96% (423)
Top-rated campgrounds
96% (423)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Albert
2 weeks ago
2 nights at Ferns in the Forest
It was AMAZING. EXCELLENT host, great trails, excellent towns people. I’m already planning my next trip back!!!
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Meg
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Ferns in the Forest
Virgil & Pam really go above and beyond at The Fern House! The cabin was comfy and stocked with everything one could need for an extended weekend away. Our hosts were generous and gracious. They provide great communication and hospitality. We spent 3 nights and wish it could've been longer! Our pups loved the mile walk around the property each morning plus great hiking spots nearby. We took advantage of the fireplace, local eatery suggestions, and the loft was the perfect hideaway for resting and waking to beautiful wooded views. We cant wait to come back!
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Laurie
October 2025
Tent
Lovely spot. Had a great time stargazing and listening to the wildlife. Was really nice to see coopers rock during the day and stay in a quiet spot at night. Host was really nice and made sure we were comfortable but left us to it for the weekend.
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Carlos
October 2025
Tent
The place and the organization was pretty good. In general a great place where to camp for the first time. The only issue I had is that the tent area is too close to the RV area. This means children screaming were annoying and also people just beating stuff or maybe a gun range. In any case, it is pretty noisy outside of the quiet hours.
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Amy
October 2025
Tent
Wonderful spot with a great water hole! Hosts were super friendly and helpful
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Madison
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Run Farms
My mom and I loved this cozy cabin site! Amber and her family are so kind and hospitable and we appreciated the clear directions upon arrival. We had everything we needed to fully enjoy the cabin and scenery. Will definitely be back!
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Tara
October 2025
With pets
We absolutely loved staying in the Fernhouse!! It was perfect. It was adorable and so cozy. It was very clean and had everything we needed. The location was wonderful! So close to hiking trails and lots of outdoor recreation. The hike around the property was beautiful and our dogs loved walking it with us in the morning. The outdoor area is super cozy too. Virgil was so kind and welcoming. We will be back again in another season!! I would highly recommend.
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Jenifer
October 2025
Tent
Tommy's place is gorgeous land! There are nice fields and woods. It felt entirely safe for women to camp alone. It was easy to find using the instructions and we didn't need 4wd. Would definitely go back!
Tommy is delightful and didn't make fun of me when I said I saw a big bear. It was really a cow in the neighbor's pasture, way off in the distance.
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Jessica
October 2025
Tent
The waterfall site was beautiful! Having a fire while listening to the stream was like having a piece of heaven on earth. The cows were so sweet and the property was so nice, and so quiet.
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Jodi
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Without being too remote, it feels like it. The way the site it situated it feels very private! There is a long gravel drive that feels like you may have missed the turn but it’s actually the way you get in. I was located on tent site 2 and to me tent 1 & 2 are the best! Lots of room to spread out. The grassy knoll is well kept and level the lake is right there. We were a group of 4 women and we met another female solo traveler on site. What I like most about it was it felt very safe and as a new camper that is extremely important to me. I think the host Amber said there are only 8 or 10 sites so no traffic to speak of. A very communal feeling. No WiFi on site but if you venture off site you can pick it up 5 min away. Amber rocks!! Very hospitable and friendly. Two great towns 30 minutes away Deep Creek Lake and Oakland with lots of shops, restaurants, thrift shops and antiques. I look forward to becoming a regular at this site. Oh and did I mention no bugs 🐜
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griff
October 2025
17 ft campervan
Just what we needed; quiet, relaxing, easy. Thank you.
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Rebekah
October 2025
Tent
Wonderful site near a waterfall. Very peaceful, didn’t hear or see other campsites. Highly recommend
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Dominique
October 2025
Tent
Loved that the site was further away from others and gave us some privacy. We really enjoyed the free roaming cows and the bathroom was very close by and clean!
We had some trouble finding our site and once we did we noticed the sign had fallen down. Would recommend stabilizing it a bit more and maybe some more signs to navigate, but otherwise it was a relaxing and peaceful time. The land was great and would definitely stay again!
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Kristina
October 2025
Tent
Our stay at Bear Run Farms was great! The natural blue water was a highlight. Patience was a must for viewing it at its full potential, considering the time of year and what seemed to be the suns position. Worth the wait. Cows roam free and we weren't surprised to see them near our site while we drank our morning coffee. Clean, tidy land, and Amber, the host, was pleasantly friendly. We didn't have any cell service but that may have been our carrier. Definitely recommend!
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pat
September 2025
With pets
This was my 3d stay at the Fern house. Virgil goes above and beyond, the little house is very comfy and well appointed, and it’s so great to have a mile long trail right at your doorstep for early morning and evening walks! Virgil even left biscuits for my dog ❤️
I think of this place as a home away from home.
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Hans-Michael
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Second time staying here. Still had good foliage coverage at the end of September to have a private camp area, although the creek wasn’t as loud (natural white noise!) as it is in the summer. This time there was no firewood provided, but it was better to have dry wood we bought at convenience stores given rain the previous days before we arrived. Close enough to Blackwater Falls State Park and Smokehole Caverns for us as a convenient base for two nights.
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Curtis
September 2025
Tent
This was perfect for what I was needing. Nothing fancy, a field on the edge of the woods with a firepit. It felt very private, but wasn't far at all from the road. I parked near my site so I didn't have to haul anything to my site. Great experience!
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Marcia
September 2025
With kids
We loved the cabin, the lake in front of our site is gorgeous! Had a lot of fun!
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William
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Bear Run Farms
Perfect place to have space and let dogs run free. Big fields and stores close by
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Shea
September 2025
Tent
This camp site was just what I needed. The host was quick to reply. The outhouse was very well maintained. There were othwr camp sites close by but it didnt feel like it. The water was so gorgeous and fun to swim in. I would 100% go back.
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