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www.FredericksburgParent.NET 27 Wilderness Presidential Resort 9220 Plank Road Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia 22553 Open year-round: Yes wpresort.com For families that can't decide between camping and a resort-style vacation, Wilderness Presidential Resort offers the best of both worlds. Tent sites and budget- friendly cabins are available in addition to their Lakeside Camp Cabins and Presidential Log Cabins. One of the main attractions of the camping resort is the plethora of activities they offer. To name a few: • Escape Room • Rock wall-climbing • 3 swimming pools • Ropes course • Mini golf • Marina and beach with kayak, jon boat, aqua cycle, SUP and paddle boat rentals • Gem mining • Tennis courts Reserve your spot online or by calling 540-972-7433. Algonkian Regional Park 47001 Fairway Drive Sterling, Virginia 20165 Open year-round: Yes Website: Algonkian Regional Park | Nova Parks A little further up the road but worth the trek is Algonkian Regional Park. If you want to experience the Great Outdoors in style, then Algonkian's Potomac riverfront cabins are for you. Glampers—check out the four-bedroom deluxe with jacuzzi! Many of the amenities resemble what other campgrounds and parks offer—trails, fishing, boating, etc. However, one stand-out feature of Algonkian is Volcano Island Waterpark, which includes waterslides, swimming pool, and splashpad. Admission is $8.50 for kids and $10.50 for adults (holiday rates are slightly higher). Book a tee time while you're there at Algonkian Golf Course—an 18-hole course along the Potomac that is "perfect for the serious golfer but forgiving enough for the occasional player." Download their app to book tee times, keep score, get hole descriptions, and more! Reserve a tent site or cabin online. Gift certificates are also available through their online booking system. Lake Anna State Park 6800 Lawyers Rd., Spotsylvania Courthouse, Virginia 22551 Open year-round: Yes Website: Lake Anna State Park: Lodging, camping (virginia.gov) Situated on beautiful Lake Anna just 20 miles outside of Fredericksburg, Lake Anna State Park has options for every style of camper or glamper. Reservations for cabins, lodges, yurts (tent/cabin hybrid) and traditional tent sites can be made online through their user-friendly reservation system or by calling 1-800-933-PARK. Most campsites are available year-round; tent sites are available March- December. Check the -description at the time of booking as some rentals include a grill, picnic table and/or fire ring, and some do not. This campground is full of things to do, so if you're looking for the kind of place where you can set up camp and stay-put, this is the spot. Some of their activities include: • Hiking and biking trails • Boating and fishing • Gold mining and nature programs Lake Anna State Park does not offer equipment rentals, but access to the boat ramp is free for overnight guests. • Swimming • Bridle trails