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James River Depot

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· Glasgow, Rockbridge, Virginia

30 acres hosted by Wendy O.

5 tent sites

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Best in Virginia: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Best in Virginia: 2nd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Best tent-sites: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

An active hay field nestled between the river and the railroad. A great place to enjoy some R and R. We love to float the James and there is easy access to the river on our property. A beautiful field as well as some trees for added shade. Fun to hear the trains and the water as you get amazing views of the night sky.Narrow entrance is marked with a sign, James River Trail. Drive over the tracks and through the hayfield to find your slice of wooded, riverfront camping. All sites are primitive with one shared portable toilet. All sites have a picnic table and fire pit with a grate. There are two active railroad lines; one on each side of the river. They do run through the day and night and are obligated to whistle when approaching our crossing. I have my camp listed as dispersed but all 5 sites are labeled: I treat it first come, first choice. All sites are on the river! I can't accept or allow RV's or trailers. Zoning restrictions-sorry. Firewood is available at $10 per wagon load. We are very close to the Jefferson National Forest where you can find great hikes like the Belfast trail fondly called Devil's Marbleyard. We are also just a few miles from the Natural Bridge State Park.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

River, stream, or creek

Field

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645 ratings · 499 reviews

Ellis B.recommends

September 4, 2024

James River Depot

Nice quiet place to camp. I would stay there again.

Kevin H.recommends

August 18, 2024

James River Depot

Great for first timers!

For my first time camping, it went extremely great! Communication with host was great, firewood was plentiful, and the views on the river is beautiful!

Julia O.recommends

August 18, 2024

James River Depot

Great camping spot! All set up for a nice weekend getaway! Campfire and wood was great, easy access to the water, there were tables there, and even a clothesline! It felt private and the portapottys were quite clean! Only thing was the trains when trying to sleep at night, but we were tired, so wasn't a dealbreaker! We loved cooling off in the river and that we could bring our dog, who also enjoyed some swimming!

Russell G.recommends

August 18, 2024

James River Depot

This was an excellent spot and well kept campsites! There are definitely trains the pass but it does not ruin the experience. Gorgeous location!

Keyli W.recommends

August 17, 2024

James River Depot

The campsite was easy to find, great setup for a small campground & especially beautiful. Host was a wonderful person, enjoyed doing morning yoga with her.

Robert W.recommends

August 16, 2024

James River Depot

Beautiful campsite!

My wife and I have stayed here at the James River Depot twice so far and we like it very much. The campsites are all very nicely set up with flat tent spots, benches, and cooking grills at the campfires. There is easy access from most sites to the James River, which is a very calm and relaxing river to enjoy. There are also porta-johns available. As others have said, the trains that go through will wake you up at night, but I honestly think it's still worth camping at this beautiful place.

Location

Glasgow, Rockbridge, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan and Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking