Private Farm Minutes to Cville
55 acres hosted by Bob H.
6 RV/tent sites
Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Rockfish Gap Fee Office.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in Virginia: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Beach
Lake
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Reviews
98% Recommend1289 ratings · 588 reviews
The campsite offers beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and a peaceful atmosphere, perfect for those seeking tranquility. Visitors appreciate the close proximity to Charlottesville while enjoying the quiet and scenic environment of the horse farm. Amenities like showers and bathrooms are valued, though some guests noted maintenance issues with the bathroom and shower pressure. The presence of friendly animals like horses, donkeys, and dogs adds to the charm, although some campers mentioned noise from dogs at night.
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Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 3 - Tent / RV site
Such a wonderful spot in Charlottesville. Our toddler loved seeing the horses, donkeys and tractors!
Lauren M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 7 - Large remote tent site
Very welcoming and a lot of fun! I would recommend this stay!
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Kate B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 4 - Tent / RV site
Great camping spot for our toddlers' first camping experience. The sites are spaced out so you have plenty of privacy, and the farm is beautiful. Obviously a really convenient location if you want to explore the city, and also a five minute-drive from the nearest large grocery store.
There are lots of dogs around, so it will help if you're a dog-lover (like we are). We brought our pup, who had a great time, and also had a dog or two following us around most of the time.
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Zach M.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site 7 - Large remote tent site
Had a great stay. The spots were nicely private but with lot of amenities close. at hand. Was perfect for young kids. Would definitely go back.
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Benjamin W.
4 years on Hipcamp
Beautiful views of the Blue Ridge Mountains over the rolling hills of the horse farm. We loved the cool breeze while we slept under the stars, and enjoyed the bird calls from our site # 3 during morning coffee.
Ten minutes from the University- Way better than any hotel!
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Kerri S.
1 year on Hipcamp
we had so much fun here! we got to swim in the pond and hang out with the horses. site 6 was super nice and private. having access to a shower and toliet was awesome. our favorite part was gigi the dog! we will definitely be coming back.
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Sarah W.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 4 - Tent / RV site
Really beautiful camp site with a ton of amenities and close to Charlottesville.
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Chester L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
16 ft car · With pets ·
Site 6 - Remote tent site
The family is very hospitable, and the animals lots of fun! On the flip side, when you wanted quite time it was there as well. Thank you, to all at the farm.
Sincerely,
Valerie H.
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Valerie H.
2 months on Hipcamp
Dear BOB and family.
We LOVED staying at your Property.
It was exactly like camping SHOULD be:
Quiet and peaceful.
Thank you SO MUCH for allowing us to Park our Teardrop on your beautiful Property. I haven't slept that good in a long time.
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Brigitte F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Serene Horse Pasture Camping
17 ft pop-up camper · With pets ·
Site 3 - Tent / RV site
This was such a lovely place to camp! Serene pastures with happy horses and a hilarious donkey. Access to a bathroom and shower. And fire pits for building fires. The location was easy to find and so beautiful. Can't wait to go back!
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Sally W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Site 6 - Remote tent site
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Site 6 is pretty remote, so it’s very peaceful. It was a little hard to find—though that might very been because we arrived at night—but Bob’s detailed directions helped a lot, and we were able to find our spot on our own.
He replies quickly, and we had no issues.
There’s a flat area that could fit up to two tents, plus another spot on a slight incline for an extra tent. The round firepit was great—we brought our own firewood and built a big fire.
Just keep in mind the site is on a hill, so be careful not to spread out too far from the main area.
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Sarah C.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 6 - Remote tent site
I knew to bring a folding table for our propane stove but forgot it, so we used the grill and table in the gazebo, and it worked great! Was glad we brought the can of OFF, there are ticks in the tall grass, but OFF on our lower legs did the trick. The site is nice, Bob gave us a hot tip where to find some firewood, and we slept great!
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Kristin K.
2 reviews
Beautiful property in the middle of a city. It’s like a secret little hide away.
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Erin N.
3 months on Hipcamp
In and out with no hassle. Met Bob briefly, signed up for available spot online, and drove right over. Next time I’ll just drive straight to the sight. Very peaceful and quiet horse farm. Will be my go to place to camp when visiting my daughter at UVA.
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Christine M.
8 months on Hipcamp
The farm is very beautiful. And there isn’t a lot in Charlottesville. But there were some drawbacks. We could not level our rig in site five. There are horse droppings everywhere. The mowing isn’t great. The bathroom is only cleanish. The shower has terrible pressure. And we couldn’t find the water at the house. But it is very scenic. Luckily we didn’t run into another rig on the driveway because it’s very narrow and long with no turnouts.
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David M.
2 reviews
Such a beautiful property! I loved seeing the horses walking about. The bathroom/shower were great, even though I drove each time I went since it was a little walk from my campsite. Also great because it’s really close to downtown Charlottesville and to a bunch of hiking spots. Bob was also really helpful and responded to messages fairly quickly! I definitely want to come back!
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Ananya B.
9 months on Hipcamp
WOW! Beautiful property, friendly host and lots of amenities to enjoy. We will definitely be back. Our 15-month golden retriever really enjoyed running around, meeting horse friends and swimming in the lake. Note for dog owners—wooded areas and ticks galore. If you let your dogs roam, a tick collar is highly recommended.
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Avery O.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Site 4 - Tent / RV site
Great location! Close enough to town to enjoy, but far enough to give you peace and quiet for camping!
Logan H.
1 year on Hipcamp
We were actually at site 7. Very large site. Very nice owner. He brought us a brand new fire pit the day we got there.
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Karen W.
2 months on Hipcamp
Great spot to camp! Great directions to get to the location and site. Bob was responsive and flexible. Very close to everything in Charlottesville!
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William L.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Site 6 - Remote tent site
Fantastic place to camp and enjoy the beautiful Charlottesville area. Bob is very responsive and makes your stay very comfortable.
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B O.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
22 ft campervan ·
Site 3 - Tent / RV site
Very close to downtown and a stunning property with tons of privacy. Directions were very easy to follow to get in as well.
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Katharine K.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 6 - Remote tent site
Super easy to find following Bob’s directions when we arrived at 9pm after a long day of mountain biking. We were on the road again by 9am and didn’t get to check out the property at all, but everyone slept great and we’ll be back, hopefully when we aren’t on such a tight schedule!
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Kristin K.
2 reviews
Our two nights on Bob’s property was such a positive experience- the meadow provided both expansiveness and privacy for ourselves and our two dogs, all traveling in our campervan. Bob greeted us when we arrived and was available at all times during our stay. Having access to a shower and bathroom at the house was a big plus! We loved camping amidst the horses, it was such fun to come up to the fences and get close. Highly recommend staying at this site!
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Laura J.
7 reviews
We really enjoyed camping here. Our grandson is on UVA baseball team. We were only about 10 minutes from the University ballpark. The site was peaceful and quiet.
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Keith V.
6 months on Hipcamp
Great camping!! Quiet, big spaces, close to town for exploring. Our 2 dogs enjoyed staying.
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Danielle P.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Site 6 - Remote tent site
We had an incredible stay at the farm. Our campsite (#6) was private and serene, only could see one tent in the far distance, everything else woods and nature. In the morning, we said hello to the horses and donkees, all so sweet and cared for...a little equine therapy to start the day.
We will definitely be back.
Also a plus, we had full cell signal at our site.
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Colleen L.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
12 ft toy hauler ·
Site 5 - Ridgetop meadow
Our stay at Site 5 - Ridgetop Meadow at Private Farm Minutes to Cville was absolutely delightful. This spot is a hidden gem, perfect for anyone traveling through or to Charlottesville. The privacy was unmatched, and the property itself was stunning—such a beautiful place to camp. The peaceful meadow setting made it an ideal escape, and we’re already looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend!
Bennett G.
4 years on Hipcamp
Bucolic postcard of Virginia horse and farm country. Hosts went out of their way to ensure we could make it to our site arriving late from a concert in town, navigating us around a damaged road. Access to a private bathhouse and hot shower is a camping luxury. Prepare yourself for the donkey’s vocal stylings (both startling and endearing).
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Stephen T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· February 2025
Tent ·
Site 6 - Remote tent site
Camped at Site 6 for one night! Great location and the owner was very friendly. I would visit again.
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Ethan M.
5 months on Hipcamp
Location
Charlottesville, Albemarle, Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Bob H.
Joined in January 2018Response rate: 100%
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