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Presidential Primitive Getaway
Hosted by Mathew ¡ Tionesta, Pennsylvania
12 guests max
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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All to yourself
95% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 40 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, fifth wheels, toy haulers, pop-up campers, class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Pull-through site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
No class A RVs and class C RVs
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
12 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Picnic table present
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Strict
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 4 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
RV/tent sites
1 site
Instant book
The George Washington Site
96%
(28)Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Reviews
96% Recommend28 ratings ¡ 22 reviews
Recommends
¡ July 2026
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
The George Washington Site
The site was super easy to find, and though it's closer to the road than I would have liked, it still feels mostly private. There was plenty of wood for our dinner and breakfast, plenty of space for two tents, and I love that there was already a picnic table there. In all, a great spot to settle and relax.
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Aaron D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Great communication! Beautiful property. Plenty of wood for three full days. Easy to find.
Temple K.
3 reviews
The site was easy to find and pretty level. Private and full of wonderful sounds of wildlife. No designated trails to walk but that by no means stopped us from exploring and there is plenty of that to do. Was a just the trip we needed! Would absolutely recommend.
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Skyler B.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ May 2026
30 ft travel trailer ¡ With pets ¡
The George Washington Site
We really enjoyed Mathewâs land. It was very quiet and peaceful with very little traffic going past. Unfortunately we had some wet weather over Memorial Day weekend. We were very thankful that the site did not get muddy and drained off very well! The gravel driveway was pretty dead on level where we parked our camper and was extremely solid. We look forward to checking out this site again in the future!
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Chad B.
2 years on Hipcamp
This site was very private and we enjoyed every moment of our stay here. We had plenty of privacy, wood and nature surrounding us.
Terrence M.
31 reviews
We loved tent camping at the Presidential Getaway! We were welcomed with a fire ring full of kindling and plenty of dry wood to burn â¤ď¸ the site is flat and perfect for camping with grassy areas to setup and a gravel driveway for campers. Since we were camping in the early spring, the foliage wasn't completely filled in so you could see through the trees to the road but it still felt very private and isolated. We saw a horse and buggy which was a treat for me and the dogs! The stars were out in their full glory and listening to all of the night time nature sounds was so peaceful. We will definitely be back again and thank you for sharing this lovely space with us!
Barbara R.
5 reviews
Mixed feelings
¡ October 2025
Tent ¡
The George Washington Site
The site is beautiful. I was so happy upon arrival to this peaceful piece of land. Unfortunately, I was met immediately by clouds of gnats swarming all around my head. I camp a lot and am not at all deterred by bugs- it is nature- but this was almost unbearable. I attempted to set up camp despite this major annoyance but in the meantime noticed my dog foraging and eating something in the brush. When I investigated the area l found old kibble thrown all around the grounds. Not knowing what it was, how long it had been there, or if it was safe for him to consume, I quickly leashed him. In the maybe 10 minutes of him exploring, I then had to remove 5 ticks from his head and neck. Ugh..
So, despite the absolutely gorgeous weather and my deep desire to be there after a 2.5 hour drive, I decided to pack up and head home. I couldnât risk my dogâs health- of not only the tick exposure but also eating potentially spoiled food.
Huge bummer.
I donât fault the host at all. Like I said, itâs a beautiful area.
Wish people would be more cognizant of what they leave behind. My dog had some GI upset but is ok. We sadly just had to miss out on a great night camping.
Shannon O.
14 reviews
Recommends
¡ October 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
The George Washington Site
My second trip to this lovely site! Very private and relaxing.
Brittania S.
9 reviews
Recommends
¡ September 2025
16 ft car ¡ With pets ¡
The George Washington Site
Very private peaceful site. Enjoyed the quiet and song birds. Will definitely book again.
Brittania S.
9 reviews
Recommends
¡ August 2025
Tent ¡
The George Washington Site
I loved camping out on his land was quiet and very peaceful will definitely be coming again
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Keith R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
¡ July 2025
Well kept but a little rocky
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
The George Washington Site
It was a secluded and well kept campsite with tons of wood. There was a brief moment where someone parked at the head of the driveway into the campsite which was odd, as we had to run out and get a few extra supplies but they left within 20 minutes. We would have loved a grate for use over the fire. If you have more than one tent, someone will most likely be uncomfortable, as there were a good amount of roots and rocks, which made it difficult to choose a good place to set up after one or two tents.
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Jazmine J.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ June 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
The George Washington Site
Beautiful quiet getaway!! There was the occasional car or plane but the bugs and birds tuned it out.
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Alayna U.
2 reviews
We loved tent camping on Mathew's land. Lot's of woods to explore for little campers. Very peaceful. We will definitely be back.
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Bastien H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ May 2025
Tent ¡
The George Washington Site
Awesome site. We stayed here a couple months ago, loved it. Came back again. Always has plenty of firewood. Great place with lots to do nearby. Will definitely be back!!
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Paul K.
6 reviews
This place is amazing. It is so peaceful and relaxing. Having wood there for us was awesome. Also if you have Verizon or AT&T you will have service.
I have so many great things to say I donât know where to start.
Book this place and go find your peace. I did.
Mathew is such a great host and answers promptly. Will be coming here again.
Jessica Z.
6 reviews
This was such a wonderful spot. Acres upon acres of land to explore! Super quiet and primitive! Tons of firewood to keep you warm on cool nights!
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Tyler T.
2 reviews
While camp is close to the road, itâs a very quiet road and it made access extremely easy. Didnât see anyone the whole weekend and enjoyed ourselves around the fire. We appreciate Mat supplying us with firewood. Tried to split some to replenish what we used. We will definitely be back in the future!
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Kyle B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ October 2024
Tent ¡
The George Washington Site
This was our first time using hipcamp and our first secluded camping trip. The camp site was near a road so we did hear a bit of traffic during the day. The space itself was beautiful, and well maintained. Had a clear drive for us to park in. Having firewood and an ax available to us was the absolute best. Not having to lug in our own wood made it more than worth it. We didnt get the opportunity to meet our hosts, which I am honestly NOT mad about it just added to our privacy. But even though we didn't meet them, they're level of communication both before and after our stay was enough to let us know they cared and would be available if we needed anything. My fiancĂŠ and i do a grading scale out of five with every new place we try and we decided that we would give this place a 4.5 out 5. Traffic being the only down fall to no fault of the hosts. We definitely enjoyed our stay and would recommend it to anyone looking for a quiet get away.
Judith C.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ October 2024
Tent ¡
The George Washington Site
Awesome site. Great host. Canât wait to get back!!
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Paul K.
6 reviews
Recommends
¡ September 2024
Tent ¡
The George Washington Site
Beautiful place that Matt has. So many good roads to ride motorcycles on near by. Would highly recommend.
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Anthony J.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ August 2024
Close to Places for Explorations
20 ft campervan ¡
The George Washington Site
Easy access. Flat with gravel. Love the fire pit. Some daytime traffic. But quiet at night. Amish area so see them traveling around. Close to Oil City bike Trail, Tionesta, Cook Forest and the Allegheny. Lots of night insects to sing you to sleep. didnât get to explore the property very much as it rained most of the time that we were there. It was nice that the drought was broken. Just bad timing on our part. Matthew was very sweet and has big plans to make his camp even more enjoyable
Barb H.
34 reviews
Recommends
¡ July 2024
32 ft toy hauler ¡
The George Washington Site
We enjoyed staying on Mathewâs camping spot. We camped in a camper on a level graveled spot. I loved that we were in a quiet area off the road surrounded by gorgeous trees. Plenty of sunlight surrounded by shade. We enjoyed hiking with our dog during the day and relaxed by the campfire that evening. A perfect way to unwind after a long week.
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Adam B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Location
Tionesta, Venango, Pennsylvania, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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