Camp Way Wild

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6 reviews

· Westport, Essex, New York · 70 acres

Hosted by Kenneth W.

Quirky

· 5 guests max

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All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Welcome to Camp Way Wild. A private camp for those looking for forested seclusion and serenity, nestled at the gates of the Adirondacks. Camp Way Wild offers our Lean To with a View, a 10' by 14' shelter large enough to accommodate up to a family of four within its sturdy frame. Just a short walk away is the newly finished bathroom, featuring a flush toilet, hot shower, and sink. We also have a rustic, traditional outhouse available for use. Situated around the property are 200 year old barns, a personal firepit, as well as a large grassy lawn great for games and activities. Local attractions nearby the property include local area trails state land Lake Champlain boat launch. Kayaking on the Bouquet river. Local farm market bakery and train station close by. Shop locally at Amish farm stands, organic farms. Enjoy near by dining on Lake Champlain. Boats kayaks available at local marina. Watch a beautiful sunset from Lean to and listen to the owls and the coyotes 70 acres of diverse topography and ecosystems. I joined by 50 acres of wildlife sanctuary. Rivers lake Champlain many wonderful hikes within walking distance. Westport state boat launch a mile away. View of High Peaks from 10 x 14’ lean to SUV accessible. Privy available. Wildlife abounds.Welcome to Camp Way Wild. A private camp for those looking for forested seclusion and serenity, nestled at the gates of the Adirondacks. Camp Way Wild offers our Lean To with a View, a 10' by 14' shelter large enough to accommodate up to a family of five within its sturdy frame. Love to camp with your hammocks? Hook them up to the interior rings provided in the Lean To, and swing the night away under the stars. If you're camping in your tent, the Lean To provides a fantastic shelter against the weather, and a guaranteed dry place to pitch your tent. Just a short walk away is the newly finished bathhouse, featuring a flush toilet, hot shower, and sink. We also have a rustic, traditional outhouse available for use as well. Situated around the property are 200 year old barns, a personal firepit, as well as a large grassy lawn great for games and activities. Local attractions nearby the property include local area trails state land Lake Champlain boat launch. Kayaking on the Bouquet river. Local farm market bakery and train station close by. Shop locally at Amish farm stands, organic farms. Enjoy near by dining on Lake Champlain. Boats kayaks available at local marina. Watch a beautiful sunset from Lean to and listen to the owls and the coyotes

What to expect

Quirky

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

5 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit. Fires are *ONLY* allowed within the designated firepit provided, must be kept small, and no open flames are allowed during fire bans. We are in fire country and we would like to keep our land beautiful.

Toilet available

Flush toilet, pit toilet. We have a newly completed bathroom (circa July 2022) that features a flush toilet, as well as a cute, rustic outhouse.

Pets allowed

Potable water available

Spigot. Cold potable water is available outside the bathroom from the blue spigot.

Showers available

Hot water . We have a brand new (circa July 2022) bathroom that features a hot shower.

Picnic table present

Pack it out

Cooking equipment absent

No wifi

Laundry absent

Hot Tub absent

No playground

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 2:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

4WD recommended

During your trip

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

100% Recommend7 ratings · 6 reviews

Alla Z.

7 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

With pets

Fantastic campground! Don’t even think twice - it’s perfect: beautiful views, very private, nicely equipped and thoughtfully designed, everything is super clean and of impeccable quality. Kenneth, thank you so much!

Cassandra P.

32 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Group trip

This was just spectacular! Many thanks to Ken for so generously sharing this beautiful spot. I parked at the bottom and hiked up to the lean to -- the views were just stunning and it was such a treat to fall asleep to the owls and wake up with the sun. And there's nothing like having a warm shower after a big hike in the Adirondacks! Hope to be back soon.

Elisabeth F.

8 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Six star camping

Camp way wild is even better than pictured. Beautiful scenery in a very private location. Not far from town, and a short drive to beautiful swimming and hiking spots. Kenneth is a wonderfully kind host, he waited up for us even though we were late so that he could make sure we knew where everything was. He was also very helpful when planning our trip, and he takes good care of his land. Strongly recommend bringing a fully closed off bug net for sleeping. Also, recommend a car with four wheel drive if you want to avoid carrying your things to the camp site, although it isn't a long walk and the view is very worth it.

Lindsay D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· April 2024

2024 Solar Eclipse Viewing Spot ☀️

Group trip

Kenneth's land was a fantastic stay – and the bathhouse was so nice and very convenient to have, especially on a chillier day/night. This was a gorgeous, isolated area that was perfect for seeing the eclipse – and we were able to see so many stars at night!

Elton C.

4 reviews

Recommends

· April 2024

Great Camping

With pets

Beautiful land and very well managed. Kenneth was incredibly friendly and very responsive. Plenty of hiking trails and private areas to camp. Enjoy a peaceful night of camping amongst the sounds of nature.

Alexa C.

10 reviews

Recommends

· September 2023

With pets

Kenneth's land is absolutely amazing. We had a wonderful time exploring his property and its incredible views. There was a great grass field that was level where we slept in our camper van. The bathroom and shower were wonderful and very clean. Highly recommend!

Location

Westport, Essex, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Kanienʼkehá꞉ka (Mohawk) and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking