250000 acres hosted by Stephen F.
1 tent site
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Staff verified
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Off-lead friendly
Pets can be off-lead at this Hipcamp.
All to yourself
98% of recent Hipcampers say the pitch is private.
A true wilderness experience. Base camp is an old Catskill farmhouse built late 19th century but first deeded 1820. Sits at the base of Evergreen Mountain bordered on three sides by tumbling water: West Kill Creek, Herdman Brook, and Haring Brook. Operated as a hunting and fishing lodge for decades - rainbow, brown, heron, kingfishers, eagles, larks , deer, bear, mink, beaver, bobcat - all there, right out the door, literally. You don't know what's going to come through your camp.
The actual camp site itself is the ultimate in social distancing. As close to pure wilderness as it gets. No vehicles allowed at site. From an easily accessible parking space, it's a mildly uphill ten minute hike through magical meadows deep into a hidden mountain valley in the midst of 250,000 acres. Utter privacy. The only sounds being the wind, the birds, yourself, and Herdman Brook rushing along a few yards east of your site.
Once again no vehicles are allowed at the campsite itself. At one time, yes, but we needed to disallow it because the property was being torn up, and the beauty of the site is that it's so pristine. This is not glamping. No cabin. No platform. Need tent, tarp, or hammock, and you will sleep under more stars than you can possibly imagine.
Fire ring, cooking grate, water bucket
This is true wilderness camping. You're off the grid at site - no cell service - but wifi available if necessary on front porch of main house aka base camp.
10 a.m. check in. 3 p.m. checkout.
Please send ETA when possible.
Campers ought to be aware that black bears live in these mountains., although you're not likely to see one unless it's running away from you. If you're really nervous bring bear spray, but you're not likely to need it. I literally chased one off our porch not a month ago.
I would appreciate your purchasing human waste bags from me at base camp when you arrive. I'll have them here for $3.00/bag. Feel free to buy your own. You should also bring FIRE STARTER to make your life easier. We sell firewood as well - 7 logs/$10. As with the waste bags, we would appreciate buying the firewood directly from us.
Wonderful hikes - one to a waterfall - trail head at end of Spruceton Rd. Hunter Brook, Devil's Notch, Fire Tower atop Hunter Mountain, Ridge of West Kill Mountain
West Kill Brewery and Spruceton Inn Bed and Bar each half mile up the road. Civilized respites.
4 campers preferred. 6 possible.
One more thing: DOGS. We have two: a 13 year old female whatever and a shepherd-husky mix, 4 years old, also female. They are quite friendly and docile, although the shepherd looks intimidating, and both roam the property at will 2-3 times/day. We would prefer you not bring your dog, however, if you must, please be certain it is well behaved
4.5 miles up County Rte 6 to 1833 Spruceton Rd., NY 12492 Old white farmhouse. On left. Coach lights. American flag. Welcome sign. Look for Baker Rd. Bridge directly opposite on right
Stop at house for check in and guide to site.
And Drive Carefully!
PS: Pack it in. Pack it out. Please leave campsite as pristine as you found it.Complete and total privacy. Off the grid on the cusp of the Catskill wilderness.
The ultimate in social distancing. As close to pure wilderness as it gets unless you're some place on the tundra. Hidden mountain valley. Wildlife. Trout fishing. Utter privacy. The only sounds being the wind, the birds, yourself, and the brook rushing only a few yards east of your site.
Very basic. No cabin. No platform. Need tent or sleep under the stars. Fire ring, cooking grate, two chairs, water bucket, hospital style commode.
No wifi. No cell service. You're off the grid.
10 a.m. check in. 4 p.m. checkout.
This is not glamping but camping at its most basic - gorgeous scenery, complete privacy, utter peace, and 250,00 acres in which to wander. Room for two tents. Trout fishing on the West Kill. Easy access to two popular hikes: Diamond Notch Falls and Hunter Creek.
We would appreciate your purchasing human waste bags.We have them for sale here at $3.00/bag. You should also bring fire starter to make your life easier. We recommend SureStart Fire Lighting Squares. We may be selling firewood as well - 6 logs/$10. Please tell us beforehand.
Wonderful hikes - one to a waterfall - trail head at end of Spruceton Rd. Hunter Brook, Devil's Notch, Fire Tower atop Hunter Mountain, Ridge of West Kill Mountain
West Kill Brewery and Spruceton Bed and Bar half mile up the road.
In principle, I want to say ADA accessible, but we would need to consult on it first for safety's sake.
4.5 miles up County Rte 6 to 1833 Spruceton Rd., NY 12492. Old white farmhouse. On left. American flag. Look for Baker Rd. BRIDGE directly opposite on right
Stop at house for instructions to site.
And Drive Carefully!