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Blackthorn Retreat

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158 reviews

· Randolph, Riley, Kansas

101 acres hosted by Dave C.

4 lodging sites · 6 RV/tent sites · 3 tent sites

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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Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Dave is a Star Host

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

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

Alex F.

4 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Tent ·

Blackthorn Basecamp

Very remote; great view of the night sky. Ample space to camp. Decent tasting water.

Caleb H.

2 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Excellent experience

Tent ·

Blackthorn Basecamp

Dave was an excellent host. Very responsive and helpful onsite. Great and unique site.

Amanda K.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Lovely place to camp

Tent · With kids ·

The Swing Camp

Lovely place to camp. Host was available and helpful. Great night skies.

Jalyn M.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Autumn Camping

Tent · Group trip ·

Group Camping in the Woods

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.

Daniel W.

5 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

5 m car ·

Blackthorn Basecamp

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.

Hillary T.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

The Gothic Pod

We love the pods. Super comfortable at any temperature. Relaxing property and Dave is a great host!

Location

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

Native Land Digital.

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