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The Byrd's Nest on the River

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· Great Cacapon, Morgan, West Virginia

3 acres hosted by Kara F.

1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site

Family-friendly

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

Best in West Virginia: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

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~ Voted West Virginia's No. 1 HIPCAMP, three years in a row!! ~ The Byrd's Nest is a river front, primitive campsite on the scenic Cacapon River in Great Cacapon, WV. The property is very secluded, but only 2 hrs from D. C. and Baltimore. The space can accommodate 5 tents comfortably or a few very small campers (w/o hookups). Please note- I only book one group at a time. You'll have plenty of privacy. Spend your day bird watching on the river deck, put up your hammock and chill, go hiking or mountain biking at Cacapon State Park, take the kayaks out and paddle around, go fishing, or take a float trip. I can provide info on put in/take out spots depending on how long you'd like to float. I have 3 tubes available for your use, and 3 kayaks, or BYO if you'd like to venture further outside of the property lines. There is one big fire ring for cooking and/or bonfires, along with a large stationary stand up charcoal camp grill. There is also a small shed down at camp that contains rope, tarps, shovel, shade tent, tackle box, extra torch fuel etc.. feel free to use use and put back and or/ contribute to it. :) This spot is close by to Berkeley Springs, Paw Paw Tunnel, Cacapon State Park, and other nature preserves. More hiking, biking, restaurants, spas, antiquing- all within a beautiful 20 minute drive if you wish to venture out. If I do not respond soon after your inquiry, it's because I am without reception. Even if your inquiry expires in 24 hours, I will still get back to you! Thanks in advance for your patience. There is a cabin on the property. I will more often be home than not, I will communicate with you about that around your stay. Sometimes I"ll come down to the river frontage if I drop in for a float. Also, we all get around on four wheelers and UTV's. So you will hear them from time to time. If I am home, please feel free to come up if you have any concerns/questions or to say hi! :) *Please note, you can normally get to this site without a 4 wheel drive vehicle. However, when the river is high it will sometimes flood the low water bridge where it crosses the Cacapon. If this is the case during your stay, there is a back way in over the ridge. You will absolutely need 4 wheel drive with clearance and it takes about 30 minutes longer and a sense of adventure- but you'll be rewarded with beautiful views and waterfalls at the switchbacks:) This route in is only an option when the bridge is flooded, as it is a private road that has many gates. I will provide all necessary information before your stay regarding projected river levels and directions. I will also offer a full refund if the bridge is impassable and you decide not to come. Sadly, the floating dock you see in the older pictures did not make it through the river ice last winter. However, the deck is now turned into another tent platform! In addition to that, there is now a 9x14 pavilion and a porta john for your use! *Please visit Cacaponriver.org prior to your stay for more info on our beautiful river:)

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Mountainous

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208 ratings · 150 reviews

Rachael K.recommends

September 10, 2024

The Byrd's Nest on the River

Amazing lil’ slice of heaven!

We had the best time at the Byrd’s Nest! It’s quiet and peaceful, and perfectly situated right at the river’s edge. We loved it so much that we stayed on site for the entire duration of our trip. It was sufficiently equipped for primitive camping, there was ample firewood to have campfires. The primitive cooking area was perfect for making meals! Having a sturdy deck to pitch our tent was a huge bonus, and it was right at the river’s edge. So peaceful! Our favorite feature was the lean-to shelter, which we tied our hammocks to. Felt amazing to relax, recharge and read some books! This campsite is also great for fishing, just steps away. The port-a-John is located on site just a short stroll up the gravel driveway, and was very clean and well stocked. If you’re looking to stretch your legs for the day, Berkeley Springs is ~ 25 mins away, we stopped on our way out of town and there were so many cute shops to browse, grab coffee, etc. Putting this Hipcamp in our ‘favorites’ tab so we can come back again soon!

Rebecca A.recommends

September 10, 2024

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Kara's cabin was so cozy and comfortable. Close to Berkeley Springs if you want some history or a pint, but also close to parks and a nature preserve with beautiful hiking trails. And if you want to stay put and relax under the fairy lights, you'll find that the space is quiet and secluded, just perfect for a long weekend getaway.

Juliany (Jt) T.recommends

September 5, 2024

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This was such a great campsite!! My friend & I had a little trouble finding things only because we unfortunately arrived after dark (& I believe a recent storm had temporarily affected the power on site), but once we figured things out we were totally in love with the space. The small cabin was comfortable and super cute, with lots of great decor, local maps/info, and an awesome TV/movie collection. And the land itself was gorgeous—we wish we could've stayed longer!

Sasha D.recommends

August 26, 2024

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Best weekend getaway!

if you’re looking to elevate your outdoor adventures to new Heights, look no further than Kara's space. From the moment you arrive, it’s clear that no detail has been overlooked. The space is spacious, tastefully decorated, and will make you feel right at home.

Laura V.recommends

August 23, 2024

The Byrd's Nest on the River

Best camping spot ever

First of all, Kara and Ali are the best hosts ever, if I had a big or little problem or even a small question, they were super responsive and helpful. The site itself is gorgeous. There is plenty of room to spread out if you have a large camping group but me and my partner really enjoyed having the whole spot to ourselves as well. The weather was perfect and it was so fun to float down the river and kayak around. The shower is what sold me because after a long day in the sun and getting dirty, the perfect quick fix was a hot luxurious shower followed by an evening cooking at the fire pit. I brought my camper van and there was a very convenient electric hookup right where I parked along with extra hookups to plug in the string lights. The camp is just far enough away from the cabin that you feel like you’re secluded but close enough that you feel safe having the host nearby if you have any issues. We had an amazing time and we will absolutely be back soon :)

Patry B.recommends

August 14, 2024

The Byrd's Nest on the River

We had a great time. This was our favorite place we’ve camped in years. The fishing is great for kids and bass fishing. My kids loved using the provided paint markers to color rocks. There is plenty of space for multiple tents. No mosquitos! We brought enough water but it would be nice if there was a large barrel of water available to use for washing dishes or rinsing clothes off.

Location

Great Cacapon , Morgan, West Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee) and Massawomeck First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking