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Camp Cove Creek

Hosted by John · Faber, Virginia
25 sites · RV, Tent · 30 acres
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Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Rockfish(South).
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Camp Cove Creek is located in rural Faber, Virginia which is 20 minutes from Charlottesville in beautiful Nelson County. In addition to the many natural features like the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail and the James River, Nelson is home to Wintergreen Resort and Oakridge Estate and hosts events such as the Lok'n Festival, Camp Jeep, and Overland Expo. Camp Cove Creek was part of my grandparent's Waveland Farm. Originally situated on over 600 acres, the brick antebellum house across the hill was used as a hospital in the Civil War. The camp used to be a horse and cattle farm as well as a flea market and airport with grass airstrip when my mom owned the land. Our vegetable garden was by the swimming hole. The airstrip still maintained as such in order to offer aviation-accessible camping. It is s the future home of Faber Christmas tree farm and features several notable antique vehicles rusting in peace. Some models are of the same make and model featured on TV and film. Camp Cove Creek is easily accessible via Rt 29 and Rt 6 east (Irish Road). Our property sits at the confluence of Bear and Cove Creeks where wading/hiking/tubing is permitted and encouraged (with water shoes). We are continually trying to improve the site by removing old barbed wire, poison ivy, roadside trash, and invasive plant species in addition to planting Christmas Trees, raising 3 kids, and working 2 full time jobs so please forgive our works in progress! This is your 30-acre camping playground! Licensed off-road vehicles, ADV and Dual-sport motorcycles, horses, personal electric vehicles and EVEN PRIVATE PLANES are welcomed! Camp anywhere along it or the creeks bordering it. We encourage walking the route first as it has intentionally been left primitive to provide more of an authentic and fun getaway adventure. Overlanding does tend to scratch paint so enter at your own risk! There is a Volleyball Net and Horseshoe set for use as well. Nearby in the soapstone mining town of Schuyler you can visit the home place of Earl Hamner, best known for his creation of The Waltons TV show. While you're there check out the Waltons Mountain Museum, which happens to be my old elementary school and my parent's former high school. The Rockfish River dam and quarry gardens are really cool too!
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 25 ft
Opened March of 2022, Camp Cove Creek is located in rural Faber, Virginia which is 20 minutes from Charlottesville in beautiful Nelson County. In addition to the many natural features like the Blue Ridge Parkway, Appalachian Trail and the James River, Nelson is home to Wintergreen Resort and Oakridge Estate and hosts many events such as the Lok'n Festival, Camp Jeep, and Overland Expo East.  Camp Cove Creek is easily accessible via Rt 29 and Rt 6 east (Irish Road). Our property sits at the confluence of Bear and Cove creeks where wading is permitted and encouraged (with water shoes). We are continually trying to improve the site by removing old barbed wire, poison ivy, and invasive plant species in addition to planting Christmas Trees, raising 3 kids, and working 2 full time jobs so please forgive our works in progress. With this in mind this camp is purposefully being left in a natural, primitive state as an eco-alternative to commercial campgrounds. Adventure, overlander, and survivalist campers will love the rustic environment and appreciate the intentional lack of creature comforts. If you are nervous about scratches on your rig or dont have 4wd, we recommend camping on the hilltop. Enter at the site we still call the Flea Market (1980's use of the hilltop). This is the top of our 20 acre camping playground. 4wd vehicles are welcomed to drive "the dirt loop" and camp anywhere along it or the creeks bordering it. The loop is bordered by Irish Road to the south and creek bottoms to the west and north.  Across the hill you may note a grand 3 story brick antebellum which belonged to my grandparents and was used as a hospital in the civil war. Nearby in the soapstone mining town of Schuyler you can visit the home place of Earl Hamner, best known for his creation of The Waltons TV show. While you're there check out the Waltons Mountain Museum, which happens to be my old elementary school and my parent's former high school. The dam bridge and quarry gardens in Schuyler are pretty cool too!
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NOT an over-nite campsite. This is an ALL DAY PASS. Include your license plate number s day use fee to enjoy all the amenities of Faber Christmas and Camp Cove Creek. Park on the airstrip at Faber Christmas Tree Farm(Grey 7570 mailbox). With the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance, ride, hike or lounge by one of 3 creeks . Play horseshoes or ride horses! *Horses not included Fern gully is a hidden gem, as is the giant twin trunk red maple we call Hometree. Drinking water is available at the "High Camp" or "Maple Ridge" sites.
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Our newest RV site features 50A ELECTRIC and WATER hookups and the absolute BEST View on the property overlooking the Christmas tree farm with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance. Firepit and picnic table available. Easy access from the highway via our gravel driveway. Stroll along the grass airstrip or hike down to the water and relax at any one of 3 creek! Fern gully is a hidden gem, as is the giant twin trunk red maple we call hometree.
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Vehicle site · Sleeps 24 · Vehicles under 35 ft
Get High Camp, our newest RV site that features 50A ELECTRIC and WATER hookups and the absolute BEST View on the property overlooking the Christmas tree farm with the Blue Ridge Mountains in the distance, PLUS CAMP COVE CREEK. Firepit and picnic table available. Easy access from the highway via our gravel driveway. Stroll along the grass airstrip or hike down to the water and relax at any one of 3 creeks! Fern gully is a hidden gem, as is the giant twin trunk red maple we call Hometree.
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95% Recommend32 ratings · 22 reviews
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· November 2025
18 ft campervan ·
Camp Cove Creek
Awesome spot! Love the freedom to roam and set up camp wherever. The subtle ground lighting at some of the sites was a nice touch.
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Steve M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Quiet place
26 ft Class C ·
High Camp
Fascinating place. Quiet. Took a few minutes to find a level spot, because we didn’t want to drag out the leveling blocks. Lots of acreage to explore. Had no problem finding wood for the campfire. Un-hooking the tow vehicle on site was a little tough … next time we’ll do that off site.
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Kim T.
6 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
17 ft campervan · Group trip ·
Camp Cove Creek
This was the second time staying Camp Cove Creek and just like the first it did not disappoint. We love hearing the cows, horses and coyotes. The creek is so peaceful, we really need to return when it’s warm and we can enjoy it more.
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Laurie E.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Camp Cove Creek
Beautiful property! We took another campers advice and camped by the Christmas trees up on the hilltop to get the full Mountain View’s. There were only 1-2 other campers/RVs on the whole property, it was extremely peaceful and great for stargazing at night. We will be back with our dog again!
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Nicole H.
3 reviews
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· October 2025
Great Primitive Camping Spot!
Tent · With pets ·
Camp Cove Creek
Wow. What an amazing mountains gateway for our family. If you’re looking for a place that isn’t crowded and makes you feel like you’re really living on the land…then this is spot. Our family really enjoyed the 4x4 driving to our spot, the property, the cows on the ridge, and the passing by trains. It was exactly what we were looking for: mountain camping without the crowds. Thanks John for sharing your property, firewood, and stories with us! Loved the native plants and pollinator friendly gardens throughout the property. We will be back!
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Jessica A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2025
16 ft car ·
Camp Cove Creek
This place is fantastic! 4wd would be a plus but not necessary.......5 stars
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Aquariums A.
4 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2025
Tent ·
Camp Cove Creek
We had a decent stay. It was a little tricky to find the entrance. The mountain views were very pretty from camp and stargazing was amazing. Sites are not well marked, so we just kind of winged it since nobody else was there. It was peaceful, except for a bit of road noise and the frequent sound of trains and their whistles.
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Donna B.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· June 2025
Peaceful, old time feel!
25 ft Class C · With pets ·
High Camp
It is a lovely property with view of the mountains! There are antique vehicles here and there, for photo opps. We stayed because it's close to Schuyler, home of Earl Hamner ( Walton's writer.) So the old vehicles made one feel back in time like in the show. It'd help if there was some type marker on the tree where you need turn into the site- maybe a small flag or piece of bright ribbon. Quiet , peaceful place to stay! Thank you!
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John L.
7 months on Hipcamp
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· May 2025
Great view
13 ft travel trailer ·
High Camp
The site was very nice and well taken care of. The view was amazing. John and his family was super nice. So peaceful and only a short ride to Charlottesville and Blue Ridge. We enjoyed our stay very much and would absolutely come back!!
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Andrina D.
2 reviews
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· May 2025
Tent ·
Camp Cove Creek
Beautiful property with plenty of space and a nice view of the mountains. The baby Christmas trees were very cute and provided visual interest. Felt very secluded. The land is close to the road but I did not find noise to be an issue. Lovely dancing fireflies in the evening. It was cloudy and rainy the night that I stayed, but I imagine that the stars would be gorgeous from this land. FYI - for those guests looking for the “hilltop”/field with the Christmas trees and view of the mountains, go one driveway past (east of) the “Welcome to Nelson County” sign. Drives are on the left if you are coming from 29/the west. Once I figured that out, finding a spot to settle in couldn’t be easier. I was undisturbed all night. Very restful stay close to Charlottesville/Monticello.
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Kathryn F.
2 reviews
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· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Camp Cove Creek
My daughter and I loved our out-of-state stay on this land! It was quiet, private, and the owners were easy-going! Beware—the entrance looks different than pictured (there’s a cool, antique truck now, and no gate), you may end up at landowners house!
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Hannah B.
8 months on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Camp Cove Creek
We had an amazing time camping here. Clean and clear places for parking and camping, and lots of places to explore.
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Ethan C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· November 2024
Great location, but noisy.
18 ft travel trailer ·
High Camp
The camp was nice and private. We did not use the 50amp plug-in or the water. Definitely need to level your trailer, so bring extra materiel for leveling. Bring earplugs!! The road near High Camp is very well traveled - and loud - until 10:30 pm or so, and there is a very active train track within a mile and the train horns sounded almost once an hour all night. This is a great location for exploring Wintergreen and Route 151 - just a bit too noisy for us.
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Tom R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Great stay!
15 ft pop-up camper ·
High Camp
We enjoyed our few days at High Camp. John had electric and water right at the site. The grounds are clean and great for walking and exploring. And the views are amazing. Make sure to bring your leveling equipment.
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Vanessa D.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Blue Ridge Mtn views plus tree farm
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Camp Cove Creek
5 star camper experience for us. Hilltop views were super serene (especially with a storm that came thru providing picturesque skies and a.m. fog in the mountain view) The expanse of quaint seedling Christmas trees on the hill added a sweet touch. The site was mostly level (nothing some tire wedge-adjusting couldn't solve) Host was entirely flexible, helpful and pleasant. We have kids in nearby Cville, so this place is clutch with its offering of convenience plus scenic serenity!
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Tish M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Wildflowers
23 ft Class C ·
High Camp
This is a great site! Lovely fields with lots of native wildflowers. A little stream for the doggies to enjoy. And the view of hills and stars you would expect in central Virginia. Would definitely stay again!
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Tara L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
Lovely place
21 ft campervan · With kids ·
Camp Cove Creek
Camping in this place is like camping in pure nature. No services at all, but a quiet place in nature. Especially if you have a 4*4 and you can drive down to the creek it must be amazing. My children discovered a swing over the creek. Sounds of trains in the background were really calming. I would advise this place
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Carlijn Z.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Peaceful getaway
Tent ·
Camp Cove Creek
A lot of land to explore and private! Really enjoyed exploring the creek and watching the cows in the distance.
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Annie R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2023
28 ft travel trailer ·
High Camp
John Was a fantastic host during my 4 month stay at his campsite. Beautiful property with amazing views of the mountains. If you're looking for peace and serenity, this is it!
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Curtis F.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Camp Cove Creek
Great host and amazing camp sites! We had a great time and completely enjoyed out time at Camp Cove.
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Laurie E.
2 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· April 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Camp Cove Creek
We did have a good experience overall but needed to hike down a fairly steep hill to get to the nicer camping spot. We have a 5yr old and a 2 year old so lugging down all our things was quite a task. Also the creek access was difficult and we had to get lots of thorny bramble out of the way. It was nice and quiet (except when train passed fairly closely) and we had a great view but it is definitely meant for people with a 4wd vehicle.
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Pia L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2022
20 ft pop-up camper · Group trip ·
Camp Cove Creek
Great host and a private spot to camp. John communicated and gave great instructions.
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Nathan M.
3 years on Hipcamp

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Faber, Nelson, Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by John R.

Joined in October 2017

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