Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Front Royal.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Jim is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
Clothing optional
Welcomes Hipcampers who prefer a clothing optional experience.
Rig suitability
Vehicles under 29 feet allowed
Allowed rigs: travel trailers, pop-up campers, class A RVs, class B RVs, class C RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Requires leveling
No fifth wheels and toy haulers
Ask about rv access types
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Picnic table present
Hot Tub present
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
No playground
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 3:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy:
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 4 vehicles
2WD accessible
During your trip
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RV/tent sites
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Bear Creek at Bear View
98%
(25)Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Reviews
98% Recommend25 ratings · 20 reviews
Jim's campsite offers a peaceful and private retreat with the added comforts of an RV. Campers appreciate the abundance of firewood, the sounds of the nearby creek, and the dog-friendly atmosphere. While the occasional wildlife like coyotes might be a nighttime presence, the overall experience remains positive due to Jim's attentive and friendly hosting. The site is well-equipped with essentials like chairs, tables, and a civilized restroom, making it a favorite among visitors.
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Recommends
· September 2026
Incredible host
26 ft Class C
Jim is such a great person - patient, helpful, and goes out of his way to make us feel welcome. If you’re thinking about booking this site - do it!
Recommends
· August 2026
A Private Escape in the Woods
Tent
We really enjoyed our weekend at Bear Creek. With only one campsite on the six-acre property, it’s a great place if you’re looking for privacy and don’t want other campers nearby. The site sits down in a wooded ravine near the creek, and the woods and terrain make for a really pretty setting.
The host was very kind and gave us a tour when we arrived, then gave us our space for the rest of the weekend. He checked in through the Hipcamp app when a storm was approaching and also asked if we needed more firewood. The complimentary firewood was a nice touch, and it burned great.
The site has chairs, end tables, a picnic table, charcoal grill, and fire ring. There are also a couple walking paths around the property, although they are very short—the longest only took us a few minutes to walk.
Privacy was probably the biggest plus for us. The host’s house is at the front of the property and the campsite is all the way at the rear. You can see a portion of the house from the campsite and occasionally hear neighboring dogs, but otherwise the site feels very secluded. Being clothing optional was also a big plus for us and made it a comfortable place to relax and enjoy the privacy.
The road down to the campsite may be challenging for some vehicles, but that was actually one of my favorite parts of the property.
We had 1 bar of AT&T 5G if we needed to use our phones. We would stay here again.
Recommends
· July 2026
Great secluded campsite
Tent
Jim is a wonderful host and the campsite is just as advertised. Jim ensured all needs were met, had plenty of firewood at the campsite, and the RV with a flush toilet was clean and comfortable.
This campsite is easy to get to and very secluded. Many beautiful trees create great canopy and aesthetic. The site felt safe and comfortable and was able to enjoy my clothes free camp without worry or concern.
Recommends
· July 2026
Peace and privacy
Tent
Jim place is very private, clean, easy to get to , Jim is a Fabulous host , I’ll definitely come back and highly recommend to others .
Recommends
· June 2026
Tent
Spent a lovely anniversary weekend here. Jim provided everything we needed but also respected our privacy. We'll definitely be back!
Recommends
· June 2026
West Virginia oasis
Tent
What an amazing place to get away from it all. Quiet and secluded, Jim’s oasis in the West Virginia woods is worth the drive! Nestled in next to a babbling creek, we hung out naked under the stars and amongst nature. It was truly amazing.
Recommends
· April 2026
Extremely private and great host
Tent
We had an incredible weekend at Jim’s property! If you are looking for absolute privacy and a true 'back to nature' feel, this is the spot. Being the only ones on the property made for a very peaceful and secluded stay.
Jim was a fantastic host—super friendly, welcoming, and very willing to help us navigate the terrain and get our 20-foot pop-up camper set up. While the drive-in can be a bit of a challenge for a 20-foot rig, we made it work, and Jim’s help was invaluable in getting us settled.
The location is perfect: extremely private, yet only about 25 minutes away from Winchester, VA, which has some great restaurants. Highly recommend this site if you value privacy and getting back to nature. Thanks for a great weekend, Jim!
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent
Rest and relaxation were the goal for my stay and Jim's property delivered. There was plenty of seasoned firewood for the firepit and an RV, if needed.
Jim is a great host and is nearby should you need him.
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent · With pets
Loved having the place for just us and the dogs. Jim was super nice.
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · Group trip
We had such an incredible weekend! The site was private and the amenities (RV with water and a toilet) were fabulous. Jim was friendly and welcoming.
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent
Jim was a fantastic host, really enjoyed talking to him and having him show me all of the cool spots around the campsite. This is a great clothing optional spot, highly recommend!
Recommends
· May 2025
Nature At Its Finest
Tent · With pets
I had a great peaceful retreat from civilization for a couple nights staying at Jim's site. From booking, to arrival, and past day check-in, Jim was such a great host and was an awesome communicator. He gave great directions and met me upon arrival for greeting. His dog, name already skips my mind unfortunately, was equally as cool. Just how you'd picture it. We had a nice tour of the RV and the property, chatted for a good while over some good conversation. Jim is a steward of the land, and you can tell he has great care and love for everything on it, from the tree tops to the ants, which he promised were harmless, and they were :). The rv itself was well equipped and was crucial for night 1 as a bad storm rolled through for about 20 mins. It stayed cool during the day with well ventilation and the bed above the cab was more comfortable than was expecting. The sound of the babbling brook and other sounds of nature while you lay in the camper was my Walden moment. Thank you, Jim and pup! See you guys again soon!
Recommends
· November 2023
Tent · With pets
Great spot, friendly host. Cool little RV on site for the ladies.
Recommends
· November 2023
Tent · With pets
Jim's camp spot is a 10 out of 10! I'd deduct one point for coyotes all night, but nothing he can do about that! Plenty of firewood was available. Chairs and table were provided. Very dog friendly. A small creek is nearby for dish water. The RV was cool and definitely a luxury! The women appreciated a civilized restroom. Jim is super friendly and respectful. It's obvious he's worked hard to get the spot ready for campers.
Recommends
· October 2023
Idyllic setting in the woods
21 ft campervan
So wonderful!! The space is amazingly beautiful and private- very peaceful. The host, Jim, provides great firewood, fire ring, table, chairs, dog-friendly, idyllic woodsy setting. We can’t wait to come back- the path to get there can be tricky but we’ll worth it- Jim helped us when our 21’ front-wheel-drive rig had trouble and we were good to go. Can’t say enough about how much we loved this spot. We also appreciated booking at the very last minute. Host was incredibly accommodating- we’d give 10+ stars if we could!
Recommends
· October 2023
Tent · Group trip
Great site, friendly host. The RV came in super handy as it rained a ton and gave us a warm and dry place to play games. The firewood was also super helpful.
Recommends
· May 2023
Enjoyed This Campsite
Tent · With pets
This site has it all. Privacy, no other camp sites nearby. My dog could go off leash. Camper on site with private toilet. Four comfortable chairs and two side tables provided. Picnic table provided. Nice creek that sounds wonderful and my dog loved. Host is a great communicator. In late May, still no mosquitos.
Recommends
· May 2023
Lovely valley for just your group
Tent · With pets
Lovely spot. Grateful to Jim for renting it to just one group at a time. Our dog had the time of his life and we had wonderful, quiet respite. His RV provides water and a toilet, that worked well for us. The firewood pile was amazing. Jim is an attentive, responsive and friendly host. I highly recommend his campsite!
Recommends
· April 2023
Tent · Group trip
Great Spot, the area is really good and being able to stay in the RV is nice.
Recommends
· March 2023
Little Piece of Paradise
Tent · With pets
Mr. Jim’s hidden paradise was just that, and I’m here mid March! Arrived at a beautiful, clean camp, fire pit full and ready to go; ample cut, stacked and cover firewood 😁
The bright stars, and sound of the Brook in the evening… breathtaking.
Mr. Jim was a fantastic host, I felt privileged to be his first ever Hip Camper. Jim’s the kindest, coolest, most down to earth gentleman I’ve met in a very long time! He went above and beyond for my pup and I, even provided a gorgeous camper for us to use the restroom, and sleep in as it rained and became windy.
Worse part of this trip… having to leave! Will definitely be back soon!
Location
Hampshire, West Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Jim C.
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