Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
71 acres hosted by Will F.
8 RV/tent sites
Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Swift Run Gap Entrance Station.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Private sites
98% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Activities
Biking
Off-roading (OHV)
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Farm
Reviews
94% Recommend95 ratings Ā· 47 reviews
This campsite offers a peaceful escape with ample space and natural beauty, perfect for those looking for solitude or family fun. Many campers praise the privacy, stunning sunsets, and the convenience of being close to local attractions like breweries and restaurants. Will, the host, is often mentioned for his helpfulness and hospitality. However, a few guests have expressed concerns about safety and the presence of trains, which could be bothersome for lighter sleepers.
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This is such an amazing place pitch your tents and relax! We drove by Will as we were coming in and he led us to two different sites that we could choose from- we chose the top of the hill that had an epic sunset view and was completely secluded. He brought us a fire ring and showed us a free pile of firewood. He was so laid-back and generous, we had a great time and would love to stay here again if we were ever needing a place to stay for the night.
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Mandy S.
3 reviews
Recommends
Ā· April 2025
Tent Ā· With pets Ā·
Site 7 - Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
Mixed feelings. Would not recommend to female solo campers. I did not feel safe. Spotty cell service on the property even though the main road was close. Communication was timely, until i got to property, then silence. No clearly marked camping spaces. In fact no evidence of recent activity/ fire pits. I slept in my car with my dog. (She alerted at 3am) I left my tent up and closed it completely, only to see in the am a new set of tire tracks and my outer tent zipper unzipped. The whole vibe was just....off.
Emily L.
6 reviews
Recommends
Ā· November 2024
I know itās in the middle of a town, but once youāre in the field it truly doesnāt feel that way! We love to let our dogs run when we camp and it was hard to find a place closer to Richmond rather than going toward Harrisonburg which is what we normally do. An hour from Richmond and we had exactly what we needed: space! The field is really beautiful and the way the sun sets was magical. We had a large group and we were able to spread out and feel totally at peace. When you first drive in youāre like āis this right?ā Which is probably what any negative reviews talks about, but the field opens up and itās beautiful!! We had an amazing time and would absolutely come back! Especially to try the brewery and barbecue that everyone talks about!
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Nicole T R.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
Ā· November 2024
Had a little trouble finding the site but we had the place to ourselves. A great place to spend a night!
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Henry S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
Ā· October 2024
24 ft Class B Ā·
Site 3 - Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
It was a bit bumpy on the dirt/gravel path but once I hot to my spot it was AWESOME! Bery peaceful, so much space!
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Tonya F.
3 reviews
Recommends
Ā· June 2024
We love Willās hayfields Hipcamp
We did our version of primitive tent camping here in the open space of the hayfield. We loved the privacy you cannot get in any campground and the price is much more fair than any primitive site near Shenandoah National Park that we could find this week. If you love trains, youāll enjoy the occasional freight trains that pass right behind the hayfield.
Our dog Cooper had so much fun exploring. We had 3 deer sightings and lots of birds singing. And the breeze and wildflowers! Will is an excellent host and a groovy camp guest with treats for our boy!
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Christina P.
3 reviews
Recommends
Ā· June 2024
Team Powers Approved šš»
We like the two nights so much we extended it to three. Big sky view, breezes, privacy, and freight trains! We love it all!
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Christina P.
3 reviews
As my boy Pookie said, 1 star for the free firewood, 1 star for the dank brewery up the road. 2 out of 5 stars, which is generous
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Matthew W.
2 reviews
Recommends
Ā· May 2024
One of Our Favorites
25 ft travel trailer Ā·
Site 7 - Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
This is the 4th time staying at Just Old Hay Field. Will is a great host and responds quickly to messages and he is attentive to any needs you may have. We love being away from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. The sites in the back of the property provide the seclusion we are looking for with the convenience of being close to town. Right across the street is Patch Brewing and this weekend they had a beer festival with numerous local breweries and live music and food trucks. Donāt forget Bar B Que exchange is close by to satisfy all of your bar b que needs or check out the Gordonsville Ice House for great food, especially the fried chicken.
W. David S.
11 reviews
Recommends
Ā· October 2023
Tent Ā· With kids Ā·
Site 6 - Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
The views were beautiful, lots of land for the kids to run and play. Very quiet, host was very welcoming! Will definitely be staying again!
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Mathew G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
Ā· October 2023
Tent Ā· Group trip Ā·
Site 7 - Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
I had an amazing time camping on willās land! He is a great host, he helped us get our first fire starter, made sure we found our site, and made sure we were set! He let us ride a four wheeler on the land, which is beyond nice of him! All in all he was a great host!
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Mikaela A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Not recommend
Ā· September 2023
Tent Ā· With pets Ā·
Site 6 - Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
Umm false advertisement, this is a junkyard, abandoned cars everywhere and a old torn down house, i did not see any cows :( if you like the spooky feeling that someoneās gonna kidnap you then this is the place for you! but for me i much rather sleep in a safer environment
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Hailey V.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
Ā· September 2023
Great spot for privacy near city
We stayed on the top of the hill overlooking both sides of the fields. It was quiet & private. We enjoyed seeing deer, foxes, & groundhogs. I would highly recommend, Gordonsville has really preserved the historical feel of the town.
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Tammi W.
2 reviews
This is the third time we have stayed at Willās and it wonāt be the last. He is a great and attentive host. The site was well groomed and had a wonderful view of the fields with a great breeze to cool things off.
W. David S.
11 reviews
Recommends
Ā· March 2023
17 ft campervan Ā· Group trip Ā·
Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
Will's place was great to stay. Weather was going to be bad at Shenendoah and we wanted to camp close to Montpelier so this worked out great. We booked around 6PM the night we needed to stay and got an immediate response. Will showed us where to park and we had a peaceful stay.
Joshua Y.
2 reviews
Recommends
Ā· November 2022
27 ft Class C Ā·
Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
We chose this listing because it checked off all of our boxes for a weekend getawayā¦ within two hours from home, cell service, budget friendly and sparsely populated. Weāre in a class C, with set up for boondocking.
Upon arrival, we were riding around, looking for a spot to park. Will came out to meet us and led us to a really great spot! He also went above and beyond, by bringing us some firewood. Most of what we saw on our way in was really big (as was noted in the listing,) and we didnāt have a way to cut or split it. We figured weād scope out our spot, then find somewhere to buy some. So, we really appreciated Willās kindness in supplying us with wood we could handle!
We enjoyed the few trains that went through, it was not at all disturbing for us. Our time there was quiet & peaceful, a nice spot to unplug. Even saw a deer the first morning! Lots of birds for birdwatching. It was a wonderful fall weekend!
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Beverly S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
Ā· November 2022
Best Camping Shenandoah & C-ville
16 ft travel trailer Ā·
Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
We love camping with Will- he is kind, considerate, and easygoing. The sunsets, sunrises, and stars are always outstanding here! We keep extending our stay or going back :-)
Quiet, convenient to all locations; Shenandoah, Charlottesville, and Breweries.
Highly recommend to All
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Liz W.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
Ā· October 2022
Quiet famers field
15 ft pop-up camper Ā·
Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
Nice quiet spot. Had a little confusion at first about the spot we reserved but worked out great in the end!
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Jake D.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
Ā· October 2022
It Really is Just a Hay Field
26 ft travel trailer Ā· With pets Ā·
Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
Will is so accommodating and communicates promptly. The fields are wide open with lots of choices. The location is right on the edge of town so there is easy access to antique shops and you are in walking distance to a Food Lion, several restaurants and Patch Brewing. This was our second time staying and I am sure we will be back again.
W. David S.
11 reviews
Not recommend
Ā· October 2022
Woods, kinda sketchy,
Tent Ā· Group trip Ā·
Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
Secluded, but unclear how far into the field we had to go for the site. I had to access it through the back of an apartment complex, so it didn't seem legit. I was asked to check in at the metal camper and passed approximately four metal campers that looked rundown and overgrown, so I wasn't sure who I was supposed to contact.
Ben D.
6 reviews
Recommends
Ā· September 2022
20 ft campervan Ā· Group trip Ā·
Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
This is a great place to camp right on the edge of town. Our dogs loved it because they got to run free off leash. The town has some great restaurants and there is even a beer garden very close. We would definitely stay here again
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Nicole R.
2 reviews
Recommends
Ā· September 2022
There was a place next door with live music last night. The site is comfortable and the owner is kind and friendly. I felt safe and cared about.
Cynthia B.
3 reviews
Recommends
Ā· September 2022
Another great stay! Very peaceful and safe. Love the east of Maui coffee shop 2 min away for breakfast too !
Rose F.
9 reviews
Recommends
Ā· September 2022
17 ft pop-up camper Ā· With pets Ā·
Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
Awesome little spot, exactly as described. It was quiet yet close to town. The host was great. We will definitely return!
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Haven F.
2 reviews
Recommends
Ā· August 2022
Great location, big area , quiet and private spot. Close to lots of wineries and food / coffee shops in town. Only heard the train once, low rumble. Wasnāt bothered.
Rose F.
9 reviews
Recommends
Ā· August 2022
Tent Ā· With pets Ā·
Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
Super easy check in even arriving very late. Will was quick to give me instructions to get to the site! Thank you, Will.
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Margo K.
2 reviews
Recommends
Ā· June 2022
Perfect spot for a disconnect
15 ft travel trailer Ā·
Just old hay feild , 71 Acres ,$20
Great spot for camping. True to its name, just a field, but freshly mowed site made for easy pull in and set up. Walking distance to town and craft brewery if needed, but still felt off on its own for a quiet night under the stars in front of a campfire. The host, Will, stopped by to chat as we were getting set up. He had kindly provided firewood and had gone out the night before our arrival to mow the site to get it ready for us. Highly recommend and will visit again.
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Lisa H.
3 reviews
We had a great stay in the hay field. The site is close enough to town to have easy access to Food Lion, (almost walking distance), shops and stores. Patch Brewing is right across the road and provided an excellent atmosphere to enjoy craft beer. There is ample room to stretch your legs and even take a little jog if you like. Some have commented on the trains, we grew up in a railroad town so they didnāt bother us but if you are a lite sleeper, I can see where the peaceful rumble may catch your ear. The host was very responsive and made sure we had some free firewood. The site we were on overlooked the pond that was teaming with wildlife. If in an RV, you may need some extra leveling blocks but you should be able to find a spot that is mostly level. We were looking for a place to just get away and boondocks for three night and this was just the ticket.
W. David S.
11 reviews
Great location and plenty of room for any kind of camping.
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Mathew D.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
Ā· October 2021
Beautiful sky and space, 10/10 would love to come back!
Sorcha A.
3 years on Hipcamp
Location
Gordonsville, Orange, Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Will F.
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