The best star host campgrounds near Elliston, Virginia

Looking for a camping adventure near Elliston, Virginia? Hipcamp has over 1200 options to choose from! Whether you're into biking, paddling, or hiking, there's something for everyone. With campsite options like Rivers Edge Trail Camp (267 reviews), Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), and ON TOP . CAMP - NW NC Ashe Co (240 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot. Plus, amenities like toilets, pet-friendly spaces, and potable water are popular features. The average price per night is $30, but you can find options as low as $5. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in the United States!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping adventure near Elliston, Virginia? Hipcamp has over 1200 options to choose from! Whether you're into biking, paddling, or hiking, there's something for everyone. With campsite options like Rivers Edge Trail Camp (267 reviews), Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), and ON TOP . CAMP - NW NC Ashe Co (240 reviews), you're sure to find the perfect spot. Plus, amenities like toilets, pet-friendly spaces, and potable water are popular features. The average price per night is $30, but you can find options as low as $5. Get ready for an unforgettable camping experience in the United States!

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1. Private A-frame on the Hill

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39mi from Elliston · 1 site · Tent, RV · Buchanan, VA

Nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, our A-frame “Triangle House” sits on 2 private, wooded acres—perfect for a peaceful getaway under the stars. While the house itself isn’t available for overnight stays, Hipcampers are welcome to pitch a tent anywhere on the property’s grassy clearings or car camp in the driveway. Wake up to mountain air, sip your coffee on the spacious porch with mountain views, and wind down at night around the outdoor fire pit—ideal for roasting marshmallows, sharing stories, and stargazing. Good to know: The driveway is steep and gravel, so please plan accordingly—longer camper vans may have difficulty getting up the hill. If you’re looking for a quiet mountain escape with plenty of fresh air, open sky, and cozy camp vibes, this spot is for you!

2. 100 Acre Wood

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36mi from Elliston · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · Draper, VA

101 Acres of forested land in the Draper, Virginia area with scattered clearings that are connected by over 2 miles of cleared roads throughout the property, which are perfect for hiking, cycling, and horseback riding. The property includes a very small creek, several ravines, ridge lines and trails to explore. We frequently encounter deer, rabbits, squirrels, and the occasional turkey, black bear, coyotes and Bigfoot. The thing people seem to enjoy most is the privacy and and quiet that allows you to connect with nature. Each of the 3 sites is hundreds of yards away from each other. Note: there is no bathroom on the premises, however you can book a toilet tent as an extra. 4 Wheel Drive or All wheel drive are helpful during the winter months if there has been a lot of rain or snow/ice. Things to watch out for are deer ticks and poison ivy. Campers are expected to leave the site neat and take all their trash with them. We are located about 5 minutes from I-81 or 15 minutes from I-77 making it an easy place to stop when passing through on your way to other adventures. If you are coming on I-81, use exit 89-A. Don't let Google maps take you to Frog Level Ct near the town of Pulaski (LOL). Nearby attractions include Appalachian Gem and Gold Mine on Route 100 (5 min), New River Trail State Park (10 min), Claytor Lake State Park (20 min) and the Town of Draper has a couple small town shops to explore including The Draper Mercantile and Trading Company and the newly opened Conery where you can get wonderful ice cream cones and more. Also, check out the Draper Mountain overlook on Rt 11, just 10 minutes from our HipCamp. We love hosting campers and are happy to help make accommodations to help you have an enjoyable stay. We have 3 sites but only allow 2 to be in use at a time on the property. This insures that all guests continue to feel complete privacy from others and allows us to always have an alternate site available if campers want to change. Available "Extras" include portable toilet setup, Woodshop class making a cutting board, Bigfoot sitings as well as various camping gear items and games. If there are other extra's you would like to see or something you forgot to bring please let us know and we will see what we can do.

3. Primitive Farm

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31mi from Elliston · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Stuart, VA

Hi! We're Matt and Kayla! We bought a farm and started learning about farming in 2020 after a good friend of ours passed away from cancer and we started talking through what it would look like to try something we've always wanted to try. We knew nothing about it previously so welcome to our adventure! There are a lot of camping spots on our property and you can choose anywhere you'd like. The top of our ridge called "soil road" used to be the main traveling path back in the settler days. The house at the bottom of our driveway used to be the towns post office, and there is a cave back on the creek where soldiers during the civil war camped out in. We are a working farm during the day so if you choose to walk down the ridge you'll find outside working with the animals or in the flower or produce garden. There is a lot of great fishing in the creek so make sure to bring your rod! We love pets so yours are welcome, and there are a lot of hiking trails and cute towns around us. Learn more about this land: A quiet very private experience on a farm with 180 Blue Ridge Mountain views on top of the ridge or walk down our trail to camp and trout fish on Rock Castle Creek. With clear stars, fireflies everywhere, and a cozy fire, what more could you ask for? Our whole 54 acres is yours to explore during the day to swim in the creek, see our farm animals or take a quick drive to the many surrounding lakes, hiking trails and local towns. Any type of camping set up is welcome from truck tent set ups to converted vans to on the ground camping. The top of our hill is flat so it can accommodate any set up except huge RV's!

4. Secluded Retreat

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45mi from Elliston · 1 site · Tent, RV · Hillsville, VA

Private 20 acre parcel away from the hussel and bussel of life. Peaceful setting of all types of wildlife from deer, ground hogs, rabbits, birds and wild flowers. Free firewood Yet close enough to enjoy a drive along the blueridge parkway, Fancy Gap being the halfway point. Exploring Maybry Mills, Bluegrass Museum, Beaver Dam trail, CreekHale-Wilkinson-Carter House and Carroll County Historical Society/Museum. Farmers Market, Carroll County Historical Society, Devils Den, Labor Day and Memorial Day "HUGE" Flea Market so much more to explore. byot....bring your own toilet if tent camping. For any questions please call 863.273.9807

5. WindSong in the treetops/hot tub

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47mi from Elliston · 1 site · Lodging · Fancy Gap, VA

Just a couple of acres, tucked into the woods, with two other yurts, at different elevations for privacy. Firepits, hammocks, propane firepit and furniture on the lower deck, a hot tub on the upper deck. A huge soaking tub and tiled walk in shower in the bath.Heated and air conditioned with a minisplit and a propane fireplace. This yurt has a washer and dryer, a great coffee selection, full kitchen with a motion sensor faucet. Star gazer paradise, and nearby hiking including Devels Den (3 miles away), Cumberland Knob, Buffalo Mountain, New River Trail. Several wineries nearby including Iron Heart, Chateau Morrisette and Villa Appalachia. This yurt is pet friendly with a gated deck. The pet fee is an additional $25. I provide directions to this yurt, once you reach Fancy Gap, so you are on the easiest route. This yurt is at a high elevation and requires steps from the lower parking. Four wheel drive is best in snowy weather. pet friendly, with a fee of $25. per stay. This yurt has a generator in case of power failure.

Stories from the community

Brooke

2 weeks ago

32 ft travel trailer

With pets

6 nights at Secluded Retreat

We adored staying on Vinny and Donna's land. They were communicative, helpful, and the area was beautiful and secluded. We loved that the dogs could run and play and that we would explore the property. We would stay here again!

Ross

2 weeks ago

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to 100 Acre Wood

Our trip back home from GA to WV had a lot of traffic delays and the weather was turning much colder than expected, so we decided to power through and drive straight home. But since this was right on the way home, we decided to stop and check out the site. It's a beautiful spot with trees on three sides, so there's less wind. The site is primitive but well maintained with two nice picnic benches and a good fire pit. Communication was great. We will be back!

Mark

3 weeks ago

16 ft car

1 night at Private A-frame on the Hill

Beautiful property nice and peaceful stay. Driveway was easy to get up 2wd is fine.

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Alexandria

November 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to WindSong in the treetops/hot tub

Myself, boyfriend and two pups had the pleasure of staying at the Wind Song yurt this past weekend and it was absolutely amazing. Couldn’t have asked for anything better! The place was stunning, stocked for all needs and a great getaway. Jodee was great at communicating with any questions with incredible timing. I highly recommend checking the place out for a mental check out for the views are spectacular. Thanks for a memorable trip!

Rock fire pit in center near shade tree and picnic tables in Easter egg meadow

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Karen

November 2025

16 ft car

With pets

Weekend Trip to 100 Acre Wood

I love the solitude at 100 Acre Wood. You are alone on many acres and we can bring our big old dogs and let them run off lease safely. The site is always clean and the host, David, is always welcoming and makes sure you have what you need.

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Ilya

November 2025

Tent

3 nights at 100 Acre Wood

Absolutely awesome views at this site. David is the best host too!

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Linda

November 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Secluded Retreat

We enjoyed our weekend camping at Secluded Retreat! It was very peaceful and enjoyed watching the deer come into the field in the evening. Directions were great and easy access to the campsite.

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Mitchell

November 2025

Tent

3 nights at 100 Acre Wood

The host where great excellent place to get away will definitely recommend to anyone looking to go I am going again next year I think the best part is you can bring your 4 wheeler or whatever plenty of trails on property

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Chris

November 2025

16 ft car

With kids

Weekend Trip to 100 Acre Wood

We loved the spot. Great view and very clean camp spot. The host was very friendly too.

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Stuart

October 2025

24 ft campervan

With pets

1 night at 100 Acre Wood

Was wonderful to meet David and his family. I was greeted with such kindness and hospitality. Looking forward to Staying at David’s place again soon. Next time I look forward to exploring the property with David. Camping at 100 acre wood was the highlight of my trip down the Blue Ridge Parkway. The views are amazing! The moment you set foot on the property, you know you are someplace special. Thank you so much!

The trails through the property were magical!

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Kendra

October 2025

24 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Secluded Retreat

We had a wonderful time here. The spot was perfect for getting away and relaxing in nature. The land is gorgeous! We saw dozens of deer every day. The trails through the property were wonderful. My favorite part of the trail was when it led through a thicket of mountain laurels. There was ton of firewood and a beautiful fire pit area. As someone who’s been camping my entire life, this was a great spot!

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Kimberly

October 2025

1 night at WindSong in the treetops/hot tub

It was a great location. The views were amazing and we loved relaxing, reconnecting and enjoying ourselves with the simple life of Yert camping. We highly recommend the Windsong Yert! We will be back!

Tracie

October 2025

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Secluded Retreat

This is an incredible private campsite with breathtaking views! We will absolutely stay here again if ever in the area.

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Ali

October 2025

31 ft travel trailer

With pets

3 nights at Secluded Retreat

Beautiful spot. Every evening there was a buck and 11 doe that came down from the mountain right in front of our camper. Full hookups, everything worked. Only downside is with a 1ton duality w/8’bed and 31’ camper it took some concentration getting in and out of the site Definitely recommend

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Hubert

October 2025

16 ft travel trailer

1 night at 100 Acre Wood

The place is beautiful, the sites are spacious, no neighbors will bother you. The host, David, is gracious and extremely accommodating and happy to help out with anything you might need. Spectacular!

Dana

October 2025

15 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Secluded Retreat

This was our second visit to Secluded Retreat, it was wonderful. We had the opportunity to talk with Donna, such a wonderful host. The land is beautiful, peaceful, and private. We enjoyed the fall colors, walking the trail, watching the wildlife (soooooo many deer) and resting by a relaxing campfire. The fall weather was perfect! We are already planning our return visit to Secluded Retreat!!!!! Thanks to Donna and Vinny for sharing this wonderful place!!!!

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Kelly

October 2025

Tent

With pets

3 nights at Primitive Farm

The property was beyond expectations! Beautiful views, peaceful & quiet. We stayed at the site to the right. Our dogs enjoyed watching the farm animals and running through the fields. Matt checked in on us on our second day which we appreciated. Privacy without feeling secluded. We highly recommended Matthew’s Land!

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Jackson

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to 100 Acre Wood

Host was responsive, place is am amazing spot for a great price, just went for our second year and will be going again!

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Carmien

October 2025

1 night at 100 Acre Wood

We drove straight from Arkansas to Virginia and showed up a bit late, but we still found the site with ease. As soon as we found the spot, I called David, who asked us if there was anything else we needed while there. Side note: Verizon didn’t work for us out there, but Mint Mobile did. Anyway, this was the first night of camping for our new pup, and we took one of the senior dogs as well. I wanted privacy as I wasn’t sure how they would react, and this site delivered that and more. While in Virginia we stayed at a few different campgrounds (two hipcamp spots and one state park), and David’s place had the best night ambience/soundscape experience. I’m one of those people who sleep with multiple fans, and the nature sounds here were enveloping in such a lovely and harmonious way. And at one point we heard coyotes, which personally, I loved. In the morning, after a walk (and it smelled so good on the walk!), we had the pleasure of meeting with David and spending some time conversing and seeing the land and other camping spots. I already know what spot I want to stay in for the upcoming spring. :) Overall a great experience with a friendly host, and an absolutely wonderful area for someone introducing their dog to camping.

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Florina

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to 100 Acre Wood

I took a group of four teenage boys camping in David’s land. The Up On Top site offers spectacular views and a lot of space to spread out tents and games. The best part of our experience was meeting our host David. He offered all of us a tour of his property in his gator vehicle. He also helped us out with a can opener and extra wood for the campfire. It was an all around perfect camping experience and we will definitely be back!