Labyrinth, Trails, and Solitude

116 acres of rolling hills, streams, old growth hardwood forest and other areas of young growth pine forest. This property has wildflower meadows and miles of interconnecting hiking trails. 

We have been upgrading the access roads with improved culverts. It can still be a challenge during the very wet Spring season. We will work with you if you don't have 4wd and want to get to a remote site.

Sites 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 11 and the Cabin are ok for 2wd vehicles.

Sites 4, 7, 8, 9, 10 may require a 4wd vehicle during wet times. We need to talk. 

For the 4wd sites, if you don't have a 4wd, we will carry you to the site in our 4wd vehicle or we may use our tractor and  farm wagon (like a hayride).  Once at your site you would have a short walk to your vehicle if you need to go to town or to the lake (Lake Orange 5 minutes away, or other lake/river or Shenandoah trail adventures). 

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Pitch your tent in the forest or meadow and walk the labyrinth, sit around a fire ring, and explore miles of marked hiking trails. More adventurous campers may want to explore the wilderness woods and observe the native plants and wildlife. (see site 11) Large system of beaver dams beaver channels and ponds to be discovered.

Each designated site except site 11 has a picnic table, a fire pit, a stash of firewood and container of fresh water. We are rolling out camp chairs made from pallets this Spring for most the sites.

Camp near the vernal pool and hear the frogs and crickets. Great opportunities for bird watching. Investigate six different kinds of bamboo - including Giant Japanese Timber Bamboo, Giant Vivax, Giant Moso Gray, Thick-stem,  Giant Black and Golden Bamboo. This is an herb farm - so there are lots of fruits and berries to sample in season. 

You will find miles of well maintained trails on half the wooded property, and another 50 acres of relatively untouched hardwood forest on the other half.  (Evidence of some tree harvesting about 60 or 70 years ago.) Back in the wild 50 is where you will find beaver dams where three small streams meet.  These streams become "Clear Creek" and feed Lake Orange which is about 2 miles away as the crow flies. 

Site 1:  Large grassy area with a small tipi for the kids.  Easily accommodates three or four families. Good for larger groups with kids. Near the labyrinth and large fire pit.  The clean odor free Bio Toilet is a short walk - behind the cabin, out of sight and accessible to all campers.  This site is good for RV's - no actual hookup.

Site 2: This site is near the pond and open - no tree cover. Good for two tents.

Site 3: Tucked between a stand of giant timber bamboo and a small stream, this site is best for a one tent camper - a second tent could be put up nearby.

Site 4: This site is in a forest clearing of giant oak trees. You can usually park near the site and it's a very short walk in. In wet times this site is not car accessible.

Site 5 and 6: Car accessible from Route 625. These sites are just under the forest canopy. Campers can enjoy a large bonfire in the open area near the camp.

We like to advise campers with large parties to book these two sites together. Basically these two sites command the first big hill. Two other sites 7 and 8 likewise are at the top of the next big hill. Site 9 is tucked into the high point on the third big hill.

Site 7 and 8: Generally in wet times these sites require a 4wd or hike in. In dry weather we have had 2wd vehicles drive to these sites without a problem. There is a low spot that is often marshy. The sites are under the forest canopy and beside the hiking trails. If you have 4wd - no problem. If you have 2wd then you will park on the hill and walk to the site. Short walk from where you can park your vehicles.

Site 9: Nestled up against a pine forest, this site is secluded and peaceful. You won't hear or see any other campers from this site. To get to this site you will drive the same road as site 7 and 8... this summer we a couple of 2wd vehicles drive to the site with no problem  (very dry weather)... however in wet weather you will need a 4wd or be carried in by us in our hay wagon and tractor or 4wd pickup (bench seating in the back).

Site 10: We call this site "Blue Mist" because of the prolific Blue Mist flowers in late summer. It is a very secluded site - you won't hear or see any other campers from this site also. To get to this site you will drive the same road as site 7 and 8... and we have had 2wd vehicles drive to the site with no problem in dry weather... however in wet weather you will need a 4wd or be carried in by us.

Site 11: Camp anywhere within 50 acres of wilderness. Totally unimproved camping. No trails, no frills, only the canopy of the climax hardwood forest. One booking only within this entire area - south of the pipeline. (see map) Campers will park at the forest edge and hike in. We are developing a walking trail back to the old spring once used by General Robert E. Lee during the Civil War.

If you want to book a 4wd site and have a 2wd vehicle... no worries. Park in the dry ground... and we will carry your gear in with our 4wd vehicle and carry it out for you when you want to leave.