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Private camp site with water access to Lake Anna, VA

Denise

4 days ago

34 ft travel trailer

4 nights at Private camp site with water access to Lake Anna, VA

We throughly enjoyed our peaceful camping trip. Robert's land is perfect for our needs. Our dogs were so relaxed and so were we. We will have a really hard time enjoying a regular style campground ever again. We will be back!! Communication was great and responsive. We managed to fit a triple axel 34ft camper in with minimal leveling. We enjoyed some breweries nearby and shopping in mineral. The fireworks were a special treat and even my hotspot worked for Netflix. Thank you for sharing your land.

5 nights at Endless Caverns RV Resort

We loved LOVED Endless Carverns RV park! Great facilities, clean, spacious so much to do for kids and adults. Definitely take the cave tour if you haven't been (bring a jacket!). It's about an hour into Shenandoah NP and Harrisburg is only 20 minutes. Make sure to stop at Pack's Frozen Custard custard stand in New

Weekend Trip to CASA VARGAS

This was our second stay, and it was just as great as the first! The location is beautiful and peaceful, set on a quiet farm with a very large pond that’s perfect for kayaking. We caught bass and sunnies, which was a lot of fun. The campsite is very spacious with plenty of room for our camper and two tents. The host is incredibly friendly and offers great communication, making everything easy and welcoming. Highly recommend for anyone looking to relax and enjoy the outdoors!

5 nights at Private camp site with water access to Lake Anna, VA

Fantastic camp site. Private, ample space, plenty to do near by. Glad we found this spot.

Weekend Trip to Endless Caverns RV Resort

The endless cavern tour was great. Wyatt was very interesting, knowledgeable, and funny. The campgrounds were life staying in a state park with full hookups. Clean and big site. We stayed up on hill near the trail to endless caverns sign. It was a good hike to get there. WOW the song is BIG but worth the hike. The pool looked very nice even though we did get in. Wayne the camp host was very helpful back me in the site. We will probably visit again sometime. Thanks endless caverns staff.

Weekend Trip to Meili Mtn - Tye River Waterfall

Awesome private spot. We loved it. The waterfall is beautiful

Weekend Trip to CASA VARGAS

We LOVED staying at Casa Vargas! The property was well maintained and very peaceful and quiet. We ended up at the Lakeview site after a mix up with other campers (we were supposed to be on The view, which was also lovely). The Lakeview site was perfect for our little teardrop camper with plenty of space and private enough from other campers. We didn't go in the lake, but was so peaceful sitting by the fire and watching all the birds, swans, and other folks on Kayaks. The weather was perfect while we were there, but this spot doesn't have any shade, so in the heat of summer it would be good to have an extra canopy or umbrella. Juan was super attentive and kind, and ensured we had everything we needed! We also checked out Mountain Run Winery which is a beautiful property not far from Casa Vargas. We did a tasting and enjoyed the barn and surrounding property. We also heard some live music at the Far Gohn brewery, which also had excellent pizza and beer. We were close enough to the Shenandoah National Park (U.S. National ... National Park, and did a hike to Mary's Rock, so there are also a lot of adventures around. We will definitely be back!!

1 night at Meili Mtn - Tye River Waterfall

What a great spot! Highlights include your own personal waterfall, a tent platform, plenty of firewood, and the sounds to of the nearby creek and waterfall to sing you to sleep at night. Plus it's right around the bend from the Crabtree Falls trailhead so you can easily get an early start.

Weekend Trip to Meili Mtn - Tye River Waterfall

This campsite is the ideal rustic retreat for anyone looking to truly unplug and reconnect with nature. Tucked away in the woods right off Route 56, it's the perfect balance of convenience and seclusion. The site feels wonderfully remote, thanks to its thick forest cover, yet is easily accessible. One of the highlights is the private hiking access to a beautiful waterfall and serene stream — a rare and peaceful feature that sets this spot apart. Whether you're seeking solitude or a quiet basecamp for outdoor adventure, this hidden gem delivers an unforgettable backcountry experience. Host was very responsive and communicative. Looking forward to returning soon!

3 nights at Endless Caverns RV Resort

Endless Caverns rv resort was very rustic with lots of uphill/downhill roads. Store was very nice and the store employees were very nice and helpful They had activities this weekend I liked the bolders in between camps Very nice place. Also recommend Southern Kitchen restaurant in New Market

Randi

May 2025

4 nights at Endless Caverns RV Resort

The campground is very clean and well maintained. Lots of things for the kids to do. Very quiet and relaxing. And the cave tour was awesome!

Weekend Trip to CASA VARGAS

We enjoyed our stay at the Casa Vargas hipcamp. Juan was very responsive and has helpful. There are 2 sites closer to the entrance, 3 sites that are right next to the lake, and one site farthest away that has gorgeous views of the fields. Most sites are have a picnic table and stone fire ring. We were the only ones on the last day and got to check out the sites close up. The point is the best one in my opinion (roomy, sun and shade, best view of the lake) and we would love to check that out next time. We stayed at the Waterfront tent site with our dog. You can drive right up to it and it is steps from the water. It was peaceful, with sounds of birds chirping and you can see lots of wild life (all sorts of birds, butterfiles, toads, even a snake swimming by). At night the toads come out and because this site is right next to the lake, several toads were hopping all over. We had to rinse our dogs mouth out after she licked one- just a word of caution if you have a pet. Our site and the one next (the view) didn't have much shade so I'd suggest packing a canopy and grill grate if booking one of these. The town of Culpepper is about a 15-20 minutes drive with plenty of stores and restaurants. Old House Vineyards is also a decent 20-30 minute drive and highly recommended (crystal clear pond features, gardens, good food/ beer/wine/spirits).

Weekend Trip to CASA VARGAS

We had an amazing girls' trip staying on Juan’s land! There was plenty of space for our RV and two tents, and the property was beautiful, just a short walk to a peaceful pond. When we needed an extension cord, Juan kindly brought one over to us. We woke up to the sounds of birds each morning. The location is also just a short drive from some fantastic wineries. There were six of us, and we felt completely safe the entire time. Would absolutely stay here again. Thanks for the wonderful hospitality, Juan!

3 nights at Private camp site with water access to Lake Anna, VA

Site was as described. Very quiet. Mostly private. Loved the deck! Easy spot to get our 30ft class C into. Would definitely come back.

Weekend Trip to Private camp site with water access to Lake Anna, VA

Being on Robert’s land was a great way to spend the weekend. I was sold after reading all of the reviews and am now glad to leave my own. His thoughtful design of the space and the amenities made for the perfect set-up. We truly had everything that we needed. It truly is like being at a campground but without all of the people. We had a chance to walk around the neighborhood and down to the water and the people we encountered were kind. We will definitely be back.

2 nights at Endless Caverns RV Resort

I’ll keep it short and sweet: Everything exceeded expectations from the lodging to the staff & we will absolutely be back. I’d recommend the spot to anyone

Weekend Trip to CASA VARGAS

This place was better than expected. From the views to the ambience to the setting and layout I couldn’t ask for anything better. I was just amazed. If you would like to check it out you can see it on my YouTube channel “finding Jay”

6 nights at Endless Caverns RV Resort

We loved our stay in a cabin! It was clean, comfortable, and was exactly what we needed. I would recommend staying here and visiting the cave. It was such a cool experience!!!