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Jeff & Barb
6 days ago
13 ft travel trailer
With pets
Ryant has set up a really nice place to camp! It is quiet and beautiful. And the wide open sky, with virtually no light pollution provides an amazing view of the stars!! The first night we were there, it was crystal clear and we could see stars that we had never seen before. The second night, there was a bit of haze and it made a really awesome halo around the Moon! If you're into history, he has done research, and continues to do so, and has great stories about the history of the property and what he is in the process of uncovering. I would highly recommend that you check it out. He's a great guy and can relate to your needs, as he loves to camp as well. I was very impressed by the investment he has made in equipment to help out campers who might not be as prepared as they should be. It's only going to get better, as he has big plans for improving, even beyond the excellent property that it already is. You won't be disappointed. Rightly so, he expects respect of the property and other campers, but isn't that the type of place you want to go? It is definitely one of the things that are high on my list. We'll definitely be back!
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Rachel
1 week ago
Tent
My friend and I had an amazing time camping on Ryant’s property! The site was very spacious and Ryant offered many supplies to us for us such as firewood, lounge chairs, and tiki lamps. He was very friendly and welcoming when we first arrived as he showed us around the site and told us the story behind his property. The highlight of the trip was Ryant’s “glamper” tent which he offered us when we arrived. It’s an elevated platform with a tent and storage unit on top. It made our stay all the more comfortable and easy! I would 10/10 recommend this property to anyone wanting to camp for cheap and receive great care and service from Ryant.
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Aaron
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Beautiful property, and Moon and Julie were very nice and welcoming. I would highly recommend.
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Harrison
2 weeks ago
With kids
Such a cool spot! Sleeping by the wood stove was so relaxing. Old school and analog just as I had hoped.
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Susie
3 weeks ago
1 night at Fat Owl Farm
Quite a beautiful drive up to the top of the hill with the changing trees. Very secluded property, cabin and outhouse located at the base of the driveway with the main house just behind. Adorable porch, so so cozy and clean inside, great little woodstove.
The toilet is conveniently located in a shed and very clean. It was my friend’s first time ever camping and she happily used it! Lol.
Such a great place to unwind after a day of hiking!
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Andrea
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Hawthorn Hollar
A wonderful little slice of heaven, with amazing hosts! We had the best stay in the little cabin, which had everything one might want for a nature-filled and quiet weekend getaway! Julie made sure we had everything we needed, but also left us to enjoy everything the site had to offer! 10/10, would highly recommend!
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Quinn
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Fat Owl Farm
Great spot! Adorable cabin, dogs. Peaceful place to spend time with great stargazing
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Kylie
November 2025
Tent
I loved car camping at Taz’s spot! As a solo traveler the spot was perfect, you couldn’t see my setup from the road (even with the leaves off of the trees) but I still felt safe enough with how close I was to houses. The picnic table and fire pit were a huge bonus and there was a surplus of available firewood, which just made things so easy for me! I wanted a spot in between the Shenandoah and Harrisonburg and this was perfect. Taz was super great with communication and answered all the questions I had. The port-o-potty was also surprisingly clean and had plenty of TP and plastic bags if needed. I’ll definitely be back when I come back to the park!
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Julie
November 2025
1 night at Fat Owl Farm
I loved the little cottage. The property was gorgeous. We saw a few deer. It was a lovely stay.
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Katrina
October 2025
16 ft car
The campsite was easy to find and the port-o-John was such a nice amenity to have! It came stocked with ample toilet paper, had good ventilation, and had a pleasant lavender scented tree freshener as an added touch. It’s the little things! The ground was paved so I didn’t have to worry about leveling it out before setting up my tent, plus it was a good size, easily fit a 4-person tent!
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Patricia
October 2025
4 ft travel trailer
With pets
We love camping at Moon & Julie's. This must be our 6th time. The solitude and on site hiking trails are perfect for us. Plus, it's not too far a jaunt to see the local historical areas, scenery, and nearby apple markets etc. You'll have acres to your self. We stay in Persimmon Patch #1 in the open grass area. It gives our dogs space to play and sun on our solar panels to keep things charge. We highly recommend staying at Moon and Julie's Hawthorne Hollar.
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Ryan
October 2025
With pets
The tiny home was so well equipped and cozy. Clinton was communicative and kind, and even cranked up the generator when we arrived later than intended after a hike. The directions were clear and helpful upon arrival and we had a really special time. We look forward to coming back here soon and enjoying the walks, home, bon fires, chilly morning arc and beautiful foliage.
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Kristin
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Moon and Julie are great people and their property is beautiful! We had a great trip :) The camp site, the trails, the outhouse, the shower, the pond, are all immaculate and well maintained! We will definitely return!
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John
October 2025
20 ft campervan
With kids
Quiet site with privacy and great hosts. Didn't get a chance to fish.
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Austin
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Taz’s land was perfect for our group of 4 with 2 dogs. The picnic table and fire pit were so great to have. Taz chopped a bunch of firewood for us before we arrived, so we had plenty. We were able to park our 2 cars with no issue and it was pretty easy to find with good communication and instructions from Taz. There is a busy road very close that you can hear but we got used to it and it was worth it for a site that is reasonably priced, has nice amenities and is so close to SNP
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Brittan
October 2025
Tent
Taz was an awesome and communicative host. We were arriving late and had limited cell reception and she made sure we could find our spot. It's private and primitive which we wanted. There is a road nearby and could hear traffic but we didn't mind. It was perfect for what we wanted. She went above and beyond for us!
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Chris
October 2025
With kids
Absolutely loved our time with Moon and Julie they were such amazing hosts. The place is perfect for what we wanted - to escape and switch off. Our daughters loved running free, playing with the dogs and catching fish. We wish we could have stayed longer and will definitely be back.
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Lizzie
October 2025
With pets
Such a lovely and peaceful stay! The cabin was spotless and comfortable, and the host was kind and welcoming. Even arriving later in the evening, it felt warm, quiet, and just what I needed after a long drive.
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October 2025
With pets
We stayed in the cabin and it was great! The abundance of marked trails right on the property and ability to have our dogs off leash made this a perfect stay.
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Garrett
October 2025
Tent
With pets
My Fiancee and I loved tent camping at site 3! Taz is a wonderful host who has really created a great space for a getaway that's proximate to great hikes and a lovely town!
The site itself is very clean, has ample firewood (free, to Taz's detriment), thoughtful and not-too-close site spacing, and a great location! The spaces are very clean, well laid-out, and it's easy to forget how close to town you are. There's a tad bit of road noise, but this is definitely balanced out by the great location. You're proximate to tons of trails and a very nice town with great food/drinks/people just a few minutes away.
Taz herself is a wonderful and thoughtful host. If she's around, you should definitely spend a few minutes chatting with her and hearing some of her stories!
Overall, Taz has built a great Basecamp to spend a weekend (or however long) enjoying a fantastic mountain area and very cute town!
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