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Riverside Campground at Seneca

95%

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· Elliston, Montgomery, Virginia

140 acres hosted by David H.

1 glamping pitch · 2 tent pitches

Learn more about this land: Fall asleep to hooting owls and the gentle ripple of the river and creek that flank your campsite. Wake up with a dip in the river or a morning hike in the woods. Feel the hug of the mountains throughout your stay, while also having access to Blacksburg nearby should you need it. DIRECTIONS: - Upon entry the gravel road is shared with my neighbor and it is about 1.5 miles from the entry gate to the site. You'll enter thru a gate (it may be closed, if closed please close behind you as my neighbor sometimes has cows). Go approx 1 mile the road will split...go up the hill on the right. Continue past the Hay barn another half mile. Park on the left side of the gravel road along the tree line. Another 50ft you'll see a wood foot bridge across the creek. The sites are ahead, PawPaw is first, then Bloodroot Base Camp (bell tent), and lastly Cohosh Cove is the most private. Each site has a sign as well When driving, please be respectful of the right of way. Drive slowly and respect the farm equipment. Also please do not venture onto the neighbor’s property other than entry and exit. About the property 20 minutes from Blacksburg and 35 minutes from Roanoke, our campground gives you great access to the “Triple Crown” of the Appalachian trail, consisting of McAfee Knob, Tinker Cliffs, and Dragon’s Tooth. Conquer these iconic peaks of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Mountains for spectacular views of the surrounding wilderness. Additionally, explore Falls Ridge Nature preserve, Cascades waterfall, and Carvin’s Cove for hiking, kayaking and mountain biking. Or just stay on the campground and enjoy the hiking and swimming we offer here. Nearby in Blacksburg take advantage of the local breweries or Virginia Tech football home games. You can also find Christmas tree cutting in Floyd county, 45mins away. This property deserves to be shared with others. It is peaceful and beautiful. As your Host, I am passionate about conservation and also teaching people about the medicinal uses of our local herbs. I can lead medicinal herb walks upon request for $25 a person. I typically try to meet the campers if I can upon arrival, I am available for questions and can be hands on or off as the needs of campers suggest. I have had campers ask if I wanted to share a beverage and sit around the fire and have done so. I want to make your experience as enjoyable as possible. I love the peacefulness the property offers, and that you’re in the middle of the wilderness but also have quick access to things in town. The river campsites are my favorite part of the property. At the main cabin I have goats and chickens which hipcampers are more than welcome to greet. About the listing Pitch your tents at the campsite nestled along the side of the mountain on the banks of the North Fork of the Roanoke River. As you fall asleep, listen to the occasional hoot of an owl, howl of a coyote, and gentle ripple of the river and creek that flank the campsite. Campers will have access to a private composting toilet, fire pit, and picnic table. We offer two different campsites on the property, so note that you may see or hear other campers on the grounds during your stay. What to bring - Your tent and camping equipment - Potable water and/or water filtration and purification equipment - Fire starting equipment if needed, assuming there is no local fire ban in place - Pets are welcome - During warm months, a swim suit to enjoy the river! Additional details to note - There are grill grates provided but campers should bring their own camping stoves and cooking supplies if they need more than just a grill grate. - No WiFi is provided, and there is limited reception for some cellular carriers.

Activities

Hiking

Swimming

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Mountainous

95%

88 Ratings · 52 reviews

Jason C.doesn't recommend

November 5, 2024

Bloodroot Basecamp

Maybe next time.

Due to poor planning on my part, I wasn't able to stay, as planned. However, Daniel went out of his way to help with a full refund and even reached out afterwards to make sure I had made it somewhere safe for the night. A class act of a host.

Heather T.recommends

October 29, 2024

Bloodroot Basecamp

Stayed at bloodroot basecamp site. The tent was spacious with a Queensland memory foam bed on a platform (not just an air mattress on the floor). There's a cute little wood burning stove that really warms up the space on a cold night. The site is right next to a little creek. The land is beautiful. The neighbor dogs got a little loud, but it wasn't ridiculous.

William M.recommends

October 21, 2024

Cohosh Cove

David's land in Cohosh Cove was a great place to camp

Isabel B.recommends

October 21, 2024

PawPaw Point

What a beautiful property and well-maintained site! Especially coming from coastal NC, this was a perfect dose of mountain & nature immersion. Loved everything about it.

Jessica P.recommends

October 15, 2024

PawPaw Point

Great First Hipcamp Experience

PawPaw Point was the perfect site for me and my dog, Harley. I would definitely stay at this site again. I recommend bringing a wagon to bring in your gear. Parking is a very short walk from the site. Yes, there is a train nearby but the sound rolls off the mountain. It's quite therapeutic. The parking area is the best place to view a beautiful mountain sunset. PawPaw Point has great access to the water. Be prepared to see and hear your neighbors from the fellow campsites. If you're looking for complete privacy, this isn't the site for you. Firewood was provided which was so helpful. Overall, I 100% recommend David's hipcamp.

Katie Rose K.recommends

October 14, 2024

Cohosh Cove

Great atmosphere! Very peaceful and quiet. We had a great time and would come back.

Location

Elliston, Montgomery, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Yesan (Tutelo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by David H.

Joined in July 2019

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