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Tranquil Treehouse

Nestled on a hillside overlooking the tributary to the Potomac this glammed out cottage has everything you need for a romantic getaway. Immersed just outside the tall glass walls is a private deck overlooking a forest for miles. Keep an eye out for wildlife, you might get lucky and see a couple of bald eagles on your visit. Enjoy indoor or outdoor shower. The treehouse is completely private and equipped with wifi, kitchen, king bed and more. Looking forward to your stay!This is 5-Star live-able art, built from years of reclaimed lumber and timber raised and cut on the property and constructed to be private. Your only complaint will be having to go home the next day :). 

Romantic Treehouse

Attached to the Forest this Treehouse has everything to live in the sky, king bed, kitchen, bath, wifi, ac, heat and a view. Located in the heart of DCs wine country there is plenty to explore within minutes. You will never wish to leave after a stay in one of Waterford Reservations desired locations

Wakefield

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Firewood is included at no additional cost. 

Bears Den Campground

Set up your tent in our remote but easily accessible campground, 100 yards off the Appalachian Trail. Roast marshmallows by the fire pit and watch the sunset over the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah Valley.

Individual site capacities are varied!
Please take note of this when selecting your site upon checkout.

Site #1 is on a hilly slope and accommodates 4 campersSite #2 accommodates 8-10 campersSite #3 accommodates 4 campersSite #4 accommodates 6-8 campersSite #5 accommodates 6-8 campers


About the property

Located on a 66-acre plot just five miles from the Shenandoah River, our property offers amazing access to hiking and the outdoors while also keeping civilization within striking distance. Bear Chase Brewery is just a half mile walk across the street, and we are 15 miles from Purcellville.

The land and lodge used to be the summer home of a trained opera singer, whose singing could be heard throughout the mountain.

Your Host lives onsite in the stone house that also acts as a hostel for hikers on the Appalachian Trail. Built in the 1930's all from locally sourced hand-hammered stone, the house is open every night from 5pm - 9pm.

Note that we offer several campsites relatively close to each other, so you should expect to see and hear other campers on the property during your stay.

About the listing

Pitch your tent in a forested area just a short walk up from where you’ll park your car. Enjoy unbeatable proximity to hiking and panoramic views while still having basic amenities that ensure a comfortable stay.

You’ll have access to a composting pit toilet, and can access potable water from the tap in the lodge. That’s also where you can access hot showers. As noted above, we host Appalachian Trail thru hikers on the property, so you may see them hanging around or sleeping in the bunkhouse near the shared facilities. so please be respectful of hours when you come in for a shower. 
No showers after 10 pm 

For meals, we have picnic tables, and you are encouraged to cook over the fire pits that accompany each site. Please practice Leave No Trace practices during your stay, as the property has raccoons and other critters who will be drawn to any food scraps that are left behind.

Pets are allowed! Please keep them on leash during your stay.

Trash can be disposed of in dumpster up the hill

Additional details to note


Expect to see and hear other campers on the property during your stay.

No kitchen equipment is provided, so campers must bring their own supplies if they'd like to cook.

We do not offer WiFi, but there is good cell reception for all common carriers.


Great way to spend the evening overlooking the valley as the sun sets

Sunset Next to the Creek.   Your tents pitched.  Have a wonderful peaceful sleep with the sounds of the creek running softly in the background all night long.  Best night sleep ever

Private & Serene One of a kind-BC

Get away from it all!Learn more about this land:ONE OF A KIND TENT IN GRAIN BIN NEW AND DRY AND SAFE-Drive up/ pop a tent etc. Gorgeous piece of SAFE, PRIVATE LAND, fenced. - (see new pics)-NEWLY INSTALLED EMPTY GSI GRAIN BIN.  KEEP OUT OF THE ELEMENTS IF YOU CHOOSE OR TENT IT IN OR TENT IT OUT.   ONE OF A KIND CUSTOME OPEN GRAIN BIN.   WATER TIGHT---Your reservation will be the only group staying at the property.  Once booked, no other group can book those days.  I am getting bookings during this time from all over the country.    Have a unique sea saw bridge to cross over the creek.  It is fine to walk on the bridge-  -Solar inverter for charging phones- 2 miles from hiking on Potomac River and C/O path. (pad for tent/camper etc). Surrounded by woods and has the water running along property lines. Serene and charming @ the same time.  Pictures say it all.  EnjoyHere are the local fishing reports on the Creek:  It is hit or miss but the best fishing is @ the banks of the Potomac River just around the corner.Fishing Reports  Broad Run   "So, I see why this innocuous-looking creek received five stars. I'm a new fisherman and there are some small fish in it.  just down the road is the Potomac River.  That is a good spot to also fish from the banks   "The fish i have caught in the run creek are darters, bluegill, pumpkinseed, green sunfish,...   There are plenty of bass that have not seen lures-  Good luck with the fishing

2 miles drive to the grand Potomac River.  Put in or walk and bike the tow path

Back side of the sleeper grain bin.  Put you mat down and tent up if you want the inside experience

GSI empty grain bin.  TENT IN THERE IF U WANT

Beautiful in the back of the lot to pitch tents next to the running water.  What a peaceful night

Hand Pump.  Put your hand on the top hole and prime pump.  Pump it 10 times and there you go.  H2O.   super Cool

Cobbler Mountain Cellars

Enjoy tastings, tours, hiking, camping and picnics on 90 acres of wildlife protected forest located on Big Cobbler Mountain, just 45 miles West of D.C. Open year-round for visitors to enjoy each season on the mountain.As the scenery changes, the menu changes...including summertime seasonals of Ginger Peach, Wild Blackberry Hop and Smackin' Orange. Winter favorites start in the Fall with Harvest Pumpkin before Halloween and keep us warm with Maple Stout and Jammin' Cranberry Ginger to celebrate the holidays, crackling fires and the winter wonderland of the mountain. Year-round, enjoy the classic Traditional Jeffersonian, Original Honey, Mountain Top Hop and our Kickin' Cinnamon! Award-winning Farm Winery & Cidery products are distributed in retailers near you in DC, VA, MD, & WVA. Residential and business shipping available via UPS.From Highway 66, exit 27 and follow state signs.Learn more about this land:Update:
Unfortunately, we are unable to host overnights at this time due to regulations. We are sad to not be able to have you here but could recommend Sky Meadows or Shenandoah State Parks nearby. 

You are welcome to visit the cidery to order drinks and bottles-to-go during our open hours (Sat.11-5; Sun 12-5; weekdays by appt.) or request after-hours pick-up. 

We hope to be available by Fall or Spring and offer you a $15 credit to use on your next visit. We recommend advance reservations especially for Columbus Day & Memorial Day. 

Usual Listing: 
Enjoy self-sufficient camping at our 90-acre VA Cidery located 50 miles west of D.C. Visit year-round to enjoy the wildlife, serenity and changing seasons on Big Cobbler Mountain!

HipCamp uses a number system but we do not. You may choose your own spot, from our vast property, depending on your needs. Everyone should be spread out, giving privacy to each site. Many, many areas to camp all the way up into the mountain foothill. Welcome to arrive after 8:00 a.m. to begin setting up. Prior to arrival, reply back to our check-in email letter we will send you requesting a copy of photo IDs per adult, names & description of children and pets, emergency contacts per person and a Release of Liability statement, all due via email PRIOR to your arrival. 

Tents, trailers and RVs are welcome. Bring portable potties for comfort. No smoking allowed on property. No charge for children and pets camping.

Do not bring wood to the property (may transfer insects). Plenty of fallen wood to forage for your campfires. Fires out @ midnight. If planning to build a campfire, pack a shovel for assistance in managing the fire and water buckets for emergency. We have hoses for filling (unless you are camping near the creek you won’t need). 

Cider Bar open 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Saturdays / 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Sundays and weekdays by appointment. Order our seasonal ciders for the campsite. Available by the pint, 64 oz. growler, 4-pack & 24 bottle case for take-home selections.

The entire property is dog friendly. We were pleasantly surprised that dogs were allowed in the tasting room!

Laura, one of the owners, poured our incredible cider tasting.

Enjoying a warm cup of coffee at the campsite by the fire on a cold, winter morning. 

The Dragon Inn Clearings

This privately owned large home is tucked away on 7+ acres wooded area in scenic semi-secluded neighborhood in La Plata, Charles County. Charles County was created in 1658 by an Order in Council. There was also an earlier Charles County from 1650 to 1653, sometimes referred to in historic documents as Old Charles County.
In April 1865, John Wilkes Booth made his escape through Charles County after shooting President Abraham Lincoln. He was on his way to Virginia. John Wilkes Booth fled to southern Maryland, toward Zekiah Swamp. Booth entered the swamp after treatment by Dr. Samuel Mudd for the broken leg he suffered escaping Fords Theater. A black tobacco farmer guided Booth and his co-conspirator David Herold through the swamp to the home of a Confederate sympathizer, Samuel Cox. Cox led Booth and Herold to Thomas A. Jones who helped them the rest of the way through the Zekiah Swamp and across the Potomac River to Virginia.
In 1926, a tornado ripped through the county leaving 17 dead (including 13 schoolchildren) and on April 28, 2002, another tornado destroyed much of downtown La Plata. In its path of destruction was our location now known as THE DRAGON INN,  the house was completely torn down to its foundation and rebuild in 2003. You can see a marker stone in the brick wall near the garage. 
This county also has several properties on the National Register of Historic Places. Among them are Green Park and Pleasant Hill, home of the Green and Spalding Families.
The Dragon Inn and its all natural wooded backyard, also known as Zekiah Swamp, is part of the Potomac River basin in Charles County, Maryland. The swamp is 21 miles (34 km) of braided stream stretching the length of Charles County and is a tributary of the Potomac River. It sits at an elevation of three feet 90.91 m) and 450 acres (180 ha) of its southern end is protected as the Zekiah Swamp Natural Environment Area. 
Although the Zekiah Swamp Natural Environment Area is primarily owned by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, it isn't managed for recreation. As a result, there are no paved public access roads, parking areas, or scenic overlooks. Nor are there marked or developed trails, picnic areas, campsites, or visitor's centers. Nonetheless, a limited level of recreational use is still possible.
In connection with its Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail system, the U.S. National Park Service notes that access is possible by way of the intersection of U.S. Highway 301 and SR 234 (Budds Creek Road). Traveling east from that point on SR 234, one comes to Penn's Hill Road/Allen’s Fresh Road. Following Allen's Fresh Road south at mile 23.2, there is a dirt road on the west side that leads through the swamp and woods to Allen's Fresh Run of the Wicomico River. This is suitable for driving or walking. Other sight-seeing or photo opportunities are possible with brief stops along the shoulder of SR 234 where it passes through the Natural Environment Area. Similar possibilities exist to the north on SR 6 (Charles Street) that runs between La Plata and Charlotte Hall.
If you are feeling adventurous you can explore some paths, clearings and bamboo fields leading to a small creek flowing into the Zekiah Swamp Run directly from our backyard!
Learn more about this land:Pitch your tent on our property and enjoy a semi secluded camping experience with the luxury of access to an outdoor bathroom, hand washing station, fire pit and use of swimming pool if you so desire.

Outdoor Bathroom & Handwashing Station
Smoking Area/ Picnic Area

Outdoor seating area, smoking area or picnic spot. Additional tables are available upon request.

Collect your own wood 🪵 or purchase
bundles/pellets 

It's easy to imagine a large group of friends camping here.

Button Farm

The Button Farm Living History Center is a hands-on education facility dedicated to preserving the history of the Underground Railroad.

 It is operated by the Menare Foundation through a long term lease agreement with the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.

Several of us who work for the non-profit live in the Button Farm house and share the land with our pigs, geese, chickens and lots of wildlife.

 We're a close drive to Germantown and all the basic amenities of modern life, but when you come down our drive, you enter a world of natural beauty and rural quiet.

When booking, keep in mind that all persons--regardless of age or whether or not they intend to spend the night--must be paid for.

Our restroom includes hand sanitizer.

Sunset over the Big Field (disclaimer:  we cannot guarantee every sunset will be this spectacular)

The surrounding field is full of grasses, clover and other habitat for birds and animals.

Plenty of wildlife in and around the farm.  Great for bird watching.

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