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Oakshire Farm

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· Amherst, Amherst, Virginia

10 acres hosted by Gwendolyn S.

1 tent site

Welcome to Oakshire, where wild berries and poplars line the creek, and our garden bursts with fresh veggies. Watch piglets forage in their wooded paddocks while our lovable farm dogs eagerly await belly rubs. Situated on a 10-acre regenerative farm in the foothills of Mt. Pleasant, Oakshire offers a serene escape. Our campsite, screened by poplar saplings, accommodates 1 tent, a full-size picnic table, fire ring, and space for your hammock. A 5-minute walk from the parking area leads you to the site, while a 2-minute stroll takes you down to the creek. Just 5 minutes away, discover an award-winning vineyard with stunning views at Ankida Ridge. Drive 15 minutes to Long Mountain Wayside (Appalachian Trail) and the turnoff towards Mt. Pleasant Scenic Area. Whether you hike, bike, ride horses, fish, or swim, there's plenty to explore! Meet Michael and Gwendolyn, your hosts at Oakshire Farm. We raise free-range chickens, pastured pork, and honeybees, alongside veggie gardens and orchards. Join us for a slice of farm life and endless adventures.Little Poplar Campsite is surrounded by poplar saplings and wild berry bushes. Bring your morning coffee down to the banks of the creek, a two minute walk away. The campsite has a picnic table, fire ring, space for one tent and a spot to hang your hammock. You'll have access to our guest bathhouse near the parking area with running water, electricity, and a compost toilet. Parking and bathhouse are a 5 minute walk from the campsite.

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Mountainous

Farm

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3 ratings · 3 reviews

Deborah C.recommends

September 13, 2024

Little Poplar Campsite

Oakshire Farm is the place to be!

What an amazing place to spend a few days to relax in the peace and quiet of your own camping site surrounded by nature in abundance. The tall trees provide shade and privacy but not enough to block the amazing view of the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains. You can easily walk to the creek, the garden, the wash house, and the animals from your private tent area. The hosts were extremely nice and extremely helpful. They let me sample fresh tomatoes and cucumbers from the garden and gave me a private tour of their farm where they raise pigs and chickens. The Appalachian Trail, Mount Pleasant and Panther Falls are just a short drive and well worth the time and effort to get there. You can also walk to the Ankida Winery at the very end of the road to drink some really great wines and meet some wonderful people. I will definitely return next year!

Mel H.recommends

June 14, 2024

Little Poplar Campsite

Hosts were very nice and kept good privacy at the camp site. The site is small but has a picnic table(which we had to try to level out in order to have an even cooking surface as it was very unlevel when we arrived.) Dogs are frequently loud but not harmful. They cannot come into the campsite itself but close to the parking area etc. A lot of thorny brush left around at campsite hopefully will get cleared for next camper. Small fire pit at site. They provided water which was great. 2WD accessible. The area is mountainous and beautiful, fun road to get up to the site in Amherst, VA. And roughly an hour from Shenandoah National Park which is a must see! Similar distance to Polyface Farm, another must see!

Hamed S.recommends

June 4, 2024

Little Poplar Campsite

We camped here for one night and we loved it. The campsite is in the back of a small farm, surrounded by poplar bushes and trees. A small meadow separates the site from the farm house. There is no other campsite on the farm. This setting makes the campsite totally private. There's a clean compost toilet with a sink near the campsite. You cannot drive up to the site, but the walk is pretty short and easy. We ordered firewood and were pleasantly surprised by the generous amount of firewood placed at the campsite. A large cooler of potable water was also placed at the campsite. The friendly host offered us a tour of the farm, but we didn't have time for that as we had to hit the road in the morning. AT&T has no coverage in this area. I can't comment on other carriers. In general, whatever they say in the listing about the campsite is accurate. I recommend this place if you are looking for a private camping experience.

Location

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