Coon Creek Cove Hideaway

99%

87 reviews

· Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia · 80 acres

Hosted by Nik And Beth S.

3 motorhome/tent pitches

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Welcome to Our Homestead Campground! Our secluded 80-acre farm is nestled in a valley between three mountains, where two babbling creeks meet—over two miles from the nearest residence. We raise chickens, ducks, and pigs while practicing permaculture and organic farming, using solar energy for parts of our operation. Enjoy the peace and quiet of our hideaway with modern conveniences like electricity and internet. We’re happy to share our homestead lifestyle or simply provide a quiet place for you to relax. Camp at the Main Circle near our home trailer, cabana, and bonfire area, with access to electricity and Wi-Fi. For a more rustic experience, Kolb Field offers a peaceful spot along Coon Creek, shaded by a majestic walnut tree. You’re also welcome to camp almost anywhere on the property to find your perfect spot. A lightly traveled public dirt road runs through our property. While an SUV or 4x4 is recommended, regular cars can access the site, and we have parking for standard vehicles. Please check with us in advance if you plan to bring an RV. Our farm is a great destination for overland camping—perfect for getting your truck a little dirty! We are cautiously dog-friendly. Our farm dogs patrol the property to protect our free-roaming animals, so visiting dogs must be well-behaved, leashed, and comfortable around other animals. If you're unsure about compatibility, please reach out for advice. Want our dogs around your camp? Just let us know! While you're here, visit our local businesses in Gassaway. At Bigfoot Braxxie's Bikes, you can rent a bike and explore the 40-mile Elk River Rail Trail. Trailhead Farm Meats & More offers our farm-raised, all-natural meats and other local products. For instant or same-day bookings, please note that we may not always be available to respond immediately, but our directions are accurate. If you don’t hear from us right away, you’re still welcome to come and enjoy your stay. We look forward to hosting you and sharing the beauty of our homestead!We are a small, mostly off-grid homestead farm with chickens, ducks, pigs, and bunnies, located 1.25 miles off the paved road and over 2 miles from the nearest residence. Our 80-acre hideaway sits where two creeks meet in a valley surrounded by mountains. We practice permaculture and organic farming methods, using solar power for parts of our operations. Camp at the Main Circle with bonfires, a cabana, and electricity, or choose a secluded spot at Kolb Field along Coon Creek under a towering walnut tree. Adventurous campers can hike into the mountains for a private retreat. Due to the lack of cell coverage, we ask for your ETA and require a meet-and-greet to ensure your safe arrival, as it’s easy to miss a turn and get lost. A lightly traveled public dirt road crosses our property. An SUV or 4x4 is recommended, but regular cars can usually make it. We are happy to assist with transportation in our pickup truck. RVs and low-clearance vehicles can only reach the site in dry weather—please check with us before bringing one. If high water blocks access to Kolb Field, alternative campsites are available. To preserve our off-grid lifestyle, please pack out what you pack in, bring your own mess kit, and use aluminum cans rather than glass or plastic, which we cannot recycle. We are a dog-friendly property, but visiting dogs must be well-behaved and under control at all times. Our free-roaming farm dogs protect the property and may lead other dogs too far. If your dog does not get along with others, this may not be the right place. We offer free stays for musicians who perform at our Farmers' Market from May through October. On weekends and holidays, we cater BBQ dinners upon request and subject to availability, featuring farm-raised meats and homemade dishes for a small fee. Holidays like Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, and Thanksgiving are great times to visit, with discounts for military and first responders, festive gatherings, and deer processing demonstrations during hunting season. Instant and same-day bookings are welcome, but if we miss your message, follow the directions and come on down.

Vehicle details

Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 25 feet allowed

It is a field with no pre-determined spots. Depending on where you choose and if the ground is wet in some areas, you may be able to completely pull through.

Pull-in site

It is a field with no pre-determined spots. Depending on where you choose and if the ground is wet in some areas, you may be able to completely pull through.

Accommodates slideouts

It is a field with no pre-determined spots. Depending on where you choose and if the ground is wet in some areas, you may be able to completely pull through.

Surface type: Grass or field

Depending on where you choose. It is a field with some areas flat and others with small inclines.

Surface levelness: Requires leveling

Depending on where you choose. It is a field with some areas flat and others with small inclines.

Generators allowed

No electrical hookup

You can have access to electric and Internet at our Main Circle

No water hookup

You are welcome to use the sink at our well, or we can help to pump into your water tanks. There is also a pump and water station 2 miles south on Rt 79.

No sewage hookup

No TV hookup

What to expect

Motorhome/tent pitch

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

6 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firepit, communal, private. The camp area has its own fire pit with a metal grate. At the Main Circle fire pit, campers are welcome to join us there. Since this is our home you'll usually find us cooking our dinner there. Often we offer to share pur dinner. And weather permitting, Saturday night's are BBQ nights... We offer our guests, friends and neighbors to join us for BBQ and beers.

Toilet available

Portable toilet. There is an Outhouse, it is a bucket based chemical toilet. It is in a wooden outhouse, kept clean and dry. We remove waste every other day or as needed. Large groups or where there are many people on the property porta-johns will be provided.

Pets allowed

On leash. Most pets are welcome, well behaved dogs may go off leash. Please note that our dogs are off leash, and will interact with your dog. Only well behaved / socialized dogs welcome. We've have too many people come with unrully dogs. there are lots of critters, and our chickens free range, so if there is any chance of the farm animals being chased or injured, please be prepared to keep them on leash.

Potable water available

Pump or well, bottled water or jugs. We are mostly off the grid. Expect to provide yourself with everything you need. There is a well that is safe to drink but we recommend to bring bottled water too.

Bins available

Recycling bin. Small amounts of trash we can handle. Please bring only can beer, we prefer no glass bottles due to breakage. Plus we will take your cans for recycling.

Picnic table present

We have a cabana at the Main Circle, it is a three side counter top facing the camp fire.

Wifi available

Wifi on reaches the Main Circle, it is provided by Starlink. Speeds are pretty good, so if you need to work, video conference, you can. We do not charge for use of our guest password. Cell phones do not work well in the cove.

No showers

Bathe in river or stream. No camp showers at this time, we are building them this year. Soap free bathing in the creek only.

Cooking equipment absent

Our Main Circle is our kitchen, plan to cook over a campfire. We can provide a cast iron pan most of the time.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 5:00 PM

Check out: Before 5:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

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ExtrasAvailable at checkout

EBike Rental ~ ELECTRIC bicyclerental

$45.00

Ebikes available from our shop "Bigfoot Braxxie's Bikes" in Gassaway, WV. Rent from the shop in town or ask to have them brought to your camp site. Two Hyper 26" Ebikes, Plus other new Ebikes available by TREK, stop in the shop or ask!

Bicycle Rentalrental

$35.00

We own the bike shop "Bigfoot Braxxies Bikes" in Gassaway, WV. We have 4 new TREK FX-1 bikes, two step through, two step over for rent (in photo). We also, rent other bikes so ask or stop in our shop. You can rent from our shop in town or we can bring them to your camp site to ride!

Firewood bundlegood

$10.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your campfires.

Time with the Farm Animalsexperience

$25.00

On the homestead we'll teach you how we care for our animals. You'll get to feed them and learn how they live. Our pigs are friendly and exciting to interact with, you can pet them and scratch their ears. We will teach you how to catch a chicken and hold them. Our bunnies are bigger than most cats and fun to feed. Most likely you'll collect chicken and duck eggs to keep and eat. This is a great learning experience for kids and adults alike!

Propane, 20 lb BBQ Bottlegood

$35.00

Standard 20lb Propane bottles for your BBQ grill. We keep them on hand and will bring them to your campsite. $25 for Exchange, $65 for purchase.

Dozen eggsgood

$5.00

Dozen farm fresh eggs. Multi colored, some are brown, white, green, etc, from different breeds of chickens we have. Subject to availability, can be purchased on site for .50 cents each. Great for kids, they can experience picking them right from the coop from under the chicken if you like!

Guided Mountain Hikeexperience

$20.00

Guided Mountain Hike, $20 per hr Choose your level of difficulty to be a Mountaineer! There are a few roads to hike down, and a couple existing trails. For an adventure we can leave the trail and learn about the Flora & Fauna along the way! Price per group, if there are more than 3, book for multiple hikes. Kids under 16 hike free.

Homesteading & Off Grid Livingexperience

$25.00

Nik & Beth lived on the farm for over one year with no electricity, no running water, no internet and have built it all! Have us teach you about sourcing your own clean water, using solar power and how to live off grid and how we farm. We use practices of permaculture, free range and pasture animal management. We harvest wild mushrooms, wild raspberries, pawpaw fruit, wild grapes and all sorts of naturally occurring plants. This is a great experience if your thinking of getting out of the city and starting your own homestead. You'll Learn from our ups and downs and get some hands on time with Wild and Wonderful West Virginia!

Tent & Camping Gear Rentalrental

$100.00

We will set up a tent for you and out fit it with two single person cots, clean sleeping bags & pillows, throw rug in the tent and a little battery lamp. The tent is actually a 12 man tent that you can stand up in and fine for you and your kids to camp in with you. Also included is a cast iron pan and a few other little accessories so you can just come camp with as little as you like! We are happy to accommodate you, if there is anything specific you would like please feel free to ask.

Kindling and Fire Startergood

$5.00

An armful of small cut wood, a little paper and 1/2 pint of starting fuel to get your fire started. It really helps if there is a little rain in the forecast. Also, for this we will get your fire started for you if you like. Don't forget to get a bundle of fire wood too!

Metal Detecting & Treasure Huntingexperience

$30.00

Two metal detectors are available for you to use, great for kids and adults. Price is per hour per detector, We will work with you to search for hidden treasures! Coon Creek Cove was once a 1800's Homestead Community long since abandoned. At Kolb Field where you will likely camp, there was a 100 year old church that burned down over 30 years ago that you can still see the foundation stones. There where barns and homes long since lost to the time and consumed by the Earth. With the metal detector you'll likely find nails, bullets, and bits of things you will never expect! You will find and occasional beer can or bottle cap, but you never know, up the holler there was once a Civil War encampment. Neighbors have found Civil War buttons and Indian arrow heads! Maybe you'll find some thing to put in the Coon Creek Museum to put your "found by" name on.

Pet Sitting & Dog Watchinggood

$15.00

Bringing Fido but want to go some where less dog friendly while staying with us? We will happy to care for your dog, cat, or pet turtle while you are out. Generally, we'll leash Fido at our Main Circle and if our own dogs get make friends let him hang with the pack if you like. Water and shelter, provided. If you have a cat, Fluffy will be brought in to our home trailer and kept safe. Pet Turtles will be kept out of the stew pot, so no worries there! Price per outing

Camp Fire Started for Yougood

$20.00

We will bring to your camp site one Firewood Bundle and one Kindling Bundle (no need to purchase separately) and get the fire going for you. Great if you are arriving and there is some rainy weather or you are arriving at night and want to have a fire going while you make camp. Buy additional Firewood Bundles to keep it going all night!

Deer Processing & Butcheringexperience

$50.00

During Deer Season, last week of November we hunt deer. Typically, we are successful at putting meat in our freezer for the Winter. If you are curious on how to process an animal and eat off the land, this is for you. You can stand back and watch and learn as Nik works the deer or you can get some hands on learning. Included with this is a choice cut of fresh deer meat for you to have. Of course, subject to availability. If no deer are caught you will be refunded. After all that's why they call it "hunting".

Fishing Guide & Gear Rentalexperience

$100.00

We'll take you to some of our favorite fishing spots. You can fish Elk River, Sutton Lake, and other steams and brooks. Bass, Muskie, Trout, Crappie, Catfish are just some of the fish you may catch. We provide Poles, tackle, bait, ice cooler for your catch. We will clean the fish for you if you like. You will need to get a West Virginia Dept of Natural Resources Fishing Licence (WVDNR) or risk a fine because you will be on Public Land. Sorry, our Coon Creek is not big enough for fishing, only minnows and crawfish here, but they do make great bait! If you are bringing your own poles and gear and just want to know where to go. Ask, we'll tell you where to go at no cost.

99%

105 Ratings · 87 reviews

Gary G.

2 reviews

Recommends

· November 2024

25 ft travel trailer

Very private space, beautiful open field protected by mountains. Nik is an excellent host. Internet was easily accessible at the farm. Great hiking and local farm food.

Andrew N.

6 reviews

Mixed feelings

· September 2024

It’s alright

Tent

Nik and Cori were awesome guys. Really enjoyed talking with them. This is my review of the campground itself, not them. It’s pretty out-of-the-way. You’ll be on a gravel road through the woods for a while. There’s not much signage but as long as you stay on that road, you’ll reach the site eventually. Low clearance vehicles can make it, just go slow. The campground itself is well-kept and tranquil. The doggos were also fun and playful. The downsides were no wifi at the field I was camping in and also just a personal pet peeve is whenever a host asks for an ETA, it’s irksome because it’s added stress when I just need an easy place to crash for the night. But overall, not a bad hipcamp. Lots of privacy and quiet. Would stay again. Again, Nik and Cori were very cool guys and as a lonely traveler, I appreciated the conversation.

Taylor A.

5 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent

This couple is SO kind!! So helpful with giving directions into the camp site! They live on the cutest farm!! We had a comfortable stay!! I would go back again for sure!!

Olivia R.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

Great trip

Tent · Group trip

Beautiful landscape, wonderful creek, landowners were helpful

Jonah K.

3 reviews

Recommends

· June 2024

Tent · Group trip

It was a lovely stay! The hosts are very friendly and helpful, and made sure we were all safe in the heatwave.

Amber K.

9 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

Peaceful retreat into the wilds!

Tent

Great place to set up camp! Peaceful and beautiful! The homestead is fun and the animals well taken care of! The hosts were kind, helpful, and willing to offer any assistance if we needed it! Any kind! We were in the area to kayak and they offered to go out of their way to give us rides if needed. This was absolutely not expected and very generous!

Location

Gassaway, Braxton, West Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), S’atsoyaha (Yuchi), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Calicuas First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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