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Blackthorn Retreat

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· Randolph, Riley, Kansas
101 acres hosted by Dave C.
4 lodging sites · 6 RV/tent sites · 3 tent sites
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in Kansas: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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The most unique feature of this property is that it was unaltered for the last 50 years. Purchased in 2015 by us  for use in outdoor skills instruction as Blackthorn-USA. In 2018 we developed Blackthorn Retreat as a private campground. Densely wooded and home to many animals this property is unlike any other place in the area. It was, and is, our intention to create campsites and usable space without the use of heavy equipment to maintain the natural setting and diverse wildlife habitat. While we are now altering the property, we are working with our land as opposed to forcing it to our will. Come see us. Adventure awaits!
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191 ratings · 158 reviews
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Alex F.
2 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Very remote; great view of the night sky. Ample space to camp. Decent tasting water.
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Caleb H.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
Excellent experience
Dave was an excellent host. Very responsive and helpful onsite. Great and unique site.
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Amanda K.
10 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Lovely place to camp
Tent · With kids ·
Lovely place to camp. Host was available and helpful. Great night skies.
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Jalyn M.
5 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Autumn Camping
Tent · Group trip ·
I can’t say enough good things about our experience camping on Dave’s land! From the beautiful grounds as the leaves are beginning to fall to the added bonus of a warm outdoor shower, our group had an absolutely splendid time! The camp is a short drive from the state park with some great walking/biking trails, and a small convenience store for anything you forgot to pack. Blackthorn Retreat is a hidden gem if I have ever seen one and we will definitely be coming back in the future. Easily one of the best places to camp in Kansas.
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Daniel W.
5 reviews
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· October 2024
16 ft car ·
We booked on short notice and Dave was very responsive. We had the site to ourselves and it was very peaceful. The shower was convenient. It was a great spot to stop for a night on our trip.
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Hillary T.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
We love the pods. Super comfortable at any temperature. Relaxing property and Dave is a great host!
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Randolph, Riley, Kansas, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Washtáge Moⁿzháⁿ (Kaw / Kansa), 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Jíwere–Ñút’achi Máyaⁿ (Otoe-Missouria), and Očhéthi Šakówiŋ First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Dave C.

Joined in June 2018
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