RV Dump Stations In Appomattox, Virginia

There is no public dump station within the town limits of Appomattox, so plan on using one of two campgrounds. Parkview RV Park, adjacent to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, is the closest option and has a dump station, full hookups, and big-rig friendly pull-through sites open year-round. Holliday Lake State Park, about 15 miles from town, also has a dump station but operates seasonally from March through December. For most travelers, Parkview is the go-to because it stays open all year and sits right by the main attraction. As a paying guest at either, you can empty your tanks before moving on. If you are continuing toward Lynchburg, about 20 miles west, you will also find fuller RV services there.

We did not find a specific Town of Appomattox ordinance banning overnight RV parking, but Virginia law lets municipalities regulate parking by ordinance, so rules can exist even where they are not obvious. The Walmart Supercenter at 505 Oakville Road has large RV-accessible parking and may allow overnight stays, but you should always ask the store manager first rather than assume. The Court House NHP lot 2 miles northeast on VA-24 has RV parking but is strictly day-use, so no sleeping there. Honestly, the safest and most comfortable option is Parkview RV Park next to the historical park, which stays open year-round with full hookups and a dump station. If you want to confirm town rules, call the town offices at 434-352-8999.

Appomattox is served by US-460, VA-24, and VA-26. US-460 runs through town as a four-lane divided highway, which is comfortable for big rigs, and there is a diamond interchange at US-460 Business and VA-26 (Oakville Road) on the northwest side of town. VA-24 connects to the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park about 2 miles northeast. We did not find low-clearance bridges on the main routes. There is no interstate in town; the nearest are I-64, I-81, and I-95, each about 60 to 90 minutes away via US-460 and US-29. For most RVers, US-460 is the easy corridor in and out, while the downtown Main Street area has limited parking for large rigs, so stage the RV and drive in with a tow vehicle.

There is no interstate directly at Appomattox, which is worth planning around. The nearest interstates are I-64, I-81, and I-95, each roughly 60 to 90 minutes away via US-460 and US-29. Day to day, US-460 is your main artery, a four-lane divided highway that runs through town and handles big rigs comfortably. Because the interstate network is an hour or more out, we recommend arriving with plenty of diesel and topping off before you leave the main corridors. Lynchburg, about 20 miles west, is the nearest larger city for fuller services and RV repair. Treat Appomattox as a history-focused destination reachable from the interstates rather than a quick highway pit stop, and route longer resupply runs through Lynchburg where options are broader.

Yes, two good options bracket the area. Parkview RV Park is the closest, sitting adjacent to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer at 30 and 50 amp, plus a dump station, WiFi, restrooms, showers, and laundry. It is big-rig friendly with pull-through sites and stays open year-round at roughly $48 to $52 a night. Holliday Lake State Park, about 15 miles from town, offers 37 sites with electric and water hookups; the Laurel Ridge loop fits RVs up to 40 feet and Redbud up to 30 feet. Holliday Lake runs March through December and you will want leveling blocks for the Redbud loop. Between the two, Parkview is the year-round full-service choice and Holliday Lake is the scenic state-park option in season.

Fall is the standout, with October and November bringing low humidity, comfortable temperatures, and beautiful foliage peaking mid to late October. It is ideal for touring the outdoor historical sites. Spring is also excellent, especially late April, both for pleasant weather and for the Surrender Anniversary events around April 9, which are the biggest draw of the year, so book Parkview RV Park well ahead if you come then. Summer is warm, humid, and muggy with frequent afternoon thunderstorms from June through August and July highs near 89F, so you will lean on air conditioning. Winter is cold with occasional snow and icy secondary roads, and Holliday Lake State Park is closed, so Parkview is your open option in the off-season. Overall, target fall or spring.

You can, and it is the reason most RVers stop in Appomattox. The park sits about 2 miles northeast of town on VA-24 and preserves the site where General Lee surrendered to General Grant on April 9, 1865, ending the Civil War. There is designated RV parking at the park, but it is day-use only, so you cannot stay overnight in the lot. Admission is free, and the visitor center has a 17-minute film along with original 1865 buildings and 8 miles of trails. The smart approach is to base at Parkview RV Park right next door, then drive or walk over. If you time your visit for the Surrender Anniversary around April 9, you will catch living historians in period dress and ranger-led programs.

Fuel is easy in town. Murphy USA at 423 Oakville Road near Walmart, the Lee Grant Service Station at 7394 Richmond Highway, and the Kroger Fuel Center at 7789 Richmond Highway all offer options, with diesel available at multiple stations. For propane, Tiger Fuel Company at 130 Commerce Street can refill and even fabricate RV propane hose assemblies (434-352-5757, Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm), and Appomattox Propane Services and AmeriGas also cover the area. RV repair is thinner locally; the nearest full-service shops are about 20 miles west in Lynchburg, including Timberlake RV Center (434-237-9467), and Mr. Ed’s Mobile RV Service will come to you in the Lynchburg area. Our advice is to handle any repair in Lynchburg and use Tiger Fuel for a quick propane top-off before heading out to Holliday Lake.

US-460 through town is a four-lane divided highway that big rigs handle comfortably, and the diamond interchange at US-460 Business and VA-26 on the northwest side keeps access clean. The tight spot is downtown Main Street, which is walkable but has limited parking for large RVs. The practical move is to stage your rig at Parkview RV Park or the Court House NHP lot and drive into downtown with a tow vehicle. VA-24 out to the historical park is manageable, and we did not find low-clearance bridges on the main routes. For Holliday Lake State Park, note that the Laurel Ridge loop fits RVs up to 40 feet while Redbud tops out around 30 feet, so match your loop to your length and bring leveling blocks for the uneven Redbud sites.

Plenty for a small town. The self-guided A Turn of the Century Walking Tour has 50 stops through downtown historic buildings, starting at the Main Street visitor center. The Appomattox County Historical Museum, housed in the 1897 county jail, and the Carver-Price Legacy Museum, which preserves the county’s African American heritage, are both worth an hour. History buffs can also visit the Joel Sweeney Birthplace on VA-24, the site tied to the inventor of the five-string banjo, and Clover Hill Village, a six-acre living history village. For evenings, Baines Books and Coffee on Main Street hosts live folk, Americana, and bluegrass Friday and Saturday nights. The Blue Ridge Parkway is about 45 minutes west for a scenic day drive, but take a tow vehicle since the Parkway has tight curves and no services.

Yes. Holliday Lake State Park, about 15 miles from Appomattox, has a dump station along with 37 campsites offering electric and water hookups. The Laurel Ridge loop provides 20, 30, and 50 amp service and fits RVs up to 40 feet across its 6 sites, while the Redbud loop offers 20 and 30 amp with 29 sites for rigs up to 30 feet. The park operates seasonally from March through December, so it is not an option in the dead of winter. Bring leveling blocks for the Redbud loop, which has uneven sites. Because it closes for winter, plan your dumping around the year-round Parkview RV Park during the off-season. In season, Holliday Lake is a scenic state-park choice with full tank service for guests.

A few things depending on season. Summer brings warm, muggy conditions with frequent afternoon thunderstorms June through August, so plan travel around the storm windows and expect to run the AC hard with July highs near 89F. Fall is the calm, comfortable stretch, though remnants of tropical systems can bring heavy rain in September and October, so watch the tropics if you visit early fall. Winter is cold with about 9 inches of snow a year, peaking in February, and ice can make secondary roads hazardous, so build in flexibility around storms. Spring is pleasant but May is the wettest month. Overall, spring and fall give you the most reliable weather, while summer heat and occasional winter ice are the two conditions to plan around most carefully.

Lynchburg is your nearest larger city, about 20 miles west via US-460, and it is where we recommend handling anything the town cannot cover, including RV repair at shops like Timberlake RV Center and broader retail. In town, though, Appomattox covers daily needs well: the Walmart Supercenter at 505 Oakville Road runs 6am to 11pm with full grocery and pharmacy, Kroger is at 7789 Richmond Highway, and Natours Groceries, Gas and Deli on Old Courthouse Road works for quick stops. Fuel and propane are also available locally. Beyond Lynchburg, the interstate network with I-64, I-81, and I-95 is 60 to 90 minutes out. For most stays, stock up at the local Walmart or Kroger, and save the Lynchburg run for repairs or specialty items.

There is no public dump station within the town limits of Appomattox, so plan on using one of two campgrounds. Parkview RV Park, adjacent to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park, is the closest option and has a dump station, full hookups, and big-rig friendly pull-through sites open year-round. Holliday Lake State Park, about 15 miles from town, also has a dump station but operates seasonally from March through December. For most travelers, Parkview is the go-to because it stays open all year and sits right by the main attraction. As a paying guest at either, you can empty your tanks before moving on. If you are continuing toward Lynchburg, about 20 miles west, you will also find fuller RV services there.

We did not find a specific Town of Appomattox ordinance banning overnight RV parking, but Virginia law lets municipalities regulate parking by ordinance, so rules can exist even where they are not obvious. The Walmart Supercenter at 505 Oakville Road has large RV-accessible parking and may allow overnight stays, but you should always ask the store manager first rather than assume. The Court House NHP lot 2 miles northeast on VA-24 has RV parking but is strictly day-use, so no sleeping there. Honestly, the safest and most comfortable option is Parkview RV Park next to the historical park, which stays open year-round with full hookups and a dump station. If you want to confirm town rules, call the town offices at 434-352-8999.

Appomattox is served by US-460, VA-24, and VA-26. US-460 runs through town as a four-lane divided highway, which is comfortable for big rigs, and there is a diamond interchange at US-460 Business and VA-26 (Oakville Road) on the northwest side of town. VA-24 connects to the Appomattox Court House National Historical Park about 2 miles northeast. We did not find low-clearance bridges on the main routes. There is no interstate in town; the nearest are I-64, I-81, and I-95, each about 60 to 90 minutes away via US-460 and US-29. For most RVers, US-460 is the easy corridor in and out, while the downtown Main Street area has limited parking for large rigs, so stage the RV and drive in with a tow vehicle.

There is no interstate directly at Appomattox, which is worth planning around. The nearest interstates are I-64, I-81, and I-95, each roughly 60 to 90 minutes away via US-460 and US-29. Day to day, US-460 is your main artery, a four-lane divided highway that runs through town and handles big rigs comfortably. Because the interstate network is an hour or more out, we recommend arriving with plenty of diesel and topping off before you leave the main corridors. Lynchburg, about 20 miles west, is the nearest larger city for fuller services and RV repair. Treat Appomattox as a history-focused destination reachable from the interstates rather than a quick highway pit stop, and route longer resupply runs through Lynchburg where options are broader.

Yes, two good options bracket the area. Parkview RV Park is the closest, sitting adjacent to Appomattox Court House National Historical Park with full hookups including water, electric, and sewer at 30 and 50 amp, plus a dump station, WiFi, restrooms, showers, and laundry. It is big-rig friendly with pull-through sites and stays open year-round at roughly $48 to $52 a night. Holliday Lake State Park, about 15 miles from town, offers 37 sites with electric and water hookups; the Laurel Ridge loop fits RVs up to 40 feet and Redbud up to 30 feet. Holliday Lake runs March through December and you will want leveling blocks for the Redbud loop. Between the two, Parkview is the year-round full-service choice and Holliday Lake is the scenic state-park option in season.

Fall is the standout, with October and November bringing low humidity, comfortable temperatures, and beautiful foliage peaking mid to late October. It is ideal for touring the outdoor historical sites. Spring is also excellent, especially late April, both for pleasant weather and for the Surrender Anniversary events around April 9, which are the biggest draw of the year, so book Parkview RV Park well ahead if you come then. Summer is warm, humid, and muggy with frequent afternoon thunderstorms from June through August and July highs near 89F, so you will lean on air conditioning. Winter is cold with occasional snow and icy secondary roads, and Holliday Lake State Park is closed, so Parkview is your open option in the off-season. Overall, target fall or spring.

You can, and it is the reason most RVers stop in Appomattox. The park sits about 2 miles northeast of town on VA-24 and preserves the site where General Lee surrendered to General Grant on April 9, 1865, ending the Civil War. There is designated RV parking at the park, but it is day-use only, so you cannot stay overnight in the lot. Admission is free, and the visitor center has a 17-minute film along with original 1865 buildings and 8 miles of trails. The smart approach is to base at Parkview RV Park right next door, then drive or walk over. If you time your visit for the Surrender Anniversary around April 9, you will catch living historians in period dress and ranger-led programs.

Fuel is easy in town. Murphy USA at 423 Oakville Road near Walmart, the Lee Grant Service Station at 7394 Richmond Highway, and the Kroger Fuel Center at 7789 Richmond Highway all offer options, with diesel available at multiple stations. For propane, Tiger Fuel Company at 130 Commerce Street can refill and even fabricate RV propane hose assemblies (434-352-5757, Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm), and Appomattox Propane Services and AmeriGas also cover the area. RV repair is thinner locally; the nearest full-service shops are about 20 miles west in Lynchburg, including Timberlake RV Center (434-237-9467), and Mr. Ed’s Mobile RV Service will come to you in the Lynchburg area. Our advice is to handle any repair in Lynchburg and use Tiger Fuel for a quick propane top-off before heading out to Holliday Lake.

US-460 through town is a four-lane divided highway that big rigs handle comfortably, and the diamond interchange at US-460 Business and VA-26 on the northwest side keeps access clean. The tight spot is downtown Main Street, which is walkable but has limited parking for large RVs. The practical move is to stage your rig at Parkview RV Park or the Court House NHP lot and drive into downtown with a tow vehicle. VA-24 out to the historical park is manageable, and we did not find low-clearance bridges on the main routes. For Holliday Lake State Park, note that the Laurel Ridge loop fits RVs up to 40 feet while Redbud tops out around 30 feet, so match your loop to your length and bring leveling blocks for the uneven Redbud sites.

Plenty for a small town. The self-guided A Turn of the Century Walking Tour has 50 stops through downtown historic buildings, starting at the Main Street visitor center. The Appomattox County Historical Museum, housed in the 1897 county jail, and the Carver-Price Legacy Museum, which preserves the county’s African American heritage, are both worth an hour. History buffs can also visit the Joel Sweeney Birthplace on VA-24, the site tied to the inventor of the five-string banjo, and Clover Hill Village, a six-acre living history village. For evenings, Baines Books and Coffee on Main Street hosts live folk, Americana, and bluegrass Friday and Saturday nights. The Blue Ridge Parkway is about 45 minutes west for a scenic day drive, but take a tow vehicle since the Parkway has tight curves and no services.

Yes. Holliday Lake State Park, about 15 miles from Appomattox, has a dump station along with 37 campsites offering electric and water hookups. The Laurel Ridge loop provides 20, 30, and 50 amp service and fits RVs up to 40 feet across its 6 sites, while the Redbud loop offers 20 and 30 amp with 29 sites for rigs up to 30 feet. The park operates seasonally from March through December, so it is not an option in the dead of winter. Bring leveling blocks for the Redbud loop, which has uneven sites. Because it closes for winter, plan your dumping around the year-round Parkview RV Park during the off-season. In season, Holliday Lake is a scenic state-park choice with full tank service for guests.

A few things depending on season. Summer brings warm, muggy conditions with frequent afternoon thunderstorms June through August, so plan travel around the storm windows and expect to run the AC hard with July highs near 89F. Fall is the calm, comfortable stretch, though remnants of tropical systems can bring heavy rain in September and October, so watch the tropics if you visit early fall. Winter is cold with about 9 inches of snow a year, peaking in February, and ice can make secondary roads hazardous, so build in flexibility around storms. Spring is pleasant but May is the wettest month. Overall, spring and fall give you the most reliable weather, while summer heat and occasional winter ice are the two conditions to plan around most carefully.

Lynchburg is your nearest larger city, about 20 miles west via US-460, and it is where we recommend handling anything the town cannot cover, including RV repair at shops like Timberlake RV Center and broader retail. In town, though, Appomattox covers daily needs well: the Walmart Supercenter at 505 Oakville Road runs 6am to 11pm with full grocery and pharmacy, Kroger is at 7789 Richmond Highway, and Natours Groceries, Gas and Deli on Old Courthouse Road works for quick stops. Fuel and propane are also available locally. Beyond Lynchburg, the interstate network with I-64, I-81, and I-95 is 60 to 90 minutes out. For most stays, stock up at the local Walmart or Kroger, and save the Lynchburg run for repairs or specialty items.

Yes — there are free RV waste disposal options available near Appomattox.