Kennedy Historic Appalachian Farm
165 acres hosted by Daniel & Cherith K.
3 RV/tent sites · 1 RV site · 3 tent sites
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98% Recommend25 ratings · 16 reviews
Our stay at Kennedy Farm was nothing short of magical. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed like family by the sweetest hosts. They went above and beyond to make sure we had everything we needed.
The farm itself is stunning with gorgeous rolling hills and natural beauty. We loved having coffee by the fire and stargazing at night!
The animals were an absolute treat- cows, goats, chickens, and donkeys added so much charm and the kids had the best time loving on them!
Don’t let the 45 minute drive to The Channels or other trails deter you. Staying here is so worth it! We will definitely be back to Kennedy Farm!
Javier E.
4 reviews
Beautiful spot tucked way in the SWVA mountains! Def need awd/4wd. Hosts were very attentive.
Catesby D.
3 years on Hipcamp
What a wonderful find in the heart of Appalachia! The Kennedys made sure I knew how to navigate to their property beforehand because they were worried I wouldn’t have service. When I arrived, they had already started a fire at my site and helped me unload car and set up camp. Their hospitality was off the charts and their property is a hidden gem. There even was a baby calf born while I was there. The views, farm fresh eggs, and hot shower next to my campsite easily made this the best hipcamp I have stayed at—the Kennedy Farm is a must visit and a site to see all in itself!
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Ridgley J.
3 reviews
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· December 2024
4 m campervan ·
#6 Stargazer's Paradise
Daniel's farm is charming & full of fascinating history! We originally booked site #6, but our late arrival time meant that site #1 was the best option for his parents, Rita & Britt, to recieve us. They had the fire ring set up with dry wood, but snow kept us from making a morning fire so Britt & Rita made us a warm breakfast 💜 The tour of the farm was lovely (definitely would not have taken my 2 wheel drive to site 6 after going up in a 4-wheel drive with her, though). I will absolutely stay here again in the summer for stargazing and the welcoming hosts who know and care about the land they steward.
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Juniper R.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
8 m travel trailer ·
#7 The Walnut Grove - Remote
Amazing views with tons of privacy. We really enjoyed our stay up on the hill. Quiet nights around the campfire, very relaxing.
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Adam M.
10 months on Hipcamp
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· July 2024
Tent · With pets ·
#7 The Walnut Grove - Remote
Great place to camp with great views. Friendly hosts supplied wood, firestarter, and eggs. They also provided a table and chairs, which we weren’t expecting. Unfortunately we didn’t have a chance to avail ourselves of their kayaks, but they were available for our use, and the hosts even offered us free transport to/from the boat launch.
We ended up staying in the main site near the barn (I think it’s labeled site #1) for convenience since we were the only guests there. The big grassy meadows can get hot in the sun, but there are good breezes up on the top of the hills, many trees around for shade (or for hanging an additional shade canopy like we did), and nice forested parts right nearby that you can walk through that are much cooler. The nearby porta-potty was very clean and convenient, and the water hose/sink was also not far. Our site was also near the barn porch, which is nice for watching the sunset or escaping the rain. The shed with the showers is a bit farther from where we were (5–10 min somewhat steep walk), but the water heater there provided good showers (not crazy hot, but the warm water kept coming consistently even throughout long showers), and there was one outlet where we could charge a phone.
Cleveland VA is located between about 45 minutes and 1.5 hours from a lot of the places we were interested in like the Great Channels trailhead, the Devil’s Bathtub, and Abingdon and Damascus. When planning your routes from the “center” of Cleveland, budget an extra
Nathan V.
2 reviews
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· June 2024
Tent ·
#6 Stargazer's Paradise
Really beautiful property and friendly animals (baby goats especially)!! Helpful hosts—the gravel road is tricky but the host drove it up for me and my 2WD made it up no problem.
Ellie S.
1 year on Hipcamp
We were joyfully greeted by our hosts and escorted to our site on top of their gorgeous mountain ! Words and pictures don’t do it Justice ! Beautiful scenery! Cattle and donkeys in the near by fields. Shower house with hot water. And a clean cedar chip out house. We slept so well with only sounds of birds and critters ! We hiked the mountain top to see the old homestead and barns still standing . On the way down the next day the black sheep greeted us. It was a wonderful place to camp. We look forward to coming back!
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Amy T.
4 reviews
Absolutely wonderful place. The farm is very well kept and the owners are extremely nice. They provided all my firewood for the three days I was there and continuously checked on us. I stayed over Easter weekend and they even invited me to their Easter breakfast at their church.
The road to get up was a little tricky, but my Honda civic made it up with little issues and if you don’t feel comfortable driving up, they will take you and your stuff up in their car.
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Ashley S.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2023
Tent · With pets ·
#8 Spring Peeper Serenade
This is one of the best campsites I've ever been too. We had the whole 160 acres to ourselves and it is very private. Daniel , the owner is great and his parents ,the hosts were amazing. They made sure we had wood and brought us bread and fresh eggs. I can't say enough and we are already making plans to return. The only negative is the road up the hill to the campsite but we made it. Thanks to Daniel and his parents.
Roger M.
4 reviews
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· September 2023
Tent ·
#8 Spring Peeper Serenade
We ended up setting our campsite up at the gathering grounds next to the old house and it was nice and quiet. Short walk to the shower house, rustic but great showers.
Host were super welcoming and brought us wood for the fire each night
We met all of the animals and wandered around the property
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Alexis R.
3 reviews
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· March 2023
Core Memory for our family! ❤️
5 m pop-up camper · With kids ·
Kennedy Historic Farm
The farm was a magical experience! Rita and Brent are incredible hosts and truly love their farm. We chose the spot right next to the bathhouse. It was PERFECT! We could see and hear the cows and donkeys in the distance. There were not any other campers, so it was just 100% peaceful. The bathhouse wasn’t working due to some winterisation issues; however, Rita was kind enough to let me and my kiddo use her Victorian claw tub in their home. The water came right from the spring and it was just a perfect soak.
A baby calf was born on our second day - Rita had just helped momma deliver it. She took us right down to see the baby and we witnessed its first steps! Wow!
This experience is certainly a core memory for us as a family and something we will never forget! we were completely immersed in the culture and Rita was even kind enough to give me one of her articles she wrote for their local newspaper - it was so touching and a beautiful read.
Be prepared to hike up a mountain - make sure your car can do it! Rita was so helpful to us during this time and helped problem solve.
April G.
5 reviews
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· November 2022
We had a lovely time! Brent and Rita, the hosts, were so welcoming and helpful. The property is gorgeous and we were able to get our minivan up the gravel road to camp at the group camp site. The shower house was clean and worked great. It was lovely to meet all the animals and hang out with the cows when they came by to visit in the evening. Will absolutely be coming back!
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Lauren T.
2 reviews
The hosts were very welcoming and showed us a beautiful spot on the farm for our RV. It’s completely private, you won’t hear a peep from traffic, or people, only the sounds of breeze in the trees, cows lowing, and crickets chirping. Very serene.
We chose this HipCamp because it’s situated about halfway between locations we wanted to visit. The Channels, an absolute must hike, and Breaks Interstate Park, where there are plenty of opportunities for rock climbing and hiking!
We also made our way to Hungry Mother State Park for a little Mt. Biking! A busy stay for sure!
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Peter F.
7 reviews
We stayed on the farm three nights of our week long spring break and this was our favorite spot of the week! The hosts were amazing and we could tell they were passionate about the farm. The views were incredible and our campsite was just perfect. We also loved hearing the history, seeing the animals, and exploring the caves!
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Tyler H.
4 years on Hipcamp
Wow. Absolutely amazing spot. Off the beaten path and on to what I predict will be one of the highest rated sites in Virginia. You turn off the main highway, and then turn into the heart of the Appalachian Mountains. The road is is rival to some state parks I've visited. Daniel's parents were very charming and accommodating. They let set my tent up under an eve because they heard some bad storms approaching. The place is full of history. The original homestead is still there from 1847 and he's buried there somewhere on the property. His wife isn't too far but they couldn't bury together because of a bad winter storm.
Jeff L.
17 reviews
Location
Cleveland, Russell, Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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