# Historic Cedar Dam

See photos, check availability, and book on Hipcamp: https://www.hipcamp.com/en-US/land/virginia-historic-cedar-dam-3j29h1no

- **Location:** Petersburg, Virginia, United States
- **Rating:** 98% recommend (227 reviews)
- **Size:** 22 acres
- **Host:** Kim K.

## Overview

Pitch your tent and enjoy all that Historic Cedar Dam has to offer. Beautiful views, the largest willow oak in Virginia Wildlife galore, a "Fish House" with running water fridge, and griddle, a lake full of fish to catch for dinner, and hot outdoor shower. 

Historic Cedar Dam is a 22 acre dream with a cabin, lake, secluded wetland and an abundance of wildlife. The island in the lake is the remnant of the Union supply line during the Civil war. Located just minutes from Old Town Petersburg, 15 museums and parks including Pamplin Park, the National Museum of the Civil War Soldier, and Blandford Church, one of only two buildings in the world with all Tiffany Windows.

Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is a 424-acre historical campus that features world-class museums, antebellum homes, a National Historic Landmark Civil War battlefield, a slave life exhibit, educational programs, and special events. It has been called “the new crown jewel of Civil War sites in America” by Pulitzer Prize-winning historian James M. McPherson of Princeton University.

## Recent reviews

> The hosts are kind, the site is lovely. Very peaceful and relaxing stay. Highly recommend.
>
> - Caroline T., June 27, 2022

> We were supposed to stay 3 nights but only stayed one. We enjoyed our one night stay though. The fish house was definitely the best part! We loved cooking on the property. Also enjoyed how dog friendly it was since we were traveling with a pup. Only thing I would say is be prepared to be camping in someone’s front yard. It seemed like there was other places on the property to set up but we stayed near the fish house since we liked it. We could see and hear the family at the house so it wasn’t very “secluded” but other than that it was nice!
>
> - Chelsea B., June 25, 2022

> The area had a nice pond and common area. We stayed for a couple of hours and then decided to leave instead of camping there for 2 days as originally planned. We did not feel welcome at the camp. The person who we spoke with prior to arriving gave us different instructions about where to camp then the gentleman who greeted us when we arrived so we had to move around a few times. The gentleman who was showing us around made sure to tell us that my son is not welcome there and it's too dangerous for children. We travel and camp all over the United States with my son. The 2 unleashed dogs on the…
>
> - Ashley R., June 13, 2022

> Friendly folks, beautiful setting, the Fishhouse is a great resource.
>
> - David W H., June 11, 2022

> Great setting, wonderful wild life. We saw bunnies, geese, ducks, Joe the goose, watched a beaver swim in the pond and heard many birds in the trees. Hosts were very welcoming.
>
> - Barbara  K., June 10, 2022