Campground: Candy Hill Campground
Location: Winchester, VA – just off US Hwy 50 and Rte 37
Overall Rating: B
Setting Rating: C+(backs upon busy Rte 37, one hears the traffic; boarders farmland, golf course and city; mountains off to the west)
Site Rating: B+
(Well maintained sites. While some sites are off a nice size, there are several sites that are narrow; 50 amp full-hookup to primitive; a number of pull-thrus; plenty of room to maneuver for back-in sites; numerous paved pads with others being gravel; gravel are generally level; fire rings brought to site upon request; most sites are partly shaded with a handful well shaded and a number mainly sun; grass around all sites is well trimmed; A handful of sites are close together, so close that some canopies only clear the next site by four to six feet; A number of sites of a nice size; the heart of the campground itself is quiet, but road noise is an issue for about a third of the campground)
Washroom Rating: B (central older modern; adequate size and kept clean; well maintained)
Recreation Rating: B+(a good size pool with a large amount of deck furniture; shuffleboard; a well equipped games room; a good children’s playground; a group meeting room; basketball hoop; several golf courses in the area; a good amount of sightseeing opportunities within 20 miles)
Conclusion: One of the better campgrounds in the area. In our opinion the campground's biggest issue is road noise. The campground is a solid place that is a good place for those traveling through the area to spend one to four nights. The camp store is well equipped with the staff friendly and helpful. Labels: Virginia campgrounds, Winchester VA
