33 acres hosted by Stephanie H.
2 tent sites
Near Congaree National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Harry Hampton.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Off-lead friendly
Pets can be off-lead at some pitches.
Activities
Hiking
Climbing
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Field
Farm
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Gumball Valley
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95% Recommend48 ratings · 34 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Honey Hill
Great details from Stephanie on camping location, which helped since we had no internet connection upon arrival. Loved strolling through the property and the old cemetery.
Mik B.
2 reviews
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· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Gumball Valley
Very pretty spot to camp for the night. Lots of pretty stars. Road traffic is louder than expected, but still nice. I couldn’t find the little graveyard, but I’m sure it was right under my nose somewhere.
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Sallie F.
2 reviews
Stephanie H. was quick to respond and very helpful in helping us find the campsite in the dark. We stayed one night and enjoyed having the property to ourselves. The campsite was clean, rustic, and private.
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Todd A.
6 reviews
I loved everything about the campsite, nice and secluded but not too far from a gas station if you forget something. Stephanie is very kind and helped us out find the campsite with no problem. Definitely will be back and recommend stopping here. The graveyard is really cool also!
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Caroline B.
3 months on Hipcamp
We camped here with our two dogs, we were able to let them free roam no issues, they loved it! We had a great spot, and had enough distance from the other campers, we didn’t even notice anyone else had been there till we decided to walk the property! Plenty of space for a big family or just a couple like us! Stephanie was super accommodating and allowed us an early check in and was extremely friendly and welcoming, she truly makes the environment a warm welcome, and feels like home away from home! We drove 12 hours to camp here and we would do it again in a heartbeat!
Michaella G.
3 months on Hipcamp
This is a wonderful site as it is fairly secluded and in the woods. Would recommend for anyone who is camping with a buddy!
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Naomi G.
2 reviews
Had a wonderful time just me and my dog. I got to let her run off leash which is wonderful because I barely get that opportunity. Stephanie is kind and quick to help if you need it. I got farm eggs even though I had my own because that's exciting :)
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Danielle H.
2 reviews
My son and I camped here for one night. We explored the property and found a small family grave yard which sparked discussion about life in the rural south before the Civil War. Great conversation starter for father/son camping trip. Liked the picnic table (played checkers) and extra table to put items on. Host was friendly and had great communication. We also were able to have our dog off leash which was nice. Only possible downside was hearing traffic from the road, but not that big of a deal for us.
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B D.
8 months on Hipcamp
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· May 2024
Tent ·
Honey Hill
Very friendly host! Nice spot. It’s right off the road so you can hear cars but it’s tucked away
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Stephanie G.
2 reviews
It is off the grid, with the road insight. Great stay very peaceful ✌️.
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Craig L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Highly recommend for a peaceful get away. Great place to let kids and dogs run
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Robert T.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· December 2023
Amazing I needed a place to stay safely in my car on the way to my moms for Christmas and this was perfect :)
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Sammie S.
2 years on Hipcamp
My son & I really enjoy our camping trip at kaleidoscope farms. My son wanted to get out & sleep under the stars & our campsite had the perfect view of the night sky! Stephanie is a great host & quick to respond to any questions we had. I definitely recommend kaleidoscope farms for your next camping trip.
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Joe P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent ·
Gumball Valley
Beautiful spot. Good host. We had a great time camping here.
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Grant F.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Gumball Valley
We loved tent camping on Stephanie’s property!! It was spacious and well kept!!
Emily D.
2 reviews
Stephanie was the nicest, most thoughtful and caring host ever. Her farm is absolutely amazing, tons of wildlife. I greatly appreciated her. We loved staying here and hope to be invited back :)
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Carys Z.
2 reviews
Easy access to campsite
Clear site for my tent, and high and dry
Friendly and helpful owners made me feel very welcome
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John A.
3 reviews
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· March 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Gumball Valley
Nice spot right outside of Columbia. As others noted, you can hear car traffic but we made it work. It was nice to have some space and not be on top of other campers. We had a good time and it’s close to home for a quick getaway- even with packing all the gear and water.
Dara B.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· February 2023
Tent ·
Gumball Valley
Real easy to deal with Stephanie, I came in very late and left early without a meet up.. no problem… I like a primitive camping experience and this was a nice slice of South Carolina woods , peace and quiet and took a hike around the paths before I left…
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David K.
13 reviews
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· February 2023
16 ft car · With pets ·
Gumball Valley
The hill we stayed on was great.
I backed the van up to a pine, and felt like I was in a deep thicket.
Was a little worried about finding the place, but Stephanie clearly marked the driveway with a Hipcamp sign.
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Daniel O.
7 reviews
Wonderful location! Although I did not personally get to interact with Stephanie (the host), my friends were very adamant that she is the greatest. We will certainly be back! Many times, if she will have us.
Eddie K.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· November 2022
Tent ·
Gumball Valley
We had a great time hammock and tent camping. Plenty of trees for hammocking! Lots of deadwood for a campfire. Easy access to the site. Our host was very responsive and accommodating. We will be back!
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Tim S.
5 reviews
Stephanie’s land is wonderful and she is a fantastic host. She has two sites and let me choose between the two as no one else was going to be there. My dogs had a BLAST running around in the open fields. If I find myself in the area again I will absolutely stay again!
Margaret C.
11 reviews
I thought I had good communication with the host. Our last exchange was when we had bad weather. I didn’t cancel. I told her to keep the money. I’m in the service industry and wanted her to not suffer because of bad weather. This recent trip, I contacted her via the app and through her contact number. She never responded. Over a week has past with no response. Happy trails I say. I don’t know who these people are reviewing this place, but all I can say is, buyer beware.
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Volley T.
3 years on Hipcamp
We had a fun day camping in this grassy, forested camping spot. There was so much dead wood around I didn’t have to use the couple of pieces I brought.
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Lindsey H.
3 years on Hipcamp
These people really give you all you need for a good camping experience. There were a stack of chairs, a swinging chair, a grill and a fireplace. We didn’t use any of it because we got in late and left early. But the person I communicated with in planning was very friendly and asked my 100 questions. Do NOT plan to camp with a truck and trailer though. Campsite is HUGE, getting to it was impossible with the trailer lol
Quentin N.
4 years on Hipcamp
We were looking for a close-to-home site where we could test out our camping skills before planning a longer trip. The site was perfect for our purposes. The kids could wake up very early without disturbing anyone! Stephanie was super helpful and very responsive. We got to see deer and other wildlife.
Sara B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2021
Group trip ·
Gumball Valley
Overall a very nice and private camp site. Just make sure to keep your eyes peeled for the picnic table, otherwise you can drive right past it.
Marissa P.
2 reviews
This was a fantastic camping location for some primitive camping, with a few amenities. There was a fire pit, grill, and swing on the site I chose, and I believe that at least one other site has a picnic table. No light pollution and clear sky meant for some great stargazing. Stephanie was great with communication about the site and very responsive to the couple questions I had. Once on site, she suggested several points of interest for exploring the area. I had a great trip and would love to come back again!
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Ben E.
4 years on Hipcamp
I'm a longtime camper, and took my 2 young sons (ages 5-8) to Kaleidoscope Farm for their first overnight camping experience.
The host Stephanie was very friendly, welcoming and communicative. She quickly responded back to any messaging and /or questions I had.
The site is easy to find and convenient to Columbia, SC. The campsites are very peaceful, located just off a dirt road in a nice grass clearing in a heavily wooded forest.
There is some road noise nearby occasionally in the evening, as the sites are within earshot of well-traveled Monticello Rd. but it was relatively fine after midnight.
Pros:
• Stephanie was a welcoming, friendly and responsive host
• Convenient location near Columbia
• Quiet and peaceful
• Soft grass is nice for sleeping on (though a light air mattress or sleeping pad still recommended)
• Perfect for first time campers as well as car campers, as you can park about 50 ft. from sites
• PLENTY of dead wood laying around for the fire pits, bring an axe/hatchet.
• BYOW (Bring Your Own Water)
Cons (?)
• Rooster can be heard nearby at dawn
• Access/paths to sites was a little rugged, some simple branch clipping for headroom, and some ground clearing is needed. To be fair, The host said they had planned a spring clearing and cleaning up soon.
• There are some small holes spread throughout the sites so you have to watch your step/carry a light around at nighttime.
Had a wonderful time, and will probably come back again in the future.
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Grant H.
2 reviews
Location
Columbia, Richland, South Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Stephanie H.
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