The Byrd's Nest on the River

98%

170 reviews

· Great Cacapon, Morgan, West Virginia

3 acres hosted by Kara F.

1 glamping pitch · 1 motorhome/tent pitch

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in West Virginia: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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~ Voted West Virginia's No. 1 HIPCAMP, three years in a row!! ~ The Byrd's Nest is a river front, primitive campsite on the scenic Cacapon River in Great Cacapon, WV. The property is very secluded, but only 2 hrs from D. C. and Baltimore. The space can accommodate 5 tents comfortably or a few small campers (w/o hookups). Please note- I only book one group at a time. You'll have plenty of privacy! Spend your day bird watching on the river deck, put up your hammock and chill, go hiking or mountain biking at Cacapon State Park, take the kayaks out and paddle around, go fishing, or take a float trip. I can provide info on put in/take out spots depending on how long you'd like to float. I have 3 kayaks available for your use, or BYO if you'd like to venture further outside of the property lines. There is one big fire ring for cooking and/or bonfires, along with a large stationary stand up charcoal camp grill. There is also a small communal shed down at camp that contains extra camping supplies, etc.. feel free to use use and put back and or/ contribute to it! :) This spot is close by to Berkeley Springs, Paw Paw Tunnel, Cacapon State Park, and other nature preserves. More hiking, biking, restaurants, spas, antiquing- all within a beautiful 20 minute drive if you wish to venture out. There is a cabin on the property. I will more often be home than not, I will communicate with you about that around your stay. Sometimes I"ll come down to the river frontage if I drop in for a float .Also, we all get around on four wheelers and UTV's. So you will hear them from time to time. If I am home, please feel free to come up if you have any concerns/questions or to say hi! :) *Please note, you can normally get to this site without a 4 wheel drive vehicle. However, when the river is high it will sometimes flood the low water bridge where it crosses the Cacapon. If this is the case during your stay, I will provide all necessary information regarding projected river levels and directions. I will also offer a full refund if the bridge is impassable. If I do not respond soon after your inquiry, it's because I am without reception. if your inquiry expires in 24 hours, I will still get back to you! Thanks in advance for your patience.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Mountainous

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232 Ratings · 170 reviews

Ani K.

3 reviews

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· February 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

The Byrd's Nest on the River

Well worth the visit, beautiful area! My friends and I had a great time!

Larry M.

4 reviews

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· January 2025

Recommend 100%

With pets ·

The Crow's Nest Glamping Cabin

Nice and quiet place. Kara is an excellent host. Charming cabin, small but comfortable. We were there on Dec 30 and were able to see a very beautiful sky full of stars!!

Matt W.

8 reviews

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· December 2024

Relaxing quiet and clean!

The Crow's Nest Glamping Cabin

The property was very easy to get to via a scenic drive. The cabin was really cute inside and very clean. The site was also very nice, clean, private and quiet! Night skies were dark and the stars were bright! The property was just around the bend from a cute little village with coffees shops, shopping and a nice Farmer’s market. There is also a slow ( at least it was for our visit) clear river that the property sits on with limited access - see site notes. Kara communicated everything that we needed to know and sent us detailed directions and instructions. We really enjoyed our day and wished that we could have stayed longer!

Carlos R.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Our annual Men’s Camping Weekend

Tent · Group trip ·

The Byrd's Nest on the River

My friends and I absolutely love everything about this site. We have had our annual Mens camping trip for the last 10 years and this campsite was by far the BEST!!! Kara is an excellent host and she has setup this site with everything you would need to have a great time. I have already reached out to Kara and let her know that we will be back for sure during the summer with all of our kiddos to take advantage of the beautiful river right next to the site. THIS IS A MUST STAY for anyone who loves camping. Thanks Kara!!!

Krisjand R.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

With pets ·

The Crow's Nest Glamping Cabin

Reserved the cabin (Crow’s nest) for a little post Thanksgiving getaway and really enjoyed it. The site was well kept and private with the main “patio” opposite the driveway. Inside the cabin was awesome and pretty comfortable even with door of us and a dog. It was chilly (there’s a small space heater that helped) but comfortable in our sleeping bags with a movie on. I think it would be great to come back in the summer and check out the river.

Loc T.

3 reviews

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· November 2024

Peaceful day in the Crow's Nest

The Crow's Nest Glamping Cabin

This is one of the few cabins that can fit more than two people. It might feel like it's in someone's backyard, but don't worry—nobody pays attention to you. The cabin faces the woods, so it feels private, and there's plenty of firewood. It sleeps four people—two on the bed and two on the cot. The toilet is clean, and the mattress and blankets are super comfortable. **Pros:** - Clean toilet - Has a sink - Unlimited firewood - Spacious for a group - Quiet location - Nice entrance from the main road **Cons:** - The small gravel road has a lot of traffic, and some drivers slow down to look at the area. Someone mentioned it’s not very private, but sometimes you have to make trade-offs. I still recommend this place and will definitely come back.

Location

Great Cacapon , Morgan, West Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) and Massawomeck First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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