About this campground
The visitor center is located inside the reconstructed Appomattox Courthouse. It offers restroom facilities, visitor information and guidance, a 17-minute film, and exhibits focused on the history of Appomattox Court House. Guided talks and living history programs begin in the visitor center.
Getting there
Appomattox Court House National Historical Park is located in south central Virginia approximately 95 miles west of Richmond. The main visitor parking area is located on VA Rt. 24, 2 miles (4.8 km) northeast of the town of Appomattox, VA. The closest airport is in Lynchburg, VA, 25 miles (40.3 km) west.
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Explore more Virginia camping
Appomattox Court House Visitor Center doesn't take campsite reservations — but plenty of nearby Virginia campgrounds do, and we'll alert you the moment a sold-out site opens up.
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