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Hidden River Experience

Hosted by Anna · West Jefferson, North Carolina
9 sites · Tent · 250 acres
98%
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135 reviews
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Amazing views
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Nestled along a full mile of the scenic New River, this quiet, private campground offers a peaceful escape into nature’s calm. Tucked away from the noise of everyday life, the property stretches along gentle river bends, shaded by mature trees and framed by rolling mountains. Campsites are spacious and thoughtfully placed to preserve privacy, giving every guest their own slice of riverfront serenity. Wake to the sound of flowing water, spend your days fishing, paddling, or simply relaxing by the riverbank, and unwind each evening under wide-open skies perfect for stargazing. With its untouched natural beauty, abundant wildlife, and secluded atmosphere, this campground is an ideal retreat for anyone seeking rest, reflection, and a deeper connection to the outdoors.

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Riverside #6

99%
(55)
Tent site · Sleeps 6
Spacious and private, situated on the New River. Firepit and picnic table provided.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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River Side #1

97%
(34)
Tent site · Sleeps 6
Spacious and private, large flat grassy area situated on the banks of the New River. Firepit and picnic table provided.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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River Side #5

100%
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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Spacious and private, flat grass area situated on the New River. Firepit and picnic table provided. This space has the easiest access for campers with tag along trailers (plenty of space to pull in and get turned around)
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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River Side #3

100%
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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Spacious and private, large grassy area situated on the New River. Firepit and picnic table provided.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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River Side #4

95%
(19)
Tent site · Sleeps 6
Secluded and spacious, flat grassy space on the New River! Fire pit and picnic table provided.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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River Side #2

100%
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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Spacious and private, flat grassy area situated on the New River. Firepit and picnic table provided.
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
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River Side #7

86%
(7)
Tent site · Sleeps 6
Flat, grassy space on the New River! Fire pit and picnic table provided.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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River Side #8

Tent site · Sleeps 6
Flat, grassy space on the New River! Fire pit and picnic table provided. The road is slightly narrower coming to this site, so it is best reserved for campers without tag along trailers or dual axel trucks.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table
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River Side #9

Tent site · Sleeps 6
Flat, grassy space on the New River! Fire pit and picnic table provided. The road is slightly narrower coming to this site, so it is best reserved for campers without tag along trailers or dual axel trucks.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
Picnic table

Reviews

98% Recommend180 ratings · 135 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Our favorite spot in West Jefferson
Tent ·
Riverside #6
We have visited Anna’s place a few times already and every time we are here we love it! We have had a great time camping, walking, swimming and chilling. Our Dog love this river and we spend a lot of time playing in the water. We are spreading making plans to come back again soon!
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Seky D.
11 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent · With pets ·
River Side #1
beautiful spot and great hosts! will def be back!!
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Ella M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
Tent · With kids ·
River Side #1
I decided to take my 3 year old son for our first father/son camping trip to this place and it was awesome! Beautiful side right on the river! We had a ball!
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Fletcher B.
3 reviews
Recommends
· March 2026
Tent · Group trip ·
River Side #2
Fantastic spot! We will be returning for sure! It was a great get away for our friend group.
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Cassidy S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
First day of Spring 2026!!
Tent · With pets ·
Riverside #6
Great spot on the river…flat and spacious tent sites…we have it on our list to visit again soon
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Patrick G.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Riverside #6
We had a great weekend camping by the river! It was a beautiful spot, and really cool being at the back of a farm! We really enjoyed fishing and walking the trail along the river with our two dogs. Would absolutely camp here again.
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Haley E.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2026
Fantastic experience!
Tent ·
Riverside #6
We absolutely loved our experience here! It’s gorgeous, private, and in a great location! For anyone traveling to West Jefferson this riverside getaway is well worth the stay!
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Makenzie M.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Awesome
Tent ·
River Side #4
Such an awesome site with great views of the river. Right on the river which was super relaxing. The host was also really nice. I’d give it a 10/10
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Joseph G.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Beautiful site by the river
Tent · With pets ·
Riverside #6
Loved camping at Hidden River. Site was on the river and surrounding land was beautiful. Very quiet and peaceful atmosphere. Anna gave very clear directions to locate the site and was very responsive to our needs. Would definitely recommend.
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Meredith R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
River Side #7
The land was beautiful and great for tent camping. The sites are spacious and quiet. We will definitely stay again!
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Chloe L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
River Side #4
Excellent camp site especially during the fall. The river was beautiful and there was enough space between campsites that we couldn’t hear anyone. Highly recommend the sausage and eggs if it’s available, it made for an awesome breakfast!
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Nicholas G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Riverside #6
The views were beautiful and the directions were clear. We will definitely come back again!
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Sofia R.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
River Side #1
We had a great time! Very private. We had the entire place to ourselves. Highly recommend!!!
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Chris G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
River Side #5
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Jeff C.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Riverside #6
it was relaxing and the location was great. it was nice being next to the stream because we could just hop in. plenty of space between each camp site.
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Nichole S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
River Side #2
We stayed at tent site #2 and enjoyed it! Quiet, a decent amount of space between campsites and the river is beautiful. If you are looking for easy access into the river this spot isn't it. Some of the others (maybe spot #3?) have a better path down to it. Overall, we loved staying here! Will be back. :)
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Savanna V.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Great spot to get away and relax!
Tent · With kids ·
River Side #1
Awesome little spot to camp alone or with a family. Easy part of the river to access with its own little sand bar full of great skipping rocks. Spend the little bit of extra to get the sausage, eggs and hamburger, they were very good!
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Josh C.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
River Side #5
Beautiful property!! Very kind hosts. Looking forward to returning. Thank you!
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Ella L.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
A Wonderful stay on the River!
Tent · With pets ·
River Side #1
The camping area is right along a lovely stretch of the South Fork of the New River! We loved the farm fresh eggs, sausage and ground beef! Our hosts were kind and courteous!
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Don O.
11 reviews
Recommends
· August 2025
Very relaxing visit
Riverside #6
The land was beautiful! Very secluded. We will definitely be back!
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Drew B.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Better than most
River Side #5
We had a great time at our spot. Relatively private (when fully booked), right along the river, and awesome host for the selection of eggs and sausage for purchase. Wish there was a place to dispose of trash upon leaving. But overall a great experience. Will be back!
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Matthew Q.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2025
Almost perfect 👌🏻
Tent · Group trip ·
River Side #5
We had a great experience at this spot. We got in from tubing a little late but had plenty time to set up camp. The site are very spacious and have pretty good shade. Only thing more you could ask for would be a privy or port a jon.
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Bradley B.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2025
Yes and no
Tent · With kids ·
River Side #4
After discussing with all campers. $60 a night was too much. The firewood was pricey. I know we were primitive camping but grass was really high. The 4ft drop to the river was a bit dangerous for kids. Heck of a lot better than public camping access though.
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Jonathan F.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
River Front sites on the farm
Tent ·
River Side #3
Great River front sites along the New River. Host was easy to communicate with and it was awesome they offered products from their farm. The sites are off the main road and spread out fairly well. Definitely saving this for future stays in the future.
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Andy M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With kids ·
River Side #1
Such a beautiful spot. Felt private and very peaceful for our short stay.
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Maria A.
7 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
River Side #4
Just an unbelievable spot, camping spots far enough away to provide privacy. Beautiful river front spots
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Scott C.
14 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Riverside #6
AMAZING! Lovely stay by the water. Sites are spacious. Loved falling asleep listening to the river. Anna was so great with our multiple calls/texts. We will be back! Thank you!
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Jordan D.
4 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
River Side #7
We loved camping here! The river was really clean and it was a nice quiet getaway. I definitely recommend it and we’ll probably be returning campers in the future.
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Alexander C.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
River Side #7
Nice and quiet. Anna was a great host. The only down side of site 7 is there is very little shade. I would recommend bringing a pop up canopy to have shade during the day.
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Summfishing S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Great site but pigs may appear
Tent · Group trip ·
Riverside #6
Beautiful site! This VIP site had many trees for hammocks and provided great shade. In the mornings we had a herd of pigs come in our site and they roamed around some, pestered the dogs some and dug up some ground but left after some time. Definitely not a reason to not book this site though! Would recommend!
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Nate S.
2 reviews

Location

West Jefferson, Ashe, 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 Anna H.

Joined in June 2023

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