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Cambia Community

99%

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40 reviews

· Louisa, Louisa, Virginia · 15 acres

Hosted by Cambia C.

Tent site

· 4 guests max

Near Shenandoah National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Swift Run Gap Entrance Station.

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Cambia Community was formed in 2015 as an intentional community and has developed into a village of tiny houses and community centers. It currently operates as a family homestead, with a focus on education and hospitality. We've been developing forest trails, campsites, and playgrounds, including our large cargo net. We love to meet new people and learn from each other.A short path through the woods, that twists and turns past structures to play on and explore, brings you to a terraced clearing. There is a flat area perfect for your tent and a second flat area with a fire ring of field stone. There is a picnic table and also a sweet hammock to lounge on. Connect with nature, play on the rope swing, look for mushrooms in the woods, socialize in front of the fire with friends. A little more about us: We are the Cambia Community; a small income-sharing intentional community, education and nature center. You may meet a variety of people, see a variety of permaculture projects, take a tour of our outdoor museum of sustainability, and camp out in a beautiful, secluded forest. Campsites do not have road access! It is a short trail from the parking and common house to the forest campground. We offer self-guided tours with an accompanying booklet.

What to expect

Tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

4 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, private. Use only the firewood provided or your own.

Toilet available

Pit toilet, composting toilet. There is one compost toilet close to the campsite.

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. Your dog must not want to eat or harass our free range chickens. They can be off-leash if they are always watched. They cannot wander on their own. If they do we will ask you to leash them.

Potable water available

Spigot, tap, pump or well. We have potable water from a sink in an outdoor kitchen nearby the campsite. There are also multiple outdoor spigots available.

Showers available

Hot water . We have an outdoor shower with solar hot water that is available seasonally. It is currently available through October. It provides hot water in the afternoons and evenings, and sometimes in the mornings.

Bins available

Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin. All trash, recycling and composting are located by the parking lot.

Cooking equipment present

Communal, stovetop or hot plate, cookware, sink or other dishwashing station. This is an outdoor kitchen that is available for any campers. It has a wood-fired rocket stove, counter and sink. There are cast-iron and fire safe cookware available to use. It is not located directly at the campsite, but a short walk.

Picnic table present

Wifi available

We do have wifi through multiple hot spots. Data is limited. You'll have to ask one of us to turn it on for you, and it would be available close to the common house, but not at the campsite.

Playground available

homemade woodsy playground: play at your own risk. not much at the moment for the under 5 crew.

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Short walk

Wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

parking lot is fine for any vehicles, no vehicles can enter the campsite.

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.

Reviews

99% Recommend58 ratings · 40 reviews

Sam G.

4 reviews

Recommends

· April 2025

Worth the stay

Tent · With pets

Unique campsite close to Richmond VA that felt like I was sleeping in a natural wonderland. You will definitely feel grateful that you stayed.

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Dāna S.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2025

Childhood healing.

Tent

The space is so large and there's so much nature there. There's a surprise in the back, and discovering it is so nice, but I'll reveal a bit — there's a playground. The campsite we went to was serene and there were lots of firepits nearby. On top of all this, the hosts were very welcoming and seeing how they lived was very inspiring. We came in from West Virginia and even though we live in a rural place, it felt like a wonderful getaway for the weekend. It'd be a wonderful place to go to on our way back.

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Jai S.

4 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · With kids

Great experience. Peaceful, cool property with lots to do. Would definitely come back again!

Tara C.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· October 2024

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Tent · With pets

We highly recommend this campsite. The community members living on and cultivating the land are wonderful stewards of the natural environment and clearly take great care to protect the flora and fauna while creating a beautiful, accessible experience for campers. They communicated clearly and effectively and gave us the space to explore and enjoy the site. We hope to return someday soon. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

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Cody P.

3 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent · Group trip

This site was awesome. It included drinkable well water as well as several hammocks and an assortment of contraptions to climb and swing on. I could have spent days at a time here and will make sure to clear out enough time to book for a weekend next visit!

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Nalicia T.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

A magical stay

Tent

This camping experience was absolutely unforgettable. The host and their family were incredibly kind and welcoming, making me feel right at home. The campsite itself was breathtaking, like something straight out of a childhood fairytale. I couldn't have asked for a better stay—11/10, I will definitely be returning in the future!

Location

Louisa, Louisa, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan and Manahoac First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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