Davis Lakes & Campground

Raw sewage coming up from the ground around a septic tank… Reported at least 7 times over a 2 week period, each time getting a different excuse. Finally asked for another lot. Owner was extremely rude, and sent her drunk son with another person over to «see what MY problem was»… MY problem? I have raw sewage on my lot that Im paying over $ 400 for a month for (I was there for my job). So, really the problem isn’t mine, its yours and after talking to numerous other Long timers, this is a problem that’s gone unfixed for years!!!. bottom line, give them money and don’t complain, you’ll be fine. Denise and Bridgett are rude and will lie to your face. Denise’s son who also works there, is very much an alcoholic (everyone I met agreed) 2 of the Lakes are down right nasty. Swimmers lake is full of goose feces. I personally witnessed underaged drinking during a campground event, in which the owner was aware of! The washing machines in the laundry mat are filthy, take something to clean the machines with before using! Witnessed a screaming match full of vulgarity and cursing between the owners son and apparent girlfriend/​wife shortly after the event with the drunk teens. Nothing any parent would appreciate had children been close by. I stayed 3 months only because I couldn’t find another place to take the camper… I WAS in Va from Alabama for an 11 month job… 3 of the 11 spent at Davis Lakes, .moved first chance I got. Never again will I go there. I met some wonderful people there who had been there for years, retirement brought them there before Denise became manager… It’s a shame, the old timers stories sound like it used to be a great place.

Having never visited a campground in my adult life, I can’t say that I expected what we found here at Davis Lakes. It’s situated right along a main highway, Not too far from downtown Suffolk. Sprawling grounds, several lakes, and many modern conveniences were included in our stay.
We rented the Byrd Nest Cabin (an adage to the street that leads you to the grounds). The cabin was kitschy; the décor was made up of various pieces of bird art, with different hues of blue accenting the one room. In the cabin, we found a full size coffee pot, mini fridge/​freezer, microwave, sink, dishes and utensils, a futon, space heater, full size bed, and flat screen TV mounted to the wall. The bathroom was small but clean, and although the grounds use well water it’s better than having to go to the bath house. The mattress on the bed was lacking… I could flip it over with one hand. There was also a gas grill on the covered porch outside, along with a picnic table. The propane tank was full, the water ran hot easily, and there was a window heat and a/​c unit that kept the space cozy.
Most of the campers are long term, and have been on the grounds for a while. Everyone we met was very pleasant and liked staying here. We had the privilege of meeting a fixture of the campground, Ms. Alice. She’s near 80 and has more spirit than most 20 year olds! Regal looking in her cheetah print cape (very stylish cold weather gear, I might add), she commands a crowd whilst holding her ever present cup of sunset blush. She fired off questions like rounds from a pistol, and kept the conversation rolling right along through each visit. She laughs at the jokes told, and adds her own commentary to make them even funnier. This woman needs a tiara and a lifetime supply of boxed wine; she reigns supreme. If you happen to meet her, ask her about her encounter with a bear on the way to the moose lodge. She’s a delight, and part of her charm is her extensive vocabulary.
But I digress.
Each campsite situated around the lake (s) typically have an outdoor room with a dock below. You can fish bass and brim and catfish, but make sure to stick to your own lake. The locals frown upon migratory fishermen.
The front desk staff is helpful and friendly, and there’s an event list for the pavillion available to guests upon check in. The cabins are fairly priced and quiet.
I think we would stay again, but probably summertime so there would be more to do.

Nice, quiet campground! Very spacious, with multiple lakes for fishing and a small beach for swimming. Canoes, paddle boats and boards are available for rent, as well as an aqua-​glide play set. The man-​made lake was nice, but could use more filtration, as it was filled with algae/​mold. (another was stagnant).