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The Oysterhouse Landing
4 sites · RVs, Tents6 acres · Hayes, VA
A small landing used by commercial fishermen, featuring several of the iconic Chesapeake Bay wooden deadrise work boats.
Offering a limited number of level, private, grassy, campsites as a home base for your coastal Virginia adventures.
All sites are direct waterfront.
Pit toilet, potable water, and outdoor shower available on site.
2 sites are unimproved and offer no water, electric, or sewer.
2 sites offer 30amp electric and potable water hook ups.
A gravel boat ramp is adjacent to this property and is suitable for launching boats up to 28'. There are multiple sites on the property that are suitable for launching canoes, kayaks, and other small boats. You may berth your boat at our private dock. A full service marina is located 1 mile away, via either water or land.
Situated in a quiet and peaceful rural setting, the Severn River is a boater's and sportsman's paradise offering excellent fishing for the angler. Diverse waters for both the powerboater and the sailor. Clean beaches and water for swimming and tubing. Miles of pristine shoreline for the kayaker to explore. And expansive wetlands for the waterfowl hunter. Or venture further into the Mobjack and Chesapeake Bay with easy access from this site.
The property is located near the end of a lightly traveled (dead end) road for safe bicycling and walking.
Large grass area for field games. Fishing and crabbing at our private dock. Fantastic sunrises, sunsets, and moonlight shimering on the water.
If you are fortunate enough to be here when the waterman return to the dock with their fresh catch of crabs or oysters--- they just might sell you some right off of the boat! Nothing is better than a truly fresh meal of Chesapeake Bay seafood, and the harvest that lands at our docks is world class.
Conveniently located 15 minutes from Yorktown, VA. which offers many historic and modern attractions, including an excellent white sand swimming beach.
35 minutes from Williamsburg, Va. with it's many historic attractions and visitor amenities.
35 minutes from Busch Gardens and Water Country theme parks, and 1 hr from King's Dominion theme park.
Be aware that this is a working waterfront, and as such you should expect very early activity and noise as commercial fisherman head out in pursuit of their days catch.
Situated in an area of coastal salt marsh which can become "buggy" when the wind is still. Have insect repellent available.
Host is a seasoned camper and regularly boondocks in a camper van.
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Peace Hill Farm
5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents100 acres · Charles City, VA
Peace Hill Farm is a working family farm with home-produced meat, crops, and wool: we raise Angora goats, Leicester Longwool and Merino sheep, miniature Holstein cows, draft horses, Mangalitsa pigs, ducks, and chickens.
We sell raw fleeces, rovings, and a whole range of colorful farm-produced yarns. In the summer, we have pick-your-own orchard fruits. Our farm store carries a full range of farm products plus selected arts and crafts made by local artisans. We offer afternoon teas and dinners along with a full range of hand-selected wines. Farm tours run year-round.
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The Guinea Farm, Field, and Forest
4 sites · Lodging, Tents18 acres · Diggs, VA
The Guinea farm is 18 acres of feild and forest on the rural middle pennensula. Only 1 mile from 2 separate secluded beaches and a boat launch. There is verly little traffic or light polution here, nature is at your fingertips.
Come visit the farm and experience agrotourism at it's finest. Pick your own veggies in the community garden and meet the Guinea fowl! Enjoy the windernes and learn about the local ecosystem here on the middle pennensula.
There are 3 sites spaced out across the 18 acres set apart for privacy. Wisteria is a primative site closer to the entrance gate. Trilogy is a suspended tree tent in the pines 700' beyond that and seperated by dense forest. Stargazer Tiny cabin is an offgrid rustic camping cabin on the back side of the property.
Each site is surronded by several acres of forest and close to the edge of a large feild. There are romaing guinea fowl that may come make a very loud appearance as they canvas the property eating bugs. Deer, Turkeys, Bald Eagles, foxes, and other wildlife are common guests also. Mid-summer is what I call frog season, Tree frogs are abundant and provide a wonderful soundtrack.
There are free to use bicycles, an axe throwing board, and cornhole boards available.
4 miles from shopping and dining in Mathews Virginia, 15 miles to Gwynn Island. Gwynn's Island is an island located in the Chesapeake Bay off of Virginia's Middle Peninsula. The island is located in the northeast part of Mathews County, south of the mouth of the Piankatank River. It is connected to the rest of the county by a swing bridge over Milford Haven.
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Solitude at Thornton Farm
7 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents120 acres · Wakefield, VA
Peace and quiet equals “Solitude at my farm. I’m just like you. I want to camp at a quiet place in the country where it’s plenty of acres and no houses to look at and a clean bathroom and shower. Well it’s here. I’m Located in Wakefield Virginia. If you’re traveling to Virginia Beach I’m one hour away. From my farm there is a free ferry in Scotland where the ferry departs to Williamsburg just 30 minutes. At my farm I have 5 sites for tent/camping so it’s spaced appropriately apart I have 2 Rv sites totally away for their privacy and a new mini house also properly spaced away. All have a clean picnic table and a fire pit. 100 feet away you’ll find that clean bathroom, shower and a wash station for hygiene. You’ll see the love I put into this and because I love it and my prior guests love it, which means it may be right for you also. In the town of Wakefield you’ll find gas stations, dollar stores, a Value food market and if you want (to go) food we have that also. Plus it’s home to The Virginia Diner. Amenities include toilet access, a shower, trash disposal, picnic tables, and potable water. Pets are allowed, as are campfires.
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Cornerstone Farm
2 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Claremont, VA
If you are looking for a secluded, quiet camping experience, these remote sites are exactly what you are looking for. Located on over 100 acres of forest and working farm. Just down the road from historic Smithfield, Surry, Jamestown, and a ferry across to Williamsburg. Enjoy the peaceful quiet of camping on the farm. The wild blackberries are coming into season and the nightly fire fly show is amazing. Tons of sunflowers and other wildflowers have been planted and will be in full bloom during July/August.
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Shine & Rise Magic Food Forest
2 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Boston, VA
Our farm started as a soy field and has exploded into a biodiverse forest of fruits, nuts, vegetables, mushrooms, and more. The land is designed to mimic the strengths of a natural ecosystem so we plant to replicate the forest edge... except everything is edible. Think Willy Wonka's factory but with plants:)
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Big House Farm
10 sites · RVs, Tents100 acres · Chesapeake, VA
We are located in Chesapeake VA back in a more rural section. We own a poultry farm and have 40 acres of pasture and 60 acres of trees. There’s tons of wildlife and plenty of farm work if your up for it! This is a private and.
Plenty of restaurants, shopping and beach around. We live on the property and around to help with any questions or needs.
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Home away from home
4 sites · Lodging1 acre · Camden, NC
Enjoy our little home away from home spot in Camden, NC. We are sitting on about a half an acre of land with lots of wooded acreage around us. You can enjoy fresh eggs, tomatoes from garden, and other fresh vegetables that are growing in the raised beds.
We have trails, nature walks and water access just about a mile down the road as well as a 5 minute drive to downtown Elizabeth City. Where you can enjoy local restaurants, waterfront, bars, and shops.
Come enjoy the sounds of nature where you will see mostly corn fields, trees, and waterfront. Enjoy a night around the fire pit, kayaking on the river, playing yard games or fishing from the local piers.
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Wren’s Nest on Jackson Creek
12 sites · RVs, Tents4 acres · Deltaville, VA
Private 4-acre peninsula on Jackson Creek offers peaceful Chesapeake Bay experience. Large, level field provides plenty of campsite options and easy setup for RVs. Waterfront is gently sloped, creating a natural launch for small watercraft. Numerous marinas, boat ramps, dining, and shopping.
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Serenity cove
2 sites · RVs7 acres · White Stone, VA
Enjoy the natural serenity of this hideaway on the shores of the historic Antipoison Creek (so named by Capt John Smith), minutes to the Chesapeake Bay by boat or car. The area offers boating, fishing, and an abundance of wildlife (deer, turkeys, waterfowl, bald eagles, osprey. otters and more). Bring your boat and moor at our dock.
Property owners reside full-time on this property in a newly constructed home.
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Drewry Blueberry Farm
2 sites · RVs, Tents400 acres · Wakefield, VA
We live on a diversified farm with hogs, chickens, guineas, five dogs, cattle, a donkey, milk cows... with a blueberry and grape orchard for u-pick customers. Our farm contains about 400 acres of fields, woodlands, our home and an 18th century home that we restored for nightly rentals. It is quiet here with night skies where you can actually see the stars. Yet we are only 18 miles from the Jamestown Ferry and Colonial Williamsburg and more.
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Watershed Woods
1 site · Tent2 acres · Belle Haven, VA
Conveniently located only a few minutes off of highway 13 (but well away from any street noise), welcome to my little wooded haven! Garden, goats, chickens, and a dog and cat provide entertainment, company, and fresh yummies! Outdoor shower, outhouse, fire pit, and a knowledgeable outdoor enthusiast host will make your stay comfortable and memorable!
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The best camping near Fort Monroe National Monument guide
Overview
About
This fort was originally built by Capt. John Smith in 1609. It stayed in service until World War II after it was upgraded and rebuilt. Today, the fort is both a historical monument and a vibrant seaside town off the coast of Hampton, Virginia.
The most significant contribution Fort Monroe made to American history was during the Civil War. On May 27, 1861, Maj. Gen. Benjamin Butler proclaimed that any escaped slaves that made their way to the fort were considered free. This was despite the fact that Virginia seceded from the Union a few months before. The fort miraculously stayed in Union hands for the entire war. Confederates were more concerned about Richmond, about 80 miles to the northwest.
Freedom's Fortress was a working military installation until after World War II. The distinct hexagonal shape is huge. The Chapel of the Centurion served as a wedding venue for relatives of former presidents. The Casemate Museum shows you where Jefferson Davis was imprisoned after the Civil War. Old Point Comfort Lighthouse guided ships into the harbor before modern navigational tools.
The surrounding town has everything you need for a vacation. A campground just north of the fort serves as a home base right next to the Atlantic Ocean.
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