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Nanga River Retreat, Dwellingup.

Hosted by Shane · Nanga Brook, Western Australia
4 sites · RV, Tent · 40 acres
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Don't forget your mozzie coils, they're out and about at the moment! And a bit of firewood while the season for it lasts... We have 3 beautiful and secluded sites to offer, right in the heart of the Dwellingup State Forest, 1 of them on the banks of the Murray River. All sites here enjoy a minimum of 100 metres separation. We love all animals here at Nanga River Retreat and we'd love for you to bring yours along (Remember to book our pet friendly site – ‘River Camp’, and dont forget to bring your little yellow bags please). We also enjoy an abundance of wildlife traffic through the property. We would love to see all the Witches, Wiccans, and other Weirdos out there, we encourage you to book in for a spell. (pun intended) You'll fit right in. 🧙‍♀️ We invite discreet devotees of herbs, and mushrooms, to visit for a while, you will absolutely love it here, with privacy you just cannot get at the park 🤙 Come and find yourself, or maybe lose yourself, down by the river in Dwellingup, forest getaways dont get much better. Please Note; Loud drunkenness, anti-social behaviour, and rude misconduct will lead to eviction without refund, and reporting to Hipcamp. Also, no off-roading. No motor bikes, quads, buggies, or any other form of self-powered transport in the dirt. In-fact while you're here, any sort of hooning on the property will lead to eviction without refund and reporting to Hipcamp. So folks, the idea of this campsite and indeed of the entire property, is that it's intended as a tranquil and quiet retreat for those that wish it to be so. Thanks for understanding. A small advice for those bringing children, in fact for anyone that intends to swim in or be beside the water, this is a wild and unfenced river access area and all care should be taken in supervision. Please see the site rules. One more thing, feel free to contact us via Hipcamp if you're interested in staying here but for some reason fall outside of the site parameters listed on this add, we're pretty flexible and in most cases will be willing to accommodate your needs. Remember, this is camping by the river, not glamping by the pool! We hope to hear from you soon, and we know you're going to love your stay whatever your endeavour while you're here. Seeya soon, Shane n Deeg.
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Wish Id Planned Earlier priced site

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A spare site for APPROVED special request guests and last minute desperado’s, not normally used, and we’ll probably say no. Enjoy the choice of 2 locations; The Old Shack (closer to the road, drive through, strictly no pets), or; The Drop (4x4 or walk in access only, closer to the river, very steep bank, no vans, no campers, strictly no pets, no drive thru, restricted access when wet, well isolated site, only a lucky few will get to stay here). At either site you’ll enjoy all the access privileges to the forest and river that the other guests enjoy, but with no fire pit, no cooking ring, and no other amenities at all. Its the Wish Id Booked Earlier deal 😉 You must be fully self sufficient for both sites, ie you must have your own toilet - ‘short drops’ will not be tolerated 💩👎 All waste, human and other, is to be removed from site. Site is always blocked and will only be booked for APPROVED special request guests and last minute desperados. For full property details see site description for River Camp. Will consider 2nd vehicle on enquiry.
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River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 8 · Vehicles under 15 m
We have 2 beautiful and secluded sites to offer, one right on the banks of the Murray River and both deep in the heart of the Dwellingup State Forest. About 200 mtrs between sites. An excellent and inspiring spot for artists, with a hundred views worth capturing in any form from charcoal thru oil, to digital. Many wonderfully tranquil places to sit and ponder, draw, write, and wonder. Truely 'En plein air' Amazing birdwatching here, with highly populated tree lines and shrubby areas surrounding and throughout the property. Superb Star gazing opportunities too, with wide open and un-interrupted views of the night sky in every direction, from various vantage points available around this lovely 40 acres of beautiful river front property. Nanga River Retreat is an outdoor adventurer's dream, with truly wild forest country to be found between the property and the river in many places. 🌲 The heart of the last real Jarrah-forest is right here for you to explore, with canoeing, kayaking, swimming, fishing, hiking, and biking all great ways to spend your time here. In fact, if youre into bikes, you'll be happy to know there's quite a few things around town to amuse you. Firstly, it's only 10 minutes to a great local skate park and pump track, one that lures riders of bikes n boards alike of every skill level and from all around. Its a family friendly arena and boasts a really good playground right there on site for the little ones (and right next to Way Points Cafe for the not so little...). A bit further out is the Turner Hill bike track, and of course from town there is local access to the world famous MundaBiddi trail. Also, and much closer to home, is the Murray Valley Trails Mountain-Bike Area, and as the crow flies its only around 2kms away. Western Australia's newest and best mountain bike trail area, with 35kms of single-track MTB trails, varying from Easy rolls around Lane Poole Reserve, to Difficult and fast black diamond downhill runs for those brave souls who dare it. Check out Murray Valley Trails online. If bikes are not your thing, or for anyone that just wants to tap into their inner primate, Trees Adventures Dwellingup is only a short drive over the hill (just 5.5kms from the gate) and is an incredible day out with the kids. Actually its an incredible day out for anyone with the rightly mixed senses of adventure and humour. This is a blast, its much more fun than it might sound like, and we highly recommend it! Dwellingup is known as 'The place that trails meet', and there is local access to a seemingly endless selection of walk paths, bridle trails, and bike tracks of every description. There's plenty an orienteering challenge that also awaits, 🧭 this is a perfect part of the scarp for those wandering souls who enjoy getting lost in order to find their way... We love all animals here at Nanga River Retreat and we'd love for you (by pre-arrangement please) to bring yours along. We enjoy an abundance of wildlife traffic through the property, and even have quite the zoo ourselves, with chickens and ducks, pigs and sometimes sheep to be found around the place. A couple of cats, some fish, all sorts... (dont forget to bring your little yellow bags please guys) We would love to see all the Witches, Wiccans, and various other Weirdos out there come on down, and we encourage you to book in for a spell. (pun intended) You'll fit right in. 🧙‍♀️ We invite discreet devotees of herbs, mushrooms, and all things magical to visit for a while, you will absolutely love it here, with privacy you just cannot get at the park 🤙 So beautiful people, come and find yourself, or maybe lose yourself, down by the river in Dwellingup, forget Camp Granada, (yes, we're that old...) forest getaways dont get much better than this one. So, social drinkers, social smokers, and all deep thinkers are definitely welcome, and when you get here, we can either mingle and chat, or your time and space can be your very own, that's entirely up to you, BUT! We dont want 'The Party People' here. Sorry. We dont need you to act Amish, within reason you can drink smoke sing celebrate, have your tunes, whatever, but this is the wrong venue for running amok. Loud drunkenness, anti-social behaviour, and rude misconduct will lead to eviction without refund, and reporting to Hipcamp. Also, and sorry about this one too folks, but no ripping around out here on anything with an engine. No off-roading. No motor bikes, quads, buggies, or any other form of self-powered transport in the dirt. In-fact while you're here, any sort of hooning on the property will lead to eviction without refund and reporting to Hipcamp. However all you mad mud mashers out there, for those that do want to go somewhere and get tractionally challenged, you'll only be a short drive from the famous Captain Fawcett 4x4 track, (about 1/4 hour away), and we are sure that down there you can get all the off-roading you want to, right out of your system! Check it out online. And of course there's hundreds of bush tracks all around here. So folks, the idea of this campsite and indeed of the entire property, is that it's intended as a tranquil and quiet retreat for those that wish it to be so. This is how we want it too, and this atmosphere of a quiet getaway must be observed by all comers please. Thanks for understanding. A small advice for those bringing children, in fact for anyone that intends to swim in or be beside the water, this is a wild and unfenced river access area and all care should be taken in supervision. Please see the site rules. One more thing, feel free to contact us via Hipcamp if you're interested in staying here but for some reason fall outside of the site parameters listed on this add. You might have a late arriver that needs to bring a third vehicle, your bus might be 1/2 a metre longer than the sites drop box allows for, or maybe you dont own a telly and have 7 kids you need to bring? Whatever it is, dont sweat it. Get in touch and run it by us, we're pretty flexible and in most cases will be willing to accommodate your needs. And remember, this is camping by the river, not glamping by the pool! We hope to hear from you soon, and we know you're going to love your stay whatever your endeavour while you're here. Kind regards, your hosts, Shane n Deeg. ✌️ 🙏 🏳️‍🌈 ps; we have developed a small welcome pack that includes a little disclaimer about us and this place, some things that we think you might like to do while you're here, and some local attractions that we reckon are well worth a visit sometime during your stay. It's just a few pdf's, and we'll forward them to your email as soon as your booking is finalized, or if you'd prefer we can print them out and supply hard copies. We hope they help you to plan your perfect stay here with us by the Murray. pss: the second site has now become available but is further from the river. We've only just advertised it and it's a long way from the loo too, so more suited to those that have their own dunny of some sort. (No short drops here please guys💩 yuk) The 2nd site is near a natural soak at the top of a dam and boasts a delightful looking and beautifully aromatic spread of native mint. If you are interested in this site, reach out to us through Hipcamp and we'll tell you all about it. ✌️ Peace out, seeya soon, SnD
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No electrical hookup
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Turtle Dam, NRR, Dwellingup

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 4 m
Strictly no pets at this site. Check out our new Facebook page at NangaRiverRetreat! The Turtle dam is a secluded site at Nanga River Retreat that offers the same exclusive campsite experience without the amenities. This beautiful waterside site among the trees is for the truly self sufficient camper that can bring their own throne. Be it chemical or storage, you'll need you own loo! (No 💩short-drops here please guys, yuk!) Outside of a reasonable privacy space of around 50mtrs from our house and the entire primary campsite, the property is yours to wander. Please see the main add for full property description and local attractions. Thanku for ur interest, hope to see u soon, SnD.
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Bandicoot Landing, NRR, Dwellingup.

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Strictly No Pets at this site. Our newest site, lovely and cool in the shade among the Rivergums for those hot summer getaways. Caravans by pre-arrangement only, and only small ones…
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98% Recommend235 Ratings · 177 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Beautiful camping spot
15 m travel trailer · With pets ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
We absolutely love the location and the river view was beautiful. Quiet and peaceful! Will definitely be back in future. Thanks Shane for meeting us at the gate.
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Ronell G.
2 reviews
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· November 2025
Tent ·
Turtle Dam, NRR, Dwellingup
Another wonderful stay here and already planning when we can stay again, truly beautiful spot and well maintained by hosts. Thank you so much!
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Steph W.
6 reviews
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· November 2025
Tent ·
Bandicoot Landing, NRR, Dwellingup.
Great out of the way quiet spot. Enjoyed the local wildlife that visited my tent. Would recommend this spot if you are thinking of going
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Wayne R.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Fire, pond, ducks, frogs
Tent ·
Turtle Dam, NRR, Dwellingup
The spot was perfect and clean and the frogs sung such a symphony as we sat reading by the fire, drinking wine. However, I did not do my research, as Nanga Bush Camp is across the road! Teenagers screaming karaoke from 6 till 10. But I feel like we were unlucky with that. Otherwise, highly recommend!
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Verity M.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Amazing Bird Life
Tent ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
The bird life there is amazing, saw blue wrens, rosellas, red tailed black cockatoo's, kookaburra's and many more, their songs were amazing to wake up to.
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Rachel M.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Enjoyable 1 night stay
Tent ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Enjoyable stay with lots of beautiful trees and a place to relax. Bird life abundant!
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Natasha M.
4 reviews
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· October 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Lovely little secluded place next to the river and surrounded by trees. It was beautiful, so quiet with just the sounds of nature. The little piglets were so cute too that would come and say hello.
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Kate J.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
5 m pop-up camper ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
We were pleasantly surprised at the size of the camping lot. Very spacious, with a play swing set for kids (note to self for bringing the grandies next time) Transportable loo clean and operating. Lovely 2 minute to walk down the embankment to the river. Much more privacy than in the National Park. Geese, pigs and little piglets in their pens a good distance away and it was a delight to visit them. Lots of activities to do around the area or just do nothing and enjoy the peace and quiet, the trees and the birds. Spotted a Splendid Blue Wren close to our camp! Yay! Prompt communication from Shane throughout. Thank you Shane, it was just what we needed.
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Mona B.
2 reviews
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· October 2025
Tent ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Our stay at Nanga River Retreat was incredible! The campsite was peaceful and beautifully maintained, surrounded by tall jarrah trees. We enjoyed campfires under a sky full of stars. Perfect mix of relaxation and adventure — highly recommended!
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Michael V.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
Tent · With pets ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
A beautiful property to explore. Lots of privacy at the river camp site. Huge site. The later check out time meant we could enjoy our last morning and the tent was dry by the time we packed up. We only got home this afternoon and we're already trying to figure out when we can go again. Thanks for having us!
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Stacey L.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2025
River Retreat
5 m travel trailer ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
We had a great 4 days camping on Shane’s property. Was very quiet with plenty of space and we were the only ones there. The dog had a great time too!
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Karen K.
3 reviews
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· October 2025
Relaxing by the river
15 m travel trailer · With kids ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
We had the most wonderful stay at Nanga River Retreat. The setting is beautiful and so peaceful, surrounded by wildlife. Each morning we woke up to the sound of birds, and in the evenings we spotted baby pigs wandering about which was such a sweet surprise. The river and walking tracks made it easy to explore, but it was also the perfect spot just to sit back and soak up the quiet. Everything felt serene, private and relaxed, exactly what we were looking for. Highly recommend if you’re after a calm nature escape
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Lyndsay M.
3 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Turtle Dam, NRR, Dwellingup
Had a great few nights camping with the family , the hosts were lovely and had showed the kids the farm animals . Great spot and will be going back.
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Steve O.
6 months on Hipcamp
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· September 2025
Best spot for a peaceful weekend!
5 m pop-up camper ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Beautiful spot close to the river and surrounded by tall trees. Flat spot with a central fire pit made the location even better. Very quiet and easy to get to off the road. On site toilet a great extra!
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Jason W.
3 reviews
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· September 2025
Frogs, peace and privacy
5 m car ·
Turtle Dam, NRR, Dwellingup
Great camping next to the dam. Frogs, bandicoots, roos. Great fore ring plavement. Private and S gives plenty of space. Highly recommend.
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Luke W.
4 reviews
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· September 2025
Peaceful and private
11 m travel trailer ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Huge site with no one else around, this was the perfect spot to teach our anxious German Shepherd to relax while camping without having to worry about other dogs nearby. Enough space for small walks to the river and around the property. Gorgeous pigs to visit in their pen. Spotted ducks, kookaburras and kangaroos, also a couple iconic blue wrens. Some fearless geese to watch out for. The owners seemed absolutely lovely and were quick to respond when we found a little duckling that needed some help. Perfect location just minutes from Lane Poole.
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Sam S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
8 m travel trailer ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Second visit in as many months. Great private camping and easy access to the trails.
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Andrew S.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Nice getaway
6 m Class B · With pets ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Nice spot along the river. Easy to access and plenty to do.
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Matt H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
8 m travel trailer ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Bush TV, Kooda’s calling and bike and hiking trails. A perfect base in the bush.
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Andrew S.
4 reviews
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· July 2025
Tent ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Fantastic place, so fun having some cheeky farm animals around so private! Thankyou we will definitely be back.
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Chelsea M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
5 m pop-up camper · With pets ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Beautiful view of the river. Great place to have a campfire and relax, peaceful and quiet. Good for not so friendly dogs as there’s no one else around :)
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Kate A.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Turtle camp 👍
Turtle Dam, NRR, Dwellingup
Turtle camp was a great location away from the house and other camp sites. Very close to the mountain bike trails , the river and Lane pool .A little bit of road noise and visual appearance on cars from the highway was the only noticeable bug bags
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Justin S.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Turtle Dam, NRR, Dwellingup
Secluded spot right on the dam just walking distance from the Murray river with kangaroo and ducks all around
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Raffaele B.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Awesome stay, loved the pigs!
Tent ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
We absolutely loved our stay here! The property was easy to find, as was our site. Whilst you can see two different houses off in the distance the site was incredibly private/secluded and we truly had the space all to ourselves. We were even greeted by two very friendly, hungry pigs who came for a walk through our site in the morning and put huge smiles on our faces. Would definitely come back!
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Chelsea I.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
3 m Class B · With pets ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Beautiful place, very peaceful and lots of wildlife. Nice flat campsite and easy to position trailer. Fire pit and toilet a big bonus
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Steve N.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Shane is very flexible with booking dates and numbers of guests. We had to amend the dates and ppl a couple times and he was cool about it. The place was easy to find and very private, with very nice view of the Murray river. If you are not a fan of farm animals then the goose and maybe pigs can give you a jump scare at night time. But all they did was making noises at times, nothing much. Overall I would like to recommend this place to friends and would love to visit again.
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Lesley L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
We had a great stay!
2 m pop-up camper · Group trip ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
We had a great stay! Shane is a very easygoing and friendly host, and he was more than willing to accommodate our check-in and check-out times, which made everything so convenient. The site was peaceful and well-maintained—exactly what we were looking for. We’ll definitely be back again. Highly recommended!
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Rachel P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Turtle Dam, NRR, Dwellingup
A peaceful spot with great bushwalks and a abundance of wildlife.Thankyou for sharing your property.
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Steven M.
5 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
8 m Class B · With pets ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Fantastic spot, right on the river and site to ourselves.
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Naomi P.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Great spot with river access
5 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
River Camp, NRR, Dwellingup.
Great spot for a quick getaway from Perth. We stayed at the NRR camp. Handy with the toilet and private river access. The kids loved the pigs and ducks. We liked how the camp spots are limited and well spaced apart- a great one for the quiet campers and nature lovers. Lovely little walks around the property. Clear and quick communication with the owners. We will certainly be back. Thanks again.
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Chae B.
5 reviews

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