainesville, VA
1 review
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 May 2008

After looking forward to camping during Memorial Day weekend, we selected Gooney Creek based on its location and wonderful photos on its website. However, after arriving at the campground, we were immediately disappointed. Rather than a campground, this place amounts to little more than the owner's backyard. While we expected the Memorial Day crowd, the sites were far too small,... More

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Address: 7122 Stonewall Jackson Highway, Front Royal, VA 22630
Region: United States > Virginia > Front Royal
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Ranked #1 of 1 Speciality lodging in Front Royal

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