Amherst, VA

Full City Profile · Virginia · Amherst County County

3.3 /5.0

B Good

2,124 Population 433/sq mi density

$71,313 Median Income $37,964 per capita

$213,300 Home Value $282,888 Zillow

$686 Median Rent 26.1% income on rent

51°F Avg Temperature 318 sunny days/yr

138 Violent Crime/100K 643 property/100K

Overall

3.3 / 5.0

Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education

Economy

4.4 / 5.0

$71,313 median income, 0.8% unemployment

A+

Affordability

5.0 / 5.0

$213,300 home value, $686/mo rent

Safety

1.0 / 5.0

138 violent crimes/100K

C+

Education

2.9 / 5.0

23.9% bachelor's degree or higher

Campgrounds in Amherst (8)

CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP CAMP

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1 sites 5.0/5 (4 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Swimming Site, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Day Use Area, Picnicking

Cave Mountain Lake Group Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic beauty and peacefulness of...

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SHERANDO LAKE GROUP CAMP

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5 sites 4.8/5 (13 reviews) $50/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Day Use Area, Fishing, Camping, Accessible Swimming, Backpacking, Birding, Hiking, Swimming, Star Gazing

Sherando Lake Group Camp is a part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area and is popular with family groups, Boy and Girl Scouts, church groups and othe...

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SHERANDO LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER

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1 sites 4.8/5 (5 reviews) $25/night Reservable

Day Use Area, Hiking, Fishing, Boating, Accessible Swimming, Picnicking, Swimming

Sherando Lake Group Picnic Shelter, also known as the Williams Branch Group Picnic Shelter is a part of the Sherando Lake Recreation Area. The recreat...

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CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE FAMILY CAMP

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40 sites 4.7/5 (250 reviews) $20–$40/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up, Hammock

Swimming Site, Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Day Use Area

Cave Mountain Lake Family Camp is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic and peaceful getaway. Eas...

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HOPPER CREEK GROUP CAMP

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1 sites 4.6/5 (20 reviews) $0/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent

Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Canoeing, Backpacking, Hunting, Kayaking

Hopper Creek Group Camp offers a rustic atmosphere under the trees for group camping. Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains, the area welcomes visitors ...

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SHERANDO LAKE RECREATION AREA FAMILY CAMPING

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65 sites 4.6/5 (643 reviews) $25–$47/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, RV/Motorhome, Trailer, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Wildlife Viewing, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Accessible Swimming, Canoeing, Day Use Area, Kayaking, Photography, Picnicking, Star Gazing

Sherando Lake Recreation Area's Family Campground provides an ideal camping destination. It is situated in the Blue Ridge Mountains and is known ...

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Otter Creek Campground

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68 sites 4.5/5 (134 reviews) $30/night Reservable

Equipment: Tent, RV, Trailer, Caravan/Camper Van, Pickup Camper, Fifth Wheel, Pop up

Visitor Center, Camping, Historic & Cultural Site, Birding, Fishing, Hiking, Photography, Wildlife Viewing

Otter Creek Campground is located at the Blue Ridge Parkway's lowest elevation, only 649 feet above sea level. Picturesque Otter Creek winds thro...

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CAVE MOUNTAIN LAKE GROUP PICNIC SHELTER

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1 sites 4.0/5 (3 reviews) $25/night Reservable

Swimming Site, Hiking, Fishing, Camping, Biking, Day Use Area, Picnicking

Cave Mountain Lake Group Picnic Shelter is nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, and welcomes visitors to enjoy the rustic beauty and peace...

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