Encampment Loop Trail is a 3.4 mile moderately trafficked loop trail located near Petersburg, Virginia that features beautiful wild flowers and is rated as moderate. The trail offers a number of activity options and is accessible year-round. Dogs are also able to use this trail but must be kept on leash.
Nice trail, the whole park is nice and the trail head/parking lot is shady with a pit toilet. I ride a poo maker and there aren't many places to ride that are as nice. The trail covers a lot of grass so there is nothing to make it obvious in spots but there are concrete markers with letters that refer to the trail map.
Most of the trail is good. there are currently several muddy spots that you can walk around. There is one portion that is closed because of eagle nesting (north part of trail).
Nice trail but I got irritated with the poor mapping. Even talked to some employees that said some of the older side trails aren’t listed on the maps that All Trails has as well as online & the printed maps. Not a good idea if you ask me, especially someone who can’t figure out their directions (I don’t have a problem with this) Pay attention to your tree markers & you’ll be okay. If going with your dog bring water, there isn’t much on the trail, especially if it hasn’t rained recently.