Wide daytime view of the campground pond with covered docks/pavilions and cabins visible across the water — matches the site’s ‘Pond / Catch and Release Pond’ imagery on the cabins page.
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Illuminated swimming pool at night with fencing and decorative bunting — corresponds to the site’s pool facility photo.
Front view of the campground office/campstore building showing the South 40 Campground sign and entrance — useful for identifying arrival/desk area.
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5 reviews

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South Forty Campground features friendly staff and clean facilities, making it a convenient stop for overnight stays. While some sites are less level and the shower house may feel rustic, many guests appreciated the spacious pull-through sites and nearby dining options. Overall, visitors had positive experiences and would consider returning.

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chad 7776

chad 7776

April 25, 2026 Google Maps

Great staff! The sites could be more level, but it works. Stayed there over a month while training at Ft Lee. Would definitely stay there again.

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Wanda Alderfer

Wanda Alderfer

March 14, 2026 Google Maps

Mixed feelings. This place was perfect for our overnight pass through. Right off the highway and a place to take a shower and grab really good food at Cathey’s Grill down the street. However, we wouldn’t stay here for a longer stay when we come back to the area to visit our daughter. The shower house is a bit rustic and I couldn’t get anything but luke warm water. The campground has more wooded sites with plenty available but we were not welcome to any of those since they are reserved for monthly stays. Overnight stays are in the open and too crammed together. Out fire pit and picnic table was 2 ft from the next campers sewer drainage 🤢. (We have a 16’ airstream and surrounded by big 30’ ones) Friendly enough staff and a washer/dryer room, great for getting all the laundry done.

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Taleala Rivers (Tee)

Taleala Rivers (Tee)

January 18, 2026 Google Maps

My spouse and I stayed overnight in passing in our suv and was very pleased. We were set in a well lit place not too far from the restroom which was clean and the showers were hot. You just have to turn the hot to the cold and the cold to the hot lol

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Kimber Beck

Kimber Beck

October 4, 2025 Google Maps

Dave for one night passing through very close to the interstate and there is a diner right next to the campground. Staff was pleasant. The sights were clean. I did not have to use the bath house so I'm unsure of the state of showers or toilets. Definitely a good stop would be even nice for a few days. The pool area seems nice and there's lots of places to walk the dogs. Very quiet.

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Cora Beth Riegelmayer

Cora Beth Riegelmayer

September 29, 2025 Google Maps

We had a great experience at this campground. The facilities were clean and well-maintained, and check-in after 8 p.m. was quick and easy. Our pull-through site was spacious and convenient. The only hiccup was that the sign light wasn’t on, so we passed the driveway at first — but once we found it, everything else was smooth. Overall, a very nice campground and we’d stay here again!

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Location & Directions for South Forty Campground

2809 Courtland Road, Petersburg, VA 23805 United States

Nearest town

Petersburg, VA - 12 mi

About 14 min to downtown

Highway access

The campground is on Courtland Road. Interstate 95 is a short drive away and U.S. Route 1 is a short drive away, providing additional regional access.

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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