Lost River Forest

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19 reviews

· Hardy, West Virginia · 40 acres

Hosted by Ben E.

Cabin

· 9 guests max

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

This cabin was hand built by the previous owner using reclaimed wood from an old cabin. You will find pristine nature here, this untouched land was used only on weekends for hunting and recreation for the past 30+ years.Tucked away in the corner of "Wild and Wonderful" Lost River Valley of Mathias WV, enjoy over 40 acres of true "Almost Heaven" secluded land. A rare private hilltop awaits you surrounded on 3 sides by thousands of acres of National Forest interior. This site is at the very South-East corner of Hardy County, West Virginia, where you can enjoy views from inside George Washington National forest all the way into Virginia! At the end of this remote Forest Service road called "Hunkerson's Gap" discover a hand built natural log cabin near a natural spring. Practice your survival skills in this true deep wilderness. Hike or bike trails throughout the day or gaze at the vivid starry sky by night. Have fun in nearby Lost River State Park, seasonal activities available such as a pool, playground, and picnic area. Inside this park my personal favorite is "Hidden Stables" horseback riding (call to verify when they are open).

What to expect

Cabin

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

9 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit. There is a wood stove inside the cabin as well.

Toilet available

Portable toilet. Outhouse

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. Let your pet off leash at your own risk, not responsible for lost pets. If your pet runs off and gets lost it will be almost impossible to find.Letting your pets run off leash here is NOT RECOMMENDED this is deep wilderness and there are real bears.

Picnic table present

No potable water

Purify from spigot. There is a natural spring immediately outside the cabin with good water quality except it is exposed to nature so you must boil water before consumption to ensure no bacteria is present.

No showers

Bathe in river or stream

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 6:00 PM

Check out: Before 5:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 3 nights

Accepts bookings: 6 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD required

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

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24 Ratings · 19 reviews

Connor H.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· December 2021

First off-grid cabin experience…

And I loved it. I didn’t use the propane lights or stove, because I had solar lights and cooked on the wood stove, so I can’t speak to those. But the stove was able to get the cabin really warm, even in weather that went down to the 20’s. The temperature often got up to about 80 in the cabin, and I’d have to open a window until it cooled off The bed was comfortable, as was the furniture. The property is beautiful, and a lot of the time it was eerily quiet, not even the sounds of birds. It is a mountain and very sloped. I didn’t get to explore as much because I’m recovering from a knee and ankle injury and just wasn’t steady enough on the steep terrain, but hopefully I can come back in a few months and be able to wander more. My only suggestions would be some solar lights or colored reflectors at the bottom of the driveway because I arrived at night and drove past it, the road is really steep and there aren’t a lot of good places to turn around. Also, I wish there was a full length mirror, because after being outside, I found a tick on me (it’s the woods of course) but I was alone and couldn’t really do a good check for more. All in all, Enis’s place is beautiful, comfortable, and a great way to get out and unplug.

Buck W.

5 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2021

Cabin getaway

What a perfect few days away! It was a mini adventure driving in and being so remote. The cabin was perfect and the natural spring was so convenient. The host and his son were super sweet. We will be back. Thanks!

Corey W.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· November 2021

Group trip

This cabin was a little slice of heaven for a weekend! Without any of the distraction of modern amenities (no cell service, wifi, electricity, or plumbing), we managed to have all we needed for a comfortable and fun escape in the beautiful West Virginia woods. Enis provides everything you need (and nothing you don't). Having an abundance of firewood was a gift, as we heavily used the outdoor firepit and indoor wood stove to keep us cozy (and well fed). While fun to have the option to cook over open flame, it was even better to know we had the propane stove inside for backup. Also, the road up is no joke. All part of the adventure and making this feel truly off grid, the access road to the cabin should not be underestimated. We managed fine in an AWD RAV4, but I wouldn't recommend attempting with anything lower to the ground than an SUV. I can't wait to make a return trip to the magic cabin!

Sara D.

5 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2021

This little cabin was the perfect getaway. Its tidy and warm and has everything you need to be comfortable. The location is spectacular. We had a wonderful time and hope to return. Lots of space to explore. I would truly recommend a 4x4 vehicle though. We have a front wheel drive SUV that has traversed lots of rough forest roads, and this one nearly bested us with some prolonged deep mud patches.

Cameron P.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2021

Awesome cabin! I spent a long weekend here for a solo retreat and it was very comfortable, functional and secluded. The October foliage and weather was beautiful!! My clanky 2004 Honda CR-V made it there and back, but not without a new minor bruise to be honest, so be careful. I also picked up cell signal about 10 minutes up the hill (AT&T), so didn’t need to go too far if I had to have it. But I was quite happy to not see another soul, and the largest animal I saw was a squirrel (for better or worse). The cabin had no issue with bugs or leaks or anything, a bit of a gas smell from the propane but with the windows open it was fine. Recommended!

Luke F.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2021

Group trip

Very peaceful and secluded. Would definitely go back here again. Was able to get to the cabin in a stock Forester so something with all wheel drive and a little ground clearance is fine. There was a tree down across the trail on the way in so bring a chain and a saw or chainsaw just in case.

Location

Hardy, West Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Manahoac First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking