Campground Review: Lynchburg Thousand Trails, Gladys, VA

We’ve enjoyed checking out the mini-golf course here, although the “fairways” are pretty littered from the trees.ย  The biggest feature for me has been the wonderful trail around the pretty lake.ย  I’ve walked it everyday and I think its the nicest feature of this campground.ย  The adult lodge has a deck overlooking the lake and Jackie and I have taken our coffee down to the deck a few times.ย  We’ve also sat out and enjoyed the sky at night.ย  The sparsely populated park, the distance from the lights of town, some clear skies, and some cool lights have made for terrific star gazing.ย  We’ve been able to see the Milky Way, lots of satellites, and even a few shooting stars.

There are several interesting places to visit in the area.ย  Jackie will do a post on Appomattox, Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest, and the like.ย  These places are all within 45 minutes of the campground.

We’ve enjoyed the full hookup site (30 amp electric) and excellent 4G cell data.ย  We are on C-Loop, apparently preferred by the seasonal residents.ย  However, the other side of the park looks just as nice and is closer to the pool and main activity center.

I can’t tell you what this park is like during the summer.ย  My guess is that its busy with lots of stuff going on.ย  I can tell you that here in the first week of “off season” that it’s been quiet and beautiful — a good peaceful, relaxing week.