Thank you so much for the shout out! Great video! We too can't wait to return, it is BEAUTIFUL there! Love your videos and love your adventures! (Especially loved the river otters at the end on this one!!)
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Your so welcome girls! It's only the 2nd time I have ever spotted river otters. The 1st time was at Abbott Lake at the Peaks of Otter. We should do a collab hike sometime somewhere since we are at all of the same places. #futuregoals
@belle83 Жыл бұрын
You are one of my new favorite KZfaqrs! Your videos give me a ton of comfort during the day, new ideas, camping knowledge, and courage! Thank you 🏕♥️
@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын
Oh my goodness you have made my entire year! Ha Ha! Thank you for that. For sure if I can get out there and do all these outdoor things, than anybody can. Always happy to help if you every have questions. ~RVA~
@BackpackingwithBuckley3 жыл бұрын
The dumplings looked great and I've never seen that done at camp! Beautiful site too! Wow!
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! I always try to give ppl new ideas for camp food. Anything you can fix at home you can fix on the campfire with modifications and some prep work prior to the trip to make it easier. Thanks for checking out my vid!
@SmoreRacinRV5 ай бұрын
I must camp here. I’ve grown up here my whole life and forget what beautiful camping spots I have in my back yard!!
@RVAHikerGirl5 ай бұрын
Isn't that the way it always is. Sometime the very best places are close to home and we don't have to drive far. Hope you get a chance to get out there and enjoy this park.
@SmoreRacinRV5 ай бұрын
@@RVAHikerGirl we’ve had picnics there multiple times but never camped. This is a must!
@RVAHikerGirl5 ай бұрын
@@SmoreRacinRV Great bluebells and morel mushrooms there in the Spring too!
@pattyk8594 Жыл бұрын
Great video! I'm so glad I found your channel. You keep going to my favorite Virginia State Parks. It's so nice to see them again through your travels.
@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын
This a terrific primitive campsite. Great views on the trails too. So happy to have you a part of the channel. Appreciate the watch. ~RVA~
@InTheMoodForBudgeting2 жыл бұрын
I love seeing videos and of where I grew up.
@RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын
Awww, love this! 💕
@CM-zu3wo Жыл бұрын
I suddenly feel I need to listen to John Denver......... Country Roads! Love that song!!
@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын
Ha Ha! Listen to Brandi Carlisle’s version, even better! Glad this video envokes happy thoughts!
@Ron_C3 жыл бұрын
Dang! Gourmet meal at a primitive campsite! Love it! The view from the tent is perfect! Haha..Sasquatches, bottles, cans...they all make strange noises!
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Dang it could have been a Squatch! Totally fogot they were out there too!
@KrizAkoni3 жыл бұрын
That cart is definitely a luxury item, lol! Looked like a spectacular camp site. 🌈🦋
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Yes, the cart, the bathhouse, and having your car so close by! I thought it was a primitive campsite, actually, they call primitive campsites. But nah not really. Thanks for the watch my friend.
@JenniferLupine3 жыл бұрын
Awesome spot right along the river! Great park and more yummy food!!
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Hopefully my vids give ppl some new camping food ideas. Cuz we all gotta eat!
@JenniferLupine3 жыл бұрын
@@RVAHikerGirl I know! It’s the fun part of camp cooking - always tastes better outside too! 😉🌻
@unpavedexplorer3383 жыл бұрын
Hello my friend, very nice site by the water. Take Care and Keep Exploring The Outdoors.
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Appreciate it Unpaved Explorer! You betcha!
@TravelwithSuri3 жыл бұрын
A new friend from california. This is a great hiking trail with lush green forest. Glad to connect with you. make more such videos my friend.
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Welcome to the channel. Appreciate ya stopping by. For sure I will, I usually have a vid out every Wed.
@sandybachar69753 жыл бұрын
Looks amazing! Love the sake ! Now that’s glam camping ! 🍶
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sandy! Love coming up with camp food that doesn't feel like camp food, lol!
@ksgonewild3 жыл бұрын
Hey! Great vid, really enjoyed it 😃 I love camping by the water!
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Thanks Karen! I'm a water sign so I always seek out water whenever I can out there! Thanks for checking out my vid!
@RonsWorld53 жыл бұрын
Beautiful views!!! I know where my next camping trip will be. Thank you 🙏
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Awww so happy! Your going to love it! So quiet and peaceful at that state park. Enjoy & let me know how you like it!
@RonsWorld53 жыл бұрын
@@RVAHikerGirl I spent this Sunday night (June 20) there (Tent Site #8). Beautiful day. Beautiful night. I loved it! It was everything you said it would be. It mention you in my video. I also hiked up to Kennedy Peak before going to the park. Thank you again. I am sure to tent camp there again. 🙏
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
@@RonsWorld5 Oh yeah! Isn't it amazing there by the river? Oh I'll go over and check out your channel! Thanks so much for the shout out. Ahh Kennedy Peak, you just can't beat the views. So glad you had a good time out there and my videos were helpful to you.
@AlanMETALMAN3 жыл бұрын
Loved the colour along the trail and that cart was a good idea, spoilt indeed. Great view you had over the water, not sure about the food, my tastes are very conservative but good to see you have no issues eating now. Cheers Alan
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
You were right Alan! I can eat whatever I want now that my gb is gone. I'm not eating meat but I am vegetarian now rather than vegan since I can eat fat now. My waistline is not liking that I can eat all this stuff now. I'm always trying to give peeps different ideas of what they can cook by the campfire and make it easy. What's your fav campfire meal?
@AlanMETALMAN3 жыл бұрын
@@RVAHikerGirl steak, my favourite food :o)
@disco075211 ай бұрын
I enjoyed the video. I have been here. We made fried fish for dinner. Actually, the best camp-out food is hot dogs and baked beans with a side of chefboyardee raviolis. Chinese food??? You be hungry five minutes later, lol.
@RVAHikerGirl11 ай бұрын
Thanks for stopping by the channel. I like to vary up what I eat when I go camping since I go camping a lot. And I have several dietary restrictions and can’t do high fat with anything so unfortunately hotdogs and raviolis are out for me so I have to come up with healthier options. I always try to incorporate a lot of vegetables in a lot of different ways. But that’s the beauty of camping food you can make it however you want it to have a great time out there.
@disco075211 ай бұрын
Sounds great! Too much work for me. I don't camp anymore and my diet may be partly responsible@@RVAHikerGirl
@RVAHikerGirl11 ай бұрын
@@disco0752 aww well I hope you can at least get outside to enjoy the outdoors in some way.
@disco075211 ай бұрын
@@RVAHikerGirl Well, we are in the middle of a heat wave, so going outside is out of the question. I did drive to the carryout last night. When it kools off I will explore the Arboretum.
@StepsbyKaatje3 жыл бұрын
That sure looks like the perfect campsite! 😁👍 Curious about your hike! And I'll check out the ladies! 😁 Have e great day! Kaat
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
It was! Got back on the AT just recently too for an overnight. That video will be after the Kennedy Peak hike. It felt so good! Thanks for checking out @WanderingOutYonder
@StepsbyKaatje3 жыл бұрын
@@RVAHikerGirl my pleasure! I wish I had more time to go out! ATB
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
@@StepsbyKaatje If covid wasn't enough, we are experiencing gas shortages in the US and stations are out. That may start affecting how far I can drive to hike in the mountains. Ugh!
@StepsbyKaatje3 жыл бұрын
@@RVAHikerGirl I heard about that on the news! Didn't know it was that bad! Hope that works out soon! 😁
@AllenSchubert3 жыл бұрын
Ooooh! Dinner looked good!
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Always looking for something yummy to make on the campfire!
@hamletlebron3 жыл бұрын
Que belleza natural🌳🌱😍😍😍 gracias por compartir un fuerte abrazo desde República Dominicana 🤗🇩🇴👍
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching from DR.
@Antoxaabsolut3 жыл бұрын
the nature out there is awesome and really green :) COol, greetings from germany,
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
All of the rains have made everything very lush looking here for sure. Thanks a bunch for checking out my video.
@tentman4funАй бұрын
I'm looking for campsites on the water where you can fish not far from your tent
@RVAHikerGirlАй бұрын
@@tentman4fun this is one of those. James River State Park primitive sites is another one to check out
@steveoconnor70692 жыл бұрын
It's beautiful there.
@RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын
It sure is. Hiking and camping on the river plus those Mountain View’s, you can’t beat it. Thanks for watching Steve! Come back anytime. I have 150 videos, similar to this one. ~RVA~
@brokenenglishhiker3 жыл бұрын
That sounds awesome and Chinese food 😋 I love Chinese foods and it is so amazing, I see all green sounds all summer 😀💕🌳🌳🌳
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Yes it is very lush green from all the April showers, bringing out the May flowers. I always try to come up with new food to make on the campfire to keep it interesting and fun! Happy Hiking to ya!
@JasonOutdoors3 жыл бұрын
Definitely a great site along the water. Looks like you've recovered very well. See I'm not the only one with mic problems lol. Mine was a bad cable, hopefully you get yours figured out.
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Feeling pretty good. All of us creators have issues at one time or another. It took 9 tries to just upload this video. I know right??? I know senior had mic issues recently. Even Darwin & Dixie have issues trying to get videos uploaded. I didn't even bring my mic for this one. Didn't want to deal with the sound issues.
@DaveCollierCamping2 жыл бұрын
Awesome video
@RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын
Thanks Dave! I really enjoyed camping here.
@BuscandoFauna3 жыл бұрын
You do not stop surprising with the very good quality of your content. ... Friend, I am very grateful that you upload this material to the platform. I send you many greetings and hopefully we can stay connected. Hug.
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! That's very nice of you to say. Appreciate you taking the time to watch. I'll go check out your channel.
@Matthewsoxfan3 жыл бұрын
What mic to you use with your phone? Do you use an iPhone?
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
I have a rode microphone and a deadcat to block wind noise but I didn't bring it for this trip. I have had strange noises in my audio I think caused by a bad lightening cable (I think thats what it is called) that connects it to my phone. Just using my old iphone 8+ for my videos. I need a new phone, ha ha!
@kathykay66022 жыл бұрын
I thought you were alone but no you have a male companion which is extra security!
@RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын
Sometimes I hike and camp solo and other times I go with other people. On this trip I was not solo. But I honestly don't need a male for security. I can and do take care of myself out there when I travel, go hiking, or on camping or backpacking trips. Us girls are strong and are very capable. We don't need another person to enjoy time in the outdoors. Solo adventures rock! ~RVA~
@ranmangolf Жыл бұрын
We are interested in staying here. From what you saw, which site # do you think is best out of the 12 sites.
@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын
This one. I show the site number in this video. ~RVA~
@BiSAYANGiGAT3 жыл бұрын
bigliked23 watching here with loove from the Philippines, this is a wonderful place to have a me-time
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching all the way from the Phillippines!
@solitudeinthewild823 жыл бұрын
Nice video, my friend! Great Riverside camp! Enjoyed watching, your bushcraft skills are good! And the surrounding nature is cool and amazing. Cheers from Russia, girl, and welcome to my channel about special Russian bushcraft tips and hacks! Kind regards, Yuriy!
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the watch from all the way around the world! I'll be sure to check out your channel.
@Bextasy4233 жыл бұрын
So jealous, When are we gonna hike together!?
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
I've been ready, just waiting on to pick a place! Ha Ha!
@AJuneDay2 жыл бұрын
Do they sell firewood there? Great video, thanks!!
@RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын
Yes, there's firewood right down by the campsites. It's an honor pay. ~RVA~
@josh64882 жыл бұрын
Hi hiker girl, I’m new to this u do this full time or part time, I’m trying set up my HHR LT for my part time camping how u being solo camping ?
@RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын
Part time. I wish I could do this full time LOL! Love solo hiking and camping. I also have my car set up for car camping too that I do this time of the year when it's really cold to be able to extend my hikes. I have a video on that setup as well. ~RVA~
@thepantera693 жыл бұрын
Can you tell me how can I reserve, the campground close to the river .
@RVAHikerGirl3 жыл бұрын
You have to call the 1800 number on the state park website. If you can the state park they will give you that number or it is located in the camping section of the website. Most of the primitive spots are walk in. Meaning you can just honor pay at the box, but you run the risk of them all being taken if you don't call ahead. Hole that helps.
@yaneurysm4 ай бұрын
How do I book a campsite? I couldn’t find the right name on Google.
@RVAHikerGirl4 ай бұрын
You must be typing it in wrong. I typed it into a browser and it came ip right away.
@nataliamejia37393 ай бұрын
Is this the only waterfront site ?
@RVAHikerGirl3 ай бұрын
This is the best one but there are a few other primitive ones. But there are no waterfront campsites for RVs or for the cabins or yurts.
@uz11442 жыл бұрын
Which campsite is this? Thanks
@RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын
Hey there, It says which campsite it is in the video. 🙂 I always say which campsites I am at in all of my videos so the viewers have that info. Thanks for stopping by. ~RVA~
@gongomar2 жыл бұрын
What is the name of the campsite ?
@RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын
The name? It's Shenandoah River State Park. The campsite doesn’t have a name but the number is in the video. Hope that helps. ~RVA~
@michaelboyle4119 Жыл бұрын
Is the wagon at the campground. That looks like it mad it so much easier to get all your stuff to camp .
@RVAHikerGirl Жыл бұрын
Yes it is! Convenient right? There are several right at the parking lot for people to use at the primitive camping area. ~RVA~
@Rybutter67 ай бұрын
Do I have to pay to rent camp at Shenandoah
@RVAHikerGirl7 ай бұрын
Yes, All Virginia State Parks have camp site fees whether its a regular or primitive campsites.
@Theworldisdoom3d2 жыл бұрын
is this site free?
@RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын
Unfortunately no state park campsite site is free whether primitive or regular camping.
@Theworldisdoom3d2 жыл бұрын
@@RVAHikerGirl really? I thought I've been finding a few maybe they aren't "state parks" then? I think there is a couple along Shenandoah one is called "Little Fort Campground" coming into the Front Royal Entrance.
@RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын
@@Theworldisdoom3d dispersed sites In GWNF are great when you can find them. There’s no website or list you just have to stumble upon them.
@RVAHikerGirl2 жыл бұрын
@@Theworldisdoom3d oh forgot to mention, LFC is free but expect a lot of ATV noise since trail goes right passed there campground. Especially on the weekends.