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Tempest Ranch camp

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· Beaver Dams, Schuyler, New York

40 acres hosted by Dwayne T.

1 lodging site · 10 RV/tent sites

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40 secluded acres with 1850 feet of clear stream with a great swimming hole. Our fenced fields with sheds boarders 9100 acres Sugar Hill State Forest, hiking trails and a dirt seasonal road that connects to other dirt roads. We have a mature pine forest grove that you can pick a spot to camp next to,or walk our creek and find a cleared spot to tent or just sleep next to campfire. We have been here 20 years improving what was run down, and continue to add a few pines and special private site for great memories! Our sites sit along meads creek which is nice to sit and relax in. At the bridge along maple lane is a very fun swimming hole ,which has been so nice all summer let your dog swim with you and have a nice float .we have a picnic tabel and fire ring at most sites . We are constantly making new fun sites to enjoy . fire-ring and outhouse! We have a pond to feed fish and explore on a canoe or bring tubes .always horses and donkeys to see . I have 1850 foot of stream to hike along and explore wildlife.turkey,deer,fox the occasional coyotes howling . We have been getting eagles.few bear sightings. ..we have .some pretty private spots along the creek . And under the pine tree grove.we border 9100 acres of sugar hill state Forrest. Trails everywhere. Twelve miles of back dirt roads to get to Watkins Glen state park. 7 miles to the Glen race track .twelve miles to a great dirt track to see racing.we can accommodate horse camping ,either by ride ins or trailers with pASTURES TO PULL INTO. ! This site borders sugar hill state Forrest! Twelve miles to Watkins glen

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179 ratings · 155 reviews

Aneesh A.recommends

July 8, 2024

Tempest Ranch

We (a family with 2 kids) had a great time at Tempest Ranch. Dwayne is an amiable host, helped us with setting up a campfire, and provided good tips on nearby places to visit. It is a nice place to relax with a beautiful view and a creek flowing through the farm with a swimming hole. Our kids enjoyed playing in the creek at the campsite, watching the horses and donkeys, feeding the fish, and canoeing in the pond.

Barbara H.recommends

July 1, 2024

Tempest Ranch

Fantastic camping experience!

Dwayne's property is a fantastic place to unwind and relax in nature, or to enjoy exploring the more "human" nearby activities. There are many hiking trails in the state forest that borders the property. There are many waterfalls -- I recommend Eagle Cliff Falls with your pup. The swimming hole on the property is incredibly refreshing. The wildflower meadows are beautiful. Daisy, my pup, had a blast getting out her zoomies in the mowed meadow. Guess who didn't want to leave???

Justin C.recommends

June 16, 2024

Tempest Ranch

Great Stay at Sleepy Pines site

We had perfect weather and Dwayne was a very welcoming host. He had the campfire all set and even lit it for us as we setup (as we arrived at dusk). We enjoyed a another campfire that I made on the 2nd night with the additional bundle of wood available. The pine grove was a perfect place to nestle our teardrop camper. It offered nearly continuous shade during the day. The sites are far enough away that you would feel privacy from others - moreso than at a state park campground. Fortunately for us, we had the place to ourselves! The area has very spotty wireless reception for Verizon users - with no service at the campsites. We enjoyed the isolation that that provided. Watkins Glen is a short 20 minute drive away. We unintentionally went to Watkins Glen State Park (not knowing that they don't allow dogs on the Gorge Trail). We hiked the south rim trail one day with our 2 dogs, then came back a second day and hiked the Gorge trail by ourselves. We enjoyed some great food and ice cream in Watkins Glen. Complete with a view of Seneca Lake during one lunch. We look forward to bringing family and friends back to share this "private campground" with them. I would recommend Tempest Ranch to anyone that is curious about camping in the area. It offered us a very peaceful stay a little farther away from the density of a state campground. Plus, we booked with very short notice (plans had changed the day-before) so we booked our campsite the morning of our trip.

Seth E.recommends

June 16, 2024

Tempest Ranch

Great vibes

Dwayne is an incredible host who really goes over and above to make sure you are comfy.

Yaz H.recommends

June 11, 2024

Tempest Ranch

Dwayne and Duke

Dwayne was a great host and helped to start our fire both nights. He was very responsive with all questions and made sure we were comfortable. He introduced us to all of his animals including Duke his best pal. We had a great time watching him feed his fish and the donkeys. He is very passionate about making your camping experience fun and inviting on his beautiful farm. Highly recommend!

Jag M.recommends

June 10, 2024

Tempest Ranch

I loved the place, and Dwayne's was so Friendly and informative. I highly recommended it. Best Regards Jag

Location

Beaver Dams, Schuyler, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) and Onöndowa’ga:’ (Seneca) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Dwayne T.Joined in March 2020

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