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Top-rated campgrounds near Columbia
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Top-rated campgrounds near Columbia
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Gary
1 day ago
Tent
Great place to go unplug and relax.
If you're tent camping, power and water availability depends on your location on the site. The owners are still developing the camping areas so this may change over time.
There is a road near by but traffic is pretty light during the weekend.
The bathroom was super clean (no spiders). A real plus for the wife. lol
Like I said, the owners are still building this up. They have one little cabin completed (super nice inside), are working to finish the second, and have the foundation set for a third.
I'm looking forward to visiting again to see the development over time
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Abbie
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Great spot! The site had a nice flattened area for my tent a little into a wooded area. I was able to hang my hammock. And the spot is right in the edge of the walking trails which was lovely. I also had some car troubles and Jordan was very responsive and helpful!
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Gary
November 2025
With pets
Fantastic property with some unique ecological features, plenty of room to feel private or connected to other campers, and great accommodations. Highly recommend this for your next weekend getaway.
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Brandon
October 2025
Tent
With pets
The hosts were friendly and informative and very helpful with directions. The sight was the perfect size for all our gear with a great view of the pond. I decided on an afternoon swim after unpacking and was blown away by the crystal clear water and fish swimming around me. Not to mention the beautiful hand crafted community area on the shoreline. Everything was very well maintained while staying mindful of the surrounding ecosystem. My only regret was not booking another night and having more time to explore this beautiful property and catch one of the community fires!
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Amy
October 2025
Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute
This was my favorite camping experience! My sister and I glamped at site 5, and I have nothing but good things to say. It was peaceful, secluded but not scary, and absolutely beautiful. We’ll be back soon!
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Kurt
September 2025
With pets
Our stay was pretty much what we were looking for - secluded, quiet, and comfortable. The best part was the staff. They were beyond just friendly and professional, but were also very accommodating. They gave us a side-by-side tour of the property, let us borrow a phone charger, and even offered us fishing poles and bait to use in the two beautiful ponds. If you are looking for something secluded and quiet where you can just relax and enjoy nature, we strongly recommend.
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Antonio
September 2025
2 nights at All You Need Institute
Loved my time here. Simple and natural. I felt cut off but more present. You don't need to know the time of day here.
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Madelyn
August 2025
Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute
Jordan and his community were very nice and welcoming. The campsite was private and the beds were comfortable. It was a beautiful place to stay and the lake was lovely to swim in.
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Miranda
August 2025
With kids
This was such an interesting, educational glamping experience! We LOVED the trails with the QR codes to educational videos. The AC works great and was much needed yesterday. The space was exactly what we needed for a night! Also, they have the friendliest chickens I’ve ever encountered. Thank you for sharing your space with us!
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Gehad
July 2025
Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute
We had a wonderful experience! We booked the Yurt and the micro cabin for a family trip and both spaces were beautiful and comfortable. At one point the water stopped working and the hosts worked continuously to get it fixed and it was resolved within the day. Great trails. Very kid-friendly as well.
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Staffi
July 2025
Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute
It was a great place, and we had a very good time. Jordan was very helpful in explaining everything.
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Kierstan
June 2025
Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute
The land is absolutely beautiful, pond was refreshing and peaceful. I stayed in the micro cabin which was great. I would recommend that you do bring all of your own cooking supplies as there wasn't everything there that was needed and the outside space is not covered so when it was raining I didn't have access to the little kitchen.
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Catherine
May 2025
Tent
Group trip
directions were great, lake is beautiful and campsite accommodates a large group
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Chrissy
May 2025
Tent
We had a very peaceful camping experience, and the pond on the property was absolutely lovely. We visited over Memorial Day weekend, and the site before ours had a large group with about five cars. It made maneuvering a bit difficult, so I think the owners might consider setting a car limit per site. The lane for vehicles is very narrow, and with multiple cars, it becomes tricky to navigate.
Due to the holiday weekend and the number of guests, the composting toilet nearest to us ran out of sawdust. We stayed at Site 3, which we chose for its privacy—it’s the last site along the road and felt the most secluded. You can park your vehicle right next to the site, which was ideal since we slept in my truck bed the first night. However, it looks like they’re building an off-grid cabin nearby, which may affect Site 3’s privacy in the future.
Next time, I’d love to try Site 1—it looked spacious and even has private access to the pond. I also agree with another reviewer: the property could use better signage. We got lost for over an hour trying to find the pond on site and ended up following a misleading sign marked "pond" that actually led out to the National Forest.
That said, Jordan was a fantastic host. He checked in on us, promptly addressed an issue when someone tried to set up camp too close to our spot, and kept a close eye on the property. As two women traveling alone, we felt very safe and well cared for.
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Susan
May 2025
With pets
Amazing experience from the start to the finish. The host were very quick to answer any questions before we even arrived. We had a group of 10, and the cabins slept all of us comfortably and the A/C worked amazing. Any help/questions we needed, were swiftly handled/answered by the host couple. They were amazing. Having close access to the kitchen was definitely a plus, since our group had so much food. Firewood was readily available. Our group’s favorite party was the lake. You can tell the owners of this camp have really put time into making this a fun and comfortable place to relax. We will definitely be back, and there is talk with our friend group to make this an annual trip. Also enjoyed how dog friendly everything was. Highly recommended!
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Lisa
April 2025
Weekend Trip to Camp Strong Wood
Chris was terrific from the moment we arrived. The cabin was adequate for our needs and the outdoor kitchen on the porch was perfect. The land and the lake are beautiful. Fresh from the lake fish fried for dinner! A great getaway and we will be back.
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Marie
April 2025
Weekend Trip to All You Need Institute
We had a magical time camping at the all you need institute. Jordan was really friendly, and accommodating. He was around if you needed anything but also we felt like we had privacy when we wanted. The pond is beautiful and we got in to cool off. We will definitely be back, and I would recommend to anyone I know! We clamped under the bell tent and the beds were really comfortable. There is also plenty of space for tent camping too if that’s what you’re looking for.
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Krista
March 2025
1 night at Camp Strong Wood
I feel my words will prove inadequate to capture the essence of what Camp Strong Wood has to offer anyone who is fortunate enough to follow their sense of wonder into this beautiful land. If you are trying to have a human experience by going back to basics, without sacrificing civility and genuine hospitality - this is the place that needs to top your list.
The staff (Chris and Zoey) are wonderful and caring people who made us Floridians feel welcome from the moment we arrived late at night when they came out to greet us with a smile! The atmosphere of community, communication with the land and its creatures and features, and tangible love of what the do was so refreshing - people who are so grateful and blessed to call their stewardship of this acreage their livelihood.
Everything is sanitary and well-constructed with care. I loved my stay and will be back in the near future.
This place is well worth your time and money, highly recommend.
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Tereson
March 2025
Tent
Loved my short stay at this site. It was peaceful, had ample space, and a great view of a peaceful pond. The host were gracious and helpful. I will definitely stay longer next time.
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Amy
March 2025
Tent
Awesome property! Stayed in site 1 on the pond. Loved relaxing and just gazing at the beautiful clear water, hearing the trees and leaves blowing in the wind, watching the fish swim by and listening to the birds. Did the trail on the property and was really interesting to read the information plackets periodically placed. The lichen loop was really just that- lichen everywhere you looked! Loved seeing the tortoise burrows, even though i didn’t get a chance to see any tortoises. :) Jordan was super helpful. As a traveler camping alone, I felt safe and was able to really relax for my two nights there. Loved that there was a sink available and also a shower option.
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