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Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch

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273 reviews
 · Fort Valley, Shenandoah, Virginia
75 acres hosted by Eric J.
5 RV/tent sites
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Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Dickey Ridge.
Great for groups
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for larger groups.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Passage Creek is stocked with Trout. Voted Top VA site! See Reviews. Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch is conveniently located at the north end of Fort Valley. The recreational draw to this area is hard to beat in VA and this property has it all for an amazing outdoor weekend! The ranch consists of 40 acres of low-land pasture, groomed perfectly for camping groups large or small. The Lakeside Mountain Stream site offers the option to camp on our 5-acre lake or camp creekside in the Cedar Grove sites along the banks of Passage Creek. Creek access varies at each site depending on the bank. The Ceadar Grove sites are just a short walk to the lake and beach amenities. The property has 1/2mi of Passage Creek wrapping around all the campsites, as well as, the privet lake to enjoy. I have all kinds of boats to try out and the waters are stocked with Bass, Blue Gill, and Catfish. Please catch and release. Passage Creek is stocked with Rainbow, Brown, Tiger, and Brook Trout throughout the year. The prime waters are just a mile upstream from Pastimes on Passage Creek Ranch. The Creekside Cedar sites are located within a sparse, groomed, Cedar grove along the banks of Passage Creek. These sites are extra large and can accommodate multiple family groups, as well as, travel trailers of all sizes up to off-road motorcoaches in site 1. There are no hookups, so It's just boondocking. Pack it in, Pack it out. Generators are allowed but please be aware of the other sites and direct the noise away. Groups of up to 25 people per site can realistically fit. Each site is very large with car camping space included. The Lakeside Mountain Stream site is very secluded, nestled between the mountains and the lake. It overlooks our 5-acre lake with mirror mountain views in the background. This site also has its own dock and is just a short walk down a mowed trail to a beautiful section of Passage Creek. An additional seasonal mountain stream can cascade behind the site and run under it to feed the lake when the conditions are right. The road can accommodate bumper pulls up to about 35ft to make the turn at the site. However, it is best suited for lighter traffic and smaller tent groups. At higher capacity, single-file parking is needed along the lake road. Max 10 people in order to keep some grass on the ground. Please, if you need more space - go to one of the Cedar Grove sites. Locally, the North end of Fort Valley offers many great hiking trails, trout fishing, rock climbing, horseback riding, and the Elizabeth Furnace day-use park. Taskers Gap OHV/ATV park is a short drive south, and the valley is sandwiched between both forks of the Shenandoah River for those looking to paddle. Additionally, the local towns (Front Royal, Strasburg, Woodstock) offer their own charm and wide range of activities and attractions.
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100% Recommend433 ratings · 273 reviews
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Matthew W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Cedar Grove 3
Eric was a fantastic host and we loved our stay and site. Highly recommend!
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Robert E.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
P@PC rocks!
Tent · Group trip ·
Lakeside Mountain Stream
Beautiful place, well-kept property and amenities. Nice folks. Will be back a third time, I am sure.
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Oksana W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Great camp site!
Tent · With pets ·
Cedar Grove 1
Fantastic spot, great communication and hosts, wonderful lake, river and views! Couldn’t recommend enough and will definitely be back! Thanks Eric and Eric’s dad for hosting!
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Caleb S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Spacious Campsite with Epic Hiking
Tent ·
Lakeside Mountain Stream
We booked this Hipcamp spot for a guys’ weekend trip, and it absolutely delivered. The site was spacious, clean, and had everything we needed for a comfortable and laid-back stay. The grounds were beautiful—plenty of room to spread out, set up camp, and just relax around the fire pit after a day of hiking. There were several great trails just a short drive away, with killer views and solid elevation. Thanks again, Eric, for your hospitality. We’re looking forward to coming back!
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Danny C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Bliss!
Tent · Group trip ·
Cedar Grove 1
It freakin RAINED all night Friday til like 2am. Fortunately, most of us pulled an all-nighter. 😂 However, the next day was absolutely beautiful - sunny with some clouds, and the background with the mountains almost felt surreal. 2 and a half hour drive from Baltimore, but when we reached Fort Valley, the scenery was gorgeous. That alone was worth the drive. The camp site? Secluded, especially at night; complete silence. Loved it. We had camp site #1 and there was plenty of space and right by the river and pond. We caught a good amount of decent sized fish (catch & release). Eric and his pops stopped by with their ATV's and were extremely friendly and accommodating. No complaints. Just keep in mind that the bathrooms are located right behind the white wall that says "THE WALL". At night, I had to take a #2 really bad and couldn't walk, so I drove. And drove. And drove. I even went past the "residential side" for a moment. That's when my friend, with a flashlight signaled me towards the bathrooms by the white wall. I'm sure Eric listed instructions on how to find the bathroom, but I couldn't go back and see because there was no reception there. That's the only *issue*, no reception. Not really an issue, but you know what I mean.... Overall, extremely happy to have had the pleasure and privilege to rent out Eric's property. Would definitely rent it out again!
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Antonio F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Yet another amazing experience
Tent · Group trip ·
Cedar Grove 3
This is our second time joining camping at Eric's spot. We had 18 campers and we all had a great spot to lay out our tents. Eric had everything prepared including having bundles of wood waiting there for us making it super easy to set up and start the night. The port-a-potties are very clean and accessible. We love taking out the kayaks and boats on the lake as well as diving for a swim (you may want to watch out for the fish that like to take a nibble or two lol). Will definitely be coming back for our group camping next year
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Fort Valley, Shenandoah, Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Eric J.

Joined in January 2021
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