Longview Retreat
Come enjoy a peaceful stay at Longview Retreat. Beautiful panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and access for tent campers (our RV spots should reopen later this summer for dry camping!)
Experience Davis Creek, woods, pastures, and miles of dirt roads for biking/hiking. Just minutes from the Nelson 151 Craft Beverage trail (over 15 family friendly breweries/wine
Come enjoy a peaceful stay at Longview Retreat. Beautiful panoramic views of the Blue Ridge Mountains and access for tent campers (our RV spots should reopen later this summer for dry camping!)
Experience Davis Creek, woods, pastures, and miles of dirt roads for biking/hiking. Just minutes from the Nelson 151 Craft Beverage trail (over 15 family friendly breweries/winers) and right across the street from Woodridge Farm Brewery. Public access to the Rockfish River available 1 mile away. Charlottesville is an easy 25 minute drive.
UPDATE as of 4/1/2022: Only two of our areas are currently open for camping as we work on fencing and brush clearing in the other two. Check out the map in Images to see each site.
AVAILABLE
Sandy Bottom: most space, access to Davis Creek, parking at site
Crawfish Creek: most secluded/quiet, park on road
CURRENTLY CLOSED
Sunset Ridge: best views, only spot for RV's, parking at site
Hidden Hollow: most wooded, parking at site
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This is a working farm, home to both Livestock Guardian Dogs as well as resident dogs, cats, rabbits, chickens and various livestock. If you choose to bring your dog/s, please let us know when booking. You should NOT bring your dog/s if they are high-strung, overly sensitive, aggressive, or not trained. Our livestock guardian dogs are hard-wired to protect so if they sense an uncomfortable vibe from another dog, it will make them uncomfortable and they need to be focused on doing their jobs.
Safety, privacy and environmental impact is very important to us. We require a minimum of 50 feet between each campsite. Please contain all trash, human waste and canine waste and pack it out with you when you leave. Be kind to the areas in which you camp, as they are home to many wildlife, native trees/shrubs/plants and in some cases, food for horses and cows (hay fields).
Each site is provided a fire pit and we sell firewood.
There is so much to enjoy on the farm, but you are also incredibly close to many amazing places such as:
Wood Ridge Farm Brewery
Public Access to Rockfish River
Nelson Lake
151 Craft Beverage Trail
Wintergreen Resort
Charlottesville/UVA
Forget something? There is an Exxon gas station with a convenience store and prepared foods less than .5mile from the entrance to Longview Retreat.
- Check in: After 3PM
- Check out: Before 11AM
- Cancellation policy: Super Flexible
- On arrival: Meet and greet
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 3 months out Weeknight discount: 10% off
You know what would make this trip even better?
Take advantage of these offers available to add to your trip to Longview Retreat
Outdoor Pack 'n Play
Summer Infant Pop up Playpen available!
Highchair
Need a highchair for your little one while staying? We've got an easy-to-disi...Read more
Solo Stove
Solo Stove available for rent during your stay!
Kids Picnic Tables
We have two sturdy, foldable kids picnic tables available for rent! $20 for y...Read more
Cornhole Boards
$20 for cornhole boards and the bean bags.
Firewood bundle
Start your trip off right with a large bundle of firewood waiting for you at ...Read more
Farm Fresh Eggs!
Enjoy eggs from Longview Retreat's resident flock of 50 chickens! They are ha...Read more
10x10 canopy tents
10x10 canopy tents that are easy to setup and take down available for rent. $...Read more
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Boating
Public access to the Rockfish River available 1.5 miles away
Fishing
Public access to the Rockfish River available 1.5 miles away, Nelson Lake is available 25 mins away.
Wildlife watching
Keep an eye out for deer, rabbits, fox, hawks, falcons and the occasional bear!
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Longview Retreat in Virginia.
Farm
This is a working farm, but all animals and equipment are currently located on Sunset Ridge.
Driveway
All sites except Sunset Ridge are accessible via public roads. Sunset Ridge is accessed via a private (steep) driveway.
Places to see near Longview Retreats
3 Reviews
Great spot right off the road nice open area feet view of the Stars and can’t hear route 29 will definitely camp there again
This place is so simple, if you like basic camping primitive sites this is it. But let me tell you this place has a lot of potential and these folks will just continue to improve this experience. They are easy to work with. I loved to hear the water in the stream as I sat in my chair or laid in my tent !! Wow
Had a great stay here! Longview Retreat is very conveniently located near the 151 attractions as well as the whole Ivy/Afton/Western Albemarle area. Was easy to find and there are several nice sites to choose from - from views to fields to wooded. A couple of pretty creeks running through the areas too. Hosts were super responsive and helpful.
Thank you for being our inaugural guests!! We hope you'll come back!
- Property
- Longview Retreats
- State
- Virginia
- Country
- United States
- $40/night
- 4 Sites
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Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, Tim! We hope you’ll come back. We plan to add picnic tables and more fire rings, as well as better signage and entrances to each field this summer - if there’s anything in particular you think would add value let me know so we can work on it!!