With 73 acres and 16 buildings are uniquely located just two miles from the interstate and downtown Charlottesville, yet in a seemingly remote wooded area that is beautiful, quiet, and the perfect site for your next event.
Rentals are year-round excluding June 1-mid-August, as we provide Camp exclusively for children and teens with medical needs during our summer programs.
Our waterfront provides a relaxing natural setting for family canoe and kayak outings, fishing, or even exchanging vows.
Our large pavilion space creates a perfect semi-outdoor venue for birthday parties to weddings.
Our Dining Hall not only has a gorgeous view and plenty of seating, but also an audio and projector system and an industrial kitchen!
Rental FAQS
Events at CHT range from weddings to family reunions to corporate retreats and more! Our 73 acre property just 5 miles from Downtown Charlottesville is the perfect setting for many events. Please fill out our Event Inquiry Form to share more about your event.
The Dining Hall is best for events of 100-150. We have 100 multi-colored elementary school style chairs and 24 five-foot round tables and 4 six-foot rectangle tables.
CHT has 5 small cabins, each with two separate rooms on either side of a front porch. Each side sleeps up to 8 people in bunk beds. The larger Blazer Cabin is located by the Pavilion and sleeps 28 with 14 beds per side, 4 bathrooms and a common room, front porch and back deck. The Lodges have 2 sides which are each equipped with kitchenettes, 2 bathrooms and comfortably sleep 6-8 people. All spaces have air conditioning, heat and are fully accessible. Total overnight capacity is approximately 122.
We do not provide in-house catering. We can provide a list of frequently used vendors upon request.
Alcohol is permitted at CHT if all members of your group are over 21. The group contact is responsible for all participant behavior. We strongly discourage drinking and driving. CHT strictly prohibits the use of illegal drugs – anyone using or bringing such illegal substances on CHT property will be asked to leave immediately with no refund or fees returned. CHT prohibits the consumption of alcoholic beverages while camper or other youth programs are in session.
We also do not allow glass bottles.
A special event ABC permit can be obtained here.
Fully trained, certified service animals are welcome at Camp Holiday Trails. Thank you for understanding that our programs include campers with medical needs including serious allergies. To protect our buildings and provide safe spaces for our campers, we ask that you and your guests not bring pets on the premises.
If a pet has a role in a wedding, please contact rentals@campholidaytrails.org to discuss options.
Our pool is open Memorial through Labor Day only, primarily for our Camp programs. The ratio of lifeguard to swimmer is 1:25. You must present a copy of your lifeguard’s certificate prior to your rental date. The pool is not to be used by AirBnB guests
Yes.Wedding deposits are 25% and general rentals are 50%. A deposit is required to book your event. If additional cleaning is needed or damages are incurred, additional fees may apply.
Yes. Candles may be used in the Dining Hall and Pavilion with proper holders. Candles must be monitored and must be noted in the rental contract. They may not be used in any other CHT buildings. You may use tacks or tape to hang decorations and lights. No nails!
100% of decor must be removed at the conclusion of your event. No balloons are allowed at CHT.
Camp has approximately 35 parking spaces in the upper part of camp, around the Dining Hall and cabins. Overflow parking is in the pasture at the entrance of the Camp, with room for 100+ vehicles. This requires a short hike UP or rented golf carts/shuttles. Parking limits are listed on your CHT Map and must be followed. We recommend assigning someone to direct parking.
DO NOT PARK ON THE GRASS.
Our fire code requires that the road through Camp remain open at all times.
For your next event or wedding, consider renting our beautiful camp!
