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Button Farm

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141 reviews

· Germantown, Montgomery, Maryland

23 acres hosted by Steven G.

1 RV/tent site · 1 tent site

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The Button Farm Living History Center is a hands-on education facility dedicated to preserving the history of the Underground Railroad. It is operated by the Menare Foundation through a long term lease agreement with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources. Several of us who work for the non-profit live in the Button Farm house and share the land with our pigs, geese, chickens and lots of wildlife. We're a close drive to Germantown and all the basic amenities of modern life, but when you come down our drive, you enter a world of natural beauty and rural quiet. When booking, keep in mind that all persons--regardless of age or whether or not they intend to spend the night--must be paid for. Our restroom includes hand sanitizer.

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100% Recommend175 ratings · 141 reviews

Kellie R.

3 reviews

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· April 2025

16 ft car ·

Button Farm

We loved waking up to the bird calls and the warm breeze. What a lovely spot. Really private and flat which is great for car camping.

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David T.

2 reviews

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· November 2024

10/10 Great Camping

Tent ·

Button Farm

Stayed at the Big Field instead of the farm site since both were available upon arrival. Steven is a great host and was very communicative throughout the whole process. Bathroom was very nice and so was the site. 10/10 will come back

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Richard H.

13 reviews

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· October 2024

Had a Wonderful Stay

Tent ·

Big Field

The big field is huge! I think it is stated as 23 acres but it seems even larger. I found it very peaceful. It will accommodate a bunch of people easily so for just me it was great. I didn't have time to hike all the trails nearby but it would be great to come back another time to explore the area over a 2 or 3 night stay in the future. Great host. Great place. Very awesome composting privy... best I've every seen!

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Zachary H.

3 reviews

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· October 2024

Kids Loved It

14 ft campervan · With kids ·

Button Farm

Button Farm is a beautiful spot and easily accessible from DC. The host was prompt with replies to my messages and very welcoming and professional. I would definitely stay here again.

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Heather M.

3 reviews

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· October 2024

Living History + Peace & Quiet.

16 ft car ·

Button Farm

This is a beautiful peaceful space and such an interesting project that is underway there! Steve and Tony were wonderful, friendly, welcoming, and informative. The geese and hogs are a wonderful addition to the experience. I would absolutely stay here again.

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Matthew N.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

A no brainer!

Tent · Group trip ·

Big Field

So helpful and friendly! Everyone who came were already talking about wanting to come again!

Location

Germantown, Montgomery, Maryland, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Piscataway and Manahoac First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.