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Private 3 -Cabin Campground in Clear Spring Maryland

Riverside campsite with kitchen and patio

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Make sure you make time to get on the Potomac River with tube, kayak or boat.
Jake's Bunkhouse at Timber Valley Retreat. 4 - Queen Beds
Jake's Bunkhouse at Timber Valley Retreat. 4 - Queen Beds
Timber Valley Retreat Tanners Bunkhouse has 4 Full beds and 2 lofts. Sleeps 5
Tanner's Bunkhouse has 4 Full beds and 2 lofts. Cabin can sleep 5 guests

Reviews

9.8 out of 10, Loved by Guests
3 bedroomsSleeps 15

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Outdoor space
  • Parking available
  • Barbecue

Rooms & beds

3 bedrooms (sleeps 15)

Amber Lodge

2 Double Beds and 2 Single Bunk Beds

Jake's Bunkhouse

4 Queen Beds

Tanner's Bunkhouse

4 Single Beds

Bathroom 1

Toilet · Outdoor shower

Spaces

Deck or patio
Porch or lanai
Outdoor shower
Kitchen
Outdoor play area
Garden

About this property

Private 3 -Cabin Campground in Clear Spring Maryland

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The Best Cabin Glamping at Timber Valley Retreat in Clear Spring, Maryland.

Make some memories at this unique and family-friendly place. Timber Valley Retreat is a private campground located at mile marker 108 along the C&O Canal. If you are looking to take your family and/or friends and "get away from it all," this is the place for you! When you rent, you get the entire site, including all three cabins: Tanner’s Bunkhouse, Amber Lodge, and Jake’s Bunkhouse.

Make leisure time outdoors a priority for your and your family's mental health. Come experience Washington County Maryland Hospitality at its Best!

The Space
This amazing private glamping campground is located in Clear Spring, Maryland 21722. The maximum number of guests sleeping in each cabin is 5 per Maryland law. No exceptions.

A full summer kitchen is available with the three cabins, along with AC, an awesome outdoor shower, and a restroom with a flushable toilet.

We have a spring-fed pond that everyone can paddle boat on, a huge fire pit for s'mores and more, and a fantastic playground for the kids.

We are a short 3-minute walk to the C&O Canal and Potomac River for hiking, biking, swimming, tubing, and fishing. Come make some memories that will last a lifetime!

We offer the perfect campground for large family getaways, youth group retreats, scouts, church group retreats, wedding party getaways, and much more! Pet-friendly and kid-friendly.

Guest Access
A two-track farm road is how you access the private campgrounds along the historic C&O Canal and Potomac River. You will love the dirt road to the cabins as there is so much to see.

Other Things to Note
We will make sure you have the time of your life here at Timber Valley Retreat. Getting adults and kids back into nature is what helps clear the heart, mind, soul, and body, and we all need this now more than ever!
Make sure you bring mom and dad and the grandparents. They will love spending time here with the family. See you soon!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Pet-friendly
Air conditioning
Outdoor space
Parking available
Water view

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House Rules

Check in after 3:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 25
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
A charge of $15.00 for all non-lodging attendees
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs (limit 3 total)
Additional fee for pets. $30.00 per pet per stay.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Maximum number of guest sleeping in each cabin is 5.
No smoking, no vaping, no drugs or drug use.
Sleeping bags required for lofts.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 30
Note from host: A charge of $15.00 for all non-lodging attendees
Host has indicated that there are no carbon monoxide detectors or gas appliances on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a first aid kit

About the area

Clear Spring

Located in Clear Spring, this campsite is in a rural area and on a river. Hagerstown Roundhouse Museum and Washington County Museum of Fine Arts are cultural highlights, and travellers looking to shop may want to visit Crosspoint Shopping Central and Valley Mall. Long Acres Alpaca Farm and Discovery Station at Hagerstown Inc. are also worth visiting.
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Clear Spring, MD

What's nearby

  • Chesapeake and Ohio Canal - 4 min drive - 3.5 km
  • Clear Spring Park - 5 min drive - 4.2 km
  • Clear Spring Town Hall - 5 min drive - 4.5 km
  • Fort Frederick State Park - 7 min drive - 8.1 km
  • Hagerstown Speedway - 9 min drive - 12.7 km

Getting around

  • Martinsburg Station - 34 min drive
  • Hagerstown, MD (HGR-Hagerstown Regional) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪AC&T/Subway - ‬18 min drive
  • ‪Kitzie's of Spring Mills - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Spring Mills Diner - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Private 3 -Cabin Campground in Clear Spring Maryland pet-friendly?

Yes, this campsite allows dogs (limit 3 total). Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Private 3 -Cabin Campground in Clear Spring Maryland?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Private 3 -Cabin Campground in Clear Spring Maryland?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Private 3 -Cabin Campground in Clear Spring Maryland?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is Private 3 -Cabin Campground in Clear Spring Maryland located?

Situated on a river, this campsite is within 3 miles (5 km) of Clear Spring Park, Clear Spring Town Hall and Potomac River. Chesapeake and Ohio Canal is 3 mi (4.8 km) away.

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Check-in

10/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Christopher J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Absolutely amazing stay. Tom and Karen are amazing hosts. Cabins and property were spotless. Plenty of seating. Quiet and private and cant wait to go back again. Already planning next years weekend. Thank you for opening up your property to us all and treating us so well.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had the most amazing, relaxing time. We came with 4 adults, 3 teenagers and 3 dogs. The cabins were perfect and none of us had slept any better anywhere else. The amenities were in par and we had evening we needed. We came when it was so hot in July but the shade helped, the cool pond and access to the river in which we swam and kayaked in everyday. The air conditioning in the cabins kept us cool at night. Our pups were so worn out by evening from running around and playing in the water. We are already planning our return trip. It was the perfect place to recharge our batteries.
Stayed 7 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bobbi K.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Lovely glamping reunion for families

We loved the retreat. It was a perfect little village feel. Tom and Karen were wonderful. We will be back fer sure!!!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Candrus C.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We had such a wonderful time staying at this cabin with our family! It was the perfect mix of comfort and peace, and we truly felt like we were at a home away from home. The cabins were stocked with just about everything you might need, which was a huge relief in case we forgot something. It made packing (and relaxing!) so much easier.One of the best parts, it’s pet friendly! We brought our two puppies along, and they had the best time exploring and relaxing with us. The hosts were amazing; very responsive, friendly, and welcoming. You can tell they truly care about their guests’ experience.We’re already planning to come back again, and hope to make this an annual family tradition, maybe even twice a year! Highly recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marjorie G.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Stay

Enjoyed our time. Will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Barbara W.

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Nice. One of the cabins smelled like mold. Was dusty. If not for this our time was perfect.

Nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

LaDonna G., Hagerstown, USA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful and peaceful

Tom and Karen are so amazing! Wonderful couple. The campsite is awesome, they thought of everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Brothers weekend

With 5 brothers and their kids this campsite fit the bill. Active kids need space and things to do. This place provided all. Plenty of space, wildlife to see and trail walking. The accommodations where great with clean rooms and lots of amnenities.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glamping at its finest.

Our 2nd visit to timber valley retreat did not disappoint. The property is spacious. The cabins are clean and comfortable. There are plenty of amenities if you forgot something. But best of all it’s the peace you find here.The owners are the nicest people you will find and are happy to help you discover other things to do in the area. Thanks for memories K&T
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Amazing place, amazing memories

This is our second time staying at this property. It’s amazing. We are already planning next year. It’s clean, it’s private, and it has EVERYTHING. Plenty of beds, a shower, sinks, covered porch, a playground, sand box, beautiful huge Firepit and it’s on the C&O canal toe path. We can’t say enough good things about Tom and Karen, so thank you to both of them for their excellent hospitality and we’ll see you again next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Mary V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Outstanding Experience at Timber Valley Retreat

We cannot say enough about our stay at Timber Valley Retreat! From the beginning our hosts went above and beyond and thought of everything. They even took the kids for a wagon ride around the property and gave them pumpkins to take home. Even the dogs had their own beds and a jar of treats for their stay. The rooms were clean and very comfortable. The property was well kept. The kids loved the playground and beautiful pond for the paddle boat, and we all enjoyed the C&O canal access for hiking and fishing. The property is within minutes of a local country store for groceries as well as the other conveniences found in the town of Clear Spring. Overall a wonderful experience and we can’t wait to return next year!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2021

10/10 Excellent

Joe H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Glamping at its Finest

Our stay was fantastic! The property owner greeted us and was extremely helpful, gave us a tour of the property, and made sure we were all set. We had a large group of eleven adults celebrating a birthday, and everyone wants to return with other friends. The bunk houses were great, and a couple of us chose to sleep in tents they brought, and the site was also perfect for that. Having the RV trailer was also a game changer, as one member of our party snores like a bear. Air conditioned sleeping arrangements, hot shower, clean bathroom, the spacious kitchen with 2 refrigerators. Perfect for large family gatherings. The land the campsite is on was as beautiful as it was expansive. The second campsite by the natural spring was incredibly cool and a favorite part of the property for most of us. Highly recommend, will definitely be back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Carl J.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderland Campsite

Timber Valley is an absolute Retreat in beautiful Washington County, Maryland with exceptional hospitality! Karen & Tom treat guests as you would want to be treated, which is their motto. Our club, friends, and family members celebrated our anniversary there and are so glad we picked their site. We wholeheartedly want to thank them for providing us an absolutely wonderful time at a fantastic property site. We honestly felt like we were at a retreat with terrific amenities, great areas to camp, and very comfortable beds to sleep in if you didn’t bring a tent. They have a full service kitchen, shower, bathroom, covered decking to enjoy the outdoors rain or shine, a lot of beds to accommodate large groups, and an awesome fire pit with ample firewood that they provide to guests. They also have terrific trails to walk leading you a beautiful brook and areas you’ll honestly feel are magical. We absolutely recommend staying here for a great camping getaway. Plus, our group looks forward on coming back. Sincerely, CJ
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

elizabeth W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Camping/Glamping at it's BEST

We were a large group of 17 - 7 adults and 10 kids between 3-9. We can't say enough great things about this campsite. And to be really clear - it poured rain the Saturday we were there and we still had a blast - It's the perfect balance of camping and glamping. Want to sleep in a tent - go ahead! Want to sleep in a bed and listen to rain on a tin roof? You can! Want to cook over the fire only - no worries there is a huge firepit and two charcoal grills! Want a stove instead - it's there! Two refrigerators means you don't have to worry about ice. There is so much to do - a whole private playground, decks, the C&O canal trail, a pond, fishing, hiking, a SECOND secret firepit space! This place is stocked perfectly and the owners are incredibly helpful and communicative. We enjoyed our time here and all the kids and adults are scheduling our trip for next year already. Tom and Karen - we can't thank you enough for a great weekend. We shall return many times!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

60th Birthday Celebration for Nonno!

This is a beautiful property! Incredible oasis/setting for our special family get together. Two cabins felt like new (including the kids favorite Tanner w/ lofts) and main cabin nostalgic with its own charm. Our 3 generations had great fun preparing meals in the summer kitchen with sink, stove, microwave, 2 fridges and pots, pans & utensils… We also made use the the gas and charcoal grills. We all comfortably had meals together and relaxed and played games on the spacious porch. We were grateful for the opportunity to go on a hay ride and tour and learn a bit of the history of the property and Tom told some heart- warm stories along the way. The newly built event space is awesome! The property is a few minute hike to the river and there is a delightful sparkling clear, spring fed pond with paddle boat. Fantastic playground for the kids and huge fire pit with plenty of room for our large group to sit roasting marshmallows. Nice outdoor shower and bathroom. The hammock was definitely a hit. Thank you Tom and Karen for your warm and caring hospitality, it was a special milestone weekend, one we will hold dear in our hearts!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Best time ever

Booked this place for a family get away/reunion. I wanted to give this place a one star rating for accuracy of the listing. This place is more special than what the listing describes. It starts with the tour of the cabins and the amenities withTom the Host. There are so many little hiking trails that lead to the pond and an a spot the we called the Hobit area. Its filled with tall moss covered rocks and is rumored to be where the local Mennonites used to go to stay cool. Wildlife from birds to frogs to ducks to groundhogs to deer were seen throughout our time there, literally Trains to Cranes. During one of our hikes the grandkids found a grounded redtail hawk. Wildlife sanctuary came and got her. We were very secluded even with the canal less than a stones throw away. The facilities had everything you would need except charcoal. I suggest paper plates, napkins, & utensils. This place is such a gem, best described as outdoors with air conditioning. A communal experience with nature and modern conveniences. Tom and Karen have so many little hidden treasures to share that will make your experience that much better. Make sure Tom shares the story of the sunflowers. My group included my 92 year old dad. He was able to move around easily. There were swings, sandboxes, and things to climb to keep the kids busy tge whole time. Hammocks and cornhole for the adults. Tom and Karen have put together a retreat for everyone. Look forward to staying again!
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023

About the host

Hosted by Karen and Tom Grosh

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Karen and Tom Grosh are the owners of Timber Valley Retreat in Clear Spring Maryland. We have lived here for over 33 years. Our farm, Timber Valley Farm and Timber Valley Retreat are named after our Matriarch dog Timber. Timber ruled the farm and took great pride in training all of the dogs that were under her care.

Timber fought and survived cancer and she truly loved every minute on the farm.

Out of our love for the outdoors and nature we built Timber Valley Retreat for friends and family to use and get away.

In 2021 we decided to open up Timber Valley Retreat to the public to showcase our little gem in the woods.

Why they chose this property

Why would you, your family and friends not want to have a campgrounds all to yourself? Come find out what Washington County Maryland hospitality is all about. Karen and I will do whatever it takes to make sure you enjoy your time here at Timber Valley Retreat.

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