Comments on: Cherrystone Campground – Cheriton, VA

By: Suzanne mc Grady

Suzanne mc Grady — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 02:28:01 +0000

My only problem is the type of people they are now letting in. After around 10 its supposed to be quiet time. As some people have got to get up early and leave the place. And after not being their in 6 years I missed it and my family went, along with two other families I know. They went because I highly recommended it. Well I was embarrased to say the least. Because its not kept the way it used to be. The bathrooms are not very well maintained and there are msquitoes galore. Correct this and I will gladly be back because otherwise I loved it there.

By: Tom

Tom — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 16:21:52 +0000

I just got back from Cherrystone,I havent been there for 3 years but always enjoyed it as I also did this year. My family and I always stay in a deluxe cottage and I can honestly say they haven’t put a nickle into these places in years. The fold out sofa was torn in many places; stained with beer and who knows what else, the fridge leaked all into our food that was stored,the toilet was not seated into the floor and we had to deal with a daily odor of sewer gas/ methane. Now I realize this is a business and they have to make a profit but these trailers/cabins have been paid for 20 times over and at $1100 a week I feel the 2 brothers should put a few dollars back into these accommadations for the sake of their loyal patrons instead of sucking every dollar they can out of the place. The staff was very good but even they seem to be embarrassed over the way the park is being run. Its a beautiful place to visit and I would hope the owners (The Ballard Brothers) don’t let the money go to their heads and allow the resort to slide further into the outhouse. Spend a few bucks and do the rite thing. Thank You

By: Paula

Paula — Thu, 27 May 2010 17:11:58 +0000

Dan ~ I’m so happy to read a positive post for a change!!!
Our family just discovered Cherrystone a few years ago but we started with 8 days, last year 17 and this year we’ll be there for 22!! In fact I’ve already made our reservations for 2011 I think it says something when you keep coming back for more AND adding time to your stay.
I’ve posted before and I believe been very fair. The Staff has always been extremely pleasant and accommodating!!
I agree with you regarding some of the campers…our major concern last year was ~ riding golf carts after dark, heavy drinking on the piers, bicycles on the piers…These are points where I believe Staff should be more involved.
Yes, it’s the parents and the parents allowing their children to behave this way but it needs to be addressed and not allowed to continue.
Otherwise I fear “those people” will slowly take over and the rest of us may stop coming there to enjoy the Beautiful Bay and all that Cherrystone has to offer.
Most often postings consist of nothing more than complaints and that isn’t fair to the Management or Staff and should be disregarded ~ However, I DO hope the issues that I mentioned earlier are being addressed so we can have a good, SAFE vacation.
My feelings are ~ If I’m paying just as much to enjoy OUR time there…I shouldn’t feel I need to go to Cape Charles or the CBBT to fish just so my family is safe.
We ALL need to be respectuful of EACH OTHER

By: Dan

Dan — Wed, 26 May 2010 07:43:27 +0000

Read the post. Have been going many years. Place is great however some of the people there are nasty, and I don’t mean staff. Their rates and rules are clearly posted, just like other parks. I have seen customers argue they should be able to stay for free. Have visitors come in for free and just belittle the staff there. I see why sometimes they get a bad review. If I ran a business I would be kicking some of those people out especially if they spoke to my employees as some customers do. I have made special requests and have always been accomodated, staff is always there to please. Get over it people, it is a business and I would hate to see what it would be like for $5.00 a nite, but you go ahead to your $5.00 a nite campgrounds, I’ll stick with Cherrystone.

By: redsox@fifty6.com

redsox@fifty6.com — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 22:07:10 +0000

Great resource… thanks for the wealth of information. Dissapointing about the pool but I like the area and may have to check it out anyway. thanks again!

By: Ginger

Ginger — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:39:57 +0000

I think it is a great place. It’s a campsite, for pete’s sake. My bathroom was as clean as any other bathroom for the time of year I was there. There are some people who just can’t be pleased and then are some people who have personal axes to grind. Enjoy your vacation and forget about the little things. If you want a five star campsite move on a pay the price. Or perhaps stay at a five-star hotel.

By: Andrea

Andrea — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 19:56:57 +0000

I have been to Cherrystone several times and have enjoyed each visit. However I did notice on our last visit in June that the grass did need mowing and the place didn’t look as kept as it usually does. Perhaps they are under new management now and need some help in managing. Maybe if there are enough complaints things will start to improve. This year for Halloween we went to Castaways in OC, Md. The campground was very nice, however I feel a little overpriced for this time of year. It was the last weekend that they were open and we still paid $65.00 a night. I understand it’s a tourist spot but really how much of the beach are you going to enjoy the last part of October.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 02:46:08 +0000

Well I hope you did not go to Cherrystone for Halloween the same weekend I did. A freak storm rolled through and the entire campground was under water… but wait… Cherrystone said they could not refund my money despite the fact that my campsite was under water. I asked to move my reservation to another weekend.. they wouldn’t do that either… I am out my money and my kids couldn’t even enjoy the festivities… I will NEVER go back to Cherrystone!

By: Ed

Ed — Sat, 18 Jul 2009 05:14:21 +0000

I was there a few years ago and I totally agree with you on the fact that the bath houses are usually filthy. I decided to try there one more time. I am planning on going in August. If things are still as bad as before this will be my last time there. We usually go to Frontier Town in Maryland just outside of Ocean City. Frontier Town is an excellent campground, very clean, great water park, family oriented with free bus service to the beach.