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The Byrd's Nest on the River

Hosted by Kara · Great Cacapon, West Virginia

2 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 3 acres

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~ Awarded Hipcamp’s Best in State: West Virginia, since 2019 ~ The Byrd's Nest is a river front, primitive campsite on the scenic Cacapon River in Great Cacapon, WV. The property is very secluded, but only 2 hrs from D. C. and Baltimore. The space can accommodate 5 tents comfortably or a few small campers (w/o hookups). Please note- I only book one group at a time. You'll have plenty of privacy! Spend your day bird watching on the river deck, put up your hammock and chill, go hiking or mountain biking at Cacapon State Park, take the kayaks out and paddle around, go fishing, or take a float trip. I can provide info on put in/take out spots depending on how long you'd like to float. I have 3 kayaks available for your use, or BYO if you'd like to venture further outside of the property lines. There is one big fire ring for cooking and/or bonfires, along with a large stationary stand up charcoal camp grill. There is also a small communal shed down at camp that contains extra camping supplies, etc.. feel free to use use and put back and or/ contribute to it! :) This spot is close by to Berkeley Springs, Paw Paw Tunnel, Cacapon State Park, and other nature preserves. More hiking, biking, restaurants, spas, antiquing- all within a beautiful 20 minute drive if you wish to venture out. There is a cabin on the property. I will more often be home than not, I will communicate with you about that around your stay. Sometimes I"ll come down to the river frontage if I drop in for a float .Also, we all get around on four wheelers and UTV's. So you will hear them from time to time. If I am home, please feel free to come up if you have any concerns/questions or to say hi! :) *Please note, you can normally get to this site without a 4 wheel drive vehicle. However, when the river is high it will sometimes flood the low water bridge where it crosses the Cacapon. If this is the case during your stay, I will provide all necessary information regarding projected river levels and directions. I will also offer a full refund if the bridge is impassable. If I do not respond soon after your inquiry, it's because I am without reception. if your inquiry expires in 24 hours, I will still get back to you! Thanks in advance for your patience.

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~ Voted West Virginia's No. 1 HIPCAMP, three years in a row!! ~ The Byrd's Nest is a river front, primitive campsite on the scenic Cacapon River in Great Cacapon, WV. The property is very secluded, but only 2 hrs from D. C. and Baltimore. The space can accommodate 5 tents comfortably or a few very small campers (w/o hookups). Please note- I only book one group at a time. You'll have plenty of privacy. Spend your day bird watching on the river deck, put up your hammock and chill, go hiking or mountain biking at Cacapon State Park, take the kayaks out and paddle around, go fishing, or take a float trip. I can provide info on put in/take out spots depending on how long you'd like to float. I have 3 tubes available for your use, and 3 kayaks, or BYO if you'd like to venture further outside of the property lines. There is one big fire ring for cooking and/or bonfires, along with a large stationary stand up charcoal camp grill. There is also a small shed down at camp that contains rope, tarps, shovel, shade tent, tackle box, extra torch fuel etc.. feel free to use use and put back and or/ contribute to it. :) This spot is close by to Berkeley Springs, Paw Paw Tunnel, Cacapon State Park, and other nature preserves. More hiking, biking, restaurants, spas, antiquing- all within a beautiful 20 minute drive if you wish to venture out. If I do not respond soon after your inquiry, it's because I am without reception. Even if your inquiry expires in 24 hours, I will still get back to you! Thanks in advance for your patience. There is a cabin on the property. I will more often be home than not, I will communicate with you about that around your stay. Sometimes I"ll come down to the river frontage if I drop in for a float. Also, we all get around on four wheelers and UTV's. So you will hear them from time to time. If I am home, please feel free to come up if you have any concerns/questions or to say hi! :) *Please note, you can normally get to this site without a 4 wheel drive vehicle. However, when the river is high it will sometimes flood the low water bridge where it crosses the Cacapon. If this is the case during your stay, there is a back way in over the ridge. You will absolutely need 4 wheel drive with clearance and it takes about 30 minutes longer and a sense of adventure- but you'll be rewarded with beautiful views and waterfalls at the switchbacks:) This route in is only an option when the bridge is flooded, as it is a private road that has many gates. I will provide all necessary information before your stay regarding projected river levels and directions. I will also offer a full refund if the bridge is impassable and you decide not to come. Sadly, the floating dock you see in the older pictures did not make it through the river ice last winter. However, the deck is now turned into another tent platform! A bit of good news : the outdoor shower is open :) new pics in the listing. *Please visit Cacaponriver.org prior to your stay for more info on our beautiful river:)

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Cabin · Sleeps 8 · 1 bedroom · 3 beds · 1 toilet

*Winter notes! The cabin is not insulated and cannot support space heaters, sink and hose are winterized from November-April.* The Crow’s Nest Glamping Cabin is on the same property as (but not adjacent to) The Byrd’s Nest river front campsite. It can be booked along with The Byrd’s Nest site for larger groups based on availability, or on its own. The space is perfect to accommodate anyone who wants to enjoy the woods but is not into primitive camping! You’ll have full access to a 10x16 glamping cabin within a wide, flat, gravel area surrounded by the woods. It’s equipped with a queen bed, a chair that folds out to a twin, and a large cot to sleep 4 people inside the cabin. The space can also accommodate 2 large or 3 medium sized tents if someone in your group wants to tent camp during your stay! (One small camper would also fit in the space as well but w/o hookups.) You will see a barn style shed in some of the site pictures, that it is a storage shed. The Crow’s Nest is situated in a way that you will have plenty of privacy. BYO sheets or sleeping bags, pack like you're camping. Kick back and relax with the DVD collection and books/games to keep you occupied on rainy days (or any day!) There’s also a strong fan to curve any heat along with two functioning windows. The double doors open into a secluded view of the woods, the fire pit area and a hammock nook with string lights nestled within the trees. Of course you can also see the movie you’re watching while sitting by the fire, the TV can swing to face out of the double doors ;) There’s a porta john, a large outdoor shower, and WiFi by the main cabin. The Crow's Nest has low voltage electric inside (for charging phones and the like) and cold running water via the laundry tub sink outside your door. There’s a regular hose as well if you need one at the hydrant pump out front. *Sink/hoses are winterized from Nov-April. Note: - The river front access on the property is not guaranteed if another group is camping at The Byrds Nest site. However, there are 3 nearby public accesses. - The low water bridge sometimes floods during rainy periods. Rare, but it happens. I'll touch base with you before your stay. *Please visit Cacaponriver.org prior to your stay for more info on our beautiful river:)

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· November 2025

Tent · With pets ·

The Byrd's Nest on the River

We stayed one night with our two 12 year old girls. They loved kayaking , playing cornhole (from the shed on the property), dancing on the platform and roasting marshmallows. It was so peaceful and can’t wait to visit this site again. This has been our fave camping site yet!

Lauren S.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2025

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The Byrd's Nest on the River

Amazing site! Quiet and peaceful. Plenty of dead fall for firewood, if you don't bring your own. Great spaces for tents. Wifi available and a few plugs for electricity.

Brent S.

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· November 2025

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