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Very Private Riverside

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· Stratford, Waterloo, Ontario
70 acres hosted by Valerie D.
1 tent site
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
All to yourself
97% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Valerie is a Star Host
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I am a country girl who loves to meet people from around the world and explore cultures. Steve is my husband and the capable hand that brought my dream of a HipCamp alive. We are happy to welcome families and respectful friend groups to drink in nature and make memories here. You are at least a 1/2 km removed from other buildings. We are committed to a private yet supported, roughing-it outdoors camping opportunity. You will have 1 large campsite to yourself beside a river in a lightly forested area, surrounded by farmland. We only book one group at a time so you can enjoy this piece of country in privacy. Cook all your own food over a campfire, or order pizza delivered to the house and we can run it back with the four-wheeler. A pop-up screen and luggable loo bring you privacy for bathroom needs. Wake to the gobble of wild turkeys and possibly the yipping of coon kits or wild coyotes. Bring your pet. You can drive your own 4x4 near the campsite when it's dry (the last hill is carry-in), or hike the 1 km of moderate terrain while we run your supplies back with our four-wheeler and cart. Buy campfire bundles or chop your own from abundant amounts of deadfall in the woods. During the day you can wade up the river or dangle a line or drop in a canoe (in early spring). Every week of the year, the river changes and offers its own experience, sometimes full and fast, and sometimes slow and meandering. We welcome you to harvest the woods for berries, build wigwams with downed wood, and wander the trails with your canine family member to enjoy off-leash roaming. Once you turn in for the night, you will sleep well in the quiet with darkness high-lighting the stars. We are near Millbank with the famous Anna Mae's bakery and pleasant, family-run, Zehr's Country Market for fresh local foods and basic groceries. Kitchener-Waterloo and Listowel are the nearest largest cities. You will be immersed in nature but still have access to modern amenities in town!Pitch your tent beside a river with the woods at your back! We are committed to a private yet supported, roughing-it outdoors camping opportunity. The large campsite  (total room for 4+ tents) is spread beside a river, sometimes a creek, in a forested area, surrounded by farmland. We rent our camp to only one group at a time, so you will never hear stranger's voices, only bird song, the gobble of wild turkeys and possibly the yipping of fox or coon kits. Cook all your own food over a campfire, or order pizza delivered to the house and we can run it back with the four-wheeler. A pop-up screen and luggable loo bring you privacy for bathroom needs. Bring your pet. You can drive a 4x4 to the hill above the campsite (unless there's been a lot of rain) or hike the 1 km of moderate terrain while we run your supplies back with a four-wheeler and cart. Buy campfire bundles or find and chop your own from deadfall in the woods.   During the day you can wade up the river or dangle a line or drop in a canoe (in spring only). We welcome you to harvest the woods for berries, chop firewood, and wander the trails with your canine family member to enjoy off-leash roaming. Once you turn in for the night, you will sleep well in the quiet with darkness high-lighting the stars. If your longer stay calls for a shower, we offer a camp shower in a separate building at the front of the farm. We are 7 minutes from Millbank with the famous Anna Mae's Restaurant and Bakery. Millbank also features Zehr's Country Market, a family-run grocery and ice-cream shop, Millbank Cheese Factory, and Millbank Country Hardware.  Wellesley (8 min) boasts Smitzsville Restuarant and Smitz Bulk Foods, a food, ice-cream and gift shop which is an entire experience on its own. Or walk the creaking wooden floors of Canada's oldest family-run grocery store in Linwood (15 min). Our area is immersed in quiet, peaceable farming and a cherishing of old paths. You may be lucky enough to see horses at work in the fields. For longer hikes, the area is criss-crossed with railway trails turned to walking trails for you and your pets.  
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Michelle Q.recommends
October 9, 2023
Riverside Tent Site
One of the best 🏕️
I’ve been wanting to book this site for a while but it’s always fully booked. And now I get to book it and it didn’t disappoint us! One of the best campsites we ever been! Hosts were very hospitable, accommodating and helpful! It was a rainy weekend and Valerie kept checking in on us if we’re doing fine she even offered to lend us some sleeping bags and quilts, our car battery died and Steve came to give us a boost! We’re very thankful! What an amazing experience! We had so much fun! Beautiful land very spacious and private 💖✨ PS. Nothing beats fresh eggs! We ordered a dozen! 🤤
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James W.recommends
October 2, 2023
Riverside Tent Site
Large site, beautiful surroundings, ample solitude. Wonderful weekend spent here. Definitely will come back.
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Kauan C.recommends
September 25, 2023
Riverside Tent Site
Amazing experience, Valerie and her family were super nice hosts. Really recommend for time with friends or family at a very private campsite.
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Melissa D.recommends
September 17, 2023
Riverside Tent Site
Nature's Perfect Getaway
What a hidden gem this camp turned out to be! For anyone looking to trade the city for sounds of nature, the Riverside Tent site is a perfect getaway. If time had allowed, I would have loved to extend my stay. The host truly added to the experience. Her genuine warmth and care made my stay more special. She took extra measures, like helping with our gear, to ensure our hike to the camp through the Adventure Trail was leisurely and enjoyable. Took us about 30 minutes (although... me and my husky took our sweet time enjoying the hike). The trails are well marked and thoughtfully prepared – they've even incorporated steps using the natural contours and fallen trees. I'm no professional with the camera, but even with my limited skills, I managed to get some good pictures. Would I consider another trip? Absolutely. It's a resounding yes! from both me and my husky.
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Mark T.recommends
September 10, 2023
Riverside Tent Site
Great little spot that is quiet and hosted by thoughtful people.
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Mami S.recommends
August 20, 2023
Riverside Tent Site
Lovely hidden gem campsite
We had a great time with our two dogs at Valerie’s land. This camp site is literally hidden gem. It allows only one group, so you can have your own quiet camping nights. There is a adventure trail, beautiful creek, relaxing campground and calm farm views. Our dogs were super super happy with the land. It’s their heaven! Valerie and her husband welcomed us warmly and brought our camping stuffs with their 4WD vehicle. We definitely come back to this lovely campsite with our friends family next time! It must be great experience for them as well.
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Stratford, Waterloo, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Attiwonderonk (Neutral), Mississauga, and Mississaugas of the Credit First Nation First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Valerie D.Joined in August 2021
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