Not currently accepting bookings on Hipcamp
Similar campgrounds nearby
Campers also viewed...
Reviews
50% Recommend24 ratings · 10 reviews
Not recommend
· September 2022
Driveway Campsite
16 ft campervan · With pets ·
Private Wooded Camping by a Creek
This site is basically camping in someone’s driveway, there’s zero privacy, the hosts house is in direct line of sight apx 100 ft away. It’s on a steep slant patch of grass to the right of the driveway directly off the main road. I arrived and tried to make the best of it but ultimately left and slept in a parking lot that had some green for my pets. I was very disappointed as every other hip camp site has been an absolute treasure to camp at.
H
Heather T.
8 reviews
Not recommend
· June 2022
Sloped uneven site
24 ft campervan · With pets ·
Private Wooded Camping by a Creek
Friendly host and very easy to communicate with. The location worked well for us for a night, but the spot to camp is sloped and the ground uneven. I tried pulling our camper van in and knew I might get stuck there, especially with rain in the forecast. The host said I could pull into a small parking area instead that was paved and flat but really a driveway spot, not a camp site. A sloped campsite is hard for both tent camping and a RV so not sure if this would work well for anyone.
H
Heidi F.
5 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· June 2022
Tent · With kids ·
Private Wooded Camping by a Creek
Worse experience ever! Not an appropriate place for camping, not a bathroom, no water, a hillside to put the tent.
Neighbor came to ask what we were doing there, if we had permission, and if the owner had permission to advertise the place for camping.
Will not recommend to anyone!
Stay away!
B
Blanca M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· May 2022
Noise, no privacy, slanted site
Tent · With kids ·
Private Wooded Camping by a Creek
This "campsite" was a big disappointment. Apparently there's a lake somewhere near the property, which is one of the reasons we booked it. However, its location isn't obvious, and the owner didn't respond to a request about how to get there.
(1) It's basically in the owner's front yard in clear view of the house about 200 feet away, so there's zero privacy.
(2) River Road is about 200 feet in the other direction, so there's constant traffic noise.
(3) The entire site is slanted badly, which makes sleeping, setting up tables, making fires, etc., difficult.
(4) A portable toilet is provided, but it wasn't emptied out from the last group when we got there. I let the owner know, and she just blamed the previous campers and didn't do anything about it. We chose to use the bathroom at a gas station down the road rather than deal with someone else's excrement.
(5) The "creek" that this site is next to was bone dry in late May when we were there. I doubt it has more than a trickle of water any time of the year. (Don't be fooled by the photos of the Potomac on the campsite page -- that's nearby but off the property.)
(6) The neighbors were playing music until about 11 pm and kept us awake.
None of this was obvious from the listing itself, although we should have read the negative reviews more carefully. I would avoid this property. It might be okay if you have a solid-walled camper to block out the road noise, if it has its own toilet, etc. and can be leveled.
J
Jeff K.
4 reviews
Not recommend
· May 2022
Sylvia was super nice and understanding. The site wasn’t very private at all. It is right in her front yard where you can see her house. Also someone else was booked the same night to use the same site area as us which wasn’t ideal at all. I wish I had known this site was just in someone’s front yard and not in a private area. We ended up leaving to stay somewhere else for the night because we were a bit uncomfortable with the situation.
Alyssa P.
3 years on Hipcamp
Sylvia’s place is tucked away from the city but close enough to so many hiking spots. We spent time exploring the C&O canal which was gorgeous. We were greeted by deers several times during our stay.
There’s lots of wood about to build a fire and a cute chair/table set up.
Close by is a grocery store, hardware store and some cute markets.
If you’re tenting I would recommend some foam pads on a cot to prevent sloping too hard while sleeping. The land is on a slant.
I’d recommend this place or anyone wanting a quiet and beautiful escape.
C
Cindy D.
4 years on Hipcamp
Sylvia was so warm and welcoming. Extremely hospitable and her wooded area is perfect for camping! There’s a very romantic walking trail not too far from the property and a beautiful horse area nearby.
Frederick P.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Group trip ·
Private Wooded Camping by a Creek
Great spot- backs up to beautiful woods. Spot is on a bit of a slant and I would bring bug spray & citronella candles (as many as you got, mosquitos were relentless). But other than that check in was super easy! We had a wonderful time cooking food over the fire and relaxing in our hammock.
E
Emily R.
4 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· July 2021
Sylvia was very accomodating and kind. The site was very slanted though so probably better for a camper/rv than a tent camper. Lots of noise from road since it was very close to the street. I would stay there again if I was vehicle camping not tent camping. Also they provided an outdoor toilet which is a nice convenience.
D
Drea T.
4 years on Hipcamp
We had a lacrosse tournament in poolesville so this was the perfect location for us. Sylvia and her family were incredibly friendly and accommodating, like staying with old friends. Will definitely repeat!
J
Julie M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Location
Potomac, Montgomery, Maryland, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Sylvia R.
Joined in May 2021Things to do nearby
Popular searches in Maryland
- Potomac
Hipcamp is created with ❤️ and hope for our future.