EarthSky Private Camp & Retreat
16 acres hosted by Emily P.
4 Vehicle/Tent sites
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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98% Recommend174 Ratings · 114 reviews
River S.
4 reviews
Every site there was river side. And everywhere I looked it was majestic. Even with flood levels on the river during this trip, we felt completely safe, and the sound of that water was all the more peaceful!
Karen D.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
Camping with my sons and my dog.
Tent · With pets ·
River Front Site #1 tent/van/car
My 2 sons and I loved camping at EarthSky! It was very secluded and we had the entire place to ourselves. Even though we didn’t catch any fish to fry (the river was extremely low), we enjoyed steak cooked over the campfire. The starry night sky was amazing and the views were simply beautiful! This place was exactly what we were looking for! My German Shepherd had the time of his life with the freedom to run around and going down to the river as well. We will definitely be back!
Ray And Shelly F.
2 reviews
We had a great time camping at Earth Sky. We were fortunate to have been the only campers there, which was nice. If you are looking for seclusion though, be mindful that the 4 sites here are very close together.
Derek P.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
We had an absolute (albeit cold) weekend at Emily's land. The campsites are beautiful and Dustin and Emily coube more welcoming. We will definitely returning next year with slightly warmer nights. So much great stuff to do and explore around the campground and it's also a perfect place to just unwind and relax.
Kristen L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
River Front Site #1 tent/van/car
Great space right on the river. Beautiful view of the mountains. Four sites separated by fence barriers, would be great for groups!!
Brionna M.
4 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
River Front Site #3
I had the best time at EarthSky! The location is stunning and off the beaten path. Hosts are friendly and responsive. Ask for hiking recommendations! :)
Some notes for fellow women solo campers: as others pointed out, the campsites are spaced out well, but all in full view of each other. The camp is off right off of a road, but it’s mostly local use—to find the camp you have to know it’s there, so no random people are just wandering in off the street. There’s a strong enough cell signal at the site for calls and text messages. Overall, I felt very safe and at peace!
Location
Philippi, Barbour, West Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Massawomeck, and Calicuas 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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