Oakshire Farm

100%

7 reviews

· Amherst, Amherst, Virginia · 10 acres

Hosted by Gwendolyn S.

Tent pitch

· 5 guests max

Gwendolyn is a Star Host

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All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

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.

What to expect

Tent pitch

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

5 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, private

Toilet available

Composting toilet

No pets

We cannot allow pets on the property due to the presence of livestock. Sorry!

Potable water available

Tap, bottled water or jugs. Potable water is available in the camper bathroom. We have an igloo drink cooler available for camper use. Upon request we will fill and move the cooler filled with water to the campsite using our farm vehicle.

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin

Picnic table present

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 11:00 AM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 9 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

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Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

We'll start your campfire for youexperience

$20.00

Want to have your campfire waiting for you when you arrive to the property, or when you're returning from a day out exploring? Just let us know and we'll have it going at the time you request. Available from 6pm-9pm.

Firewood bundlegood

$8.00

Bundle of 10 pieces of firewood. Let us know how many bundles you'd like and we'll have them waiting for your at your campsite! Additional bundles available upon request.

Reviews

100% Recommend7 Ratings · 7 reviews

Nick C.

5 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Tent

Oakshire Farm was a wonderful getaway for me and my girlfriend. Very close to the Appalachian Trail as well as a few other spectacular sites and of course the Blue Ridge Parkway. The nearby winery wasn't so bad either 😁. Gwendolyn was super welcoming and Debbie made absolutely sure we had everything (and more!) that we needed. The campsite itself is tucked away and very private and surrounded by a beautiful forest, we had a lot of hikes planned but often opted to just stick around the campsite and bask in the quiet wilderness. Highly recommend staying at Oakshire and we will 100% be back.

Olivia F.

4 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· November 2024

Tent

We really enjoyed camping at the farm! The campsite was perfect for us. The hosts even brought us out to meet the farm pigs and chickens!

Lauren W.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

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We had a wonderful stay at Oakshire farm! The hosts were extremely welcoming and attentive, making sure that we had everything we needed for an enjoyable night of camping. The campsite was perfect! Secluded and well-maintained, with a large cooler of potable water and plenty of firewood! The outhouse with running water and towels was huge plus. Getting to meet the chicken and pigs was icing on top! There was more in the area that we wanted to do, so we'll have to come back and stay a little longer next time!

Matt S.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

Perfect little spot for our family

Tent · With kids

What an unxpected little oasis in this stunning part of Virginia. Gwen and her family could not have been more sweet and welcoming. The cozy camping spot was removed from their little farmhouse, but had everything we needed. They gave us a full 6-gallon jug of water, firewood, and even some fresh vegitables from their garden. Great little compost toilet and sink. Short drive to a fun vineyard, the AT, and the Mount Pleasant Loop which was a perfect hike for the four of us. My boys loved meeting the chickens and dogs on the property. Can't wait to go back!

Deborah C.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Oakshire Farm is the place to be!

Tent

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.

19 reviews

Recommends

· June 2024

Tent

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!

Location

Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Occaneechi First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking