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Pondside Bliss

98%
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· Petersburg, Chesterfield, Virginia
50 acres hosted by Ethel B.
1 RV/tent site
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All to yourself
97% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Ethel is a Star Host
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Primitive camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Pondside Bliss Description Stroll in harmony with nature among the tall pine trees, glee and delight yourself in the warmth from the evening sunset and stargaze across the serene glittering pond which occasionally ripples from the activities of the fish. This pond is 100 years old. “Mi casa es Su casa,” so pitch a tent and stay awhile. Pondside Bliss offers an oasis of tranquility with a carefree medley of the birds singing, an escape from the hustle and bustle of city sights to a weekend getaway of fishing, kayaking, a picnic lunch of grilled hot dogs, burgers, and corn on the cob. Enjoy roasted marshmallows on a stick from the in-ground fire pit. Engage in an adventurous hike in the woods and observe the sighting of the wild geese, a family of deers, leaping rabbits, and old Betsy the cow with her herd of black-coated Angus yearlings. Delight a ride in the boat or kayak and experience the cool sensation of the air. Relax in a hammock with a book and /or relish the blissfulness of the surroundings. Challenge yourself to some tossing fitness activities by tossing horseshoes, tossing corn holes bags, tossing bean bags, and engaging in a competitive colorful ring toss game. And the winner is! Bring along some board games to pass time away at the picnic tables. Conclude your campsite experience at Pondside Bliss with a fish fry from your own fishing skills and inventive cooking and creative culinary skills and recipes as well as a sing-along with Karaoke. Indulge yourself in grilled baked beans, chili cheese fries, cinnamon roll-up on a stick, and pig in a crescent biscuit on a stick straight from the grill or the pit. Invest in some long wooden Bamboo skewers for grill cooking. Pondside Bliss will be a memorable and blissful experience. Lastly, pitch your tent and relax Pondside Bliss Location: 8030 Baugh Lane- Petersburg, Va. 23803 From Church Road Turn left onto Baugh Lane Continue straight on Baugh Lane until the first driveway Turn right at the first driveway Stay on road to the end until you see a gate, go through the gate, you have arrived at Pondside Bliss.Pondside Bliss Description Stroll in harmony with nature among the tall pine trees, glee and delight yourself in the warmth from the evening sunset, and stargaze across the serene glittering pond which occasionally ripples from the activities of the fish. This pond is 100 years old. “Mi casa es Su casa,” so pitch a tent and stay awhile. Pondside Bliss offers an oasis of tranquility with a carefree medley of the birds singing, an escape from the hustle and bustle of city sights to a weekend getaway of fishing, kayaking, and a picnic lunch of grilled hot dogs, burgers, and corn on the cob.  The pond has Bass Bream-brim,  Pipefish, Crappy, Catfish Perch, and a few others, catch me if you can. For bait, you can use minnows spinners, earthworms,  plastic worms,  crayfish, and grubs,  soft, plastic baits. Enjoy roasted marshmallows on a stick from the in-ground fire pit. Engage in an adventurous hike in the woods and observe the sighting of the wild geese, a family of deers, leaping rabbits, and old Betsy the cow with her herd of black-coated Angus yearlings. Delight a ride in the boat or kayak and experience the cool sensation of the air. Relax in a hammock with a book and /or relish the blissfulness of the surroundings. Challenge yourself to some tossing fitness activities by tossing horseshoes, tossing corn holes bags, tossing bean bags, and engaging in a competitive colorful ring toss game. And the winner is! Bring along some board games to pass time away at the picnic tables. Conclude your campsite experience at Pondside Bliss with a fish fry from your own fishing skills and inventive cooking and creative culinary skills and recipes as well as a sing-along with Karaoke. Indulge yourself in grilled baked beans, chili cheese fries, cinnamon roll-up on a stick, and pig in a crescent biscuit on a stick straight from the grill or the pit. Invest in some long wooden Bamboo skewers for grill cooking. Pondside Bliss will be a memorable and blissful experience. Lastly, pitch your tent and relax.
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47 ratings · 36 reviews
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Guy H.recommends
February 25, 2024
Pondside Bliss
Thank you so much for allowing me to stay on your property. It was so quiet and peaceful and I could feel the love and feel the love of the bond family I could feel all the hard work that was put into making the pond. I could see huge families gathering there, during good times over the last 80 years it was really really special. My cats were able to run around. I felt safe I want to go back to that place thank you so much. I’m sorry I left the gate open. It’s too tired and cold. Thank you Ethel.
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Lee B.recommends
February 12, 2024
Pondside Bliss
Camping by the water!
Always great here! Host is wonderful - good communication and very easy going.
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Jay P.recommends
January 14, 2024
Pondside Bliss
Perfect place to relax and have fun
Amazing , amazing, amazing. Beautiful, peaceful and well maintained. I love coming here as it’s always perfect every time. I go to many different Hipcamp places and this is by far one of my favorites.
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Jessie S.recommends
December 22, 2023
Pondside Bliss
Another great trip to this wonderful property. We will definitely return.
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Ken K.recommends
November 12, 2023
Pondside Bliss
Perfect Campsite
Ethel responded to messages promptly and was most welcoming. And thanks to Chris for showing us the gate. The pond is gorgeous and we had it to ourselves. We loved waking up to the early morning mist on the clear, calm water. Fishing, paddling and campfires are favorite things to do here. Lots of room to maneuver the rig, and mostly level. The hard-packed sand site features free firewood, two grills and a picnic table. We toured the nearby battlefields and were amazed to see The Crater of the famous battle. Also visited picturesque Old Town Petersburg, where we saw a historical plaque for Tuskegee Airman, Howard Baugh, who is related to Ethel! Fantastic restaurants and lots of historic buildings were worth experiencing. If you are anywhere near Richmond/Petersburg, you'll want to stay at Pondside Bliss!
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Lee B.recommends
October 29, 2023
Pondside Bliss
Back again!
Beautiful, peaceful spot and all to myself. Great hostess, good fishing…one of my favorite spots. Highly recommend!
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Petersburg, Chesterfield, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Appamattuck First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Ethel B.Joined in July 2021
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