FAQ - Candy Hill Campground

Yes, Candy Hill Campground can handle campers of every style and size. Candy Hill Campground features sites for everyone from a tent camper all the way up to the biggest motor homes and fifth wheels made. Candy Hill Campground features pull through sites, concrete pads, gravel pads, grass sites, water and electric, water, electric and sewer, 30 and 50 amp power services, and even camping cabins or a camping caboose for those who do not own an R.V.

Do you have tent sites?

Yes, Candy Hill Campground has beautiful manicured lawn for tent camping, most sites include carefully placed trees for shade. If you are looking to tent camp, Candy Hill Campground is a great place to visit for tent camping in a beautiful park.

Do you have grass sites?

Candy Hill Campground has many grass sites, most are beautiful manicured lawns with trees carefully placed for shade purposes. If you're looking for a grassy site, look no longer, Candy Hill Campground is a fantastic spot!

Do you have rental units or camping cabins?

Candy Hill Campground has bare bone camping cabins. Each camping cabin sleeps 5. If you want more info on the camping caboose or camping cabins - Click Here.

Do you have concrete pads?

Concrete pads are available at Candy Hill Campground, most are found on full hookup sites, concrete pads make your stay so much easier as they eliminate most need to level your R.V.

Do you have pull throughs?

Pull through sites are available at Candy Hill Campground, if you want a pull through, it is strongly recommended that you make a reservation to ensure one is saved for you. A pull through site can make it so easy if you are towing a car or anything else. If you are towing something big such as a boat, or utility trailer, it is recommended that you check with the campground on space for such an item, surely it could be put in storage during your stay but if you are looking for a pull through, this could be of special concern. Candy Hill Campground does have sites that are super long for such cases but you would want to make it clear that that is what you are looking for.

Do you have large campsites?

Yes, there are some very large campsites at Candy Hill Campground. There are sites that are long, there are sites that are wide, and as long as you call ahead and make your needs known, you can often get such sites.

Do you allow long term stays?

Candy Hill Campground allows monthly stays. You can stay month after month. This in otherwords answers the question with a yes. If you want prices on monthly stays, Click Here.

Do you have 50 amp services?

Yes, but they are limited in numbers so make sure to call early and reserve one.

Can I get more information?

Candy Hill Campground makes every effort to make information easy to obtain, this website supplies much of the information people might need and if you want more information sent to you, feel free to visit the Interactive Page and click on what intrests you.

Can I have a brochure sent to me?

Yes, call (800) 462-0545, we will be glad to send you a brochure, and if you need a written copy of the prices just ask for it to be sent with your brochure or visit the Rates Page.

Can I ask about a reservation?

Yes, just call (800) 462-0545.

Can I get a copy of the events schedule for the year?

Yes, first, I would suggest looking at a the events online at the Major Events Page and if you want a copy for yourself, feel free to e-mail us a request for one at: selenac@hotmail.com.

Can I find out prices?

Of course, just visit the Rates Page.

Is there a map to the campground?

Yes, look at the Directions Page.

Is there a map of the campground?

The map of the campground can be found at the Camp Sites Page.

How far in advance should reservations be made?

Let us first suggest that reservations should be made as far in advance as possible. All through out the year and especially during the summer Candy Hill Campground can be very busy. As soon as you are able to commit to your plans it is recommended that you call us and make reservations. This is important because many weekends there is a 2 or three night minimum if you want full hookups. For a full list of "Special Weekends at Candy Hill Campground" check out the Major Events Page.

FOR:
Apple Blossom weekend?

Apple Blossom weekend is one of the biggest weekends in Winchester and of course one of the biggest weekends at Candy Hill Campground. For this event, if you want your pick of site it is reccomended that you place your reservation at least a year in advance. This is not to say that you can not get in at a later point but Apple Blossom weekend normally sells out by February of the year it is scheduled. Full hookups usually sell out by one year prior to the event. So if you want to come for the Apple Blossom Festival, get your request in early.

Mother's Day weekend?

Mother's Day weekend is a great one for all you late deciders. Candy Hill normally notices a low early registration level for Mother's Day weekend as it so closely follows Apple Blossom and most people were just here. This makes Mother's day a great weekend come to Candy Hill. Reservations are still recommended but often not needed as early as many other popular weekends. Often Candy Hill Campground has special events going on for mother's day. To find out if this is the case, refer to the Major Events Page.

Memorial Day weekend?

This weekend you want to get your reservations in at least early in the year which you plan to attend. Generally as Candy Hill Campground staff attend R.V. shows early in the year, people decide to come visit us for Memorial Day after learning that Apple Blossom is already sold out. This may not be the case this year but is often the way it works out.

Father's Day weekend?

Dad's often find themselves at Candy Hill Campground for one reason or another on Father's Day. If you are planning to come on Father's Day, try and get in early as full hookups often sell out quick. Often Candy Hill Campground has special events going on for father's day. To find out if this is the case, refer to the Major Events Page.

July 4th weekend?

Lots of people love watching the fireworks in Winchester. But this weekend tends to be one that you can reserve a site for the same year you want to come without to much trouble. Candy Hill Campground often has it's own July 4th events going on so make sure to check the Major Events Page to see what's going on.

Labor Day weekend?

Early each year Candy Hill Campground starts getting calls about Labor Day weekend. Everyone seems to know it is a big weekend that they want to reserve early. There are normally pleanty of water and electric sites left over to keep bringing people in but it's recommended that you get in as early as possible, if you call, late in the year, there is always a good chance of getting in. So give it a shot.

Apple Harvest weekend?

A favorite weekend of many, get in early and come join the fun. If this sounds fun, you want to be here: Harvest Festival, Music and Crafts Fair at Jim Barnett Park, Candy Hill Campground provides complimentary trolley shuttle service to and from the Festival.

Halloween weekend?

Halloween weekend can be surprisingly fun at Candy Hill Campground, most years there are things like special hours for kids to trick-or-treat, a site decoration contest, and much more, check the Major Events Page to see what's going on.

Do you allow pets?

Yes, we allow most household pets. Dogs, Cats, or anything else that can reside in your rig. Sorry no tigers allowed.

Dogs?

Yes, dogs are welcome, we do hope they are well behaved, kept on a leash and picked up after. If you wish not to pick up after your pet we do have dog walk areas.

Cats?

Yes, we have never had to institute a rule reguarding cat behavior, most of them seem to stay in the rig.

Horses?

Sorry, this one we do not have facilities for. There is a live stock auction right down the road though if you are looking to sell or buy.

Other?

Many people ask about other pets. As long as we don't see it or it is properly caged in your rig, I think we can look the other way on birds, hamsters, snakes, pot belly pigs, etc.

Do you allow campfires?

Yes, campfires are permitted if Frederick County is not on Fire Ban. It is required that you ask the office permission first and by doing that you will let them know they need to send a fire ring to your site. Fire rings are provided free of charge. Wood is sold in the campground store if you don't want to lug your own here!

Can I fax Candy Hill Campground?

Yes, fax Candy Hill Campground at (540) 662-8010

How close are you to the Winchester Speedway?

The Winchester Speedway is just the other side of town on airport road. About 15 minutes away.

Can I put a tent on my site?

Sometimes, you must ask the campground, but in most cases you can have a tent on a site with another tent, or an R.V. You are not allowed to have a tent on your site if you rent a camping cabin or the camping caboose.

Are you open year round?

Yes, Candy Hill Campground is open year round. The only thing that is not open over the winter is the pool. During the winter months our bathhouse, laundromat, game room and main office are all open.

Do you give discounts? (Yes - Good Sam)

Yes, as stated, the Good Sam discount is honored at Candy Hill Campground. As for other discounts, the only other discount that you can get is a monthly discount if you stay for a month or more and stay in our monthly section.

Do you store campers, trailer, popups?

Candy Hill provides storage year round for all kinds of R.V.'s. If you are interested in storing something at Candy Hill Campground, call for more information at: (800) 462-0545 or e-mail us at: selenac@hotmail.com.

Are you near a golf course?

This one is exciting! Yes, we are next door to Rock Harbor Golf course and we are just across town from Carper's Valley Golf Club. There are also several other courses near the Campground so come and play a round or two. FOUR

Can you help first time campers?

Candy Hill Campground loves the first time camper, time permitting, we have many people that own R.V.'s and will be glad to help you. Often, if you need help backing in or with basic instructions, staff (time allowing) will be able to help. The campground store carries many items often forgotten by the first time camper making your first time out a time where missing items will not ruin the outting.

Do you allow clubs or groups?

Clubs and Groups are welcome. Clubs and groups do not get a discount on their site fees but do get free use of the Pavillions, Trolley Bus and Gathering place as long as they make sure to reserve and arrange for such permission prior to arrival.

Can you host a Picinic?

Where better to hold a family picinic or a company picinic then a Campground that has a large swimming pool, horseshoes, basketball, volleyball, large and small pavillions, and plenty of open lawn. If you are interested in having a picinic at Candy Hill Campground call (800) 462-0545 or e-mail us at: selenac@hotmail.com.

Are there weekend activities?

There are often scheduled and un-scheduled weekend activities at Candy Hill Campground. The Campground often has a sign-up sheet out for a Trolley trip either out for soft ice cream, farm markets, or some local activity. Also there are often activities going on. To see the scheduled events check out the Major Events Page, or e-mail us at: selenac@hotmail.com.

Do you have R.V.'s or Trailers for rent?

No, Candy Hill does not rent R.V.'s or Trailers, but we do have Camping Cabins. For more info on either of these feel free to visit Camping Cabins.

Do you allow golf carts?

No, you are not allowed to bring a golf cart from outside the park; the only golf carts allowed are those that are used by the staff.

How many people are allowed on a site?

The sites are limited to five people per site. The fees include four people to a site and a fifth person can be paid for. After five people you have to acquire another site.

Is my baby allowed in the pool?

Sorry, babies, unless potty trained, are not allowed in the pool. Diapers and swim pants are not permitted.

Do you have a shuttle?

No, we do have a Trolley Bus but it only goes out for scheduled trips on Saturdays to predecided places. The Trolley is not available to use as a shuttle to town. The only exception to this is during Apple Blossom and Apple Harvest Festivals. On those two occasions the Trolley normally acts as a Shuttle to the Festivals to save our guests having to struggle with parking and crowded streets.

How far is Candy Hill Campground from?

Annapolis, MD?

105 miles

Baltimore, MD?

95 miles

Penna. T-Pike, Breezewood, PA?

70 miles

Bristol, VA?

315 miles

Charlottesville, VA?

90 miles

Culpeper, VA?

60 miles

Frederick, MD?

50 miles

Fredericksburg, VA?

85 miles

Front Royal, VA?

15 miles

Gainesville, VA?

50 miles

Gatlinburg, Tenn?

430 miles

Gettysburg, PA?

85 miles

Greensboro, N.C.?

280 miles

Hagerstown, MD?

40 miles

Hampton - Newport News, VA?

205 miles

Harrisburg, PA?

120 miles

Harrisonburg, VA?

70 miles

Hot Springs, VA?

160 miles

Jacksonville, FL?

740 miles

Knoxville, Tenn?

420 miles

Lexington, VA?

130 miles

Luray, VA?

45 miles

Lynchburg, VA?

195 miles

Natural Bridge, VA?

145 miles

South Entrance - NJ Turnpike?

165 miles

New Market, VA?

50 miles

New York, NY?

300 miles

Norflok, VA?

225 miles

Philadelphia, PA?

195 miles

Pittsburgh, PA?

190 miles

Richmond, VA?

140 miles

Roanoke, VA?

180 miles

Salisbury, MD?

200 miles

Staunton, VA?

95 miles

VA. Beach, VA?

240 miles

Warrenton, VA?

45 miles

Washington, D.C.?

70 miles

Waynesboro, VA?

105 miles

White Sulphur Springs, W. VA?

185 miles

Williamsburg, VA?

185 miles

Local Attractions:

Skyline Drive?

17 miles

Luray Caverns?

45 miles

Glenn Burne?

2 miles