Enjoy Nature, Up Close

Conservancy Venues for Camping, Cookouts and Family Events

Throughout the community, Willowsford Conservancy offers unique places to enjoy nature up close, to relax, and to rent for events like family picnics, birthday parties and camp-outs.

The Conservancy offers three venues: Grant Family Campground, Hidden Meadow Campground and the Cedar Pond Pavilion. All three have a unique and opportunity to explore and engage outdoors. If you have questions about which would be the best venue for your special event or outing reach out to our team and we’ll happily assist, info@willowsfordconservancy.org

All rental amenities are closed for the winter and will be re-opened in May 2025. We’ll see you then!

Grant Family
Campground

The Grant Family Campground is a walk-in tent site featuring seven family-size tent pads, each suitable for one large, 9’ x 16’ tent or two 8’ x 8’ tents. The Grant Village’s expansive fields and woodlands provide opportunities for hiking, nature exploration and wildlife watching.

See our Grant Campground photo gallery here.

Amenities:

  • Each site features a tent pad, fire pit, lantern holder, picnic table, & charcoal grill
  • Porta-potty style restroom with handwashing sink and potable water
  • All firewood is included with your rental fee and readily available on site. Outside firewood is prohibited.
  • An obstacle course and other games can be found along the campsite loop.
  • Access to nearby trails for hiking, biking, and more!

To learn more about this campground, read our full description here!

Hidden
Meadow

Surrounded by dense red cedars, this hidden field in the southern portion of The Greens is an ideal setting for events, and for families and groups to experience camping adventures within the “wilds of Willowsford.” This site is perfect for larger campouts, family cookouts, scout groups, & more!

See our Hidden Meadow photo gallery here.

Amenities:

  • Rustic 20′ x 40′ pavilion with electric outlets and potable water and counter space
  • Porta-potty style restrooms
  • Group-style firepits, charcoal grills, & picnic tables
  • Space for tents of all sizes
  • Parking up to 80 cars (250 person capacity)
  • All firewood is included with your rental fee and readily available on site. Outside Firewood is prohibited.

To learn more about this site, read our full description here!

Cedar Pond
Pavilion

The rustic, three-season Cedar Pond Pavilion is nestled in a woodland overlooking scenic Cedar Pond, with easy access onto the Bull Run Overlook trail for wildlife watching, hiking and mountain biking. Cedar Pond Pavilion is a great place to host a family gathering, birthday party, scouting event, or other group events.

See our Cedar Pond Pavilion photo gallery here. 

Amenities:

  • The Pavilion features a wrap-around porch and benches perfect for enjoying nature.
  • The interior includes tables, white board, and chairs.
  • The site includes a portable restroom and nearby parking for up to 20 vehicles.
  • The pavilion can fit groups up to 30 people.
  • The pond offers ample opportunities for fishing and nearby trails are perfect for a hike.

To learn more about this site, read our full description here!