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Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

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454 reviews

· Brightwood, Madison, Virginia

55 acres hosted by Graham D.

4 RV/tent sites

Near Shenandoah National Park

Within a 60-minute drive from the Byrd Visitor Center.

Best in Virginia: 3rd place

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Welcome to Private Paradise on Rivers Bend! Campsite has a firepit, picnic table, river frontage with beach, and fishing hole. Campers can enjoy hiking and the many breweries and wine vineyards in the Shenandoah. Great access point for kayaking. Firewood available (reasonable rates) close to: -Scenic Skyline DriveThorton Gap entrance (33 miles)Swift Run Gap entrance (29 miles) -Shenandoah National Park (50 miles) -Many great VineyardsPrince Michele (3 miles away)Early Mountain (10 miles away)DuCard (16 miles)Barboursville (24 miles)Horton’s ( 25 miles) Old Rag Mountain which was voted #10 in the Top 25 hikes in the world,(20 miles) Historic homes of Founding Fathers Thomas Jefferson (Monticello - 41 miles) or James Madison (Montpelier- 21 miles)

Activities

Fishing

Hiking

Swimming

Wildlife watching

Natural features

Beach

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

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99% Recommend870 ratings · 454 reviews

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John P.

2 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Great spot, great host

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 2 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

Graham was a great host. His site was just as advertised and away from other campers at other sites. He provided pre-cut firewood at the site at a great price. He made one trip down to check on us and answer some questions and was always responsive to communication. It’s a nice quiet spot by the river, perfect for any group looking for a site with no amenities, just a picnic table, firewood, and the sounds of a stream.

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Colin K.

1 month on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

10/10

Tent ·

Site 3 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

This place is awesome, tons of space, right on the water, and pretty close to Shenandoah National Park and a grocery store. Would come back in a heartbeat

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Camden B.

1 month on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 1 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

Great view, beautiful property with open fields!!!

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Fernel G.

4 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· March 2025

Tent ·

Site 1 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

Graham is a great host and the site was beautiful and was a perfect trip. 10/10 would recommend

Jamie F.

7 reviews

Recommends

· March 2025

Nice spot along the river

20 ft Class B · With pets ·

Site 1 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

This is a great spot with river access, and having firewood available at the campsite was really nice. Graham is an excellent host.

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Silvia J.

7 reviews

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· February 2025

Tent ·

Site 1 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

I’ve been to all the other sites here, and this is the first time I stayed at site #1. Probably the best view out of the 4. Private, lots of space, good signal. I set up my shelter facing the river and it was amazing.

Location

Brightwood, Madison, 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