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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Yvonne is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 45 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
20 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Bins available
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 11:00 AM
Check out: Before 11:00 AM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 5 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Paradise By The Pond
99%
(189)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Reviews
99% Recommend189 ratings · 143 reviews
Yvonne's Paradise by the Pond offers an incredibly private and serene camping experience surrounded by beautiful farm and pond scenery. Visitors consistently appreciate the seclusion, natural beauty, and the chance to enjoy activities like fishing, kayaking, and stargazing. The host, Yvonne, is praised for her responsiveness and hospitality, ensuring campers have a smooth experience. While most feedback is overwhelmingly positive, a few campers noted minor nuisances like burrs for dogs and the presence of coyotes, though these didn't significantly detract from their overall enjoyment.
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Recommends
· October 2026
28 ft travel trailer
Lovely scenery. We were able to watch the farm equipment making hay. So peaceful!
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· October 2026
Tent · With pets
My family camped here with our two Labradors this past weekend and we had the most enjoyable experience ever. The weather was a little ominous Friday evening when we were setting up but Sat & Sun were absolutely perfect. The endless space and the large and beautiful pond were like heaven to the dogs and my sons had a blast fishing. Yvonne was such a gracious host and made sure the site was in perfect order for us upon arrival, even stocking up an ample supply of firewood for us which was very timely as the temps dipped. If you are looking for a place where you and your family can "unplug" and get away from it all, you can't pass this up. Yvonne and Paradise by the Pond will most definitely see us as returning guests in the future. Thanks from the Andrews gang!
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· October 2026
Tent
Great spot to set up for a few days. Beautiful scenery and the pond was lovely. Highly recommend and we can't wait to return
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· October 2026
25 ft campervan
Beautiful time at Paradise by the pond. One of our favorite spots.
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· October 2026
28 ft travel trailer
Pets love it!
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· October 2026
Tent · With pets
All the previous great reviews are accurate, this is a beautiful spot and I’m grateful to our host Yvonne for making it available for us all to enjoy.
We were two adults and three dogs, and the site was amazing for us but would also be perfect for larger groups. Coming in, I was a little nervous whether it would just be kind of open farmland, but the site is somehow both spacious and cozy. We had the pond in front with view of the farms, wildflower-laden brush to the right, brush and hills to our back, and a soy bean field to our left. At the beginning of October, the goldenrod and asters gave us a stunning show.
The dogs had an amazing time swimming and running around the open spaces, and the close end of the pond was shallow enough for them to also run back and forth in the shallow water.
The space was incredibly private and we never saw another person the entire time. The only sounds were the plentiful birds, cattle mooing (continuous but distant), distant roosters and an occasional dog bark in the distance. At night, the stars were on full display (although we didn’t take advantage of this, because it was chilly enough that we retired to our tents to sleep by the time it was properly dark!). We did enjoy birding from the comfort of our camp chairs by the campfire.
For firewood, we brought some wood, used some of the provided wood, and then bought five bundles CHEAP from the friendly folks at Burget’s Hardware about 3 miles from the site. We were happy to be able to leave two bundles behind for the next folks.
The composting toilet worked perfectly for our needs. If you have loose long-haired dogs and you’re visiting during burr season, heads up for plentiful burrs in the area behind the toilet shed, and maybe pack a brush and scissors.
We could see why so many people return here — we are likely to be back again. Thanks, Yvonne!
(P.S. If you have dogs and are worried about the rules / warnings about the cows and the electric fence, there is no reason I was able to see that you should be anywhere near the cows or any electric fence. It's a little hard to imagine what shenanigans someone was doing that necessitated that those rules and warnings be included. Be respectful of the property and you should be fine.)
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· October 2026
28 ft travel trailer
This is our 36th stay at Yvonnes Paradise at the Pond, over the last 5 years. That says it all!! :)
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· September 2026
13 ft campervan
Pretty and quiet. We only stayed overnight, but would definitely go back in warmer weather to take a boat out on the pond.
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· September 2026
Love it.
18 ft truck camper · With pets
This is my favorite camp site! This is our second time staying here and we almost never stay at the same place twice.
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· September 2026
Beautiful and open spot
Tent
Yvonne has a really beautiful and well maintained spot! It’s definitely a bit of a maze to get to, making it feel lovely and private. Her directions were spot on to get us to the site and we had no issues navigating the land. The site itself is absolutely beautiful next to the pond and we enjoyed watching the wildlife and pond life during our quick visit. The fire pit with seating is an awesome amenity and the private camping toilet saved us from unloading and setting ours up. We stopped in for just one night to break up a drive and definitely want to head back to enjoy it more!
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· September 2026
Tent
Nice stay as advertised and good communication
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· September 2026
Very Private, wonderful area
Tent · With pets
Our family loved camping at this location. It’s a very private area with ample space to do whatever activities you would like. We enjoyed sitting by the fire pit and fishing from the edge of the pond. Yvonne was very responsive to us with any questions we had. Will definitely be back again.
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· August 2026
Farm scenery with fishing
28 ft travel trailer
The only campsite we use. Privacy! Just you, beautiful farm scenery and a large pond for fishing. Nothing else compares to Yvonnes Paradise! Yvonne is such a perfect host. Quick response time. Sweet lady.
Recommends
· August 2026
Tent
Very private plenty of space for activities private lake
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· June 2026
Peaceful escape
12 ft travel trailer
Extremely private and peacefully surrounded by farmland. Our pups were able to roam off leash and enjoyed swimming in the pond. There was a rowboat and 2 kayaks for use and plenty of space. Two picnic tables and a pile of wood to split as well! We will definitely be back!
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· June 2026
Tent · With pets
Best campsite ever! Private, caught a ton of fish and made many wonderful memories around camp fire and star gazing! Would highly recommend!
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· June 2026
Couldn’t recommend more!
Tent · With pets
This spot sums Pennsylvania up perfectly! The rolling farmlands, beautiful sunsets, the sound of cows off in the distance! Me and my pup enjoyed our stay so much! The kayaks were an added bonus and so much fun to take around the pond!
Thank you so much for sharing this spot with others!
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· June 2026
Peaceful solitude.
28 ft travel trailer
A camp lot all to yourself. Beautiful pond to fish or just to sit and relax by. Scenery is fields, silos, barns and cows. Our favorite and only place to camp! Yvonne is the perfect host. Great hostess. Quick co.munications. highly recommend for those who want to get away from the stresses of life. Large, level and well kept property all to yourself.
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· May 2026
Tent
Host was wonderful as was the site. Would definitely recommend this site to anyone 10/10.
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· May 2026
Secluded and peaceful stay
Tent · Group trip
We absolutely loved our stay here. The site was beautiful, secluded, and offered amazing views. Plenty of space for a large group. The pond was a great spot for fishing, and we caught plenty throughout our stay. The evenings were filled with only the sounds of toads and cows in the distance. If you’re looking for a quiet, relaxing getaway surrounded by nature, this is the perfect place
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· May 2026
Tent
Awesome fishing and beautiful country, can’t ask for much more. Also, great communication from the host.
Thank you!
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· May 2026
20 ft truck camper · With pets
Loved it. Loved everything about it. Paradise has a pond.
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· April 2026
Tent · With pets
My grandson, daughter and I thoroughly enjoyed our stay at Paradise at the Pond. This large camping area has wonderful vista’s of the farmland as well as the mountains behind. The owners keep firewood stocked and the grounds is well manicured grass. It’s a great place to relax and is just 15 minutes to Raystown Lake where we keep a boat. We’ve reserved 6 visits this summer and fall—just love the setup.
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· April 2026
Tent · With pets
Awesome spot! Wide open spot and perfect to bring family.
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· October 2025
Had a wonderful time at Paradise by the Pond. My grandson was just learning to fish, so the pond was great for that as he caught 12 fish, mainly smaller bass (that we returned). My dogs also enjoyed running free and swimming in the pond. Overall, a very nice experience.
Recommends
· October 2025
26 ft toy hauler · With pets
This is truly a perfect spot! Very private and quiet, our dogs loved the freedom! Level, gravel area for our 26’ toy hauler. BEAUTIFUL sunsets! Yvonne is a responsive host. This was our 2nd visit and we will definitely be back next year!
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· October 2025
Fantastic Place!
24 ft Class B · With kids
This was a fantastic place for us to break up our trip to the northeast. It is worth the drive 100%, the views are fantastic and it is very private. Yvonne was easy to communicate with and super responsive. We are already looking at the calendar for the next trip out.
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· October 2025
Loved this site
20 ft pop-up camper
This was a great site. Would definitely recommend it and go out of our way to come here again. The directions were easy to follow, it was fun to paddle around in the lake and we caught a fish. The dogs loved it as well.
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· October 2025
Beautiful!!!
Tent
It is a very lovely and picturesque camping spot. I would definitely go there again. You are surrounded by farm country in front and the mountain behind you. Gorgeous!!! I will say that you should be prepared for the Spotted Lantern Flies. That is not Yvonne’s fault, it’s just the current insect nuisance. They don’t bother humans though.
I camped alone but I felt completely safe there. So peaceful. Just what I needed. Thank you Yvonne!!!
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· October 2025
Tent · With pets
Private and it was fun to see the field corn being harvested.
Lots of great hiking within 45 minutes from the campsite.
Location
Martinsburg, Bedford, Pennsylvania, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Yvonne H.
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