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The Oysterhouse Landing

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· Hayes, Gloucester, Virginia

6 acres hosted by Roderick B.

4 Vehicle/Tent sites

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A small landing used by commercial fishermen, featuring several of the iconic Chesapeake Bay wooden deadrise work boats. Offering a limited number of level, private, grassy, campsites as a home base for your coastal Virginia adventures. All sites are direct waterfront. Pit toilet, potable water, and outdoor shower available on site. 2 sites are unimproved and offer no water, electric, or sewer. 2 sites offer 30amp electric and potable water hook ups. A gravel boat ramp is adjacent to this property and is suitable for launching boats up to 28'. There are multiple sites on the property that are suitable for launching canoes, kayaks, and other small boats. You may berth your boat at our private dock. A full service marina is located 1 mile away, via either water or land. Situated in a quiet and peaceful rural setting, the Severn River is a boater's and sportsman's paradise offering excellent fishing for the angler. Diverse waters for both the powerboater and the sailor. Clean beaches and water for swimming and tubing. Miles of pristine shoreline for the kayaker to explore. And expansive wetlands for the waterfowl hunter. Or venture further into the Mobjack and Chesapeake Bay with easy access from this site. The property is located near the end of a lightly traveled (dead end) road for safe bicycling and walking. Large grass area for field games. Fishing and crabbing at our private dock. Fantastic sunrises, sunsets, and moonlight shimering on the water. If you are fortunate enough to be here when the waterman return to the dock with their fresh catch of crabs or oysters--- they just might sell you some right off of the boat! Nothing is better than a truly fresh meal of Chesapeake Bay seafood, and the harvest that lands at our docks is world class. Conveniently located 15 minutes from Yorktown, VA. which offers many historic and modern attractions, including an excellent white sand swimming beach. 35 minutes from Williamsburg, Va. with it's many historic attractions and visitor amenities. 35 minutes from Busch Gardens and Water Country theme parks, and 1 hr from King's Dominion theme park. Be aware that this is a working waterfront, and as such you should expect very early activity and noise as commercial fisherman head out in pursuit of their days catch. Situated in an area of coastal salt marsh which can become "buggy" when the wind is still. Have insect repellent available. Host is a seasoned camper and regularly boondocks in a camper van.

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32 Ratings · 29 reviews

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Salt Marsh Primitive Campsite

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September 15, 2024

Dockside RV Camp

Perfect spot; lovely hosts.

Our Host Roderick was super friendly and accommodating during a busy holiday weekend. The camping spot was beautiful and spacious. It was a quiet spot with wildlife -especially of the feathered sort and side-walking sort. The facilities were tidy. We look forward to our next stay and would highly recommend!!

Hannah M.recommends

September 14, 2024

Harbor View Primitive Campsite

Beautiful camp spot!

We loved camping in this peaceful spot on the water! It was quiet and absolutely beautiful. We used rooftop tent but there is plenty of room for a large on the ground tent. We kayaked here as well. It was super easy to just slide in off the bank. Rod was a great host! He was there when we arrived and pointed out all the accommodations. He was super welcoming and hospitable. 10/10 would recommend this spot!

Clyde H.recommends

September 10, 2024

Harbor View Primitive Campsite

This is an incredibly beautiful site with great views of the water and work boats. Rodrick was very helpful and knowledgeable of local history. I was able to get some wonderful crabs from the waterman that dock there.

Charlatte M.recommends

September 2, 2024

Harbor View Primitive Campsite

Exceptional host & views!

This was the first time I used this app & for the price I paid (25 a night) I was absolutely agasp at the property, amenities & accommodations of my host Roderick. This property has sensational post card views & sunsets. For only 25 a night me, my partner & a close friend had a whole walkable acre right on the water with acces to firewood, fishing & boat/kayak launch. We also had access to clean water & pit toilets. We came on a holiday weekend & our host even invited us to his own personal cookout on the property which included the most crabs I have ever laid my eyes upon & I hang out in Maryland on the regular. Our host also extended his generosity by letting us get ourselves together on the day of departure & leave late afternoon. I will never stay at another commercialized campsite ever as long as places like this exist.

Robert F.recommends

September 1, 2024

Dockside RV Camp

Camping site was great the owner allowed us to use o e of his docks for our boat hospitality was great I will go back agai

Location

Hayes, Gloucester, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Werowocomoco First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Roderick B.

Joined in June 2024

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