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Graves Mountain Farm Campground
Graves Mountain Farm Campground, near Syria, Virginia, offers a unique camping experience surrounded by beautiful mountain views and a charming farm atmosphere. With a mix of tent sites, RV accommodations, and cabins, it caters to various camping styles, making it a decent spot for families and friends looking to unwind.
The campground features a friendly lodge nearby, where you can grab a bite to eat or warm up if the weather turns chilly. Visitors have enjoyed the peaceful environment, with one camper noting, “Great site to camp. Dog friendly. Bathrooms available.” However, keep in mind that the facilities may not be up to everyone's standards, so it’s wise to come prepared.
For those eager to explore, the area is close to Shenandoah National Park, providing access to stunning hiking trails and outdoor adventures. Campers have also appreciated the local activities, like fishing and farm tours, which add a fun twist to the camping experience. Just remember, this isn’t a traditional campground with lots of trees; it’s more of an open field setup, so plan accordingly if you’re looking for a more secluded spot.
Description
Campground by Shenandoah National Park
1800 Acre Farm to Play On
Campground is 7 acres on the Farm
2 Mountain Streams
2 Fishing Ponds - no license needed
18 Miles of Trails
A mountain Higher than Old rag and another with a tougher, rockier ascent/
Seasonal Pool - fee payable $10 pp per day in 2023
Free-form Camping - no assigned places
You get to make your own world
Pet Friendly - on leads please
No hook-ups, sorry
Fees
Adult to 15 yrs - $12 per person per night
14 yrs to 6 yrs - $6 per person per night
5 yrs and under - FREE
Horses - $10 per horse per night
30 Activities and Events
- Hiking
- Farm Animals show and tell - Sat and Sun, egg collections, pet pigs, goats, calves, sheep
- Terrific Road Biking - easy to killer ascents
- Terrific Mountain Biking including a laid out "killer" trail surrounding the campground
- Hiking - easy stroll to really tough
- Horse-back Riding Tues- Sun
- Horse riding lessons - Tues - Sun
- Pony Rides - Tues - Sun
- Nature hike - Sat at 11AM
- Guided hikes
- Trout Fly Fishing - two streams and two ponds
- Fly fishing lessons and guide
- Fri open mike night at Main Lodge campfire
- Sat Bluegrass on the Mountain Porch - Smokin' Trout Trio
- Seasonal Pool - huge
- Swimming Hole on the Rose River, opposite the Campground
- Massages
- Yoga - mainly weekends, no every one, though
- Wellness weekends with Jenn of In True Nature
- Farm to Table Dining at the Farm Restaurant
- Bluegrass Jams - six time a year
- Bluegrass Music Festival with Kids and grownups activities
- Harvest Festival - first three weekends in Oct, pick your own as long as crop is on trees
- Peach Festival - third Saturday in July
- Fishing Heritage weekend - for young folks to learn to fish - 1st Saturday in April
- Halloween - the haunted packing shed, Trunk or Treat
- Santa - first three Saturdays in Dec.
- Christmas Fair - second Sat in Dec - at the Market, Deli & Tackle
- July 4th - music and fire-works - for our whole county and right over the campground
- Horse Trail Riding Get- togethers
- Vineyard Visits to our Partner - just over the hollow.
- Market- Deli-Tackle on site
- Our own fresh ciders, hard cider, preserves, apple butter and apple sauce.
- Games room.
- Volleyball court.
And the Campground, itself
- 7 acres of meadows on the 1800 acre Farm - expanding to 55 acres on busy weeks.
- Please stay within signed areas as the size of the campground changes according to festival events
- Free-form make your own place
- No picnic tables
- No fire ring - make your own from river rocks at field edges
- Please return the rocks so that we can mow without breaking the blades
- Wood - collect from forest or buy down at the Market-Deli & Tackle
- Water spigots up front - excellent moubtain well water, tested.
- Small electrical supply up front - for devices only
- Porta-toilets and pit toilets
- Wet toilets, sinks and showers are usually available down at the bathhouse in the DORM area behind the packing shed opposite the Market
- Fiber Optic WiFi- that allows for Cell service calling and receiving - even without cell service - up front. Get password at bulletin board, Market or Main Lodge
- Cell phones - connect to your network via our WiFi both to call out and receive calls. We are remote so no cell towers available
- Open 24 hours - at night please be quiet when arriving at setting up
- Dog Friendly - on leash, please
- Old Rag Hike- 6.5 miles to the back entrance (Weakley Hollow/Berry Hollow Fire Rd and Old Rag Shelter |10.5 miles to Nethers/Front Entrance.
- White Oak Canyon Hike - 6.5 miles up our back hollow road
Location
Graves Mountain Farm Campground is located in Virginia
Directions
Coming into Syria VA on Rt 670, the Old blue Ridge Tpk, or on Rt 643, the etlan Rd, you will see the Graves Mountain Market Deli & Tackle on the Right, continue on Rt 670 for 150 yards and you will see the campground's large sign on the right, Drive in, Honor box signage and details will be in front of you.
Coordinates
38.49061830939462 N
78.32912320940791 W
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiGood
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TPoor
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Cabins
- Equestrian
Features
For Campers
- Market
- ADA Access
- Trash
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- WiFi
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sanitary Dump
- Big Rig Friendly
Contact
General Info
Reservations
Drive Time
- 42 min from Charlottesville
- 1 hr 4 min from Harrisonburg
- 1 hr 10 min from Winchester
