99% (1.1K) • 17 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Brightwood
Private Farm Minutes to Cville
1. Private Farm Minutes to Cville
98%
(1378)
29mi from Brightwood · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
This was a 55-acre farm, split in half to accommodate a bypass through Charlottesville, so the previous owners had to give up half the land, and actually moved the house down to the other half of the property! They had to build a land bridge to get to the new home site, so they turned the bridge into a dam and created a beautiful large swimming pond, complete with beach and gazebo. My wife Stephanie and I bought the property in early 2017 and have turned it into a private horse farm, adding pastures, a riding ring, and 6-stall barn. There are ~21 horses who live on the property.
The property is unique in that you can hardly see another house from anywhere on the property and yet we are only 2 miles from
Barracks Rd. Shopping Center, and 4 miles from the University of Virginia.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$34
/ night
Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm
2. Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm
93%
(214)
37mi from Brightwood · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Hilltop with views of the mountains facing east and west. Close to Harrisonburg.
Several areas to camp in, take your pick. Nice shady wooded area overlooking Joes Creek.
Be happy to give you a tour of the mushroom farm.
Learn more about this land:
The wooded area is next to my house. There's about 4 acres to explore and a gravel road rarely traveled for a nice walk to a view for a great sunset. Harrisonburg is 5 minutes from here and has lots of night life, micro breweries etc. I have long power cords if you need electric at the campsite. You may hear owls hooting at night. The campsite is under white pines with a thick bed of pine needles. There are several campsites under the red cedar trees that are naturally bug and mosquito resistant. Shenandoah National Park is about 45 minutes away if you go to the 33 entrance and 45 minutes away to go to the Luray entrance. Lots of bears there and hikes to waterfalls. No hunting there. Solar panels provide half of my energy needs. GW National forest has lots of hiking and mt biking and is half an hour away. Great views of the mountains from the campsite area. I'm dedicated to having lots of native plants and trees. I do not spray any pesticides. Plenty of free firewood. Not too far off interstate 81. I give tours of the mushroom farm whenever the weather isn't below freezing. I don't recommend anything larger than a conversion van. Very small pull behind campers are OK . All campers are required to leave every day from 1 to 5. Belongings may be kept here. There is a bathroom inside the house. No showers , please guys relieve yourself behind a tree instead of tying up a bathroom .. Harpine Highway is nearby and does have some trafffic noise but it's not close enough to discourage most campers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$22
/ night
Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch
3. Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch
100%
(494)
36mi from Brightwood · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Voted Top VA site! See Reviews. Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch is conveniently located at the north end of Fort Valley. The recreational draw to this area is hard to beat in VA, and this property has it all for an amazing outdoor weekend! The ranch comprises 40 acres of lowland acreage designated for the camp, including a 5-acre lake.
The Cedar Grove sites 1, 2, and 3 are along the banks of Passage Creek located within a sparse, groomed Cedar grove. They are all a short walk (or drive) to the lake and beach amenities. Each site has varying access to the creek, so check out the site details. These sites are extra large and can accommodate multiple family groups, as well as, travel trailers of all sizes up to off-road motorcoaches in site 1. There are no hookups, so just boondocking. Pack it in, Pack it out. Generators are allowed but please be aware of the other sites and direct the noise away.
The Lakeside Mountain Stream site is very secluded, nestled between the mountains and the lake. It overlooks our 5-acre lake with mountain views in the background. It's on the opposite side of the lake from the Cedar Sites. This site has its own dock and is just a short walk down a mowed trail to a beautiful section of Passage Creek. An additional seasonal mountain stream can cascade behind the site and run under it to feed the lake when the conditions are right. It's a delicate site, so the accommodations and group size is strictly limited.
Check out the reviews and extensive gallery for many options of this amazing property!
Locally, the North end of Fort Valley offers many great hiking trails, trout fishing, rock climbing, horseback riding, and the Elizabeth Furnace day-use park. Taskers Gap OHV/ATV park is a short drive south, and the valley is sandwiched between both forks of the Shenandoah River for those looking to paddle.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$85
/ night
Two Acres Travel
4. Two Acres Travel
28mi from Brightwood · 1 site · Tent, RV
Escape to nature without leaving convenience behind. Nestled on two serene acres in beautiful Fredericksburg, Two Acres Travel offers the perfect blend of peace, privacy, and outdoor adventure.
Whether you're road-tripping in your RV or setting up under the stars, this property welcomes all outdoor lovers with:
🌿 Spacious RV Parking – Plenty of room for large RVs, with easy access and flat ground for a smooth setup. Hook up and relax surrounded by trees and open sky.
🏕️ Tent-Friendly Terrain – Pitch your tent on soft, level ground shaded by mature trees. Ideal for families, couples, or solo campers craving a quiet night under the stars.
🔥 Campfire Vibes – Unwind by the fire pit with s’mores, stories, and the sounds of nature.
🐾 Pet friendly
Pets
Campfires
from
$16
/ night
Forest Farms
5. Forest Farms
100%
(5)
33mi from Brightwood · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Hello! We're a new working farm located on 45 acres adjacent to the Rhappahannock River. We have a small flock of free range chickens, plus a few goats, ducks, and pigs. There are a few rugged camping spots, and hiking along the creek down to the river. There's a portapotty on site and rainwater available for now (showers and water access coming soon!). Please pack out what you pack in. There are stores within 15 minutes if you need supplies.
Please keep your animals on a leash within the ranching and adjacent areas, out in the woods is OK.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$22
/ night
Edom Springs
6. Edom Springs
100%
(2)
38mi from Brightwood · 2 sites · Lodging
Edom Springs is a scenic farm in one of the most beautiful corners of the Shenandoah Valley. Guest accommodations include a renovated spring house with a spacious porch and a cozy vintage camper with a view of the meadows.
Although we are fairly new to Hipcamp, we have hosted around 1000 stays on the farm through Airbnb, and you're welcome to read our reviews there: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18565726
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50804248
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$100
/ night
Rocky Run Farm
7. Rocky Run Farm
100%
(2)
20mi from Brightwood · 1 site · RV
Working cattle and horse ranch situated on 240 rolling acres in central Virginia cut by the Rock Run creek. We have several RV sites with full hookup available (water, sewer and 50amp avail).
Pets
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
99% (1.1K) • 17 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Brightwood
Private Farm Minutes to Cville
1. Private Farm Minutes to Cville
98%
(1378)
29mi from Brightwood · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
This was a 55-acre farm, split in half to accommodate a bypass through Charlottesville, so the previous owners had to give up half the land, and actually moved the house down to the other half of the property! They had to build a land bridge to get to the new home site, so they turned the bridge into a dam and created a beautiful large swimming pond, complete with beach and gazebo. My wife Stephanie and I bought the property in early 2017 and have turned it into a private horse farm, adding pastures, a riding ring, and 6-stall barn. There are ~21 horses who live on the property.
The property is unique in that you can hardly see another house from anywhere on the property and yet we are only 2 miles from
Barracks Rd. Shopping Center, and 4 miles from the University of Virginia.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$34
/ night
Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm
2. Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm
93%
(214)
37mi from Brightwood · 2 sites · Tents, RVs
Hilltop with views of the mountains facing east and west. Close to Harrisonburg.
Several areas to camp in, take your pick. Nice shady wooded area overlooking Joes Creek.
Be happy to give you a tour of the mushroom farm.
Learn more about this land:
The wooded area is next to my house. There's about 4 acres to explore and a gravel road rarely traveled for a nice walk to a view for a great sunset. Harrisonburg is 5 minutes from here and has lots of night life, micro breweries etc. I have long power cords if you need electric at the campsite. You may hear owls hooting at night. The campsite is under white pines with a thick bed of pine needles. There are several campsites under the red cedar trees that are naturally bug and mosquito resistant. Shenandoah National Park is about 45 minutes away if you go to the 33 entrance and 45 minutes away to go to the Luray entrance. Lots of bears there and hikes to waterfalls. No hunting there. Solar panels provide half of my energy needs. GW National forest has lots of hiking and mt biking and is half an hour away. Great views of the mountains from the campsite area. I'm dedicated to having lots of native plants and trees. I do not spray any pesticides. Plenty of free firewood. Not too far off interstate 81. I give tours of the mushroom farm whenever the weather isn't below freezing. I don't recommend anything larger than a conversion van. Very small pull behind campers are OK . All campers are required to leave every day from 1 to 5. Belongings may be kept here. There is a bathroom inside the house. No showers , please guys relieve yourself behind a tree instead of tying up a bathroom .. Harpine Highway is nearby and does have some trafffic noise but it's not close enough to discourage most campers.
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
$22
/ night
Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch
3. Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch
100%
(494)
36mi from Brightwood · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
Voted Top VA site! See Reviews. Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch is conveniently located at the north end of Fort Valley. The recreational draw to this area is hard to beat in VA, and this property has it all for an amazing outdoor weekend! The ranch comprises 40 acres of lowland acreage designated for the camp, including a 5-acre lake.
The Cedar Grove sites 1, 2, and 3 are along the banks of Passage Creek located within a sparse, groomed Cedar grove. They are all a short walk (or drive) to the lake and beach amenities. Each site has varying access to the creek, so check out the site details. These sites are extra large and can accommodate multiple family groups, as well as, travel trailers of all sizes up to off-road motorcoaches in site 1. There are no hookups, so just boondocking. Pack it in, Pack it out. Generators are allowed but please be aware of the other sites and direct the noise away.
The Lakeside Mountain Stream site is very secluded, nestled between the mountains and the lake. It overlooks our 5-acre lake with mountain views in the background. It's on the opposite side of the lake from the Cedar Sites. This site has its own dock and is just a short walk down a mowed trail to a beautiful section of Passage Creek. An additional seasonal mountain stream can cascade behind the site and run under it to feed the lake when the conditions are right. It's a delicate site, so the accommodations and group size is strictly limited.
Check out the reviews and extensive gallery for many options of this amazing property!
Locally, the North end of Fort Valley offers many great hiking trails, trout fishing, rock climbing, horseback riding, and the Elizabeth Furnace day-use park. Taskers Gap OHV/ATV park is a short drive south, and the valley is sandwiched between both forks of the Shenandoah River for those looking to paddle.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$85
/ night
Two Acres Travel
4. Two Acres Travel
28mi from Brightwood · 1 site · Tent, RV
Escape to nature without leaving convenience behind. Nestled on two serene acres in beautiful Fredericksburg, Two Acres Travel offers the perfect blend of peace, privacy, and outdoor adventure.
Whether you're road-tripping in your RV or setting up under the stars, this property welcomes all outdoor lovers with:
🌿 Spacious RV Parking – Plenty of room for large RVs, with easy access and flat ground for a smooth setup. Hook up and relax surrounded by trees and open sky.
🏕️ Tent-Friendly Terrain – Pitch your tent on soft, level ground shaded by mature trees. Ideal for families, couples, or solo campers craving a quiet night under the stars.
🔥 Campfire Vibes – Unwind by the fire pit with s’mores, stories, and the sounds of nature.
🐾 Pet friendly
Pets
Campfires
from
$16
/ night
Forest Farms
5. Forest Farms
100%
(5)
33mi from Brightwood · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
Hello! We're a new working farm located on 45 acres adjacent to the Rhappahannock River. We have a small flock of free range chickens, plus a few goats, ducks, and pigs. There are a few rugged camping spots, and hiking along the creek down to the river. There's a portapotty on site and rainwater available for now (showers and water access coming soon!). Please pack out what you pack in. There are stores within 15 minutes if you need supplies.
Please keep your animals on a leash within the ranching and adjacent areas, out in the woods is OK.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$22
/ night
Edom Springs
6. Edom Springs
100%
(2)
38mi from Brightwood · 2 sites · Lodging
Edom Springs is a scenic farm in one of the most beautiful corners of the Shenandoah Valley. Guest accommodations include a renovated spring house with a spacious porch and a cozy vintage camper with a view of the meadows.
Although we are fairly new to Hipcamp, we have hosted around 1000 stays on the farm through Airbnb, and you're welcome to read our reviews there: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18565726
https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50804248
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$100
/ night
Rocky Run Farm
7. Rocky Run Farm
100%
(2)
20mi from Brightwood · 1 site · RV
Working cattle and horse ranch situated on 240 rolling acres in central Virginia cut by the Rock Run creek. We have several RV sites with full hookup available (water, sewer and 50amp avail).
Pets
Full hookups
from
$30
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Austin
December 2025
Tent
Awesome place! Nice remote spot and beautiful scenery
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David
December 2025
Tent
With pets
Bob was such a wonderful and gracious host. I lost one of my beagles, and he helped me get the word out quickly, online. Thankfully we found her, none the worse for the wear! In fact I think she had a great time. The camp sites are well laid out and I think this would be a great place for a group.
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jesse
November 2025
Tent
Group trip
Lovely private car camping site on beuatiful horse farm, minutes from downtown Charlottesville. Camp site was clean and private. The amenities were quality and the space was beuatiful. Check in and check out were effortless.
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Mark
November 2025
22 ft travel trailer
What a perfect spot! The property is amazing and the lakeside campsite is one of the best we've ever stayed on the east coast. Picturesque, quiet and secluded. Might even bring the dog and the kid next time ;)
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Cameron
November 2025
10 ft campervan
Gorgeous tucked away location and a very welcoming, kind, and considerate host.
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Kylie
November 2025
Tent
Amazing!! The site was private and there was a fire pit which was great! The bathroom was easy to get to and had everything you could need! The property was so beautiful and we loved looking at the horses and donkeys!!
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Luke
November 2025
Tent
Bob was incredibly helpful at relocating us because site #2 doesn’t allow dogs. He moved us to the spacious #7 campsite at no additional charge, and we never had to talk to another person while we were camping. It was exactly the kind of escape into nature that we were looking for. We will be back!
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Adrienne
November 2025
10 ft travel trailer
Beautiful site. Excellent communication with the host. Feels remote while being close to many amenities. We will definitely stay here again.
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Erik
November 2025
16 ft car
With kids
The campsite was the perfect Fall escape—wide open views of rolling hills with the Blue Ridge in the distance, golden light through the trees, and an unexpected bonus: several well-kept horse fields that made the place feel unique. Clean, scenic, and peaceful—absolutely worth the trip for families looking for a quiet weekend with actual views, not just a parking lot with trees.
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Wesley
November 2025
Tent
With pets
We’ve been back to this site probably 10 times now. Simply put, we love it. The prepaid firewood delivery option made it easy, and then being able to purchase more wood at the site ensured we were warm throughout a chilly weekend. The stars were out in full force yet again, a treat for us city dwellers. Looking forward to our next time back.
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Jake
November 2025
Tent
Amazing stay with even more amazing views we had a blast during our stay the creek was a very peaceful spot to sit and relax by and the pond is a perfect place to spend the day would absolutely recommend and stay again
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Kristy
November 2025
16 ft car
This was our second time camping there and we'll be back again. We have a teardrop camper and the site was perfect for our needs. Beautiful farm and absolutely perfect location.
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Tish
November 2025
20 ft travel trailer
I couldn’t believe how peaceful this place was, so close to town. Standard camp spots, nice tree canopies, and generally level. Waking up to soft rolling hills and grazing horses (and 2 very charming mules) hit the spot!! Highly recommend.- tho I confess part of me wants to keep this gem a secret - so it’s always available for when I return! ;) Thank you again!
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Erica
November 2025
18 ft travel trailer
Lovely HUGE site with beautiful views of the horse farm and the mountains. Special little oasis so close to town! We will be back!
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Justin
November 2025
19 ft campervan
It was a great site, super convenient. We will definitely be back!
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Dan
November 2025
30 ft pop-up camper
With pets
The farm is easily accessible and close to everything. Arrival instructions are impeccable, as is on-site signage. Host communication was prompt.
Site #4 was beautiful with south and west views over the horse pastures. It is fairly close to site #5 which was occupied while we were there (5th wheel with a generator and a couple of dogs). The folks at site #5 were super nice and respectful, though we would have preferred to be further away. We were able to arrange our set-up to maximize seclusion. That aside, #4 was still fantastic, and we'd visit again!
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Shawn
October 2025
35 ft Class A
Group trip
What an amazing property. The host was very good at communication and the site is clean and well maintained . The setting a fantastic. I highly recommend.
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Dean
October 2025
19 ft campervan
The spaces are perfectly spaced out and provide a good amount of privacy unlike most campgrounds. We met a fair amount of our neighbors and everyone was so friendly!! Conveniently 13min from The Jefferson (music venue) downtown. Would recommend and will be back again! Thanks for the hospitality ya’ll. Oh, and pro tip, if you’re up before everyone else, make some coffee, then go and sit on the lifeguard tower, the birds put on quite a show <3
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Bryan
October 2025
16 ft campervan
Beautiful spot surrounded by horse pastures. We only spent the night as we were passing through but would certainly return in the future.
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Sarah
October 2025
30 ft toy hauler
Group trip
The sites were large and had a huge fire ring and little grill. The pond is beautiful in the mornings and there's tons of free equipment if you feel like a paddle. The owner/caretaker is lovely and gives great local advice and the porta-potties were very clean. The little creek running around the property brings lots of ambiance and the occasional deer! No water options here but the national campground north of the property has a well/pump.
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