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Stumptown Mini-farm

We have 7 acres surrounded by 275 acres of farm land and trees to share.

High quality silence, stars, and sunsets. And you will see wildlife of all kinds in close proximity (no bear or bobcat sightings ;-)

We have honey bees, chickens and turkey on the farm so no predatory dogs please.  Ask for some fresh eggs or honey if you'd like some ;-)

We have water bowls, ground bed, cable leash, and a ground stake for your pet 

Despite being a short drive to town, which offers a brewery, bowling alley, mexican restaurant, subs and pizza, chinese, gas, grocery, McDonalds, dunkin, and the Antrim hotel, you will be surrounded by emptiness, fresh air, and tranquility.

Gettysburg is 20 min away.

Crab house in Emmitsburg 15 min

Big and Little pipe and Piney creek all connect to the monocacy river near by

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Bears Den Campground

Set up your tent in our remote but easily accessible campground, 100 yards off the Appalachian Trail. Roast marshmallows by the fire pit and watch the sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley.

Individual site capacities are varied!
Please take note of this when selecting your site upon checkout.

Site #1 is on a hilly slope and accommodates 4 campersSite #2 accommodates 8-10 campersSite #3 accommodates 4 campersSite #4 accommodates 6-8 campersSite #5 accommodates 6-8 campers


About the property

Located on a 66-acre plot just five miles from the Shenandoah River, our property offers amazing access to hiking and the outdoors while also keeping civilization within striking distance. Bear Chase Brewery is just a half mile walk across the street, and we are 15 miles from Purcellville.

The land and lodge used to be the summer home of a trained opera singer, whose singing could be heard throughout the mountain.

Your Host lives onsite in the stone house that also acts as a hostel for hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Built in the 1930's all from locally sourced hand-hammered stone, the house is open every night from 5pm - 9pm.

Note that we offer several campsites relatively close to each other, so you should expect to see and hear other campers on the property during your stay.

About the listing

Pitch your tent in a forested area just a short walk up from where you’ll park your car. Enjoy unbeatable proximity to hiking and panoramic views while still having basic amenities that ensure a comfortable stay.

You’ll have access to a composting pit toilet, and can access potable water from the tap in the lodge. That’s also where you can access hot showers. As noted above, we host Appalachian Trail thru hikers on the property, so you may see them hanging around or sleeping in the bunkhouse near the shared facilities. so please be respectful of hours when you come in for a shower. 
No showers after 10 pm 

For meals, we have picnic tables, and you are encouraged to cook over the fire pits that accompany each site. Please practice Leave No Trace practices during your stay, as the property has raccoons and other critters who will be drawn to any food scraps that are left behind.

Pets are allowed! Please keep them on leash during your stay.

Trash can be disposed of in dumpster up the hill

Additional details to note


Expect to see and hear other campers on the property during your stay.

No kitchen equipment is provided, so campers must bring their own supplies if they'd like to cook.

We do not offer WiFi, but there is good cell reception for all common carriers.


Great way to spend the evening overlooking the valley as the sun sets

Cooking equipment

River Farm

River Farm is 280 picturesque acres that runs along the Shenandoah River for over a mile in the shadow of the Blue Ridge Mountains.

Walked around after sunset and was treated to this view!

Provided table, grill, trash bin and bin of dry firewood. Not pictured: fire pit

The drive in. Beautiful old barn in the background currently being restored.

One of the other set up camp sites. Probably a quarter mile from where we were. 

Hawkwood Farm

Hawkwood Farm is a historic property in the Catoctin Mountains. The house dates back to 1803. At that time, it is documented that there was a blacksmith shop on the property. There is a functioning blacksmith shop today, as well as an expansive wood working shop. A ;band of rhyolite runs through the property that was used by Native Americans for spear points dating back to the paleolithic period. Presently, we strive to live as sustainably and as closely to nature as possible, being good stewards of the land that we are blessed to call home. If you are looking for lots of open space with a sensational view of the sky then this is the place for you! This site is great for viewing all kinds of celestial events. You will also have access to the rest of what Hawkwood Farm offers including forest trails and an array of wildlife. Pitch a tent, or sleep literally under the stars. ;We are abiding by social distancing procedures, so our contact will be limited at this time. You may be visited by our good natured Labrador Sawdust and our sweet Great Pyrenees Ivory. We are asking that people take their trash with them. 

I have never seen the end of a rainbow like this

New Deck and stairs to access the Tiny House

Tiny House on the Potomac

We have title records going back to Lord Fairfax for this beautiful land on the Potomac River just a mile from Shepherdstown. The Tiny House was a fishing cabin dating to at least the 1940s. The Main house is a historic stone structure dating to 1815.Learn more about this land:Relax and escape to the peace and quiet by the Potomac River, and wake to beautiful romantic views of the river and mountains in this romantic 200-square foot tiny house situated on 2.5 acres, with 450 feet of river front land. Explore and take advantage of all the activities on the river and surrounding area. Fish, bike, kayak, tube, or just sit by the river and watch the birds and wild life. Sit and read by the river or in the quiet comfort of the house with a bottle of wine on us.

Bright space with lots of locally reclaimed wood shelves and counter, with microwave, fridge, and water dispenser

The East side with sitting area and food preparation area. 

A nice place to sit and watch the river and nature

Nap or read by the river in a comfortable hammock with a view. 

Sacred Roots Herbal Sanctuary

Looking for a personal retreat or get away ? Escape to our beautiful, RUSTIC 32 acre wild homestead / farm.  A lovely balance between wild and tame.

We are 10 minutes  from the Potomac River, 10 minutes from Opequon Creek, 20 from Antietam Creek and 30 minutes from the Shenandoah River. Harper's Ferry is 30 minutes way and downtown Historic Shepherdstown is just down the road. 

We are also close to several state parks.

 - What do we mean by "RUSTIC" ?  

The camping experience we offer is about unplugging from the modern world , getting back to basics, slowing down and re-connecting with the land. Simply put, this is CAMPING .... not glamping.  (Our Cosmic Cottage is also rustic, despite the amenities that come with it).

- CAMPSITES and TREEHOUSE - No electricity or wifi on the land. Campsites and TREEHOUSE are nestled in the woods. So although your vehicle will be parked within 50 ft  or so from site, you cannot pull directly up to the site and get any closer because of the trees.  

 - SHOWER and PORTA POTTY - roughly a 5 minute or less walk from sites to shower and / or porta potty. Shower hours are 8 am- to 8 pm. The shower has hot and cold running water .  You can drive to the shower if you need to. 

- RESPONSE TIME - This is a working herb farm/ sanctuary and we so  do not always have our phones on us.  We will make every effort to respond to you within a few hours.  Please be patient and you will receive a response. 

-BOOKING - If you are interested in booking and / or availability, go to the HIPCAMP BOOKING CALENDAR and enter the dates you are interested in.  for the most up to date accurate info on availability.

 - Feel free to wander through the herb gardens, eat your meals in the garden pavilion (we have picnic tables there and hammocks), get your Zen on in the meditation hut , and stroll through the woodland medicine path where we grow endangered  and at at risk plant plants. (heads up.. the woodland medicine path goes to seed by the Fall and is usually munched down by the deer by then, but is still a nice short stroll in the woods).

Wooded campsites with fire rings. Close to grassy parking area. 

We have plenty of signage to guide you where you want to go and a map of the land on the back of hipcamper info sheet, available on visitor parking sign.

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