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Private Paradise on Rivers Bend

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· Brightwood, Madison, Virginia
55 acres hosted by Graham D.
4 RV/tent sites
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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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Andrew T.recommends
November 26, 2024
Site #4
Creek Camping
Perfect location, secluded and not too close to other sites on property. Access to creek was great, and all the features of the site were well maintained. Definitely would recommend.
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Kaytee H.recommends
November 17, 2024
Site 2 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend
Camp site 2 was perfect for six people on the river. Loved the addition on the fire pit that made putting a cast iron pan on it so convenient!
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Lindsay B.recommends
November 13, 2024
Site 1 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend
Such a lovely spot, as soon as we arrived a bald eagle flew right overhead, and the fishing is great. Love all of the wildlife around and the area was extremely peaceful and quiet. Will definitely be back!
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Wesley H.recommends
November 11, 2024
Site 1 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend
Just book it!!
I want to start by saying this is an amazing piece of property! Stayed. 2 nights for my son’s birthday! Kids had a blast playing by the river. The clear night that we had made for a stargazers dream. Highly recommend to anyone wanting a quiet night in nature! Will be back for sure!
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Katherine B.recommends
November 11, 2024
Site 2 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend
Beautiful property & camp spot. You are far away enough from the other spots to feel private. We enjoyed being close to some local wineries.
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Tessa B.
November 7, 2024
Site 3 - Private Paradise on Rivers Bend
Avoid site 3 but otherwise pretty
The area was pretty but I would not recommend staying at site 3. We were basically just on an open field and the water was down a narrow hill face that was difficult to traverse.
Location
Brightwood, Madison, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan and Manahoac First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Graham D.

Joined in December 2020
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