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Blackthorn Retreat

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· Randolph, Riley, Kansas

101 acres hosted by Dave C.

2 glamping pitches · 6 motorhome/tent pitches · 3 tent pitches

Best in Kansas: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Dave is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

The most unique feature of this property is that it was unaltered for the last 50 years. Purchased in 2015 by us for use in outdoor skills instruction as Blackthorn-USA. In 2018 we developed Blackthorn Retreat as a private campground. Densely wooded and home to many animals this property is unlike any other place in the area. It was, and is, our intention to create campsites and usable space without the use of heavy equipment to maintain the natural setting and diverse wildlife habitat. While we are now altering the property, we are working with our land as opposed to forcing it to our will. Come see us. Adventure awaits!

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168 Ratings · 140 reviews

Robin S.recommends

April 6, 2024

Camp Ash!

Dave was wonderful—helped organize us (a larger party) to a great little campsite that was well equipped with fire pit, extinguisher, food prep area, tables—the works. Stayed up late to show us the way to the site, and checked on us before we left. Happy to plan future trips here!

Owen H.recommends

April 6, 2024

The Swing Camp

I love Dave

Dave was extremely kind, cool, and accommodating. Campsite was lovely too. Would definitely stay again!

Leah R.recommends

March 28, 2024

The Gothic Pod

I stayed at Blackthorn to attend their knife forging workshop and had an awesome experience. The pod was cozy and had all the essentials, and Dave was a great host. I felt very welcome.

Brock B.recommends

March 17, 2024

The Swing Camp

Me and my son loved camping on Dave’s land! Our spot was nice and exactly as depicted in the description. Dave was super nice, met us at the entrance and got us to our campsite. Would definitely go again.

Kel H.recommends

December 31, 2023

Rock Ridge

10/10

Dave was an amazing guy and was very helpful! Dave provided us with a map 🗺️ (which was very useful) and some firewood to keep us warm!!! The place was a 10/10 and I’ll be coming back again!!!

Jack C.recommends

November 20, 2023

Blackthorn Basecamp

Dave was a great dude and was super accommodating with anything I needed (firewood). The road was really well maintained and I would definitely come back here again.

Location

Randolph, Riley, Kansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Washtáge Moⁿzháⁿ (Kaw / Kansa), 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Dave C.Joined in June 2018

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