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Red House Ranch Camp

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· Van Etten, Chemung, New York

200 acres hosted by Ike M.

1 RV/tent site · 1 RV site

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This is one of only two camp sites on a 200-acre parcel of secluded, rural farm land. We are a working pasture based farm where you can see how grass fed beef, pork, chicken, and eggs are produced. There's nothing quite like fresh eggs and bacon after waking up to the sunrise over a fog-filled valley! When you arrive we will provide a complimentary carton of pastured raised eggs and you are welcome to visit our web site (redhouseranch . net) or store to order meats for your stay and/or to take with you upon your departure. We have a wide variety of grass fed beef, pasture raised pork, snack sticks for long hikes, and dog bones for your furry friends. Many of our items are well suited for campfire cooking. Keep in mind that all our products are frozen so be sure to plan for time to thaw. If you're not sure what that involves - we're here to help. We are a working farm but, much of our property is not grazed or farmed. You are welcome to explore the entire area while also getting a glimpse of sustainable, pasture-based, farming methods. Learn more about us and the history of the farm at our website. As you roam the hills and forests you'll eventually bump into some of our animals. Please do not enter the animal enclosures or touch any of the electrified fence lines. If you really want to pet a piggie or hold a chicken - just reach out to Ike or Dave and we will gladly arrange this for you. Red House Ranch is also the perfect spot for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers. During your stay you may encounter eagles, blue herons, coyotes, turtles, wild turkeys, foxes, the endangered bobolink bird (its unique call sounds a bit like R2D2), deer, great horned owls, and many unique plants. It's not uncommon to hear the coyotes howling at night. In addition to hiking trails with incredible views, there are four ponds on the property easily accessible with mown paths. One is very large with a dock and suitable for swimming, paddling, fishing, or just relaxing but the water. The other three are smaller and are now primarily wildlife habitat. easily accessible with mown paths If you're feeling adventurous, there is a more strenuous hike down into the creek bed where you can find miniature versions of the gorges and waterfalls that our region is known for. We are happy to provide maps and guidance or leave you to your own devices. When skies are clear our area has very little light pollution and excellent star visibility. It's a great place to view the night sky during a meteor shower. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we enjoy living in the beautiful Southern Tier/Finger Lakes area!

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179 ratings · 147 reviews

Matt G.recommends

June 24, 2024

Scenic camping site #1

10/10

We had a wonderful weekend at red house ranch! Dave and Ike were incredibly welcoming and helpful. From sharing videos to help us find the campsite and greeting us with a dozen of fresh eggs, they really covered it all. You can tell they take pride in this farm&campsite, it is well thought out and well taken care of. This makes it easy to just relax and enjoy the views, even with young kids. Watching the lightning across the horizon, as the strawberry moon emerged from beyond the hills is an image we will never forget. Hopefully Next time we will plan to stay for another day, giving us more time for hiking the trails and enjoying more of that beautiful pond!

Marianne R.recommends

June 17, 2024

Scenic Camp site #2

Serene, private retreat

This was our 3rd trip to Red House Ranch and it was just as amazing this time around. Ike is always very warm and welcoming. He is an excellent host! This campsite is very private- we didn't see any other people the entire 5 days we were there. The views of the pond and distant mountains are just lovely- especially in the morning when the meadow is glistening like diamonds from the heavy dew and the valley is filled with fog while the sun peaks over the mountains. It is serene. We highly recommend Red House Ranch.

Pamela R.recommends

June 6, 2024

Scenic camping site #1

Spectacular view

Spectacular views! Beautiful farm, friendly hosts, well laid out, clean and even had an outdoor shower with hot water. It was fun walking the cut grass paths to see the pigs, chickens and cows grazing. We absolutely loved it here and will visit again. Thanks Ike & Dave

David M.recommends

May 31, 2024

Scenic camping site #1

Always a pleasure staying at this campsite. Ike and Dave are just wonderful hosts continually making improvements for their guests. Highly recommend this site, you won't be disappointed!

Dennis J W.recommends

May 29, 2024

Scenic camping site #1

Our site was amazing! You get a great view of the sunrise in May when we stayed. The chickens, pigs, and cows were all great to watch and listen too. Our site was also totally secluded from the other one. We already booked again for next year!

Amy A.recommends

May 28, 2024

Scenic Camp site #2

Beautiful place, amazing views, helpful, friendly hosts! My husband and I as well as our dog were able to relax and enjoy our long weekend. We loved hearing all the different birds, frogs and other animals. We have already booked our next stay!!

Location

Van Etten, Chemung, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Odǫhwęja:deˀ (Cayuga) and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Ike M.Joined in June 2018

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