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Private Paradise on Rivers Bend
4 sites · RVs, Tents55 acres · Brightwood, VA
Welcome to Private Paradise on Rivers Bend!Campsite has a firepit, picnic table, river frontage with beach, and fishing hole. Campers can enjoy hiking and the many breweries and wine vineyards in the Shenandoah. Great access point for kayaking. Firewood available (reasonable rates)close to:-Scenic Skyline DriveThorton Gap entrance (33 miles)Swift Run Gap entrance (29 miles)-Shenandoah National Park (50 miles)-Many great VineyardsPrince Michele (3 miles away)Early Mountain (10 miles away)DuCard (16 miles)Barboursville (24 miles)Horton’s ( 25 miles)Old Rag Mountain which was voted #10 in the Top 25 hikes in the world,(20 miles)Historic homes of Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson (Monticello - 41 miles) or James Madison (Montpelier- 21 miles)
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Watercress Inn at Landon Farm
8 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres · Etlan, VA
Welcome to our small Farm and Inn, nestled in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains in Madison County, Virginia. Located just minutes from Shenandoah National Park, we offer intimate nature-inspired cottages and camping on our 120-acre working farm. Enjoy an evening under the stars with fireflies and a campfire after a long day hike, fly fishing on one of our beautiful trout steams or touring the local vineyards and breweries.
We currently offer one cottage and a few campsites for our guests. Our campsites are all private, located acres apart with tables, chairs, firepits, some elevated sleeping areas, some hammock spots and a few with a roof. Many of our spots require walking away from your vehicle, short distances. We have three drive-in sites that will accommodate one or two vehicles. We do not allow RVs or trailers due to our narrow mountain driveway. Camper vans are welcome!
Our farm store includes Animal Welfare Approved products such as Eggs, Chicken, Beef, Pork, Lamb and Dairy from the farm as well as produce, jams and mushrooms and other items from our local community. We offer camping essentials, local art, bike rentals, farm experiences and tours.
The property has miles of trails along mountain spring-fed streams, a small pond and access to three private acres on the Robinson River, a stocked Trout stream, just 2 miles down the road. Our property is centrally located to White Oak Canyon and Old Rag Mountain trailheads in the Shenandoah National Park as well as many vineyards and breweries.
Please check in with us about current rentals and camp availability.
We are in the process of restoring an 1850s Chestnut log cabin, which will be available for our guests to rent as well as other cottages.
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Graves Mountain Farm Campground
10 sites · RVs, Tents1800 acres · Syria, VA
Campground by Shenandoah National Park
Maximum Length of Stay 7 Days
1800 Acre Farm to Play On
Lots of activities - from live music, to nature walks, horseback trail rides, fly fishing, 18 miles of trails, mountain biking, road biking.
Campground is 7 acres on the Farm and on large attendance weeks it goes up to 55 acres.
Campground is free-form. You make your own area, no reserved "spaces".
Porta-toilets, pit toilets, excellent mountain well water.
No picnic tables or fire rings as we use the spaces for different events.
No hook-ups. We do have a dump station with a fee of $40.00.
2 Mountain Streams - Rose River & Robinson River
2 Fishing Ponds - no license needed
18 Miles of Trails
Seasonal Pool - fee payable $10 pp per day in 2023
Free-form Camping - no assigned spaces
Well Behaved pets are welcome - on leads please.
No hook-ups at this time
7 acres of meadows on the 1800-acre Farm & Graves Mountain Lodge
Please stay within signed areas as the size of the campground changes according to festival events
Wood - collect from forest or buy down at the Graves Mountain Market, Campground Entrance or at the Main Lodge.
Water spigots up front near the barn.
Small electrical supply up front - for devices only
Porta-toilets and pit toilets
Wet toilets, sinks and showers are usually available down at the bathhouse in the DORM area behind the packing shed opposite the Market or at the Old Farm House bathhouse near the Main Lodge.
Fiber Optic WiFi- that allows for Cell service calling and receiving - even without cell service - up front. Get password at bulletin board, Market or Main Lodge
Cell phones - connect to your network via our WiFi both to call out and receive calls. We are remote so no cell towers available
Open 24 hours - at night please be quiet when arriving at setting up
Old Rag Hike- 6.5 miles to the back entrance (Weakley Hollow/Berry Hollow Fire Rd and Old Rag Shelter |10.5 miles to Nethers/Front Entrance.
White Oak Canyon Hike - 6.5 miles up our back hollow road
12 Outdoor Adventures and a Whole Farm to Get to Know
Hiking and fishing on our 1800 acres and National Park, horse-back riding, nature hikes, guided hikes, yoga, live music, own hard cider, Farm to Table Restaurant, Market Deli and tackle for needs, prepared foods - or giving in to a massage - even Reiki.
Live sing-along, open mike on Friday evenings and live Bluegrass on sat evening. Our own hard cider, fir-pit, marshmallows.
What will be happening on the farm - see our calendar of activities: https://www.gravesmountain.com/calendar-events-shenandoah-blue-ridge/
Huge seasonal pool, volleyball, badminton, horseshoes, corn-hole, ping pong, board games, and books - a whole library for you.
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Rocky Run Farm Sharesites
6 sites · RVs, Tents85 acres · Sperryville, VA
Sustainable farming on third generation family land.
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Casa Vargas
6 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents104 acres · Culpeper, VA
Bring your tent, travel trailer or RV to our farm, Located 5 miles from the town of Culpeper VA, 22 miles from skyline drive, some of the best wineries, breweries, and many more tourist attractions. Here you can spend some quality time with family and friends, go for a hike, bike ride, horse back riding, stargaze or just do nothing. We are 1 mile down a dirt road on 104 acres, our sites are very private and secluded.
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Big Dipper Ranch camping - glamping
4 sites · Lodging23 acres · Etlan, VA
Welcome to the Big Dipper Ranch, where glamping in style and stargazing come easy! My wife and I visited this property 19 years ago and we took
one look at the Sugar Maple tree in full bloom and we knew this was it.
Now we want to share this gem with you! We love to greet our camper guests on arrival, and then we always respect privacy during the trip so you can recharge and enjoy the land.
Come stay and relax in one of our four luxurious tents.
Our property, with sweeping mountain views,
is situated at the foot of the Shenandoah's, Old Rag is just a 15 minute drive, making it the perfect location for tons of outdoor exploration and enjoyment! We are close to countless
hiking trails, canoeing spots, apple picking orchards,
and wineries.
You can also try your hand at
fly fishing, or take a dip into the cool, spring-fed pond on a warm day! We are just a few miles from Etlan, VA if you want to head into town or need some necessities.
Please feel free to reach out with any questions and we look forward to your stay!
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Camp Shenandoah Meadows
11 sites · Lodging, Tents40 acres · Woodstock, VA
We welcome you to our view of the great outdoors. We are 30 minutes from the entrance of the well known Skyline Drive, part of the Shenandoah National Park. We are surrounded by multiple hikes, restaurants, breweries and wineries less than a 30 minute trip! Onsite we have numerous amenities open to all camping guests which include, fish stocked pond, large swimming pool, basketball court, and soccer field. We welcome you to stay with us and enjoy our 40 acre view! This camp was previously operated as a summer camp for large groups, but will now be open to groups of all sizes including campers throughout the year! This is new for the camp and the new owner, but we’re excited about hosting everyone going forward!Welcome!
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Blue Quartz Winery/Brewery
2 sites · RVs62 acres · Etlan, VA
Learn more about this land:
Hillside campsite with breathtaking views in all directions of the vineyard and Old Rag Mountain. No tents or vans with pop-ups, RV's only. There are no restroom faciliites for campers. Wine and beer available for purchase at check-in and during open hours.
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Shenandoah NP Ridge
1 site · Tent5 acres · Stanley, VA
Drive in and Pull up to this rustic primitive campsite with fire pit on the ridge road near the Shenandoah National Park your amazing adventure awaits. Camp where and take in everything the area has to offer. Primitive campsite with flat ground on the mountains this is the place to enjoy pristine nature and the wilderness.
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Private Farm Minutes to Cville
6 sites · RVs, Tents55 acres · Charlottesville, VA
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.
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Harmony Tree Farm
1 site · RV, Tent23 acres · Rixeyville, VA
As you leave the congestion of daily life, unwind as views of buildings disappear, replaced with pastures and trees. Follow the winding road to Hazel River Rd, then turn on Mordiwoll Lane to Harmony Tree Farm, a 23-acre wooded property. After setting up camp, take a walk down to the Hazel River to fish or relax on the sandy bank. Or start exploring places nearby Harmony Tree Farm. Culpeper and Fauquier counties are rich in history, breweries, distilleries, farmers markets, and excellent restaurants. In addition, the Shenandoah Mountains, Luray Caverns, and Skyline drive are not far away.Learn more about this land:The tent camping site has adjacent parking, a table, benches, and fire ring with firewood provided. It is a five minute walk to the river.
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Shenandoah NP Mtn Field
1 site · Tent1 acre · Stanley, VA
PRIMITIVE campsite in a mountain field, AWD or 4WD required to access the off-road campsite.
Enjoy this large private camp in the wilderness on the border of Shenandoah National Park and hike nearby to the Appalachian Trail, Big Meadows, and Waterfalls. Campsite has spectacular mountain views.
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Overview
Looking to immerse yourself in the great outdoors near Brightwood, Virginia? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 900 camping options in the area, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Whether you prefer a private farm experience like Private Farm Minutes to Cville with 354 reviews, a scenic meadow getaway like Camp Shenandoah Meadows with 295 reviews, or a riverside paradise like Private Paradise on Rivers Bend with 210 reviews, you'll have plenty of options to choose from. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly sites, and toilets. And if you're into swimming, paddling, or biking, you're in luck because these activities are popular in the area. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!
Looking to immerse yourself in the great outdoors near Brightwood, Virginia? Look no further than Hipcamp. With over 900 camping options in the area, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent or park your RV. Whether you prefer a private farm experience like Private Farm Minutes to Cville with 354 reviews, a scenic meadow getaway like Camp Shenandoah Meadows with 295 reviews, or a riverside paradise like Private Paradise on Rivers Bend with 210 reviews, you'll have plenty of options to choose from. Plus, you'll have access to popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly sites, and toilets. And if you're into swimming, paddling, or biking, you're in luck because these activities are popular in the area. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!
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