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Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

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· Brightwood, Madison, Virginia
55 acres hosted by Graham D.
4 RV/tent sites
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Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 60-minute drive from the Byrd Visitor Center.
Best in Virginia: 3rd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Welcome to Private Paradise on Rivers Bend! Campsite has a firepit, picnic table, river frontage with beach, and fishing hole. Campers can enjoy hiking and the many breweries and wine vineyards in the Shenandoah. Great access point for kayaking. Firewood available (reasonable rates) close to: -Scenic Skyline DriveThorton Gap entrance (33 miles)Swift Run Gap entrance (29 miles) -Shenandoah National Park (50 miles) -Many great VineyardsPrince Michele (3 miles away)Early Mountain (10 miles away)DuCard (16 miles)Barboursville (24 miles)Horton’s ( 25 miles) Old Rag Mountain which was voted #10 in the Top 25 hikes in the world,(20 miles) Historic homes of Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson (Monticello - 41 miles) or James Madison (Montpelier- 21 miles)
Activities
Fishing
Hiking
Swimming
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Beach
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
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848 ratings · 440 reviews
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Tessa B.
November 7, 2024
Site 3 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend
Avoid site 3 but otherwise pretty
The area was pretty but I would not recommend staying at site 3. We were basically just on an open field and the water was down a narrow hill face that was difficult to traverse.
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Irving S.recommends
November 7, 2024
Site 2 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend
The site is beautiful! I met the owner and he was a real nice person. he is a retire US Army veteran... a plus in my book! The site is by the river and you can hear the water at night... no lights around! so you can see the stars really nice.
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Meg & Ben O.recommends
November 6, 2024
Site 1 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend
The property was beautiful and site was just as described. Easy to find and would love to come back
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Edward H.recommends
November 3, 2024
Site 1 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend
Great Stay
What a beautiful and private location. Site 1 had easy access to the river, was secluded enough from the other sites and was a fantastic place to spend the weekend. Graham had firewood stacked at the site under a tarp and it was on the honor system to pay for it if you wanted to use some. He came bye after we got there to make sure we were good, had everything we needed. We will definitely be back for another stay.
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Bill K.recommends
November 3, 2024
Site #4
Great experience!!
Great place and great site. Kids had a blast and would certainly camp there again!!
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Jeremy H.recommends
November 2, 2024
Site 2 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend
Best camping in Virginia
Very quiet and secluded camp sites next to a small river. The host was very friendly and made sure we were all set. You can somewhat hear and see the campsites from one another, but for the most part they are very private. I am very appreciative of the abundance of firewood and the honor box to only pay for what you use. 100% recommend camping here
Location
Brightwood, Madison, 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
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Hosted by Graham D.

Joined in December 2020
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