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Hickory ridge

97%

· Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts

85 acres hosted by Willis B.

1 RV/tent site

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Our property is 85 very private acres with an open field surrounded by forest and open wooded areas with many trails. The forest is very diverse including some old growth maples and birches, as well as hemlock and pine trees. The campsites are at the edge of the field set back into the woods. I have recently added sand and gravel to improve drainage since the heavy rain we have had this year. We have a portable composting toilet outhouse and a hot outdoor shower. Feel free to explore all of the trails on foot or mountain bike. You may see some turkeys or deer out there. There is a small pond with lots of frogs and salamanders near the camping area, and a few seasonal streams on the property. You can hike a one mile loop on our newest trail. It is medium difficulty because of the hillside it is built on so hiking boots are recommended unless you are on a mountain bike. Rock walls built in the mid 1800s circle the property almost entirely so the borders are easy to see. The Deerfield river is a few miles away where you can fish for trout or go for a swim or kayak. The Connecticut river and the green river are about 15 minutes away as well. We have tubes, a canoe, and a kayak that are available to rent for some floating! Historic Deerfield village and Yankee Candle store and factory are about 10 minutes away. We are about 20 minutes from Northampton and Amherst.Choose between camping in one of the wooded nooks at the edge of our grassy field. A stone fire pit is located at each site. We have plenty of firewood for campers so no need to bring any. Our composting toilet is available as well as our outdoor hot shower. Listen to owls and frogs serenade you to sleep! You might see a family of deer at dawn or dusk and you will definitely hear lots of birds. Bring your mountain bike or hiking boots and you can explore over a mile of trails on our property and easily get to the Deerfield river using the two mile long Mahican-Mohawk trail which leads to Conway Station where two rivers meet and you can see the ruins of a trolley bridge. The street we are on was recently designated part of the Franklin County scenic bikeway which takes you along the Connecticut river valley and many points of interest. We are a 10 minute to Treehouse brewery, Berkshire brewing company, historic Deerfield, yankee candle and mount sugarloaf reservation. We are 15 minutes from the Franklin county fairgrounds and Camp Keewanee.

Activities

Hiking

Paddling

Climbing

Snow sports

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Mountainous

Farm

97%

31 ratings · 27 reviews

Meg M.recommends

September 17, 2024

Open forest campsite

Cute, quiet spot and a very helpful and kind host!

Audrey M.recommends

September 4, 2024

Open forest campsite

We loved camping at Willis's property! The campsite was private, quiet, and easy to access. The location was perfect, super close to Treehouse Brewing which was our destination for a concert. Enjoyed having a hot shower too!

Jillian M.recommends

September 2, 2024

Open forest campsite

Perfect long weekend campging!

Excellent place for a beautiful and quiet Labor Day weekend camping trip with friends and family. So glad we opted for this against the crowded campgrounds. Loved the small hike in their woods, kids romping about in the field, laying in the grass and watching the shooting stars. Compost toilet did the trick and nice layout of the sites. Will definitely return for the treehouse that was under construction!

Mark K.recommends

August 25, 2024

Open forest campsite

Great spot for tent camping with a group as there are plenty of options for setting up tents and for parking. The fire pit and included wood was nice to have and the nearby area is a good blend of secluded with enough options to have a range of activities to do for any age range.

Karin S.recommends

July 30, 2024

Open forest campsite

Private forest with perks

A lovely private place all to ourselves. Our spot was nested under old trees by the field. Despite the rain we had no issues driving to or from site with our 2wd Westfalia. Willis is a super host. Extremely responsive. He also went out of his way to mark the trails in the woods on his land for us to enjoy. We brought a small stainless rack to put on the grate that went over the fire pit but the grate that was there would have been fine by itself. The hot outdoor shower was just a real nice perk of this place.

Gretchen M.recommends

July 26, 2024

Open forest campsite

Good location and great stay. Host was very communicative and helpful pre-arrival.

Location

Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nipmuc, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), and Pocumtuc First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking