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Campsites at Shipley Farms

Hosted by Gray · Vilas, North Carolina
10 guests max
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10 reviews
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Farm store
Offers products directly sourced or produced on the farm.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Gray is a Star Host
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All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Visit this 150+ year old working cattle farm with sites ranging from primitive campsites by the fire, to luxury tents with air conditioning and plumbing. The historic family farm still raises Appalachian Grown pasture raised beef, with a farm store onsite. See the website ([xxxxxxxx]) for the farm store and for booking tours and cattle feeding experiencesDrive in and camp in a grazed farm valley of the historic Shipley Farm. Fire pite included with drive in parking, and stop by our beef store down the street for some good camp food!
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 35 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Grass or field
Surface levelness: Flat
No class A RVs, class C RVs, pop-up campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
4WD recommended
A four-wheel drive vehicle is recommended for best access.
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
10 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firepit
Pets allowed
On leash
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No potable water
Bring your own water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 5 vehicles
4WD recommended
During your trip
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Valley View Campsite

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 10 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Drive in and camp in a grazed farm valley of the historic Shipley Farm. Fire pite included with drive in parking, and stop by our beef store down the street for some good camp food!
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup

Reviews

100% Recommend11 ratings · 10 reviews

Location

Vilas, Watauga, North Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Gray S.

Joined in May 2024
Response rate: 100%

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