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Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

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477 reviews
· Brightwood, Madison, Virginia
55 acres hosted by Graham D.
4 RV/tent sites
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Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Byrd Visitor Center.
Best in Virginia: 3rd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Welcome to Private Paradise on Rivers Bend! Campsite has a firepit, picnic table, river frontage with beach, and fishing hole. Campers can enjoy hiking and the many breweries and wine vineyards in the Shenandoah. Great access point for kayaking. Firewood available (reasonable rates) close to: -Scenic Skyline DriveThorton Gap entrance (33 miles)Swift Run Gap entrance (29 miles) -Shenandoah National Park (50 miles) -Many great VineyardsPrince Michele (3 miles away)Early Mountain (10 miles away)DuCard (16 miles)Barboursville (24 miles)Horton’s ( 25 miles) Old Rag Mountain which was voted #10 in the Top 25 hikes in the world,(20 miles) Historic homes of Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson (Monticello - 41 miles) or James Madison (Montpelier- 21 miles)
Activities
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Beach
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
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RV/tent sites 4 sites
200 ft
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99% Recommend899 ratings · 477 reviews
The campsite lives up to its name, offering a peaceful and serene environment right by a river. Visitors frequently mention the beauty of the location and the clear, refreshing water, making it an ideal spot for families and pets. The host, Graham, is consistently praised for his attentiveness and hospitality, ensuring campers have what they need. While a few reviews mention dusty conditions and challenging terrain for hammock setups, most feedback highlights the site's well-maintained facilities and privacy.
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Carl G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Slice of heaven.
Like the locations name says, it’s Paradise. This camp was just perfect. Very peaceful and you can listen to the river passing by. We spent the entire day by the river enjoying its clear waters and serenity. We will definitely be returning here. Graham was a wonderful host.
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Ashley F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Highly recommend this river retreat
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site #4
We absolutely loved our time at Graham’s Hipcamp. We stayed in spot #4 and it was a perfect fit for us- family of 5+1 pup. We have a 20ft off road/off grid trailer and it fit perfectly. The kids loved playing in the river. Our only regret is not staying another night! One thing to note is this site is quite dusty so just be sure to have a mat or something for your shoes before you go in your tent or camper. We highly recommend Graham’s property. Everything is clean and well taken care of. Thanks so much, Graham!
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Elijah W.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Wonderful time!
Great site and hosts. River is beautiful! The property is beautiful
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Todd W.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Great spot…we were forced to leave because of a terrible storm but we will definitely be back!
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Todd W.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Great spot! Private and spacious with access to the creek. We had fun fishing and caught plenty of small fish. Perfect for young kids!
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Meghan C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Great Experience
Tent · With pets ·
Site #4
We had the best time at site #4! The water is crystal clear and refreshing, and the easy access made it that much better. You can see the other campers, but the sites are spaced far enough apart that we never heard them. Highly recommend and can’t wait to go back!
Location
Brightwood, Madison, Virginia, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Graham D.

Joined in December 2020
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