36 acres hosted by Mike & Kelly G.
1 RV/tent site · 2 tent sites
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in South Carolina: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Fishing
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Swimming
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
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98% Recommend165 ratings · 139 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
The Far Out
We had an amazing time at this camp! The place is absolutely beautiful — peaceful, scenic, and just a wonderful spot to relax and enjoy nature. Everything was well set up and just felt really nice to be there. The host was fantastic — super friendly, a great communicator, and made sure everything went smoothly. Honestly, everything about this experience was just perfect. Highly recommend!
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Troy Q.
1 review
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Fern Gully
We really enjoyed this spot! We arrived late and it was nice that there were solar powered string lights there to assist us with setting up our camp. From looking at the turtles to fishing and swimming- we had an amazing time. The site itself was on a hill/ cliff so we hd a great view of the river and were able to keep our mermaid dog from disappearing into the river unattended. There is also a little swimming hole right below the site that you can acess with a steep little climb down. This site is very sandy just FYI so do prepare to plan for that during your trip. There was also plenty of privacy. We would definitely visit again.
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Kyler J.
5 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2025
Tent ·
The Bend
Great spot, well maintained and very responsive hosts. Very private spot, as no one came by the camp site, but it is in a neighborhood so was not that peaceful and a lot of activity across the river throughout the day and night. Lot of rain prior to our stay so river ran fast and we found it not the best for fishing or walking the river but still caught some fish off the dock and a very nice catfish. Overall, recommend.
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Kevin T.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Fern Gully
Fern Gully was the PERFECT primitive site for my husband's and my getaway. The host was very protective of our privacy, the river running right in front of the campsite was so lovely, and the string lights added a beautiful ambiance! Not very far from the site was Greenville and a ton of places to eat, and about an hour from the site was a hike to the tallest waterfall in SC which has a suspension bridge that goes right over it. Overall, 10/10 experience, we recommend it to anyone wanting to get away from life for a bit!
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Kaziar R.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Fern Gully
Fern Gully was even better than the photos! Such a cute campsite with direct access to the river (even caught my first fish 😊). Privacy was 10/10! Mike & Kelly are awesome hosts and very communicative. We’ll definitely be back!
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Miranda M.
2 months on Hipcamp
This was a great site with lots of shade coverage from the trees and the river running next to it made for a wonderful camping spot. The site is very flat with lots of options for tent set up. Although close to civilization, this spot was quiet and peaceful.
Allyson N.
3 reviews
What a great site, private and well maintained! The trek from the car to the site is about 5 minutes. But was made easy as Mike our host came with his ATV and carrier to haul most of our stuff for us!
We will definitely be back!
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Alex M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mike and Kelly were so friendly as well as their two cute dogs. (We only seen the dogs or heard them when we met) Though we were hoping we would see them adventuring too but didn’t. They had great communication our whole stay but gave us our privacy. Said if we needed anything to let them know. We did need one thing and Mike was very fast in bringing that down. Upon arriving we walked down to check it out. Parking is literally a 1 minute walk from the site as stated. They do have a steep hill to walk up and down but that was fine. You walk through the start of the path and you’re welcomed by this nice creek that leads to the huge river where your site is and has these cute little solar lights hanging at your tent area. They’re not bright but give off just enough light to not bother. ( don’t worry! You can turn them off if it’s unwanted) The site has plenty of room! There are lots of places to go adventuring and fishing. The camp site had a nice little honey hole for fishing and a huge rock to climb on that gives you a wonderful view of the river! We didn’t actually see any wild animals but did see prints. This site is nestled away from the city but is a 5 minute drive from a superstore if you had forgotten to bring anything. On a trip to the store they were picking blueberries and was so nice and offered some. Best ones I’ve ever had! Better than store bought! I highly recommend camp moondog to anyone who wants to get away. It was a very nice stay and will be coming back!
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Kaycie S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Mike and Kelly's piece of land is beautiful and just as advertised! Right on the river, nice little spot to fish and close to the happenings of downtown. Very well maintained and easy to find. We hammocked and had a great night of sleep bug free too!
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Jahmann G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Amazing campsite, so close to Greenville! My kids haven’t stopped asking to come back. Mike and Kelly are awesome people who have worked really hard to create a beautiful natural escape.
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Aaron B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
The Far Out
Mike and Kelly are fantastic hosts! We had an absolute blast at the Far Out! It was very well shaded and right on the river for fishing and beautiful views. The water access area was incredibly nice, however we were a little hesitant with our young children due to the fast movement of the river. It was nice to splash around in though. Mike was incredibly helpful and brought multiple loads of our gear in and out of the woods, which was definitely a blessing! The hike to get there was only slightly challenging being a fairly steep incline, but our 5 and 6 year olds did fine. We definitely look forward to staying here again!
Angela M.
6 reviews
Pros: very secluded, the creek access was wonderful, string lights
Cons: the hill to get to and from the vehicles
We loved our stay! It was my youngest child’s first camping trip,and he cried when we left. The only real issue we had was the big drop off on the entrance and at the campsite. The walk in was fairly narrow and had a huge drop on the side into the creek,and at the campsite there’s a huge drop off to the river. It would be a wonderful spot for families with older kids. I had no concerns with my 4 yr old, but I was a tad on edge about my 2 yr old. Overall it was a beautiful property that I hope to stay at again once my kids get a tad older.
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Raven A.
2 months on Hipcamp
Great spot right on the river! The host was so gracious and welcoming, very dog friendly. We’ll be back!
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Patrick W.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent ·
Fern Gully
Great spot on the river! Close to everything in town. Think we drove 12 minutes to a great brewery. Coming back with my kid sometime this summer.
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Ben U.
4 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Fern Gully
This is probably my favorite hipcamp ever! We arrived late at night (10 pm) and had absolutely no issues finding the campsite and the adorable string lights really helped with setting up our tent. It’s the most gorgeous spot right on the river, and so quiet and secluded while being really close to town. The bank down to the river is quite steep, but it helped keep our dog from swimming all day. I can’t wait to come back!
Libby N.
4 reviews
I'd like to start by saying this is such a great spot, secluded and right on the water!
It feels like your hidden in the woods but still very convenient to grocery store and restaurants downtown.
Mike and Kelly were very accommodating and even helped us get our things down the short hike in and out of the campground, and offered to loan us any utensils or necessities we may forgotten.
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Jesi B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
The Bend
I actually messed up my own schedule and booked this camp but did not stay! The photos look beautiful and I intend to rebook in the future!
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Joshua B.
2 months on Hipcamp
We camped at the fern gully site, beautiful site 180° view of the flowing saluda river.. also caught some bluegill and a little bass. Now this site may be a bit of a trek for some and a little tip, when it rains . It pours.. be wary of that slick southern clay. it's completely secluded! Just you. the river. And nature! Also just minutes to downtown Greenville. And a short drive to Paris mountain.. Caesars head and table Rock State parks!
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Anthony A.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
The Far Out
It was a nice private spot with lots of branches to make a fire. The river is right nearby which is very nice. It is a great camping spot that is very convenient given how close it is to town.
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Kevin M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
The Bend
The perfect retreat right on the river, the hosts were great, making us welcome then leaving us to enjoy. Our pup has a new favorite spot to retrieve in the water. And five minutes away Buffet Latino was serving a full Puerto Rican buffet at 9 am! The perfect exit!
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Josh F.
2 months on Hipcamp
It was our first time camping and it was a great experience from the beginning. Mike came to welcome us and show us the place around which was really nice. The space is great, the view is amazing, it’s crazy it’s so close to the actual city and you actually feel far away like others have said already. You can hear the nature, we didn’t see any animals, the river was super nice too. In general a great experience that I would 100% recommend.
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Leiver R.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Fern Gully
Staying at Camp Dogmoon was an enchanting experience. The camp, situated right on the river, allowed for incredible views of the wildlife. We even heard beaver slaps on our second night. As I was leaving, I made a mistake and got my car stuck in the mud. The camp hosts quickly got me out of the mud and on my way. I would 100% recommend staying at Camp Dogmoon. It is easily one of my favorite campsites I have stayed at so far.
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Grace S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Campsite was as advertised basic and rustic, but nice. It was pretty quiet. Easy to find would be nice if you were into fishing. It had river access and a small dock.
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Tim S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Tent · With pets ·
The Far Out
Land was great and clear for our trip. Felt secluded but a short drive to town if you forget anything, really the best of both worlds. Was very easy to navigate and the site was clean. Mike was super friendly and helpful the entire trip!
Tyler S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Great spot by the river! Very peaceful and beautiful with the river flowing past. Host greeted us and helped carry some stuff down to the site. It’s very private, but you’re not far from town. We were able to go into Greenville (downtown about 15 minutes away) to walk around town and get lunch and Walmart (5 minutes away) to get some supplies and ice. The river is about a 10 ft drop from the site, so maybe worrisome with kids but it prevented our dog from getting soaking wet. We climbed down for a little swim when it got too warm. Would love to come back!
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Meredith H.
2 reviews
This was my first time using hipcamp. Based on my experience with this trip, not only will I be staying at Moondog again but I'll also be using hipcamp more.
The hosts were great. They went above and beyond and provided help and advice whenever possible. They were also quick to respond to any messages.
The location is great. You're minutes from stores for last minute essentials and downtown Greenville is a short drive away. You're right on the river and it feels secluded. We were at the far out and the site was clean. There is a hill but anyone moderately fit will have no problem with it and the hosts even helped transport our items with their four wheeler.
I would highly recommend this place.
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Dennis C.
3 months on Hipcamp
Great ,peaceful ,safe on the river ! Made memories… Great Host! No Bigfoot sightings and March winds too high for camp fire. Jus perfect!
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Julius P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
The Far Out
Mike was very clear on directions and with it being a small hike up hill to the site he offered to help carry our supplies would highly recommend camping at this site.
John L.
4 years on Hipcamp
Short walk down to Fern Gully. Beautiful spot by the river. Friendly and helpful hosts. The Beaver's slapped.
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Jordan D.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent ·
Fern Gully
This place was great. The hosts were really nice and communicative. Highly highly recommend. Worth the money for privacy and a spot you’d have to hike to find, anywhere else.
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Mason D.
3 months on Hipcamp
Location
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Mike & Kelly G.
Joined in October 2022Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 11 hours
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