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Big Dipper Ranch camping - glamping

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· Etlan, Madison, Virginia
23 acres hosted by Judson B.
4 lodging sites
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Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Byrd Visitor Center.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Private sites
97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Welcome to the Big Dipper Ranch, where glamping in style and stargazing come easy! My wife and I visited this property 19 years ago and we took one look at the Sugar Maple tree in full bloom and we knew this was it. Now we want to share this gem with you! We love to greet our camper guests on arrival, and then we always respect privacy during the trip so you can recharge and enjoy the land. Come stay and relax in one of our four luxurious tents. Our property, with sweeping mountain views, is situated at the foot of the Shenandoah's, Old Rag is just a 15 minute drive, making it the perfect location for tons of outdoor exploration and enjoyment! We are close to countless hiking trails, canoeing spots, apple picking orchards, and wineries. You can also try your hand at fly fishing, or take a dip into the cool, spring-fed pond on a warm day! We are just a few miles from Etlan, VA if you want to head into town or need some necessities. Please feel free to reach out with any questions and we look forward to your stay!
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Biking
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Hiking
Horseback riding
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Forest
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175 ratings · 144 reviews
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Mauricio G.recommends
April 30, 2024
The Virginia Glamping Tent, #1
Lovely glamping with our pup.
Our stay was wonderful. Jud was amazing and extremely welcoming. It was just my wife, our doggy and myself. The location is great the tent is very comfortable. My wife loved the mattress actually. Judy gave us the wifi which worked mostly but would be out of range for time to time. But it was fine since the idea is to be off grid. Our doggy had a blast and went for multiple swims in the pond. We used the kayaks on the last day which was warm and sunny. We went to the Ducard winery one day and the then Blue Quartz brewery the other. Really good spots. We’re definitely planning to be back.
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Tom E.recommends
April 28, 2024
The Powhatan Glamping Site, Tent #3
Awesome campsite with amenities!
Jud was AMAZING! He was super nice and his yurts are top notch. The entire site was clean, well planned and very nice. The yurt/tent was quite large, had a comfy bed with tons of pillows and blankets and was very clean. He provided an indoor propane heater and a couple of small propane canisters. On top of that, each yurt had a picnic table, Solo Stove and Weber kettle grill. Then, there's a huge field in between the 4 yurts with a shared, huge fire pit that was awesome. There's a pond as well. The entire experience was amazing and we definitely WILL be coming back. Thanks, Jud!
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Denise K.recommends
April 28, 2024
Glamping Mid Century style, Tent #2
Big Dipper Glamping
The yurt was clean and comfy. The grounds were great. We made good use of the fire pit. Jud is a great host, very friendly and accommodating. Breweries, wineries and hiking are all close by. This was our second visit, brought friends along. We’ll be back!
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Jill A.recommends
April 24, 2024
White Oak Safari Tent, #4
Glamping at its finest
Our mother-daughter glamping experience was incredible. Very well thought through to make sure the camping essentials were top notch and ready for you to use. . Incredibly clean, very comfortable bed, lanterns, a campfire set up so all we had to do was light a match and relax in the sturdy chairs provided. We enjoyed the sunset and pond area. There are a few restaurants and wineries/breweries in the area to simplify the food prep. We hiked White Oak Canyon and Rose River trails, both are close by. We will definitely return! Thank you Jud for the amazing experience.
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Matthew S.recommends
April 8, 2024
The Virginia Glamping Tent, #1
Amazing weekend, wonderful host, and spectacular loc
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Robert H.recommends
March 31, 2024
Glamping Mid Century style, Tent #2
Springtime getaway
Really enjoyed our stay. Judd is a gracious host, the accommodations are comfortable, scenery is great at sunset and sunrise alike. Definitely hope to return.
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Etlan, Madison, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Manahoac 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 Judson B.Joined in May 2020
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