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Labyrinth, Trails and Solitude

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· Orange, Orange, Virginia

116 acres hosted by Donald J.

6 RV/tent sites · 3 tent sites

Near Shenandoah National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Byrd Visitor Center.

Family-friendly

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

Donald is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

116 acres of hills and dells. Miles of hiking trails marked and well maintained. A small pond and beautiful labyrinth. Over 50 acres of deep wilderness woods. General Lee and his troops once camped here. But they cleaned up pretty good, so all you can really see is the old spring and wagon road. This is a working herb and small fruit farm. We have been experimenting with all kinds of exotic herbs and trees. Some make it, many don't. We sell dried herb teas. In addition we have 5 different kinds of bamboo. We use the bamboo for so many things. In the 5 people per site we are considering adults, not children... bring a whole crew of kids (try to have enough supervision - if there is such a concept!) The kids have such a great time out here... it is amazing. They love the labyrinth! It seems like we made this place for the kids in ourselves and when actual kids see it they go wild. The last bunch were running and yelping with their picked flowers all round and round in the labyrinth for hours! Also, if you want peace and quiet - and we have children booked - we will put you out at one beautiful remote campsites away from all the kids running and singing.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

Field

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169 ratings · 84 reviews

Cesar R.recommends

October 20, 2024

Site 9 - Turkey Knob

Donald was a great host! Provided fire wood and water, and the campsite and trials were very well kept.

Stacey F.recommends

October 19, 2024

Site 9 - Turkey Knob

Awesome Camping Experience

A great camping experience! The location of this site ensures you won’t have noisy camping neighbors ruining your trip. (Who hasn’t had a nightmare like that before?) We loved how private the site was and that there were so many trails to explore, and a really neat labyrinth. Site 9 Turkey Knob, gets lots of sun which makes it perfect for chilly weather. And while there is a forested part that provides shade and privacy, there is also open space which is ideal for stargazing. You can even walk a few paces and look at the stars from the wide open pipeline easement. Donald met us when we arrived and led us to the site where we found he had thoughtfully stocked valuable camping items: firewood, a large gatorade style cooler of water, and a trail map. He has crafted a wonderful campground and experience. One note to small vehicle owners, while the dirt roads to this site were dry and traction was perfect, a small vehicle will bottom out in some areas and there is no way to avoid it. Our Prius came away with some undercarriage damage. 100% our fault. Don’t repeat our foolery. Borrow an SUV or truck, something that sits up high, or be level headed and take Donald up on his offer to drive you in. If you want to easily drive your small vehicle right up to a site, the Salamander site has a similar forrest & open space design. That site provides privacy too, but it is closer to Donald’s place and other campers, some people might be more relaxed knowing they are close-ish to others.

Adam S.recommends

October 14, 2024

Site 10 - Blue Mist

We loved staying at Donald’s land. Very accommodating and a surprising amount of stars could be seen in the sky at night.

Maggie D.recommends

October 14, 2024

Site 2 - Bamboo cave

Great for novice or seasoned camper

This was such a lovely spot for me and my dog to camp. The site (Bamboo Cave - #2) is secluded and offers full privacy--you really do feel like you're in a cave of sorts! Loved the trail options for morning walks, and exploring the property felt like I was on a frontier home. Appreciated the compost toilets as well! Donald has made this a very welcoming, safe campground for families (I saw a few there while I was camping) and solo travelers like me. The amenities are great for beginning campers or for well-seasoned campers who just want a quick getaway from the city. Only observation I'd note is that it's next to a private airport and busy road, so you'll hear plane and car traffic.

Samantha V.recommends

September 30, 2024

Site 6 Meadow overlook

Site was easily accessible by main road. Close to trails. Labyrinth was great!

Frankie D.recommends

September 25, 2024

Site 3 - Salamander Loop

This was a great trip, and I loved staying at the farm. There are tons of hiking trails and the hosts are so nice!

Location

Orange , Orange, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan and Manahoac First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking