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The Batesville Sweet Spot

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· Afton, Albemarle, Virginia

100 acres hosted by Margaret H.

2 RV/tent sites

Family-friendly

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

MARGARET is a Star Host

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Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Near Shenandoah National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Rockfish Gap Fee Office.

Enjoy 100 acres of mature hardwoods, meadows, ponds, and a small stream, the headwaters of the Mechums River. We recognize it as the ancestral lands of the Monacan Indian Nation, a Siouan-speaking tribe of Virginia's Piedmont and mountain regions. We welcome all people to enjoy the land we have been privileged to inhabit for the past fifty years. The property is under a conservation easement with The Nature Conservancy and has a recently installed 5-acre wildflower meadow and 1,000 newly planted trees. Fifty acres are mature hardwood forests. Our two Hipcamp sites offer absolute privacy and quiet on 100 acres of open meadows, forests, a small stream, and two ponds. The barn has water and electricity so that you can recharge your phone. Enjoy bird watching, fire-gazing, bicycling, and hiking our many trails. Firewood is provided at no extra charge. Fires are allowed, weather permitting. HIpcampers will be notified if there is a no-burn policy. One pond features a sandy beach, a mud kitchen for the little ones, a dock, two kayaks, two canoes, and an island complete with a hammock! On starry nights, paddle to the floating dock for excellent stargazing. Both ponds are stocked. LOCATION: DETAILS OF TWO CAMPING SITES The two sites are separate from one another, located at different ends of the property. If you are deciding which campsite to choose, here are a few things to consider: Both sites are private, quiet, and within walking distance of a pond or swimming hole, but offer different advantages. WIFI is unreliable at either site but available at the barn, closest to the RIDGE. THE RIDGE CAMPSITE This is a true gem of a campground, with a mature hardwood forest on an incredibly situated ridgeline running north-south. The walking paths around the property are splendid, with signs of native wildlife, including turkey, deer, beaver, piliated woodpecker, and much more. It offers an easy drive right into. The outhouse is a close walk from your campsite—an open meadow on a ridge surrounded by forest and a 5-minute walk to the pond. It is best for groups of 10 and under. It has a fire pit, a picnic table, and a hammock. We welcome families but no large groups. THE RIVER CAMPSITE is a larger open meadow beside a small stream, suited for small and larger groups (up to 10). We welcome several families but no larger groups. A refreshing swimming hole is a short walk away; the pond is a longer walk. CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT DETAILS - Check-in is available after 4 pm; Exceptions can often be made. Please inquire. - Check-out time is 4:00 pm. GENERAL LOCATION To find We are located off a country gravel road at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, two miles from The Batesville Market, where you can pick up gourmet fare and hear live music most Saturday nights. NEARBY SIGHTSEEING AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES We are within half an hour's driving distance of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Crozet Tunnel, the Shenandoah National Park, Charlottesville, Waynesboro, and Staunton (and its famous Blackfriar Theater). Numerous vineyards, breweries, and distilleries dot the countryside in this area. We would love to share it with you!

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61 ratings · 49 reviews

Hamzat S.recommends

June 23, 2024

Mountain Ridge Site

We had a blast tent camping at the ridge site. The host we awesome and incredibly helpful. Everything we needed was at the site when we arrived.

Lyndsay B.recommends

June 18, 2024

Riverside Circle

Kids loved the creek!

We loved camping at Riverside Circle! It was so nice and relaxing to camp by the stream. My kids loved playing in the stream and going down to the lake (the mud kitchen was a big hit!). Such a great place to explore. Definitely recommend!

Scott C.recommends

May 28, 2024

Riverside Circle

Beautiful land and peaceful.

The owners are fantastic people that are naturalist and caretakers of this beautiful property. We so enjoy every stay here.

Swain S.recommends

May 27, 2024

Riverside Circle

This was a true gem of a camping location. It had everything you’re looking for in privacy, scenery, two large ponds, and a an amazing stream with water falls right next to camp. I highly recommend this camp site and will book again next year. The owners, Margaret and Rick, where very nice and came to visit to check on us to make sure we were ok, Thank you both.

Chris A.recommends

May 21, 2024

Riverside Circle

Awesome hosts and property

We thoroughly enjoyed the riverside campsite. Margaret and Rick were excellent hosts, including fresh cut flowers, clean outhouses, and dry wood -- essential during our rainy weekend. Our kids enjoyed fishing in the lake, exploring in the woods, playing frisbee in the meadows, and building fires in the circle. Great time, and looking forward to returning. Definitely recommend 4WD if the weather is rainy.

Dane D.recommends

April 29, 2024

Riverside Circle

Exceeds all expectations

The meadow was in a perfectly remote part of the property. The outhouse was clean, and firewood was well stocked. I loved camping in the enormous meadow next to the stream, and getting on the canoe in one of the ponds was lovely. The quicker water 50 yards from the campsite made for a refreshing bathtub to cool off. I will be returning!

Location

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

Hosted by Margaret H.Joined in November 2020

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