Fern Valley Group Camping at Buffalo Gap Retreat

Campsite in Capon Bridge, West Virginia

  1. 10 guests
  2. 6 beds
  3. 1 bath
Hosted by Buffalo Gap
  1. Superhost
  2. 10 years hosting

Listing highlights

Self check-in

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Beautiful area

This home is in a scenic location.

Buffalo Gap is a Superhost

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This private group campsite includes a 12 x 32 ft air conditioned and heated camping cabin with 3 1/2 creekside acres at the far end of Buffalo Gap Camp.

The space
A gorgeous creek runs adjacent to this large private group campsite with 12x32 cabin and it is located at the far end of camp for peace and quiet with full access to all Buffalo Gap Retreat amenities. Those amenities include bathrooms (a short walk), hot showers (shower house at the center of camp), and firewood bundles for sale at the office. Kayak, Canoe, wood fired sauna (by appointment for a small fee), corn-hole, hiking trails, lakeview dining hall gathering place, wi-fi at the dining hall, beach, volleyball are among some of the many amenities at Buffalo Gap Retreat in Capon Bridge, WV.

Includes camping in the grassy field in front of the cabin. The site also a central bon-fire pit near the cabin.

• Amenities at Buffalo Gap include a private lake with white sand beach, 0.7 acre fenced-in dog park, swimming, catch-and-release fishing, spa (massages & cosmetology available for a fee), lakefront wood-fired sauna (fee), on-site hiking trails, volleyball, basketball courts, complementary use of kayaks and canoes, and various lawn games.
• Firewood is located outside of the office cottage and is sold by the bundle. Please deposit payment at the black drop box on the left side of the office cottage porch.
• When not privately rented, the Beach House offers games such as ping-pong, pool, and cornhole for guest use.
• Buffalo Gap is a pet-friendly destination; the pet-fee is $20 for up to two pets per cabin.
• Wi-fi is available at the Lakeview Dining Hall, but is not accessible from the cabins.
--> the 12x32 foot fully electric / air conditioned and / heated camping cabin has water, a dish washing station (outside), electric cook facilities, cook ware, cleaning accessories (sponges, dish soap...).

--> This site has a 12 x 32 foot fully electric kitchen and sleep cabin. Kitchenette is well stocked, and upper lofts sleep 6 in a combination of 6 twin beds and pull out queen size sofa bed sleeps 2 more. Total up to 8 inside -- rest outside in tents in the grassy field in front of the cabin.
--> This kitchen cabin has full electricity with lots of outlets, lights, kitchen appliances, refrigerator / freezer, 2 burner cook-top stove, griddle, electric coffee pot, toaster oven, microwave oven and more.
--> We also have water and a dish washing station outside the cabin with large basins and supplies for dish washing included.
--> Bring your own sheets, blankets, comforters, pillows and towels. 6 twin beds in the lofts above, an a queen sofa bed on the ground level.
--> The site has outdoor furniture, picnic tables, and portable chairs, and a large central bon-fire pit.
--> you may wish to bring fire starters to make starting a fire easier.
--> Brick and mortar bathrooms and hot showers are located to the left of the dining hall as well as brick and mortar bathrooms near the gym.
--> Quiet Hours are from 10pm til 8am -- please respect our neighbors around camp.
--> We now have wi-fi at the Lakeview Dining Hall for all to use. Wi-fi network and passcode are posted on the front door.
--> All dogs must be registered at the office ($10 fee) and on leash and under owner control at all times.
--> Firewood is located outside of the office cottage and is sold by the bundle. Please deposit payment at the black drop box on the left side of the office cottage porch.
--> You may wish to bring beach chairs or firepit chairs and marshmallow - hot dog skewers.
--> Our on-site staff caretaker is Sean is located in the office located in the red building near the upper pond -- labeled "Office". Knock hard / ring bell if you need something or call/text.

Guest access
• Front entrance gate is always open.
• Door code will be sent prior to your arrival.
• Parking is at the cabin. Access is via the cul-de-sac at the far end of camp past the red dumpster and past the gym.

Other things to note
• This is a quiet area of the camp. We would ask for extra care in keeping noise to a minimum at all times.
• On-site manager generally available (in-person, phone, or message) to handle any questions or needs.
• The sauna or laundry room may be booked for a fee, on a first-come-first-served basis, at the Office Cottage.

Where you’ll sleep

What this place offers

Beach access – Beachfront
Kitchen
Free parking on premises
Shared sauna
Pets allowed
Unavailable: Carbon monoxide alarm

1 night in Capon Bridge

Oct 27, 2020 - Oct 28, 2020

Rated 4.74 out of 5 from 50 reviews.

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This home is a guest favorite based on ratings, reviews, and reliability

Overall rating

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Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for cleanliness

Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars for accuracy

Rated 4.8 out of 5 stars for check-in

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for communication

Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars for location

Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars for value

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Where you’ll be

Capon Bridge, West Virginia, United States
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Neighborhood highlights

Your accomodation is located within the 70-acres of Buffalo Gap Retreat. On-site amenities include the spa (cosmetology and massage services available for fee, by appointment), off-leash dog park in the woods, authentic wood-burning sauna (for fee, reservations required), spring-fed lake with swimming, fishing, kayaking, canoeing, outdoor air pavilion, indoor basketball gym, and on-site hiking.

The nearby town of Capon Bridge (10 minutes away) includes several local restaurants, including:
- Farmer's Daughter: boutique grocer and butcher serving lunch Tuesday - Saturday (burgers were voted Best Burger in WV in 2021 by West Virginia Living), offers free wi-fi.
- River House: a cafe serving coffee and light fare; often has evening musical entertainment on weekends.

Capon Bridge offers convenience stores such as the Family Dollar, Dollar General, and the Liberty Gas Station/Capon Valley Market convenience and hardware store. The closest full-service grocery stores are Walmart (Winchester, approximately 20 miles East) and Food Lion (Romney, approximately 20 miles West).

Other nearby attractions include Ice Mountain (hiking), Cacapon Resort State Park (golf, restaurant, lake/beach swimming, kayak rentals, hiking), Paw Paw Tunnel (hiking), Potomac Eagle Scenic Train, various wineries (e.g., Briede Family Vineyards, Valerie Hill Vineyards), Berkeley Springs State Park (mineral baths, massage), City of Winchester.

Meet your host

Superhost
2,040 reviews
4.8 out of 5 average rating
10 years of hosting
Lives in Capon Bridge, West Virginia

Buffalo Gap is a Superhost

Superhosts are experienced, highly rated hosts who are committed to providing great stays for guests.

Co-hosts

  • Barbara
  • Sean
  • Michael

Host details

Response rate: 100%
Responds within an hour
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Things to know

Cancellation policy
House rules
Check-in: 2:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Checkout before 11:00 AM
10 guests maximum
Safety & property
Exterior security cameras on property
Nearby lake, river, other body of water
May encounter potentially dangerous animal