Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best RV/van spots: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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Nestled conveniently between Toronto, Kitchener/Waterloo, and Hamilton on the Niagara Escarpment, visitors to River Rock Farm find joy and connection through nature and the wonders of 16 Mile Creek running through the property! The property is virtually bugless! Proud to have been voted runner up for Best Site in Canada 2023!
There are 6 unique private campsites about an acre away from each other. All have picnic tables, seating, and a private firepit.
#1 - Large site on the top of a hill, looking down onto 16 Mile Creek in a heavily forested setting and can accommodate an RV up to 25 feet. A rustic cabin upgrade with a bed can be purchased as well.
#2 - Is one acre away in the opposite secluded corner of the same field and is very private. No Hydro line but you can borrow an ac/dc adapter to hook onto your car battery. Anything can also be charged in the barn outlet.
#3 Is a very large wooded site right beside the river about a 4 minute walk down the hill from parking. No hydro.
#4 - Front field on top of a hill directly overlooking 16 mile creek with hydro
#5 - Back field corner. This is a large site with 2 fire pits beside a storage shelter. Hydro available.
#6 - Front field Shelter site. On the side of an open field. No hydro line but an AC adapter is available free to use which can be connected to your car battery, or you can charge devices in the barn outlet.
There is one shared outhouse and clean potable drinking water from a hose and frost free spigot. Reasonably priced firewood can be purchased on site and a free loaner badminton and croquet set, wheelbarrow and axe is available to borrow.
On our property, you’ll find beautiful walking trails to enjoy throughout your stay and 16 Mile Creek that flows through the property where you can spend your days fishing and relaxing in the hammock. Kelso Lake back entrance for swimming is a 5 minute walk down the road.
ATTRACTIONS near by: Hilton Falls is a 5 min. walk up the road, and Kelso Lavender Farm is directly across the road. Several Bruce Trail entrances for hiking are very close by. Rattlesnake Point conservation area and is a 5 minute drive south on Appleby with Rock climbing and scenic views and the legendary Crawford Lake is 10 minutes by car. Springridge Farm and Chudleighs Apple Farm are a 5 minute drive away. There are no farm animals currently - pictures posted by campers were from last year)
Campbellville is a small quaint town a 5 minute drive from the farm with fantastic restaurants and a very good local grocery store.
Check out all that is local and nearby at the following link:
http://www.miltonweb.ca/community-services/tourist-attractions-tourism-in-and-around-milton.html
Noise from a few reviews explained: Yes, the highway is close by. The range is anywhere from barely audible to very noticeable and it is generally dependent upon atmospheric conditions, Tree leaf coverage and wind direction on any given day. Quietest are sites are #3 and #4.
Detailed information and arrival instructions are sent out 48 hours prior to arrival.
Campers with dogs: I do have a very well behaved Shepherd who gets along with all dogs and is usually outside only when I am.We have the perfect camping getaway nestled conveniently between Toronto, Kitchener/Waterloo, and Hamilton on the Niagara Escarpment. Proud to have been runner up for Hipcamp best tent site in Canada for 2023.
There are 3 campsites 1 acre apart in the back field. #1 River view campsite sits at the top of a hill, looking down onto 16 Mile Creek in a heavily forested setting and can accommodate an RV up to 24 feet (with extension cord hydro). You can also upgrade to a cabin stay at this site. #2 is one acre away in the opposite secluded corner. # 3 is the site at the large shelter. There is a shared outhouse close by at the chicken coop. The 3 campsites are an acre apart for maximum privacy. The campsites are equipped with a fire pit, chairs and picnic table so you can comfortably enjoy your meals together. The site is perfect for a family and can accommodate a larger amount of people. Our property is virtually bugless!
On our property, you’ll find beautiful walking trails to enjoy throughout your stay and a lovely creek that flows through our property that you can spend your days fishing and relaxing alongside the banks. There is a frost free water spigot for fresh potable water. There is one larger swimming hole waist deep but Kelso back entrance is a short walk away where you can swim. There is dead firewood and twigs on the ground nearby, or bring your own or you can purchase an armful onsite.
Only 5 minutes away, you’ll find Campbellville, a cute town with wonderful fine dining restaurants, cafes and small interesting businesses including a very good local grocer. The casino is also a 5 minute drive away. From our property, you're only a 5-minute walk from the Kelso trails, Bruce Trails, Rattlesnake Point Conservation area (5 min drive), Kelso Lavender Farm, and Hilton Falls Trails. You are also able to upgrade to the rustic cabin stay at site 1.
Come and enjoy this perfect close-to-home camping getaway this summer! We look forward to meeting you soon! Eve