The best bell tent rentals near Mount Jackson, Virginia

Looking to embark on a camping adventure near Mount Jackson, Virginia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1,000 options to choose from, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your preferences. Whether you're into swimming, surfing, or whitewater paddling, there's something for everyone. Top-rated campsites like Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), Camp Shenandoah Meadows (295 reviews), and Private Paradise on Rivers Bend (210 reviews) have been tried and tested by fellow campers. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and potable water. With an average price of $45 per night and options as low as $1, you're sure to find the camping experience you've been dreaming of.

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking to embark on a camping adventure near Mount Jackson, Virginia? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 1,000 options to choose from, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your preferences. Whether you're into swimming, surfing, or whitewater paddling, there's something for everyone. Top-rated campsites like Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), Camp Shenandoah Meadows (295 reviews), and Private Paradise on Rivers Bend (210 reviews) have been tried and tested by fellow campers. Plus, enjoy popular amenities like toilets, campfires, and potable water. With an average price of $45 per night and options as low as $1, you're sure to find the camping experience you've been dreaming of.

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. The Garden Patch

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16mi from Mount Jackson · 5 sites · Tents, Lodging · Shenandoah, VA

Welcome to our one-acre homestead retreat! This is a relaxed “anything goes” subdivision where neighbors tend to have active gardens, orchards, and homesteads. On the north side of the property, you’ll find our thriving fruit orchard with five varieties of apple trees, three types of peaches, three plum trees, two cherries, three pears, three persimmons, two pomegranate bushes, blueberries, blackberries, raspberries, haskaps, Aronia berries, and even young chestnut and hazelnut trees. On the opposite side, adventure awaits with a 120-foot zipline running from a mature maple to an enormous tulip poplar. Beneath the poplar tree, we’ve set up multiple swings and a 50-foot climbing rope for extra fun. At the heart of the property, you’ll find a 16-foot trampoline and a cozy fire pit—the perfect spot to gather in the evenings. For your stay, you can pitch your own tent or enjoy our 201 sq. ft. canvas tent, furnished with a queen-size bed. In the colder months, we keep the tent outfitted with a wood-burning stove to keep you extra cozy. Amenities include two yard hydrants for fresh water and a well-maintained outhouse for bathroom needs. The entire acre is fenced in so feel free to bring pets and kids—just please ensure everyone respects the orchard and garden beds.

2. Wolftrap Farm

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48mi from Mount Jackson · 3 sites · Lodging · Gordonsville, VA

Wolftrap Farm was owned by James & Dolley Madison during their time, and they called it Black Meadow. Their home, Montpelier, is just across the mountains you see from the campsite. It passed through the hands of various local farmers during the 19th & 20th centuries, and for many years was a dairy farm. It became primarily a horse farm in the 1970's, when it was owned by the German Von Wulffen family.The Cuthrell family from the Norfolk/Virginia Beach area acquired the farm in 2003 and converted it to a resort farm, featuring upscale vacation homes. Beginning around 2013, the farm started morphing into primarily a wedding venue, and now hosts over 60 weddings each year.

3. South River Camp

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32mi from Mount Jackson · 4 sites · Lodging · Grottoes, VA

Welcome to South River Camp: Where Nature Is Real and Expectations Are Optional If you’re dreaming of a glamping getaway where the birds file noise complaints against themselves and the rest of the world disappears beyond a 50-mile radius… well, this isn’t that place. At South River Camp, we celebrate actual nature — chirping birds, babbling water, star-filled skies, and yes, a few passing cars from the nearby bridge and adjoining roads. You might even catch a distant train whistle about half a mile away. (Darn Norfolk Southern Railway.) We’re tucked along the beautiful South River in the Shenandoah Valley, where comfort and nature meet in perfect balance — yet remain conveniently close to civilization. Sip your coffee by the river, roast marshmallows under the stars, and let nature do its thing — without filing a noise complaint against a frog choir. ⸻ A Few “Concerns” to Clear Up • “This isn’t off-grid.” If your idea of off-grid is 100 miles from civilization and reachable only by carrier pigeon, then sure — we’re not that. But there’s no power, no running water, no gas line, and nothing tied into municipal infrastructure. We’re powered by nature, not a utility bill. So yes, we’re off-grid — just not your wool-socks-and-Birkenstocks version of it. (Though, for the record, we wear Birkenstocks too.) • “We were seen in towels.” Hmmm… which is why we gently suggest skipping the towel parades through camp. Our enclosed shower stalls are there for a reason: shower, dry off, then get dressed before rejoining the great outdoors. • “It was in somebody’s backyard.” Sorry — our two acres aren’t tucked away in the middle of a federally protected reserve in the middle of nowhere. But our closest neighbor is nearly 300 feet away, and we happen to think riverside camping with a little civilization nearby is a pretty great trade-off. ⸻ If those realities feel unacceptable, we wish you luck finding a soundproof, neighbor-free, bird-mute utopia. But if you’re after a laid-back, laughter-filled, and unapologetically outdoor getaway on the banks of the South River — welcome. You’ve found it. Don’t forget your robe.

4. Fairy Glen Farm

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11mi from Mount Jackson · 1 site · Lodging · Edinburg, VA

Get away from it all and relax in nature. *NEW* We've just put in a heating and AC unit in the tent for a more comfortable stay. We have rolling pasture, old wood forest, streams and two ponds on our property. Beautiful tranquil views everywhere. We have a small pond with all kinds of frogs, spring peepers. We also have a larger pond that has catch and release fishing. Lots of hiking trails in the area with spectacular views. There is a country store here in Fort Valley with gas and a deli.

5. Waters Edge Outfitters

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32mi from Mount Jackson · 1 site · Lodging · Petersburg, WV

Our property is 15 acres on The South branch of the Potomac. All of our campsites are private. We have an island to relax on, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, tubing, and birdwatching. We are minutes away from Dolly Sods and Seneca rocks and smoke Canyon. I’ll being tucked in the woods and connected with nature you still have the amenities of town such as cell service, food delivery, and local shopping

Stories from the community

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Cheryl

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Fairy Glen Farm

What an awesome place! The tent is heated and was so lovey even in the cold high winds! Everything was so clean and perfect. I highly recommend 💗

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Barry

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Wolftrap Farm

What a great spot. Nice out of the way tranquil place to unwind. Keith and Tina very accommodating

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Kayla

November 2025

1 night at The Garden Patch

Michael's place was so cute and he was super responsive via messaging on the app. Loved the tent and all the cute cats on the property.

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Shane

November 2025

1 night at The Garden Patch

Awesome place! The bell tent was beautiful and so was the area. The wood stove worked great and so it stayed warm all through the night. Great place for star gazing too.

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Jaimie

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fairy Glen Farm

John & Suzanne were very welcoming and have thought of everything you could need. We were a little worried about a yurt in the low temps at night but we were toasty warm. Thanks for having us!

Madison

October 2025

Weekend Trip to The Garden Patch

Very cozy and comfty stay! The hosts were helpful and friendly. Would stay again.

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Brittany

October 2025

With pets

1 night at The Garden Patch

I made it to the site right as a big storm was rolling through, barely threw my bags and dog into the tent before the skies opened up. Heavy rain on the tent was pretty loud, but I stayed dry and cozy and since my campfire plans were dashed, was so grateful to have the wood stove inside to still get some crackling wood and warm glow - and also to heat up my apple cider! Michael was quick and responsive to messages, his directions were clear, and I very much enjoyed my quick stay in the spacious and comfortable tent!

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marilee

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Garden Patch

My two dogs and I had a lovely night under the stars in the yurt. The bed was super cozy and comfortable. Everything was clean and well maintained. He left a book to read and a lamp and other thoughtful touches. The directions and instructions were all very clear.

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Taylor

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Fairy Glen Farm

Loved spending a glamping weekend at Sue’s! It’s nestled in the middle of many hiking trails, the Woodstock tower, and wineries. The yurt itself is incredibly comfortable, and the A/C unit is a dream. Sue met us at arrival and was super friendly and walked us through all the supplies they had available to make the camping weekend perfect.

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Keri

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fairy Glen Farm

What a wonderful place! Sue and John were above and beyond...super kind and made sure we had everything we could possibly need. The bed and tent are super cozy and comfy and the land it is on is beautiful. Being able to use the creek and pond really made our weekend spectacular! We are grateful for such a wonderful experience and hope to visit again!

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Eloise

October 2025

1 night at The Garden Patch

This was such a diamond in the rough! The bed was very comfortable and even though it was cold when we stayed here, we stayed warm in the tent. Michael had firewood available for purchase if we wanted to use the wood stove as well. The property was very nice, it had a nice outhouse too! Michael had a fire pit with some precut wood for us to burn so we enjoyed sitting around the fire in the evening. We received very detailed instructions before we arrived which made it easy to find out where to go and it was very peaceful. My husband and I are both pretty introverted so we enjoyed that we had the place to ourselves and checked ourselves in! Thank you again for the wonderful stay, 5/5 stars!!

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Marco

September 2025

1 night at The Garden Patch

The gravel road through the neighborhood is 2WD friendly. The property was super easy to find, especially with the owner’s great communication. Unfortunately it was a rainy night and we couldn’t enjoy the prepped fire pit, but maybe we will just come back one day! Area was nice and quiet. We did enjoy the freshly built outhouse and the outdoor sink. The tent was most certainly waterproof and very roomy. The queen bed was freshly made up and provided a comfortable night’s sleep. The perfect place to rest after a long drive, or spend the weekend with the kids. Several swings, and things to play on for them. Plenty of food options within 5-10 minutes drive too.

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Yosef

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to South River Camp

This was an excellent stay. I stayed here for a beautiful weekend with my girlfriend (who became my fiance on this trip!) and our dog. Highly recommend this for your fun weekend getaway. The site was private and spacious, next to an easily accessible creek, and had plenty of room for the doggo to run around. The hosts were extremely friendly and checked in on us at the start of our stay in case we needed anything. The yurt was very comfortable and had no issues withstanding a night of rain. Stay here for your next weekend getaway, plenty of trails/hiking are a very short drive away!

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Joshua

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fairy Glen Farm

We had a wonderful time at John and Suzanne's. The space was well stocked and the A/C made the glamping great even on a 90+ degree day. There were beautiful spots to sit by the creek and enjoy nature. Highly recommended!

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James

August 2025

3 nights at Wolftrap Farm

Great site, quiet and spacious, beautiful views of the mountains. Clean restroom/shower facilities conveniently located near tent. Tent setup was very comfortable with a bed, a/c, grill, table. Quiet, and loved having the horses nearby. Glad that there was a fridge to keep perishables, and other supplies like plates, etc. Ladies room was awesome.

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lily

July 2025

2 nights at South River Camp

Bobby and Kim were excellent hosts who went out of their way to make sure our stay was perfect. We enjoyed our time and the space was awesome!

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stacey

July 2025

Weekend Trip to South River Camp

Very quite and serene place to escape and not have to go too far. Host were very helpful.

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Susan

July 2025

With pets

3 nights at Fairy Glen Farm

The trickle of the freshwater creek, the flitter of the redwing blackbird and the cardinal pair over the small pond, the rhythmic croaks of the bullfrogs, the chatter of the chickens on the hillside, and the utter quiet of just before dawn proved to be a welcome backdrop for our family’s 4th of July weekend. Our hosts’ genuine graciousness came naturally to them. Their intentional crafting of Fairy Glen Farm—a place apart—is noticeable in a multitude of ways and is sure to sustain them and many future guests.

Joel

July 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Wolftrap Farm

Lovely July 4th getaway. Just what I was hoping for out of the experience. I didn’t even get a. chance to use the hot tub, which our neighbors said was great.

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Mike

June 2025

With kids

3 nights at Wolftrap Farm

This is a beautiful farm. The setting was very peaceful. It was really cool having access to a full kitchen within just a few steps. The showers and restrooms were clean and convenient! As it ended up being near record breaking temps during our stay- our host Tina had the AC running in the tent, ahead of our arrival to help cool it down a bit. We look forward to visiting Wolftrap Farm during the fall season!