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Marelyn

1 week ago

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Weekend Trip to Camping on the Hazel River

My husband and I had a wonderful experience at this campsite. The site place was spotless. Additionally, the location is fantastic, with a natural setting that allowed us to relax and enjoy to the fullest. We will definitely be back!

Weekend Trip to Beaver Cove

Beautiful and very private spot! I set up camp down by the river, and my pup and I both enjoyed wading in to cool off during a very hot weekend. Tons of space to spread out, and a nice balance between wide open meadow (perfect for my dog to run around), wooded creek bed with nice shade, and tons of perfectly spaced trees to set up a hammock. I didn't want to risk my non-4WD rental car on the road down to the camping spot after a very rainy week, but it was a very manageable 5-10 minute walk down with my gear from the top of trail. Well water was refreshingly cold on the 90-degree weekend we were there. And Lynda was a great host, very responsive and thoughtful. Would visit again!

Weekend Trip to Taylors Landing Camping Club

Greg was a great host. He was always making sure we were having a good time and that we had all what we need that he could provide us. The campsite was clean, it’s definitely a nice place for camping although we couldn’t get in the river due the bad rain from days before camping . We will definitely go back so hopefully we can enjoy the river.

Weekend Trip to Taylors Landing Camping Club

Hilltop 2 was very private with great views, we loved the easy access to the towpath and our kids also loved meeting Greg’s dogs and cats! Highly recommend, Greg was very responsive and checked in on everyone making sure all were having the best experience!

Weekend Trip to Bears Den Campground

We tent camped at site 3 and had a wonderful experience. Very family-friendly, and right off the AT. The sites have brick fire pits, benches, and picnic tables - everything we needed. The folks who run the place were lovely and the surrounding land was very pretty. Also, the privy was very clean. We look forward to staying again in the future!

Weekend Trip to Bears Den Campground

Nice tree covered campsite with easy access to trails and great brewery space nearby.

2 nights at Bears Den Campground

The site was clean sat in a lovely ring of trees and other sites. There are two privy’s at these sites and then another up by the lodge. Each site comes with one bucket of wood per day, which was enough to last us for the day. It is primitive camping and everything is available, but self serve. We were looking to get away from civilization, so this was perfect for us.

2 weeks ago

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Weekend Trip to Bears Den Campground

Beautiful site. Clean, quiet, and easy to find. Arrived at night and had no issues finding the place.

Weekend Trip to Taylors Landing Camping Club

Greg's spot was so beautiful and away from roads enough that all you could hear was the joy of other campers. I rode over in my Prius, and he helped accommodate my trip by putting me up on a campsite that would be easier on my tires (it was a rainy weekend) I will definitely be returning. There is access to a rice by way of the CNO trail, and so many places to drive to. You can still receive service out there, and it very much a bare bones old school camp style: fire pit, porta pots, Greg is quick to respond and takes care of his guests. Thanks!

Weekend Trip to Camping on the Hazel River

Another great stay (despite the rain!). The hosts are very friendly and easy to communicate with and the sites are very well maintained. The flushable toilet is bonus. We loved swimming in the Hazel on a hot day. There are three contiguous sites which are fairly private and an amazing common area with gazebo right on the river that would make a great location for a family reunion. Hope to be back with the kids and grandkids!

2 nights at Taylors Landing Camping Club

My son and I have been coming to this site now three years in row. Greg puts a lot into making it wonderful and he is involved in making things better, always improving the sites, adding infrastructure and support. We will continue coming to this spot for years to come. The proximity to great nature, the trails, the cave and the river make it so wonderful. Thanks again, Greg.

2 nights at Fiddlers Green Farm

This was a lovely and private retreat next to a stream. Tons of space for group camping. Blue Herons giving Jurassic Park feels, lol! My husband and I had a nice time. I would advise rethinking in long and heavy downpours. It will be muddy.

2 nights at Taylors Landing Camping Club

The hilltop was so open, I was shocked with how big the space was. I lucked out and had a full moon bright enough to not care about making a fire, and I was reimbursed for the wood I didn’t use. Definitely not any shade during the day so if it’s sunny maybe get the sun shade. The river’s right there. Unfortunately I went after it had been raining a LOT so the beach was flooded, but I went down to the area and it was very cute, would love to see it on a normal day. Host was super communicative. Portapotty was close. I had a beautiful time

2 nights at Bears Den Campground

It was great! Everything was easy to find and we enjoyed our stay!

2 nights at Bears Den Campground

Great place for camping and hikes around the campsite and close drive to other hikes nearby!

3 nights at Riverside Farm by the Monocacy

We loved staying at Ellies favorite. The site was exceptionally clean and perfect for our group. Host was very friendly. You could hear a little bit of road noise but it still felt very secluded. I would highly recommend! My wife loved the lightening bugs and the smell of wildflowers!

Weekend Trip to Taylors Landing Camping Club

Camping at Taylor’s Landing was a great experience. Greg was a great host and we look forward to returning in the future. The camp area had easy access to hiking trails, as well as to the Potomac River. There is also a cave to explore, not far from camp which was awesome. I would highly recommend this camping ground to family and friends.

Weekend Trip to Fiddlers Green Farm

Loved it here! Although the weather didn’t totally cooperate- it was great being in the creek in the rain! Ben was very accommodating and answered questions very quickly. The farm dog Hopper came to visit- we think he’s a ninja- he snuck up on us while sitting at the fire and scared the crap out of us!

Weekend Trip to Willows Farm

Wow, what a breathtaking 360 view! We were passing through for the night and needed a landing pad. Found Curtis's spot and booked last minute. The electric box wasn't working so we reached out to Curtis and he got back to us right away and allowed us to hook up to another nearby outlet which worked just fine with the extension cord we had. We enjoyed a quiet dinner over the most gorgeous sunset and really took in the peace and quiet. We didn't realize when we booked it wasn't 30amps but thankfully it was cool enough that we didn't need the AC. We ran to a nearby dollar general which was only 3 miles away and bought a fan which ran off our extension cord. Woke up to birds chirping and cows mooing in the field next to us. What a lovely sound. Highly recommended!

Weekend Trip to Camping on the Hazel River

Peggy’s land had an amazing view with a peaceful, quiet atmosphere.

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Taylors Landing Camping Club

14 sites · RVs, Tents42 acres · Sharpsburg, MD

Experience the beauty of this historic property featuring a mix of woodland, grassy hilltops, and clover filled bottomlands. Enjoy the nearly direct access to the CO Canal Historic Park and the kid friendly, serene stretch of the Potomac River we border. Choose from 11 similar sites available for your camping pleasure in our clover filled bottomland as well as our Hilltop sites for maximum privacy, exclusivity and star gazing potential. The natural Shade/Privacy nooks will keep the midday sun off of tents and the surrounding old growth forest makes for a great hike up to a very accessible and kid friendly cave to explore. All sites now have either 10x13, 13x20 or 16x20 shade sails available to keep the afternoon sun at bay. (check individual sites for shade sail size available and in the "extra" section) Parents: This summer we will have a lifeguard watching the main beach from 11-4 to allow you greater flexibility during your stay as well as someone to take groups to the cave or on other special hikes, activities. Throughout the summer, the river offers a user-friendly experience as water levels recede. Embark on float trips, kayaking, excellent fishing, swimming, cave exploring, or visit the historic towns and the Antietam Battlefields nearby for a touch of civilization during your stay. We have two kayaks and 3 SUP's on site free of charge. We have some life vests, but if you have your own, bring those along. The river's main beach located between sites 7 and 8, is shaded/filtered sun all day long while our smaller beach at site 1 is sunny most of the day and affords some of the nicest river lounging via a rock ledge that spans 4wd or All Wheel Drive are recommended. If it's been relatively dry, single wheel cars are 100% fine. We have ways to mitigate most weather events. Please pre-order firewood via a message to me or via the "extra" section for your site so I can have it waiting for you. $40 buys you a long night's ++ burn worth of well seasoned hardwood. Cash venmo paypal zelle all accepted upon arrival. If ordering firewood using the "extra" feature, 1 load is $20.00 which is a 1/2 nights supply. Order 2 if you want a full night/morning supply. I will credit unused wood. Please, no fireworks are permitted at any time.

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Bears Den Campground

5 sites · Tents66 acres · Shenandoah Retreat, VA

Set up your tent in our remote but easily accessible campground, 100 yards off the Appalachian Trail. Roast marshmallows by the fire pit and watch the sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Site #1 is on a hilly slope and accommodates 4 campersSite #2 accommodates 8-10 campersSite #3 accommodates 4 campersSite #4 accommodates 6-8 campersSite #5 accommodates 6-8 campers About the property Located on a 66-acre plot just five miles from the Shenandoah River, our property offers amazing access to hiking and the outdoors while also keeping civilization within striking distance. Bear Chase Brewery is just a half mile walk across the street, and we are 15 miles from Purcellville. The land and lodge used to be the summer home of a trained opera singer, whose singing could be heard throughout the mountain. Your Host lives onsite in the stone house that also acts as a hostel for hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Built in the 1930's all from locally sourced hand-hammered stone, the house is open every night from 5pm - 9pm. Note that we offer several campsites relatively close to each other, so you should expect to see and hear other campers on the property during your stay. About the listing Pitch your tent in a forested area just a short walk up from where you’ll park your car. Enjoy unbeatable proximity to hiking and panoramic views while still having basic amenities that ensure a comfortable stay. You’ll have access to a composting pit toilet, and can access potable water from the tap in the lodge. That’s also where you can access hot showers. As noted above, we host Appalachian Trail thru hikers on the property, so you may see them hanging around or sleeping in the bunkhouse near the shared facilities. so please be respectful of hours when you come in for a shower. No showers after 10 pm For meals, we have picnic tables, and you are encouraged to cook over the fire pits that accompany each site. Please practice Leave No Trace practices during your stay, as the property has raccoons and other critters who will be drawn to any food scraps that are left behind. Pets are allowed! Please keep them on leash during your stay. Trash can be disposed of in dumpster up the hill Additional details to note Expect to see and hear other campers on the property during your stay. No kitchen equipment is provided, so campers must bring their own supplies if they'd like to cook. We do not offer WiFi, but there is good cell reception for all common carriers.

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Fiddlers Green Farm

3 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Taneytown, MD

When you come here you are experiencing the rebirth of farming in this country while getting to connect with the natural world. This historic piece of preserved farmland has been in our family for 5 generations. The property is just over 100 acres with about half in forest conservation. We have two streams that join one another and create an amazing habitat for all kinds of wildlife. Our farm has always been a fun and healing place for our friends and family to gather. We love sharing the peaceful seclusion here with folks who enjoy and respect nature. We are a certified organic farm in the early stages of transforming it into a fully regenerative, permaculture operation. We grow hemp, medicinal herbs, and small grains as well as keep bees and a small tribe of goats. We'd love to have you!

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Riverside Farm by the Monocacy

7 sites · Tents30 acres · Walkersville, MD

PLEASE READ THE ENTIRE DESCRIPTION BEFORE BOOKING... 30 acres of mostly reclaimed farmland. We are located where Glade Creek flows into the Monocacy River. There is evidence of civil war activity here and the old river ford is on our property. Creek and river access make this a beautiful, peaceful place that is full of life. The energy here is overwhelmingly positive. Our house was built in the 1850s and the neighboring farm was built shortly after—lots of history on this property. You will be able to camp right next to Glade Creek which is always cool, clean, and refreshing. Our goal with opening the land up for camping is to eventually phase out commercial farming on the property and transform it into woodlands using native plants and trees. We've already started by planting hundreds of native tree species along the creek and river banks. Each camper gets us closer to that goal! Thanks for your support! See our map in the gallery for a complete overview of our property including site locations. Please note that you will need to drive back through the crossing to access the portable toilet. Property occasionally floods. Zero flash floods, just slow river overflow. Check this site for flooding info. https://water.weather.gov/ahps2/hydrograph.php?gage=fdkm2 Flood stage is 15 feet.

Willows Farm

2 sites · RVs, Tents165 acres · Union Bridge, MD

Willows Farm is a beautiful 165 acre, regenerative, cattle farm, raising 100% grass finished beef and high quality hay. We are excited to announce that we have our first 100% grass finished beef ready and waiting (May 2023) for your purchase here at the farm. Give Curtis a call at 301.252.1122 or visit our website https://willowsfarmbeef.com to see what we have to offer. Our farm is family owned and operated and is located in the beautiful rolling hills of northeast Frederick County in Union Bridge Maryland, just off route 75 on a quiet, country road. Please note the farm entrance address is 11935 Simpsons Mill Road, Keymar, MD, but the farm is technically located in Union Bridge. Enjoy the peace and quiet of nature and relax near the campfire with your wood fired dinner. This site has electric and water hookup and firewood is available for a small fee. The campsite is situated at the highest point of Willows Farm, offering tranquil farm views, gorgeous mountain vistas and spectacular sunsets. Soak up the beautiful countryside during your stay on the farm and hike our 25 acres of wooded property and chase a few bunnies and spot a herd of deer. Take a brisk walk to the cattle pastures and chat with our curious and friendly Black Angus heifers, Eleni, Lola and Maggie and say hi to our horse Albe. All of the fencing at Willows Farm is electric to keep our cattle and horse in and you will get shocked if you touch it. Please be mindful of this with your pets and children. If you are fortunate enough to have the timing right, you can even watch an airplane take off and land on our farm grass strip — "Willows Landing", which is just to the north (cardinal direction) of the campsite. Just 30 minutes to Gettysburg battlefields, historical downtown Frederick, and many other exciting places for exploration, Willows Farm is a great location for fun! Spend an evening watching Bull riding and barrel racing at J Bar W Ranch just a few minutes down the street in Johnsville. If vineyards and breweries are your thing we are just 15 - 30 minutes from many fine establishments. A few of our favorites are Black Ankle Vineyards, Linganore Winecellars and Attaboy Beer. Antique shopping abounds in the nearby charming, little town of New Market. So you're hungry and have a hankering for local cuisine? Take a five minute drive to the quaint downtown of Union Bridge and visit one of the three delicious family run restaurants. You can even take a few minutes to give your truck a bath at the Union Bridge Car Wash in the middle of town. Enjoy your stay and please contact us if we can help with anything.

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HUNTER'S PARK BY WASHINGTON, DC

22 sites · RVs, Tents27 acres · Damascus, MD

The campground is situated in the wooded area on the back of 27 acre horse farm which is known as "The Stables at Mezza Luna." There is Wi-Fi to all the sites. Every year in the spring there are 4-6 Thoroughbred foals born that eventually will become racehorses. They live on the farm until they are 2 years old and then they go off to begin their racing career. In the daytime, when you are not sitting around your campfire, you can walk the fence lines and visit with the Mares and Foals or just watch them frolic in the fields. Hint! "They love peppermints, carrots and apples." Who knows, you might get to meet a future Kentucky Derby winner. Nearby attractions include: BLACK HILLS REGIONAL PARK (15 minutes) for boating, hiking or biking Vineyard 61 (5 minutes) Stone Silo Brewery (5 Minutes) Leechwood Haunted Forest (5 Minutes) October weekends only There are also chickens and peacocks that are very anxious to receive your love and affection with any type of treat such as raisins. Kids can even go in the chicken coop and pick out their very own egg they can cook for their breakfast. For the energetic campers and kids there are also lots of trails that you can walk or hike on and there is a small stream the kids can play in. There also is a playground with swings, monkey bars, seesaw and trampoline. There is a dumpster in front of the barn for you to place your trash. Please drop off during your stay or on your way out of the property. Don't miss out out on this hidden gem just minutes from our nation's capital.

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Narrow Gate Farm

7 sites · RVs, Tents15 acres · Washington, VA

We are a working farm, scenic setting with a 200 year old farm house, quiet and peaceful, nestled at the foot of the Blue Ridge mountains. Close to historic sites, such as Monticello, Montpelier, and the Manassas Civil War Battlefield. Luray Caverns and Sky Line Drive can be found 30 to 40 miles west. We are one hour southwest of D.C. and one hour northeast of Charlottesville. During your stay you can sample from one of the many wineries/breweries in the area. If your traveling with your horse, we have indoor stalls and turnout available.

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Camping on the Hazel River

7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents70 acres · Rixeyville, VA

Located on the scenic Hazel River, River Hills is 70 acres of private family property. The owners are dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of the land and the Hazel River. This land has been in the family for over 200 years. The owners live on the property. Nestled within the embrace of nature’s tranquility lies a secluded camping site on private property, where serenity reigns supreme. Surrounded by lush greenery and towering trees, this hidden gem offers a sanctuary away from the hustle and bustle of urban life. The gentle melody of the nearby river serves as a soothing soundtrack to the outdoor adventure that awaits. Campers can pitch their tents on soft, grassy patches beneath the sprawling canopy of stars, finding solace in the symphony of crickets and rustling leaves. As dawn breaks, the golden rays of sunlight filter through the foliage, illuminating the picturesque landscape and inviting explorers to embark on nature trails and riverside strolls, forging unforgettable memories amidst the untamed beauty of the wilderness. Those who visit River Hills are awed by the beauty and serenity. There are wide open fields and miles of well-maintained trails in the woods. In a time where open land is disappearing, we are determined to keep our land as natural as possible and to have it remain in the family. This is not an inexpensive task. All proceeds are used to maintain and improve River Hills.

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Cross Creek Farm

9 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents5 acres · Southern Gateway, VA

Originally part of Blake Farm, built in the 1930's. Blake Farm was subdivided into 5 acres farmettes in the 1990's. The original farmhouse is next door, now known as Agape Farms. The forest has reclaimed much of the original Blake Farm land. Visit over 4 acres of available land, from the pastures, to the wooded creek, or the very back edge of the farm abutting deep woods. Spend relaxing time petting the Nigerian Dwarf goats, Rhode Island Red chickens, and the super-friendly livestock guard dogs (Thomasina, Bucky, and Sarge). We are also located adjacent to Agape Farms, with its horses, ducks, and chickens. All this in horse country just minutes from I-95 and an hour from Washington, DC or Richmond, VA.

Happy farmer sitting in a truck in a grassy field

Family-friendly camping near Wolf Trap guide

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If you're looking to experience the great outdoors near Wolf Trap, Virginia, Hipcamp has you covered. With over 330 options specifically tailored to families, you're sure to find the perfect spot. From cozy cabins to spacious tents, there's something for everyone. And with top campsites like Lower Sherwood Farm (435 reviews), Private Farm Minutes to Cville (354 reviews), and Camp Shenandoah Meadows (295 reviews), you can trust that you're booking a quality campsite. Plus, with popular amenities like potable water, cooking equipment, and toilets, you'll have all the comforts of home. And if you're in the mood for some adventure, you can enjoy biking, boating, and even surfing. So pack your bags and get ready for an unforgettable camping experience.