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Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
1. Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
95%
(52)
9.5mi from Stuarts Draft · 21 sites · Tents, Lodging
Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
Experience the beauty of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and enjoy easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Shenandoah National Park, and the Appalachian Trail. Take a dip at nearby Sherando Lake and stop in to some of the many local food and craft beverage hotspots. Then retreat to your own mountain cabin or campsite.
Situated at 2,800 feet in the hamlet of Love, Virginia, Love Ridge Mountain Lodging borders the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 16. Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat to the mountains or a jumping-off point for exploring central Virginia, Love Ridge Mountain Lodging is the perfect choice.
CABINS
Escape to the mountains in one of our cozy cabins, perfect for romantic getaways and unplugged retreats. Four of our cabins are pet-friendly, so your four-legged companion can join the adventure.
CAMPING & GLAMPING SITES
From traditional campsites to elevated glamping stays, Love Ridge offers a range of outdoor options for guests. Enjoy peaceful ridge-top settings and easy access to shared amenities like full bathrooms and a shared kitchen—perfect for unplugging and exploring.
FAMILIES & GROUPS
Traveling with a crew? Our larger mountain homes sleep 10+ and offer plenty of space for kids to explore the outdoors while parents relax and reconnect.
PET-FRIENDLY STAYS
We welcome dogs in select mountain cabins and campsites, offering a comfortable, nature-filled stay for both humans and their furry companions. Pet-friendly cabins include White Rock, Meadow Mountain, Sherando, and Spy Rock.
HOT TUBS
Unwind after a day of exploring in a private outdoor hot tub (available in select cabins) or enjoy the comfort of jetted in-room tubs in some of our smaller cabins.
GRILLS & FIREPITS
Enjoy private outdoor grills for easy meals and gather around communal firepits—perfect for evenings under the stars.
EXPERIENCES & ONLINE STORE
Enhance your stay with curated experiences like e-bike rentals along the Blue Ridge Parkway or stargazing beneath Love Ridge’s dark skies. Our online store also offers thoughtfully selected food and add-ons. Some items require advance notice, so we recommend booking early.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$55
/ night
Camp McFender
2. Camp McFender
100%
(24)
41mi from Stuarts Draft · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camp McFender was started in 2020 by offering our friends and guests a place to relax, camp, mountain bike, hike, fish, and swim to name a few. With 91 acres of rolling hills, gorgeous views, highland cows, and 2 creeks, it's the perfect escape.
- Over 7 miles of hiking/mountain biking trails.
- Bent Creek and a natural spring with a zip line, swimming hole, and multiple rock beaches.
- Lookout points to enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and dark sky for star and planet viewing.
- Highland cows that you can pet and feed (contact us first to visit them).
- 13 miles from Holiday Lake State Park.
- 8 miles from Bent Creek/James River boat ramp.
- 15 miles from James River State Park.
- 6 miles from Appomattox Court House National Park.
- 10 miles from downtown Appomattox.
- 33 miles from Farmville.
- 28 miles from Lynchburg.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Wolftrap Farm
3. Wolftrap Farm
95%
(55)
49mi from Stuarts Draft · 3 sites
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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$87
/ night
The Garden Patch
4. The Garden Patch
100%
(8)
40mi from Stuarts Draft · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$15
/ night
99% (103) • 7 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Stuarts Draft
Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
1. Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
95%
(52)
9.5mi from Stuarts Draft · 21 sites · Tents, Lodging
Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
Experience the beauty of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains and enjoy easy access to the Blue Ridge Parkway, Shenandoah National Park, and the Appalachian Trail. Take a dip at nearby Sherando Lake and stop in to some of the many local food and craft beverage hotspots. Then retreat to your own mountain cabin or campsite.
Situated at 2,800 feet in the hamlet of Love, Virginia, Love Ridge Mountain Lodging borders the Blue Ridge Parkway at milepost 16. Whether you are seeking a peaceful retreat to the mountains or a jumping-off point for exploring central Virginia, Love Ridge Mountain Lodging is the perfect choice.
CABINS
Escape to the mountains in one of our cozy cabins, perfect for romantic getaways and unplugged retreats. Four of our cabins are pet-friendly, so your four-legged companion can join the adventure.
CAMPING & GLAMPING SITES
From traditional campsites to elevated glamping stays, Love Ridge offers a range of outdoor options for guests. Enjoy peaceful ridge-top settings and easy access to shared amenities like full bathrooms and a shared kitchen—perfect for unplugging and exploring.
FAMILIES & GROUPS
Traveling with a crew? Our larger mountain homes sleep 10+ and offer plenty of space for kids to explore the outdoors while parents relax and reconnect.
PET-FRIENDLY STAYS
We welcome dogs in select mountain cabins and campsites, offering a comfortable, nature-filled stay for both humans and their furry companions. Pet-friendly cabins include White Rock, Meadow Mountain, Sherando, and Spy Rock.
HOT TUBS
Unwind after a day of exploring in a private outdoor hot tub (available in select cabins) or enjoy the comfort of jetted in-room tubs in some of our smaller cabins.
GRILLS & FIREPITS
Enjoy private outdoor grills for easy meals and gather around communal firepits—perfect for evenings under the stars.
EXPERIENCES & ONLINE STORE
Enhance your stay with curated experiences like e-bike rentals along the Blue Ridge Parkway or stargazing beneath Love Ridge’s dark skies. Our online store also offers thoughtfully selected food and add-ons. Some items require advance notice, so we recommend booking early.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$55
/ night
Camp McFender
2. Camp McFender
100%
(24)
41mi from Stuarts Draft · 4 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Camp McFender was started in 2020 by offering our friends and guests a place to relax, camp, mountain bike, hike, fish, and swim to name a few. With 91 acres of rolling hills, gorgeous views, highland cows, and 2 creeks, it's the perfect escape.
- Over 7 miles of hiking/mountain biking trails.
- Bent Creek and a natural spring with a zip line, swimming hole, and multiple rock beaches.
- Lookout points to enjoy the sunrise, sunset, and dark sky for star and planet viewing.
- Highland cows that you can pet and feed (contact us first to visit them).
- 13 miles from Holiday Lake State Park.
- 8 miles from Bent Creek/James River boat ramp.
- 15 miles from James River State Park.
- 6 miles from Appomattox Court House National Park.
- 10 miles from downtown Appomattox.
- 33 miles from Farmville.
- 28 miles from Lynchburg.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$30
/ night
Wolftrap Farm
3. Wolftrap Farm
95%
(55)
49mi from Stuarts Draft · 3 sites
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.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$87
/ night
The Garden Patch
4. The Garden Patch
100%
(8)
40mi from Stuarts Draft · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
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.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$15
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Jamie Lee
December 2025
With pets
We had an excellent experience staying in the canvas tent at The Garden Patch. The space is wonderfully secluded, tucked away in the beautiful Shenandoah mountains, and the host gave me all of the guidance to get there safely and set up quickly. The tent itself was perfectly set up—the furnishings were cozy, featuring a large bed with comfortable flannel sheets and a beautiful wood stove, which went a long way in keeping us warm during the colder weather. I would love to come back in better weather to truly enjoy the outdoor space.
I do have a helpful note for future visitors: the road leading to The Garden Patch is rocky and unpaved. If you are driving a vehicle like a loaded-down minivan, please take this into consideration.
Lastly, we were sweetly greeted by a gorgeous shepherd pup both before settling in and when we were leaving in the morning. He was quite friendly, though I did have to bribe him with a treat so he wouldn't get stuck behind the gate as we drove off! Overall, a truly memorable and highly recommended stay.
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Barry
November 2025
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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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
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
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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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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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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ana
July 2025
1 night at Love Ridge Mountain Lodging
The location is perfectly in the woods. The tent itself is large, with furniture inside. Good mattress. Sheets and towels included. They have strung lights everywhere, very pretty. The wildlfower s on site H were excellent. The bathhouse new and clean. Camp kitchen is a bonus as welll
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Joel
July 2025
With kids
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
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!
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Orion
May 2025
1 night at Wolftrap Farm
Exactly what we needed for our trip. Comfortable in a beautiful location. The amenities such as the lamps, chargers and furniture were much appreciated
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Chris
May 2025
Weekend Trip to Wolftrap Farm
Views were terrific!! The amenities were on point. I really enjoyed the farm. Absolutely recommend this for a laid back glamping experience.
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Eleanor
May 2025
1 night at Wolftrap Farm
I loved camping here! Absolutely gorgeous place and it has everything you could ever need or want! Wonderful host and a wonderful property- I will be coming again!
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Stephen
May 2025
With kids
Totally awesome! My kids and I had a great time exploring the farm, ponds and swim hole! The bed in the tent was completely comfortable and it’s the perfect blend of an outdoor experience while not giving up the comforts of good night sleep. We will be returning.!
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