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- Louisa
Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Swift Run Gap Entrance Station.
John is a Star Host
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All to yourself
100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
What to expect
Hike-in access only
Tent site
4 guests max
Campfires allowed
Toilet available
Pets allowed
Bins available
No potable water
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 3 months out
Short walk
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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Tent-only sites
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Primitive Site in a Quiet Location
97%
(16)Hike-in access only
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Pets allowed
Reviews
97% Recommend16 ratings · 13 reviews
Camping on Johns property was such a quiet oasis! The site is pretty far back on the property so it feels private and peaceful. If you love listening to the sounds of nature at night, you will love this site. It rained during our stay but the site sits high up so we we're not washed out. John was very friendly and helpful!
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Elizabeth H.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Primitive Site in a Quiet Location
Lovely private camp site. Our pup loved running around and especially loved the creek at our site. Beautiful piece of land!
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Lindsey M.
11 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
This was my second time here. John was awesome as ever. Nice property to get away and relax. His firewood deal is great!
Zachary W.
8 reviews
John and his family were very helpful and welcoming. I could tell they were glad to be hosting me. I had a great time and was able to relax. They gave me an abundance of firewood (paid of course) that had my fire going all night long. I would bring an axe to chop it up if you do buy from them. Beautiful property!
Zachary W.
8 reviews
Just got back from an amazing stay at this private campsite, and it was seriously awesome! John was super helpful and even helped us carry our stuff to the campsite.
He was super accommodating and really patient with our anxious pups, which made everything so much easier for us.
The campsite itself was beautiful and perfect for a relaxing getaway.
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Shelby P.
1 year on Hipcamp
We had a great time on John's property. His wife met us and hauled all our equipment to the camp site. John took us for a tour of the property which was cool learning about the history. Very convenient having firewood and eggs for sale on site.
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Matthew W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Awesome family experience w/ 2 kids
Tent · With kids ·
Primitive Site in a Quiet Location
My family had an incredible time at John's property. John and his family were gracious hosts. Our family swam in the nearby creek, fished each day we were there (and caught something each time!), hiked a bit, gave the goats a good petting, and otherwise enjoyed being by ourselves in the wilderness. The outhouse that John provides is perfectly adequate. We brought plenty of water knowing that there was no plumbing on site ahead of time. John was also kind enough to help us get our belongings to the site itself after I injured my shoulder prior to our trip. I felt better by the end, but his family still helped us get our belongings back to our car! We really want to come back and have been talking about our trip ever since. Thanks you, John!
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Michael A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Amazing secluded site! Great communication and help packing in and out. Felt well taken care of while also letting me enjoy the space to myself. Will likely stay again!
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Robert Y.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Beautiful campsite! And John was super great and welcoming!
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Jess W.
2 reviews
John was a great host! Very helpful and super nice. We bought a few bundles of firewood and some delicious fresh eggs from him. He helped haul our stuff to the campsite (very useful in the rain) and made sure that we got settled okay. The campsite is very private with a nice nearby outhouse. The campsite is a bit of a trek from where you park, so don't consider it "car camping," but our dog and 2 year old were able to make it down the hill unassisted with no problems. Our daughter loved seeing the chickens and goats. It was great to get a remote camping experience, but still be only a 10-20 minute drive from coffee/ shops. We would definitely recommend this campsite!
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Alli S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Second time camping here, it was amazing, just like the last time. Very secluded campsite, but still close enough to the parking that you can grab anything if needed. John is a great host.
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Jeremy P.
8 reviews
This site is incredible, as is John. It is next to a small steam near the site that you can hear at night, and a fishing spot not too far. Lots of space to walk, and very private. We will absolutely be coming back!
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Jeremy P.
8 reviews
John was a great host! He helped us bring our equipment down to the camping spot, showed us around the property, and then left us to ourselves for the rest of the stay! This helped us feel perfectly isolated even within the property limits. Fire wood was a good price and helped keep us warm all night and we were able to catch a trout within the river tucked on the edge of the property. A babbling brook adjacent to our campsite made for a very peaceful night sleep. Overall 10/10 camping experience and we would be happy to come back to unwind any time.
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Robert F.
2 reviews
Location
Louisa, Louisa County, Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by John M.
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