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The Batesville Sweet Spot

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· Afton, Albemarle, Virginia

100 acres hosted by Margaret H.

2 RV/tent sites

Near Shenandoah National Park

Within a 30-minute drive from the Rockfish Gap Fee Office.

Family-friendly

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

MARGARET is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Enjoy 100 acres of mature hardwoods, meadows, ponds, and a small stream, the headwaters of the Mechums River. We recognize it as the ancestral lands of the Monacan Indian Nation, a Siouan-speaking tribe of Virginia's Piedmont and mountain regions. We welcome all people to enjoy the land we have been privileged to inhabit for the past fifty years. The property is under a conservation easement with The Nature Conservancy and has a recently installed 5-acre wildflower meadow and 1,000 newly planted trees. Fifty acres are mature hardwood forests. Our two Hipcamp sites offer absolute privacy and quiet on 100 acres of open meadows, forests, a small stream, and two ponds. The barn has water and electricity so that you can recharge your phone. Enjoy bird watching, fire-gazing, bicycling, and hiking our many trails. Firewood is provided at no extra charge. Fires are allowed, weather permitting. HIpcampers will be notified if there is a no-burn policy. One pond features a sandy beach, a mud kitchen for the little ones, a dock, two kayaks, two canoes, and an island complete with a hammock! On starry nights, paddle to the floating dock for excellent stargazing. Both ponds are stocked. LOCATION: DETAILS OF TWO CAMPING SITES The two sites are separate from one another, located at different ends of the property. If you are deciding which campsite to choose, here are a few things to consider: Both sites are private, quiet, and within walking distance of a pond or swimming hole, but offer different advantages. WIFI is unreliable at either site but available at the barn, closest to the RIDGE. THE RIDGE CAMPSITE This is a true gem of a campground, with a mature hardwood forest on an incredibly situated ridgeline running north-south. The walking paths around the property are splendid, with signs of native wildlife, including turkey, deer, beaver, piliated woodpecker, and much more. It offers an easy drive right into. The outhouse is a close walk from your campsite—an open meadow on a ridge surrounded by forest and a 5-minute walk to the pond. It is best for groups of 10 and under. It has a fire pit, a picnic table, and a hammock. We welcome families but no large groups. THE RIVER CAMPSITE is a larger open meadow beside a small stream, suited for small and larger groups (up to 10). We welcome several families but no larger groups. A refreshing swimming hole is a short walk away; the pond is a longer walk. CHECK-IN AND CHECK-OUT DETAILS - Check-in is available after 4 pm; Exceptions can often be made. Please inquire. - Check-out time is 4:00 pm. GENERAL LOCATION To find We are located off a country gravel road at the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains, two miles from The Batesville Market, where you can pick up gourmet fare and hear live music most Saturday nights. NEARBY SIGHTSEEING AND RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES We are within half an hour's driving distance of the Blue Ridge Parkway, the Crozet Tunnel, the Shenandoah National Park, Charlottesville, Waynesboro, and Staunton (and its famous Blackfriar Theater). Numerous vineyards, breweries, and distilleries dot the countryside in this area. We would love to share it with you!

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

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73 ratings · 60 reviews

Joseph E.recommends

October 20, 2024

Mountain Ridge Site

One of the best sites

Great site. Very private. Lots of firewood. Nice land to walk.

Alison H.recommends

October 14, 2024

Mountain Ridge Site

Picturesque & private camping

10/10 ! I loved tent camping on Margaret’s land with my husband, dog and 13 month old. The land is beautiful, private, and very peaceful, exactly what we wanted. The location is excellent, near many hikes, breweries and vineyards. Margaret and her husband were excellent hosts, and went out of their way to greet us, bring us firewood, provide information about the area and even lent us some supplies we were missing. We will definitely come again, and we can’t recommend this site enough.

Carter S.recommends

October 7, 2024

Mountain Ridge Site

Great Experience.

My son and I spent the last two nights at the ridge site and I can’t say enough about how much we enjoyed our stay. The site was large, clean and isolated. Plenty of firewood for the huge fire pit. Margaret gave us a great tour and history of the property. It’s so large and spread out and had just experienced some flood damage from the remnants of Helene. We spent lots of time right on the property, riding our bikes down to the creek and the waterfall. Plenty to do in the immediate (20mi) radius. I can’t wait to go back.

Kaitlin W.recommends

October 6, 2024

Riverside Circle

Beautiful place to camp!

We had the best time! The property is so beautiful and we had so much fun exploring it and playing in the river. I highly recommend. Margaret was so accommodating and made sure we had everything we need. There are lots of places close by if you want to venture out like the Batesville Market and Blue Mountain Brewery. Lots of shining stars, trails, and places to just be in nature.

Carrie P.recommends

September 22, 2024

Riverside Circle

We stayed at the riverside camp site and had a wonderful time. Our dog and children loved playing in the stream and especially the waterfall. Margaret was very helpful and accommodating and made sure we had everything we needed, like enough firewood. We hope to visit again!

Brian W.recommends

September 16, 2024

Riverside Circle

The riverside campsite was a great stay, very private and cozy. The owner's family delivered firewood after the first night and I was happy to hear more about the property's history.

Location

Afton, Albemarle, Virginia, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Monacan, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), and Manahoac First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking