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The Batesville Sweet Spot

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· Afton, Albemarle, Virginia
100 acres hosted by Margaret H.
2 Vehicle/Tent sites
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Private sites
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Near Shenandoah National Park
Within a 30-minute drive from the Rockfish Gap Fee Office.
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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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Biking
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Fishing
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Forest
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River, stream, or creek
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69 Ratings · 56 reviews
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Carrie P.recommends
September 22, 2024
Riverside Circle
We stayed at the riverside camp site and had a wonderful time. Our dog and children loved playing in the stream and especially the waterfall. Margaret was very helpful and accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed, like enough firewood. We hope to visit again!
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Brian W.recommends
September 16, 2024
Riverside Circle
The riverside campsite was a great stay, very private and cozy. The owner's family delivered firewood after the first night and I was happy to hear more about the property's history.
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Christopher L.recommends
September 15, 2024
Mountain Ridge Site
Beautiful Site
My friend, dog, and I had an amazing time at Margaret’s Mountain Ridge Site! Very private with a fire pit, and access to a beautiful pond stocked with some Bass for a fun time fishing.
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Rob O.recommends
September 8, 2024
Mountain Ridge Site
Perfect again!
We have celebrated our daughter's birthday campout here for 4 years running and it never disappoints! Margaret and Rick are wonderful hosts and the camp site is perfect!
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Oliver And Jessica K.recommends
September 3, 2024
Mountain Ridge Site
We had an incredible stay at the Ridge Site at Batesville Sweet Spot! Margaret and Rick were incredibly kind and welcoming, and we were impressed by the thoughtful touches they put into the campsite. We enjoyed cooking on the campfire every night, hiking on the extensive trails throughout the property, and relaxing in the hammock. The outhouses were clean and well-stocked. This campsite is perfect if you are looking for privacy & peace while still being close to wineries, breweries, and having some comforts! Thank you Margaret and Rick - we hope we will be back soon
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Trez H.recommends
August 15, 2024
Riverside Circle
Beautiful setting, even with damage from tropical storm Debby. We weren’t yet able to use the ponds but wading in the stream was very refreshing! Appreciated the communication and care of hosts as well about what to expect after the storm and how quickly they would get everything back in order. Only thing to note, if you have an allergy there are a lot of bee’s. But over all it was a very nice stay :-)
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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
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Hosted by Margaret H.

Joined in November 2020
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