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The best camping near Virginia Beach with wildlife watching
98% (286) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Virginia Beach
The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest
1. The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest
98%
(313)
47mi from Virginia Beach · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
The Guinea farm is 18 acres of feild and forest on the rural middle pennensula. Only 1 mile from 2 separate secluded beaches and a boat launch. There is verly little traffic or light polution here, nature is at your fingertips.
Come visit the farm and experience agrotourism at it's finest. Pick your own veggies in the community garden and meet the Guinea fowl! Enjoy the windernes and learn about the local ecosystem here on the middle pennensula.
There are 3 sites spaced out across the 18 acres set apart for privacy. Wisteria is a primative site closer to the entrance gate. Trilogy is a suspended tree tent in the pines 700' beyond that and seperated by dense forest. Stargazer Tiny cabin is an offgrid rustic camping cabin on the back side of the property.
Each site is surronded by several acres of forest and close to the edge of a large feild. There are romaing guinea fowl that may come make a very loud appearance as they canvas the property eating bugs. Deer, Turkeys, Bald Eagles, foxes, and other wildlife are common guests also. Mid-summer is what I call frog season, Tree frogs are abundant and provide a wonderful soundtrack.
There are free to use bicycles, an axe throwing board, and cornhole boards available.
4 miles from shopping and dining in Mathews Virginia, 15 miles to Gwynn Island. Gwynn's Island is an island located in the Chesapeake Bay off of Virginia's Middle Peninsula. The island is located in the northeast part of Mathews County, south of the mouth of the Piankatank River. It is connected to the rest of the county by a swing bridge over Milford Haven.
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$45
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Country Living at Its Best!
2. Country Living at Its Best!
100%
(22)
39mi from Virginia Beach · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This 46-acre horse ranch is located in the Whaleyville township of Suffolk. We are off of Highway 13, five miles from North Carolina state line. The 46 acres include 15 acres of pasture that host horse and sheep, and 31 acres of surrounding woods for hiking, camping, horseback riding and ATVs. A unique wildlife swamp borders the rear of the property.Learn more about this land:Enjoy country tranquility on this 46-acre horse ranch! 15 acres of pasture host horses and sheep. 31 additional acres available for camping, hiking, ATVs, and hunting. Unique wildlife swamp borders the property. Great star gazing!Located in the Whaleyville township of Suffolk, off of Highway 13 and 5 miles from North Carolina state line.
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$65
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Big House Farm
3. Big House Farm
96%
(13)
15mi from Virginia Beach · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
We are located in Chesapeake VA back in a more rural section. We own a poultry farm and have 40 acres of pasture and 60 acres of trees. There’s tons of wildlife and plenty of farm work if your up for it! This is a private and.
Plenty of restaurants, shopping and beach around. We live on the property and around to help with any questions or needs.
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$50
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First Landing State Park
4. First Landing State Park
98%
(20)
109 sites · Virginia Beach, Virginia
Get a taste of history and relive the journey of the English Colonists' first landing in Cape Henry.
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Kiptopeke State Park
5. Kiptopeke State Park
100%
(9)
7 sites · Cape Charles, Virginia
This family favorite has seaside cycles, sandy shores, and access to Chesapeake Bay.
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Merchants Millpond State Park
6. Merchants Millpond State Park
100%
(5)
47 sites · Gatesville, North Carolina
Discover the serene beauty of Merchants Millpond State Park.
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Chippokes Plantation State Park
7. Chippokes Plantation State Park
100%
(5)
15 sites · Scotland, Virginia
Discover Chippokes Plantation State Park's rich history and outdoor splendor.
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98% (286) • 9 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Virginia Beach
The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest
1. The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest
98%
(313)
47mi from Virginia Beach · 4 sites · Tents, Lodging
The Guinea farm is 18 acres of feild and forest on the rural middle pennensula. Only 1 mile from 2 separate secluded beaches and a boat launch. There is verly little traffic or light polution here, nature is at your fingertips.
Come visit the farm and experience agrotourism at it's finest. Pick your own veggies in the community garden and meet the Guinea fowl! Enjoy the windernes and learn about the local ecosystem here on the middle pennensula.
There are 3 sites spaced out across the 18 acres set apart for privacy. Wisteria is a primative site closer to the entrance gate. Trilogy is a suspended tree tent in the pines 700' beyond that and seperated by dense forest. Stargazer Tiny cabin is an offgrid rustic camping cabin on the back side of the property.
Each site is surronded by several acres of forest and close to the edge of a large feild. There are romaing guinea fowl that may come make a very loud appearance as they canvas the property eating bugs. Deer, Turkeys, Bald Eagles, foxes, and other wildlife are common guests also. Mid-summer is what I call frog season, Tree frogs are abundant and provide a wonderful soundtrack.
There are free to use bicycles, an axe throwing board, and cornhole boards available.
4 miles from shopping and dining in Mathews Virginia, 15 miles to Gwynn Island. Gwynn's Island is an island located in the Chesapeake Bay off of Virginia's Middle Peninsula. The island is located in the northeast part of Mathews County, south of the mouth of the Piankatank River. It is connected to the rest of the county by a swing bridge over Milford Haven.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
$45
/ night
Country Living at Its Best!
2. Country Living at Its Best!
100%
(22)
39mi from Virginia Beach · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
This 46-acre horse ranch is located in the Whaleyville township of Suffolk. We are off of Highway 13, five miles from North Carolina state line. The 46 acres include 15 acres of pasture that host horse and sheep, and 31 acres of surrounding woods for hiking, camping, horseback riding and ATVs. A unique wildlife swamp borders the rear of the property.Learn more about this land:Enjoy country tranquility on this 46-acre horse ranch! 15 acres of pasture host horses and sheep. 31 additional acres available for camping, hiking, ATVs, and hunting. Unique wildlife swamp borders the property. Great star gazing!Located in the Whaleyville township of Suffolk, off of Highway 13 and 5 miles from North Carolina state line.
Pets
Campfires
Showers
from
$65
/ night
Big House Farm
3. Big House Farm
96%
(13)
15mi from Virginia Beach · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
We are located in Chesapeake VA back in a more rural section. We own a poultry farm and have 40 acres of pasture and 60 acres of trees. There’s tons of wildlife and plenty of farm work if your up for it! This is a private and.
Plenty of restaurants, shopping and beach around. We live on the property and around to help with any questions or needs.
Campfires
from
$50
/ night
First Landing State Park
4. First Landing State Park
98%
(20)
109 sites · Virginia Beach, Virginia
Get a taste of history and relive the journey of the English Colonists' first landing in Cape Henry.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Kiptopeke State Park
5. Kiptopeke State Park
100%
(9)
7 sites · Cape Charles, Virginia
This family favorite has seaside cycles, sandy shores, and access to Chesapeake Bay.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Merchants Millpond State Park
6. Merchants Millpond State Park
100%
(5)
47 sites · Gatesville, North Carolina
Discover the serene beauty of Merchants Millpond State Park.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Chippokes Plantation State Park
7. Chippokes Plantation State Park
100%
(5)
15 sites · Scotland, Virginia
Discover Chippokes Plantation State Park's rich history and outdoor splendor.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
Regan
2 weeks ago
1 night at The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest
Absolutely incredible time and Ian was an amazing host and very helpful. We will for sure be coming back. Thank you so much!!
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Tony
3 weeks ago
Tent
Good primative tent camping. Plenty of space to stay clear of other campers. We enjoyed it.
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Kaycee
November 2025
With pets
We enjoyed the property and all of the amenities in the cabin. We stayed on a cold weekend and were able to cook hot food and use the heater to stay warm while we watched movies. We enjoyed feeling secluded but also able to reach Ian at anytime.
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Linnae
November 2025
With pets
Stargazer tiny cabin at the Guinea Farm was perfect for me and my pup. Ian was the perfect host and made us feel so welcome. Meeting the chickens and guineas was a lot of fun and the beach nearby was breathtaking. We explored the area, had a few campfires, and relaxed. Even the rainstorm was amazing while inside Stargazer!!! The cabin was super cool. We will be returning! Just a quick note that did not detract from the experience at all - we did encounter some hunting dogs loose at the beach hunting a deer. Its obviously hunting season and off the location, just good to note. We loved our trip here and valued meeting Ian and learning about his much loved birds, clearly living in paradise. Definitely worth a visit! The cabin itself was extremely clean and well stocked. The property was fun to explore, even has corn hole and axe throwing!
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Brett
November 2025
1 night at The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest
I’m a returning camper. Last time I went to Trilogy. Love this whole property. 2WD accessible. I was greeted by the host Ian who promptly brought me a huge pile of firewood. Campsite has a nice picnic table and nice fire ring with swivel cooking grate.
The treehouse features a deck with a tent for anyone who needs it. The treehouse also has a griddle and grill running off a propane tank.
Inside the treehouse has bar stools and a bar top dining area. It also has L-shaped benches on the back wall and a foldable table. There is a projector with Roku stick for streaming off of their WiFi. Also for fun there is a Nintendo 64 with 3 games including Mario Kart 64. All electrical components run off a battery powered by solar. There are USB-A ports in various area for your convenience. Additionally there are cots and camping chairs provided.
I had a great time and felt very safe on the site. I really got to relive some childhood memories sleeping in a treehouse and playing video games. I highly recommend.
If sleeping in the provided tent isn’t your thing or you have brought your own, there are countless areas surrounding the treehouse and an adjacent field with ample room 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
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Ariel
November 2025
Tent
Loved everything!! Needed a nice wooded fall location for a photoshoot and this was perfect!! Ian was wonderful and offered a tour and let us see the birds before we headed over to our rented site which was such a cute set up! We will definitely be back!
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Young Ok
November 2025
Weekend Trip to The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest
We had a wonderful stay at the Stargazer tiny cabin. It was incredibly cozy, warm and clean. The cabin had every amenity we needed, and Ian provided clear instructions for everything. He responded to all of our requests quickly and kindly, which made our stay even better.
One of the highlights was looking up at the stars at night. It was absolutely fantastic! Aaron’s Beach and Haven Beach were only 3–5 minutes away, and we had the best time there with our dog.
This was truly one of our best stays, and I strongly recommend Ian’s place. We will definitely be back!
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Shannon
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Great spot! The port a John was clean and easy to find! The cabins were clean, and Ian was nice to make sure we had wood at the site and make sure we found our way when we got a little lost. Very serene, loved hearing the roosters as we got up in the mornings. We’ll definitely be back, and I’m recommending to my friends!
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Dexter
November 2025
Group trip
The experience was great. Ian was very responsive. The camp was very well maintained and comes with convenient amenities. The location is very safe and private. Overall, it was a great experience.
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Cj
November 2025
With pets
We had an amazing camping trip! Ian was very responsive and welcoming, and his hospitality really made our stay enjoyable. We loved the fresh eggs from his chickens for breakfast. There was plenty of space for the dogs to run and play. Highly recommend this spot for a relaxing and comfortable getaway!
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Jacqueline
October 2025
With pets
Went camping as a group and couldn’t have asked for a better weekend. Ian was absolutely amazing to meet. He let us explore the property, meet all his different birds (even got to see one in the cutest little hat), and gave us eggs for breakfast! The property is beautiful, with wonderful beaches nearby, and beautiful views of the night sky. We were even lucky enough to watch shooting stars while there. Couldn’t recommend Ian or this property enough. We will definitely be returning and camping at the other sites he offers!
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Patrick
October 2025
With kids
Very magical place! We stayed at the Wisteria Treehouse and it was super easy to get to, awesome meeting the guineas, short walk to beach, and a super gracious and helpful host. We’ll definitely be back!
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Lexxs
October 2025
With kids
This is our second time at Ian's hipcamp and we thoroughly enjoyed our time. The stargazer cabin was lovely and definitely a nice glamping experience. We didn't have to bring anything with us other than toys for the kids and food to feed ourselves. We brought my 60+ MIL and she loved that there was a composting toilet 😅 Being around the birds was so fun and we went to the little Haven Beach nearby and had a wonderful time- it was a perfect beach for young kids with lots of shells, fun rocks, and calm waters.
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Emily
October 2025
With kids
Ian was very kind and helpful! My sister and I brought our brood of younger kids (age 3-13) and they loved it as much as we did and I'm positive our older ones would have. There's quite a few chickens with fun back stories. My oldest daughter wanted to steal Zed the zombie chicken. There was very little light pollution so we were able to lay out on our sleeping backs in an open field and watch a meteor shower, my kids and I actually fell asleep out there because it is so peaceful. We stayed at the treehouse, so cool! It slept 8 comfortably. Ian showed me the heated cabin in case we wanted to visit later this season, we probably will. There was a griddle and fire pit, we used both for cooking. The small town less than a 10 minute drive has every forgotten item one could need. Ian's is a wonderful place to be! Guinea zoomies are about as cute as a dogs. He also had two very sweet dogs.
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Chad
October 2025
Tent
The Trilogy site at Ian’s farm was an absolutely perfect place to decompress for a few days (We even stopped and saw the Chesapeake a mile away at Haven Beach before we pulled in!) He was an incredibly communicative and kind host, and more than generous on multiple occasions during our stay.
Having the 2 shelters and being able to leave the tents at home was truly great. Our 2nd day the other two sites were vacant and he let us check them out, and my crew decided we’d be more than happy to return and rent them all.
Hanging with the chickens and fowl on our last day was super fun and we even grabbed a few farm fresh eggs on our way out!
Thank you Ian for sharing your beautiful space with us and we look forward to when we get to bring more friends the next time!
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Connor
October 2025
Group trip
Ian has a great spot to camp! Lots of land to explore, pitch tents, hang hammocks, etc. Highly recommend!
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James
October 2025
With pets
He has a something for every type of camper. We stayed in the treehouse and it was delightful. We also got to meet the chicken/turkeys/guinea fowl, and my kids had a blast.
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Max
October 2025
Tent
With kids
Awesome time taking my kids c
Roof top tent camping here. Cheryll and Anthony are super accommodating and friendly. A lot of great camping experiences to be had here. Will be back again for sure!
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John
October 2025
With pets
Incredible experience in the treehouse w/ our 3 kids and 2 Goldens! We already plan on visiting again.
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Jyoti
October 2025
Tent
This was just what I was looking for :) Ian was the most welcoming host, and the property is beautifully maintained and I loved my stay so much! Can’t wait to come back with friends and I highly would recommend to everyone! Aaron Beach I had all to myself and Haven Beach was a beautiful spot too. They are both super close. Thank you Ian for offering the perfect escape:)
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