Eclipse Viewing - April 8, 2024
Mon, Apr 08
|Waynesboro
A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a nature immersion in a light pollution free zone within the 94% viewing of the April 8 solar eclipse. Visit for the day, reserve a lodging or campsite for overnight, or extend your stay an entire weekend.
Time & Location
Apr 08, 2024, 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Waynesboro, 606 Gaither Hinson Rd, Waynesboro, TN 38485, USA
About the Event
This area of Tennessee is one of the few remaining light pollution free zones in the region. Imagine what the day will be like when the solar eclipse happens while you and any friends with you are spending time in the meadows "on the buffalo". Maybe you want to venture down the bluff trail to the river for this experience. *** You must bring your own eclipse viewing glasses and anything you choose to sit on. This is a non-alcoholic experience, but you may bring snacks or a picnic lunch as long as everyone takes their items on your way out.
This is an afternoon experience. Unlike a city view, where city lights may turn on, you'll be completely surrounded by nature and forest.
Options include:
Day trip only - book your car and the number of people
OVERNIGHT Sunday to Monday - camping or lodge rental (cars included, base rent for each house includes certain number of people and then add-on for your extras)
EXTENDED WEEKEND - camping or lodging (can include a Forest Therapy guided walk on Saturday) extended stay options should be booked at the same time. If you book for the overnight and choose not to extend, that ticket will be closed out. If something does happen and the reservation names are different, the extended stay option will be contacted to book alternative space that is open or must cancel - the only cancellation available for this event. Cannot accommodate turnaround for different guests on Sunday morning.
Space is limited. Book Today!
Additional experiences for the eclipse may include drumming and/or campfire circle. TBA.
NO refunds or cancellation. Weather permitting. Visit anyway and experience this even if there's spring rain! Connect to nature!
The start of the eclipse is around 12:40pm central time.
---------DAY TRIP----------
Maximum of 15 cars, with a maximum of 4 people per car. Purchase your ticket and pay for parking and people.Â
Solo visitors welcome!
Arrive between 9am and noon for parking instructions, collect your gear, and walk about 1/4 mile to the area where you can find a spot to sit. Sitting areas are first come first serve, but plenty of space to find a spot to sit.
---------OVERNIGHT TRIP----------
The following options are available for overnight guests - check in sometime daylight hours on Sunday and depart Monday afternoon.
Bluff 1 - Max 2 vehicles and up to 8 people in tents
Bluff 2 - Max 1 vehicle and up to 3 people in tent
Bluff 3/Meadow corner - Max 1 vehicle and up to 3 people
Pine 1 - Max 1 vehicle and larger area for big tent, max 4 people
Lemon Lodge - Stay in the furnished Lemon Lodge with kitchen, 2 bathrooms, and beds for up to 14 people, 4 cars max
Raspberry Residency - Stay in the furnished Raspberry Residency House with small kitchen and living room, 2 bathrooms, max 2 cars and 6 people
---------WEEKEND TRIP----------
Select any of the overnight options and extend Fri/Sat nights so you can enjoy your nature immersion outing. Those booked for the weekend will receive a complimentary (optional) guided Forest therapy walk (weather permitting) in the afternoon on Saturday.
*** Will be working on setting up one or two pop-up shelters with bucket toilets for the day. Please check back for more information. No portalets or outhouse available at this time.****
Tickets
DAY TRIP / PEOPLE
Please book your car parking spot and then purchase people ticket up to four per car. You will have to park the car and walk approximately 1/4 mile to find a spot to sit (first come first serve). Parking available only between 9 and 11am. This is a hilly area with natural ground cover and it is not completely accessible. For accessibility access, please contact mail@campwonderwander.org to arrange for your vehicle to drop off guests and then return to designated parking area.
$20.00Sale endedDAY TRIP / CAR PARKING
Please book your car parking spot and then purchase people ticket up to four per car.
$5.00Sale endedOVERNIGHT CAMPING - BLUFF 1
This is the favorite spot of campers. You can have 2 cars and a maximum of 8 people. Arrival time on Sunday between 12 and 4pm. Depart Monday after the eclipse (and make sure to watch your driving on the one lane road trail exit). This is a premium spot. Price is for total group up to 8 so make the most of it and bring friends.
$150.00+$3.75 service feeSale endedOVERNIGHT F/S - BLUFF 1
Extend your premium spot for your friends - maximum of 8 and 2 cars/trucks for the entire weekend. Add-on the extra Fri/Sat night options for group discount and you can opt-in for the Forest Therapy guided walk on Saturday afternoon. Arrival on Friday before dark preferred. Camping price includes required local and state hospitality and sales taxes.
$240.00+$6.00 service feeSale endedOVERNIGHT CAMPING - BLUFF 2
This spot is nestled on the bluff above the river in the trees. You are down a trail past the Bluff 1 site and have one parking spot in the meadow. Small to medium tents or hammocks are best here. Maximum group is 3 and 1 car. Price includes required local and state taxes.
$65.00+$1.63 service feeSale endedOVERNIGHT F/S - BLUFF 2
Extend your premium spot for your friends - maximum of 3 and 1 cars/trucks for the entire weekend. Add-on the extra Fri/Sat night options for group discount and you can opt-in for the Forest Therapy guided walk on Saturday afternoon. Arrival on Friday before dark preferred. Camping price includes required local and state hospitality and sales taxes.
$90.00+$2.25 service feeSale endedOVERNIGHT CAMPING - BLUFF 3
Bluff 3 also includes a nice flat meadow area if your tent is bigger than the campsite space. A wonderful wooded area with campfire pit. Pitch tent in the open for star-gazing. Parking for 1 car/truck next to this site.
$65.00+$1.63 service feeSale endedOVERNIGHT F/S - BLUFF 3
Extend your Bluff 3 and meadow spot for your friends - maximum of 3 and 1 cars/trucks for the entire weekend. Add-on the extra Fri/Sat night options for group discount and you can opt-in for the Forest Therapy guided walk on Saturday afternoon. Arrival on Friday before dark preferred. Camping price includes required local and state hospitality and sales taxes.
$90.00+$2.25 service feeSale endedOVERNIGHT CAMPING - PINE 1
Want a bit more room to spread out your tent and gear? Pine 1 is a good location with one parking spot and up to four people. Price includes required local and state taxes.
$75.00+$1.88 service feeSale endedOVERNIGHT F/S - PINE 1
Extend your Pine 1 spot for your friends - maximum of 4 and 1 cars/trucks for the entire weekend. Add-on the extra Fri/Sat night options for group discount and you can opt-in for the Forest Therapy guided walk on Saturday afternoon. Arrival on Friday before dark preferred. Camping price includes required local and state hospitality and sales taxes.
$120.00+$3.00 service feeSale endedOVERNIGHT - LEMON LODGE
The base rental for the Lemon Lodge includes four people and 2 cars. Please add on the extra person package if you have additional friends that want to join. Price includes preparing the lodge for your arrival and housekeeping after departure. Enjoy a comfortable evening with beds, bathrooms, and kitchen. Price includes local and state taxes.
$250.00+$6.25 service feeSale endedOVERNIGHT - LEMON LODGE PLUS
Have more than 4 people and two cars? Add them on here so that the beds can be made up for everyone. Lemon Lodge features primary room with King Bed and Twin bed with private bath, a private bedroom with full bed, loft with 7 beds, and two twins in the pine room that also has large tables for seating. With additional people, two more cars are included in their booking price.
$35.00+$0.88 service feeSale endedFRI/SAT- LEMON LODGE
Extend your stay the entire weekend and receive a discounted stay. This is for Friday and Saturday night for the base rental of the Lemon Lodge for four people and 2 cars. If more than 4, please purchase the extension for them too. Have a fun weekend with all access to the riverside area and even the donkeys. Your group is invited to join the complimentary Forest Therapy guided walk on Saturday. Price includes local and state taxes.
$389.00+$9.73 service feeSale endedFRI/SAT - LEMON LODGE PLUS
Have more than 4 people and two cars? Add them on here so that the beds can be made up for everyone. Lemon Lodge features primary room with King Bed and Twin bed with private bath, a private bedroom with full bed, loft with 7 beds, and two twins in the pine room that also has large tables for seating. With additional people, two more cars are included in their booking price.
$60.00+$1.50 service feeSale endedOVERNIGHT - RASPBERRY RESIDENC
The base rental for the Raspberry Residency House which is small, but delightful. It features three bedrooms and 2 baths. The largest bedroom has a full size bed and a twin bunk with private bath. The other two bedrooms have twin beds and share a hall bath. The Raspberry features a back deck overlooking the MILKY WAY (on a good night) and the donkey zone. This is actually a perfect spot for the eclipse viewing if you don't want to walk over to the river. Base rate for 3 people, 1 car. and taxes.
$150.00+$3.75 service feeSale endedRASPBERRY EXTRA Peeps
Add up to three more friends for the Raspberry Residency House. If the 6th person does not want to sleep on the top bunk or share the full size bed, the couch is super comfortable, or we can set up mattress in one of the other bedrooms. One additional car is included with the extra people. Taxes included in price.
$35.00+$0.88 service feeSale endedFRI/SAT - RASPBERRY
Extend your stay with the Friday arrival and a Saturday optional Forest Therapy guided walk. This is for 3 people and 1 car. taxes included.
$265.00+$6.63 service feeSale endedFRI/SAT RASPBERRY EXTRA Peeps
Extend the stay for up to three more friends for the Raspberry Residency House. If the 6th person does not want to sleep on the top bunk or share the full size bed, the couch is super comfortable, or we can set up mattress in one of the other bedrooms. One additional car is included with the extra people. Taxes included in price.
$55.00+$1.38 service feeSale ended
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