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Upper South River Campground

Hosted by David · Waynesboro, Virginia
9 guests max
95%
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5 reviews
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Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Rockfish(South).
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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The camp is secluded on 42 acres of woods and pasture land just outside Waynesboro, VA. The Upper South River is spring fed, and it runs diagonally through the property. Day lease fly fishing is also conducted on the property. Though urban, it is very private and the water is always cool. The campsite has a fire ring, cooking grates, rotisserie, picnic table and a trash can. It is primitive camping with no outhouse (yet). There are 5 campsites on the property, spaced apart nicely to keep it private. Orkney Springs Outfitters provides lessons and guide services onsite and on surrounding waters from this location. Hit the Tye River, South Fork of the Potomac, Cow Pasture and the Jackson River, to name a few. Excellent access to Shenandoah National Park, Skyline Drive, Blueridge Parkway.Camping and fly fishing only on the Upper South River just minutes from I64. $125 per person includes campsite for the night and a day pass on our privately stocked section. Maximum of 5 campers/rods. 1 campsite. This campsite offers an open, flat terrain just a stones throw from the river. 2.5 miles of wadable spring fed trout water. Campsite has a fire ring, picnic table, cooking grate, and a 55 gallon trash can. Additional camper/rod is $85 per person for the fly fishing day pass. Property is very private, yet minutes from stores and restaurants in Waynesboro and Staunton. At the end of Skyline Drive and the beginning of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fly fishing lessons and guide services can be arranged at the river through Orkney Springs Outfitters. 703-855-0011. Guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure.

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Camping and fly fishing only on the Upper South River just minutes from I64. $125 per person includes campsite for the night and a day pass on our privately stocked section. Maximum of 5 campers/rods. 1 campsite. This campsite offers an open, flat terrain just a stones throw from the river. 2.5 miles of wadable spring fed trout water. Campsite has a fire ring, picnic table, cooking grate, and a 55 gallon trash can. Additional camper/rod is $85 per person for the fly fishing day pass. Property is very private, yet minutes from stores and restaurants in Waynesboro and Staunton. At the end of Skyline Drive and the beginning of the Blue Ridge Parkway. Fly fishing lessons and guide services can be arranged at the river through Orkney Springs Outfitters. 703-855-0011. Guests must be fully self contained with their own toilet/shower facilities and must take all waste with them on departure.
Campfires allowed
No toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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$125
/ night
for NaN guests

Reviews

95% Recommend10 ratings · 5 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
Fishcamp!
25 ft fifth wheel · With pets ·
Upper South River Camp
It's the perfect fish camp, where you are landing beautiful fish within sight of your campsite. The guys were accommodating and communication was excellent. Its also 5-10min from some good food an bars, grocery, etc. in case you forget something. Really enjoyed it.
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Ben S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
Treasure near the South River!
Tent ·
Upper South River Camp
Beautiful spot on an otherwise private section of the South River. I will definitely book again! The land is level and easy to set up for tent camping. River access is easy and very Wade-able. The double track path into the site is easy for a SUV or truck. Might be a little sporty for a sedan, or vehicle with a trailer. Communication with the host was easy and responsiveness was excellent. Picnic table onsite was very helpful as was Trashcan. Stone fire pit worked well and absence of ambient light made for a beautiful night sky. There is some traffic noise from I-64, but not enough to keep you awake. I will definitely camp this site again, and highly recommend it!
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Dave D.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2023
Camping along the river.
Tent ·
Upper South River Camp
We had a wonderful stay at David's camping property. It had just been mowed and was very easy to navigate. We got a spot close to an entrance for the river that we were able to walk to and had the best time fishing and caught a lot of fish! The amenities provided were a fire pit with a grill grate and rotisserie to use if needed. There was no toilet/bathroom so if you are prepared to go to the bathroom outside there shouldn't be any problems. We had a fun time, and would love to come again!
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Haley B.
12 reviews
Mixed feelings
· September 2023
Room to Grow
Tent · Group trip ·
Upper South River Camp
So. First time using HipCamp. Not overly impressed. The listing makes you feel like you are gonna be right on the river. But you aren’t even close enough to hear it. And getting to the river wasn’t fun as the only part of the field that had been mowed was the campsite. Getting to the river meant walking through waist high weeds/grass. One of us got stung by a wasp from the wasp nest in the gate to the property. I reached out to the host before I arrived and while I was there and only heard from him on the last day after we had left. For $100/night it just could have been better The river is AMAZING. Chilly, refreshing, nice on a hot day!
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Boyce M.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Wonderful Stay!
Tent ·
Upper South River Camp
The site is very private, but beautiful and spacious. A lovely running river right near the site that is nice to listen to. A warm welcome from Randy (camp host) was nice to arrive to after a long day on our bikes! But you have your own complete space to relax and enjoy. Absolutely would recommend and definitely will return if ever in the area again! 10/10
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Day Quan W.
2 years on Hipcamp

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Waynesboro, Waynesboro, 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 David C.

Joined in April 2023

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