The best ranch campgrounds near Waynesboro, Virginia

Looking to go camping near Waynesboro, Virginia? Hipcamp has over 180 options available specifically for those who prefer a ranch experience. Whether you're a first-time camper or a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Check out top-rated campsites like Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), and Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch (137 reviews). With amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and campfires, and activities such as climbing, boating, and hiking, your ranch camping experience will be unforgettable. The average price per night is $50, with options as low as $10.

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Kayaking on the pond! It actually goes down to a depth of about 30 feet in the middle. Super refreshing for an afternoon or morning dip.

Looking to go camping near Waynesboro, Virginia? Hipcamp has over 180 options available specifically for those who prefer a ranch experience. Whether you're a first-time camper or a seasoned outdoor enthusiast, you'll find the perfect campsite to suit your needs. Check out top-rated campsites like Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), Savage Acres on Craig Creek (269 reviews), and Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch (137 reviews). With amenities like trash disposal, toilets, and campfires, and activities such as climbing, boating, and hiking, your ranch camping experience will be unforgettable. The average price per night is $50, with options as low as $10.

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1. Private Farm Minutes to Cville

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21mi from Waynesboro · 7 sites · Tents, RVs · Charlottesville, VA

This was a 55-acre farm, split in half to accommodate a bypass through Charlottesville, so the previous owners had to give up half the land, and actually moved the house down to the other half of the property! They had to build a land bridge to get to the new home site, so they turned the bridge into a dam and created a beautiful large swimming pond, complete with beach and gazebo. My wife Stephanie and I bought the property in early 2017 and have turned it into a private horse farm, adding pastures, a riding ring, and 6-stall barn. There are ~21 horses who live on the property. The property is unique in that you can hardly see another house from anywhere on the property and yet we are only 2 miles from Barracks Rd. Shopping Center, and 4 miles from the University of Virginia.

2. Hawk Nest Mushroom Farm

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32mi from Waynesboro · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Linville, VA

Hilltop with views of the mountains facing east and west. Close to Harrisonburg. Several areas to camp in, take your pick. Nice shady wooded area overlooking Joes Creek. Be happy to give you a tour of the mushroom farm. Learn more about this land: The wooded area is next to my house. There's about 4 acres to explore and a gravel road rarely traveled for a nice walk to a view for a great sunset. Harrisonburg is 5 minutes from here and has lots of night life, micro breweries etc. I have long power cords if you need electric at the campsite. You may hear owls hooting at night. The campsite is under white pines with a thick bed of pine needles. There are several campsites under the red cedar trees that are naturally bug and mosquito resistant. Shenandoah National Park is about 45 minutes away if you go to the 33 entrance and 45 minutes away to go to the Luray entrance. Lots of bears there and hikes to waterfalls. No hunting there. Solar panels provide half of my energy needs. GW National forest has lots of hiking and mt biking and is half an hour away. Great views of the mountains from the campsite area. I'm dedicated to having lots of native plants and trees. I do not spray any pesticides. Plenty of free firewood. Not too far off interstate 81. I give tours of the mushroom farm whenever the weather isn't below freezing. I don't recommend anything larger than a conversion van. Very small pull behind campers are OK . All campers are required to leave every day from 1 to 5. Belongings may be kept here. There is a bathroom inside the house. No showers , please guys relieve yourself behind a tree instead of tying up a bathroom .. Harpine Highway is nearby and does have some trafffic noise but it's not close enough to discourage most campers.

3. Edom Springs

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32mi from Waynesboro · 2 sites · Lodging · Linville, VA

Edom Springs is a scenic farm in one of the most beautiful corners of the Shenandoah Valley. Guest accommodations include a renovated spring house with a spacious porch and a cozy vintage camper with a view of the meadows. Although we are fairly new to Hipcamp, we have hosted around 1000 stays on the farm through Airbnb, and you're welcome to read our reviews there: https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/18565726 https://www.airbnb.com/rooms/50804248

4. "Far Country" Camp

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23mi from Waynesboro · 2 sites · Tents · Raphine, VA

This property was owned by a composer and pianist, old friends of the family. I run an artist residency here and work on a variety of building and art projects with friends and travelers. Learn more about this land:There are camping spots (wild) along the creek, you can have a fire, outdoor shower. Nearby swimming (15 min drive) at Goshen Pass and trails (Blue Ridge Parkway is a short drive), big bright stars at night, birds all over the meadow and fireflies. Access to indoor toilet and sink is optional. Parking for 2 vehicles or one small RV (400 feet from camping areas)

Stories from the community

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Kylie

2 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Amazing!! The site was private and there was a fire pit which was great! The bathroom was easy to get to and had everything you could need! The property was so beautiful and we loved looking at the horses and donkeys!!

Do your own thing, be alone with nature.

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Luke

3 weeks ago

Tent

2 nights at Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Bob was incredibly helpful at relocating us because site #2 doesn’t allow dogs. He moved us to the spacious #7 campsite at no additional charge, and we never had to talk to another person while we were camping. It was exactly the kind of escape into nature that we were looking for. We will be back!

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Adrienne

3 weeks ago

10 ft travel trailer

2 nights at Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Beautiful site. Excellent communication with the host. Feels remote while being close to many amenities. We will definitely stay here again.

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Erik

3 weeks ago

16 ft car

With kids

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

The campsite was the perfect Fall escape—wide open views of rolling hills with the Blue Ridge in the distance, golden light through the trees, and an unexpected bonus: several well-kept horse fields that made the place feel unique. Clean, scenic, and peaceful—absolutely worth the trip for families looking for a quiet weekend with actual views, not just a parking lot with trees.

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Kristy

3 weeks ago

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

This was our second time camping there and we'll be back again. We have a teardrop camper and the site was perfect for our needs. Beautiful farm and absolutely perfect location.

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Tish

3 weeks ago

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

I couldn’t believe how peaceful this place was, so close to town. Standard camp spots, nice tree canopies, and generally level. Waking up to soft rolling hills and grazing horses (and 2 very charming mules) hit the spot!! Highly recommend.- tho I confess part of me wants to keep this gem a secret - so it’s always available for when I return! ;) Thank you again!

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Erica

3 weeks ago

18 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Lovely HUGE site with beautiful views of the horse farm and the mountains. Special little oasis so close to town! We will be back!

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Justin

3 weeks ago

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

It was a great site, super convenient. We will definitely be back!

Dan

November 2025

30 ft pop-up camper

With pets

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

The farm is easily accessible and close to everything. Arrival instructions are impeccable, as is on-site signage. Host communication was prompt. Site #4 was beautiful with south and west views over the horse pastures. It is fairly close to site #5 which was occupied while we were there (5th wheel with a generator and a couple of dogs). The folks at site #5 were super nice and respectful, though we would have preferred to be further away. We were able to arrange our set-up to maximize seclusion. That aside, #4 was still fantastic, and we'd visit again!

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Dean

October 2025

19 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

The spaces are perfectly spaced out and provide a good amount of privacy unlike most campgrounds. We met a fair amount of our neighbors and everyone was so friendly!! Conveniently 13min from The Jefferson (music venue) downtown. Would recommend and will be back again! Thanks for the hospitality ya’ll. Oh, and pro tip, if you’re up before everyone else, make some coffee, then go and sit on the lifeguard tower, the birds put on quite a show <3

Beautiful views surround the property and only minutes from the city!

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Bryan

October 2025

16 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Beautiful spot surrounded by horse pastures. We only spent the night as we were passing through but would certainly return in the future.

Michele

October 2025

16 ft car

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

This is a beautiful property. The sites are spaced out. Everything was very nice. We loved it, and we hope we can stay again when we're in the area.

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Chad

October 2025

11 ft pop-up camper

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Great place. So peaceful and beautiful!! Would recommend to anyone that wants to reset.

Elizabeth

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

As the description says, site 3 has a lovely western view, great for watching sunset over the horse pastures. The hosts are friendly, and it was nice to have a shower with hot water. The bathroom is a bit of a walk from the sites--or at least, sites 3-6--but it's not terrible. The donkeys and horses were fun to watch!

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Bradley

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Owners were really friendly. Sites were spacious, separated, and secluded. Be aware of the donkey, whose cry at first sounds like a man screaming while being murdered. Really beautiful property; we’ll be back.

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Vicky

October 2025

Tent

2 nights at Private Farm Minutes to Cville

A beautiful spot to camp, individual meadows for each camper amongst beautiful horse farm. Bathrooms in the main house were locked but managed to find someone to open them.

Site is huge, much bigger than anything at RV campgrounds!

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Ron

October 2025

16 ft car

With kids

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Great site! Large secluded area, close to town. Would definitely stay there again when in the area

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John

October 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With pets

2 nights at Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Had a hard time getting level but made it work. Great sunset

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David

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

2 nights at Private Farm Minutes to Cville

Beautiful property! Directions clear and to the point

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Leanne

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Private Farm Minutes to Cville

I, and my group, absolutely loved camping at Site 3 on Bob's land. The view from our campsite on the hill of the moumtains in the distance, the horses and pastures nearby, the sunsets, and the night sky was so beautiful and relaxing. A gorgeous property!! With happy animals which made me happy. Bob was friendly as were the few other folks we came across. I never felt unwelcomed while walking around the property to the house to use the facilities or to the pond. We had a lot of space to spread out our tents and campfire and tables for cooking. The location was convenient to all the things we came to do; hike, vineyards, and concert in downtown Charlottesville. Easy location to get to. Loved it and plan to go back again sometime!