Primitive Farm

97%

45 reviews

· Stuart, Patrick, Virginia · 54 acres

Hosted by Matthew G.

2 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Hi! We're Matt and Kayla! We bought a farm and started learning about farming in 2020 after a good friend of ours passed away from cancer and we started talking through what it would look like to try something we've always wanted to try. We knew nothing about it previously so welcome to our adventure! There are a lot of camping spots on our property and you can choose anywhere you'd like. The top of our ridge called "soil road" used to be the main traveling path back in the settler days. The house at the bottom of our driveway used to be the towns post office, and there is a cave back on the creek where soldiers during the civil war camped out in. We are a working farm during the day so if you choose to walk down the ridge you'll find outside working with the animals or in the flower or produce garden. There is a lot of great fishing in the creek so make sure to bring your rod! We love pets so yours are welcome, and there are a lot of hiking trails and cute towns around us. Learn more about this land: A quiet very private experience on a farm with 180 Blue Ridge Mountain views on top of the ridge or walk down our trail to camp and trout fish on Rock Castle Creek. With clear stars, fireflies everywhere, and a cozy fire, what more could you ask for? Our whole 54 acres is yours to explore during the day to swim in the creek, see our farm animals or take a quick drive to the many surrounding lakes, hiking trails and local towns. Any type of camping set up is welcome from truck tent set ups to converted vans to on the ground camping. The top of our hill is flat so it can accommodate any set up except huge RV's!A quiet very private experience on a farm with 180 Blue Ridge Mountain views on top of the ridge or walk down our trail to camp and trout fish on Rock Castle Creek. With clear stars, fireflies everywhere, and a cozy fire, what more could you ask for? Our whole 54 acres is yours to explore during the day to swim in the creek, see our farm animals or take a quick drive to the many surrounding lakes, hiking trails and local towns.

RV details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 45 feet allowed

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: Grass or field

Surface levelness: Flat

No Class C RVs

Generators allowed

We do not have any hook ups or additional fuel available if your generator needs this!

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

RV/tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

10 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Pets allowed

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

Picnic table present

No potable water

No showers

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 11:00 AM

Check out: Before 10:00 AM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Super Strict (30 Days)

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

During your trip

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Reviews

97% Recommend54 ratings · 45 reviews

Primitive Farm offers a serene escape with stunning views and a unique chance to interact with farm animals, making it perfect for those seeking privacy and tranquility. Guests consistently highlight the beauty of the landscape, the clear directions provided, and the welcoming nature of the host, Matthew. The campsite is well-loved for its peaceful setting and the opportunity for activities like walking to the creek or visiting local cafes. While overwhelmingly positive, the reviews do not mention any significant negatives, suggesting a highly satisfying camping experience.

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· April 2025

Peaceful Mountain Retreat

20 ft pop-up camper

We enjoyed “glamping” on Matt and Kayla’s land. The views are spectacular and watching the farm animals added an element of fun. It was a great way to celebrate our anniversary. Very peaceful and relaxing. Directions were clear and we also did some of the things Matt suggested: Buffalo Mountain Trail, the Cafe, and a little ride on the BRP. Thank you for sharing this slice of heaven with us! Hope to return soon.

Emily S.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Wonderful spot to enjoy birdsong

12 ft travel trailer · With kids

Primitive Farm was beautiful! Our family loved the views and animals. We felt like we had a lot of privacy and quiet, which was exactly what we were looking for during our quick spring getaway. The directions were very clear as well. We especially loved listening to the whippoorwills calling in the evening!

Susanna T.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

Great place to get away!

23 ft travel trailer · With kids

Beautiful place to camp! Matthew is a great guy and he makes you and your family feel welcome. We really enjoyed our stay, and highly recommend it!!

Lonnie S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

360 degree views

Tent · With pets

I camped with my partner and dog on the top of the ridge. A great escape to the mountains for the weekend. We enjoyed walking down to the creek to wade, watching the sunset and sunrise. Matthew recommended the Crossroads cafe which was great.

Annamarie E.

2 reviews

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· March 2025

Beautiful view !

Tent

Matt's property is a GEM. He was easy to communicate with and very nice to talk too. Enjoyed the privacy and beauty of all his land had to offer. The creek at the bottom of the ridge was beautiful and all the animals were a joy to be around. Will 100% recommend to anyone wanting a nice getaway. Thank you !

Jesse M.

3 reviews

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· March 2025

16 ft car

Directions were well written. The land was great and open. There was a nice stream nearby. I met Matt when arriving and he was very nice and available if needed. It was a fun place to stay a few days and I would recommend this place to others.

Derek D.

3 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent · With pets

Great property! Greats views. Looking to return. Matthew was great to deal with.

Todd F.

3 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Nice View

Tent · With kids

Beautifull view, very nice and quiet Place... We should be back to spend more time there!

Gustavo C.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

What a beautiful little farm!

16 ft pop-up camper · With pets

A very unique and peaceful experience! We had a wonderful time camping on the farm and exploring the area. Matt is a friendly and welcoming host. We wish we could have stayed longer, very private.

Chip C.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent · With kids

We had a great time camping here! We used our rooftop tent and it was perfect for the site. Our kids loved playing in the creek and enjoyed all the open space to run around. We will definitely be back for another stay!

Katie C.

5 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent · With pets

Our family really enjoyed camping at Primative Farms! Loved the wide open spaces for the kids and our dog to run around. The views were incredible too!

Justin H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Beautiful Camp

Tent · With pets

Highly recommend it. I would definitely come back based on the beautiful scenery, night sky, and nearby river for fishing and swimming.

Graham C.

4 reviews

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· May 2024

35 ft Class A · With kids

We stayed for 2 nights in our 35ft converted skoolie and enjoyed every second. From watching the sheep come and graze in the top pasture in the evening, to long walks down to the creek area with our dogs to being sung awake by the whippoorwill we really enjoyed our stay. The camping spot has beautiful views, and is in the middle of the upper fields, there is no shade, which was fine for us. We thank the family for opening their beautiful farm to us.

Azriel F.

12 reviews

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· April 2024

16 ft car · With kids

Very private despite being on the owner’s property. Matthew was very accommodating and helped us with getting to the camp site. Would definitely come back for the views!

Benjamin P.

2 reviews

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· April 2024

Great views!

16 ft car

My wife and I had a wonderful time on the property! Great views and very quiet. Mathew was a great host and we will definitely be back. I highly recommend staying here.

Ken P.

7 reviews

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· March 2024

good campinsite

Tent

Such a beautiful campsite. Highly recommended. We enjoyed the view very much. 5-star review. The host is very welcoming. We will come again.

Wei Z.

3 reviews

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· March 2024

Tent · Group trip

I highly recommend this campsite and give it a 5-star rating. It’s beautiful, the scenery feels great, and the host is very nice. I will come again.

Wei Z.

3 reviews

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· November 2023

Tent, fishing, children, and animal

Tent · With pets

This is a beautiful piece of land with scenic views of the Blueridge Mountains, hilly farms, and crystal clear creeks. Camping on the top of the farm's ridge allows visitors to view the farms chickens, sheep, turkey's, and pigs. The children were able to play catch and soccer on the field, while our dog was able to roam free throughout the property. The creek is clear and cold with several species of fish and crawfish. Fly fishing was ideal with ankle deep waters and access to several knee deep pools and runs both up and down creek. The creek is stocked throughout the winter with rainbow and brown trout to supplement the native brook trout. https://dgif-virginia.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=441ed456c8664166bb735b1db6024e48 I highly recommend this property.

Bryan O.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2023

Tent

Primitive Farms is highly recommended! The owners were very friendly and helped me gain an appreciation of the area. You can walk around the farm and meet the animals, which was a lot of fun. I camped up on the ridge where the view was spectacular, though there are several spots to choose from. You can take a trail down to the creek, which is very peaceful. I enjoyed wading and looking for crawdads but there were some impressive trout in there, too. I look forward to going back when it's less cloudy to do some stargazing and explore some more. Thanks you guys!

James B.

7 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2023

Tent · Group trip

I absolutely loved this site, me and my friends had an amazing time and Matthew was a great host! Definitely planning on coming back!

Maddy G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2023

Tent · With pets

Amazing ! Loved the fresh eggs and their coffee shop. Best pumpkin latte I’ve ever had.

Heather S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2023

Tent · With pets

Great time at Matt’s farm with my wife, 2.5 yr old daughter and dog. Super easy to navigate your way to wide open, pick your own spot camping. Messaged Matt on the way in and told him I wanted to buy two dozen eggs and he brought them up to us while we were setting up. Highly recommend getting some freshly laid eggs for your trip. Really big property and there were two other groups camping on property too but didn’t even notice them because there’s so much space. Walked down to the creek and it was perfect temp for a September dip. Lots of options for swimming, hiking and enjoying the outdoors nearby too. Stopped at Matt’s cafe - primitive cafe - about a 30 minute drive through pretty scenery and the food and coffee is as good as all the reviews say. Shockingly good. Pumpkin bread, pumpkin latte and the turkey sandwich and black coffee - all SUPER good. I’ll definetly be back. Stay at least two nights if you can so you get to really enjoy the area. Also kid got to check out the farms animals. Awesome weekend - really appreciate the hospitality.

Billy F.

2 reviews

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· August 2023

Beautiful stay!

Tent · With kids

Matthew was very kind and helpful! The property is beautiful and we enjoyed our stay very much. The views are gorgeous and the creek was refreshing on a hot summer weekend. Highly recommend!

Erin G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2023

Tent

Unfortunately the weather and some personal issues caused me not to be able to stay here last minute. The hosts were super nice and it’s a beautiful place! Would definitely recommend staying here and plan to stay here!

Jeff T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2023

Heads & Shoulders above the Rest

Tent

Primitive Farm review I went to Primitive Farms from May 18-20 because of the reports of unbelievable views, and I was not disappointed. The farm had several campsites to choose from. I picked the one that offered the longest range views. The hills and mountains were in beautifully green foliage. The farm itself consisted of gently rolling hills but had enough elevation so as not to have its view obstructed. From the farm’s hill top you can see the blue ridge parkway. In addition to the beautiful scenery if you love looking at farm animals, you will be delighted. The farmer has egg-laying chickens, hair sheep, long-horned cattle, Jerusalem donkeys to name a few. I was pleased to see just how much room each animal had. They had the freedom to run and explore. Also, there is a creek stocked with trout and guests are welcome to fish. This place is a jewel and a must experience.

Rhonda A.

2 reviews

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· May 2023

Peaceful and Private

Tent

We loved staying at Primitive Farm. Private, beautiful views and we loved seeing the farm animals as we drove in. Don't miss Matthew was a great host. We also enjoyed a visit to Primitive coffee shop in town. Awesome coffee and blueberry custard pie.

Patti Y.

5 reviews

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· May 2023

Tent

Matthew’s farm is the perfect weekend camping trip. Can pull up directly to tent area, quiet surroundings, close proximity to a few stores for wood, last minute supplies etc and of course beautiful. 10/10 will be coming back. Why go to Philpott or Fairy stone with this being 10-15mins further

Austin T.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2022

Great spot.

Tent

Awesome spot, me and a buddy camped there a few days ago. Firewood + a fairly large creek available on the property. Owner is cool. A great place to get away for the weekend. Would definitely recommend.

Gabe T.

5 years on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· October 2022

Tent · Group trip

Really upset. My friends and I did not even get to go due to a literal hurricane. I understand the host has a cancellation policy but I feel that exceptions should be made in circumstances like a hurricane. I tried to contact the host and was literally ghosted. I tried to contact hipcamp support and they referred me to the cancellation policy. This guy got paid and I didn’t get to camp plus I didn’t even get the decency of a response.

Kevin P.

4 reviews

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· July 2022

A great time with good views!

Tent · With pets

We had a such a nice time tent camping here! The views were amazing and our dogs (and us) loved cooling off in the creek a short walk away. I would definitely stay here again!