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Primitive River Farm

Hosted by Chris · Clayton, Georgia
18 guests max
97%
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232 reviews
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Best in Georgia: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Property is currently CLOSED while I reassess this whole thing of "sharing"... 99 percent of campers are AWESOME, and understand the idea of PRIVACY and being left alone, and leaving other people alone. But that 1 percent RUINS IT. I have had 100s if not 1000s of dollars worth of damage down there, and rude people, and just about every single thing you can imagine. My dog was stolen and refuse to be returned with the Sheriff, and people want to FIGHT over whatever. There are people who want a 4 lane highway built to THE PRIMITVE LAND. It is ASTOUNDING this anthropological experiment trying to share my land with people has been. Mostly good, but the bad has been TERRIBLE....... So if you want to come, contact me. I may still do it. But things are going to have to change in some drastic ways... UGGG!!!No campers, or trailers. No generators. This is primitive only. We have a strict 30 day no refund policy as well. So be warned. This is a beautiful piece of property, not a campground, but farmland on the river. We expect you to be polite, quiet, and non intrusive on neighbors. Trespassing on the neighbors gets you banned. We have kept the land like it is and are willing to share it. But don't show up with a trailer. Don't run generators. If you do, you will be asked to leave. Thanks. Book and I will respond.
What to expect
Tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 1:00 PM
Check out: Before 1:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
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No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
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Primitive River

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Tent site · Sleeps 18
No campers, or trailers. No generators. This is primitive only. We have a strict 30 day no refund policy as well. So be warned. This is a beautiful piece of property, not a campground, but farmland on the river. We expect you to be polite, quiet, and non intrusive on neighbors. Trespassing on the neighbors gets you banned. We have kept the land like it is and are willing to share it. But don't show up with a trailer. Don't run generators. If you do, you will be asked to leave. Thanks. Book and I will respond.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
No picnic table

Reviews

97%· 327 reviews

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    Generated from real Hipcamper reviews

    This campsite offers a peaceful riverside escape with plenty of space to unwind and connect with nature. Many visitors enjoyed the sound of the river, fishing opportunities, and the feeling of privacy despite a nearby road and occasional rooster crowing. However, some guests noted that the grass could be overgrown and there were cleanliness issues like trash and dog droppings. Communication with the host was a mixed bag, with some campers finding him helpful and others experiencing unprofessional responses.

  • Lorie T.

    Tent camped with pets, Oct 2026.

    Recommends

    Love this spot on the river! It is an ideal location for a family camping trip. We are grateful to Chris for sharing!

  • Amanda Jo M.

    Tent camped with pets, Jul 2026.

    It was okay

    Before arrival at the site, the host reached out to us apologizing about the grass not being cut, and said we’d probably see him out there cutting it and to also introduce himself to us. We replied that it would be totally fine if him to cut it while we were there. Upon arrival we quickly noticed that the grass was laid kind of flat in some places, but that a lot of places we could not enjoy due to the grass being so high, especially around the river. We didn’t reach back out as we expected him to show up to cut it like told us he would. He never did show up. We also found that there was dog droppings, trash, soda can tabs, and cigarette butts. We decided to leave 1 night early, we paid for 5 nights, but only stayed 4. Before leaving we reached out letting him know and politely asked if he’d be willing to do a 1 night refund due to these reasons as well as stating that it was calling for rain. We’re aware that rain does not constitute a refund, but the other reasons do. He let us know that he would not do a refund, we understood. He did however become offended and defensive in regards to making him aware of what was left behind before we came, and us mentioning how he said he’d be over to mow and introduce himself, but he never did. He was rude and over the top with his replies. It was really unexpected and not handled properly. We did ask HipCamp to please review the conversation. They reviewed it and replied with an apology being very helpful and supportive.

  • Donna F.

    Tent camped with pets, Jul 2026.

    Recommends

    This is an awesome place! But I was a little disappointed. I had hoped that the grass would have been cut around the camp site. It looked like it had been a couple weeks ago. I did not see any trail that you could hike on and camp. What i saw was pretty steep and over grown. It also had a thunder storm every evening i was there. So, I wand up leaving a little early. But I did have a great time camping. I felt very safe even though I was solo camping. River was beautiful! Never saw the owner. Very peaceful. I will definitely be back. Thank you for sharing it with me!

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Amenities

  • Fire pitsPrivate fire pit
  • No toilets
  • No potable water
  • No showers
  • No picnic tables
  • No wifi
  • No laundry
  • No trash disposal
  • No cooking equipment
  • No hot tub
  • No playground

Things to know

  • 2WD accessiblePark at your site.
  • Pet-friendlyKeep pets leashed and clean up after them.
  • Campfires allowedAlways review local fire regulations before enjoying a campfire.
  • Check-in processYou'll head straight to your site upon arrival.
  • Cancellation policy50% refund up until 30 days before check in time starts.
  • Check-in and check-outCheck-in at 1pm. Check-out at 1pm.
  • Booking windowSame-day bookings welcome, up to 12 months ahead.

Extras

  • Brand New Camp Potty$30.00 per itemYou are required to either bring your own, or purchase one of these nice, brand new potty lid/seat with a nice new bucket, I will throw in some bags and kitty litter. Just bag it and put it in your trash. We suggest using once, bag it, then reline etc. This way it is easy and clean.

Location

Clayton, Rabun, Georgia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Your Host

Chris M.Joined August 201780% response rateResponds within 8 hours

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