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Holiday Hill

3 sites ¡ RVs, Tents30 acres ¡ Mansfield, CT
A century old chicken farm that was turned into a summer day-camp and outdoor recreation center in 1958. Currently it hosts about 500 happy campers every summer and events on the weekends.
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$45
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Estate of Mind

13 sites ¡ RVs, Tents25 acres ¡ Whitinsville, MA
We are a collaborative creative coliving community restoring a historic estate. The property has 20 acres of forest and 5 acres of buildings, lawns, parking, gardens, etc. The forest is split by a small stream, with a few trails including some that lead to adjacent public forest. Our onsite activities tend to focus on art projects, musical events, crafty and creative endeavors, etc. We often have group dinners, open to the public on at least Sundays.
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The Terrasphere Equestrian Glamping

11 sites ¡ Lodging, Tents150 acres ¡ Sterling, CT
Enjoy all that our beautiful 150 acres mustang sanctuary has to offer - you can even bring your own horse! 100% of net proceeds go to our 501c3 nonprofit’s mission to promote, train and adopt out America’s wild mustangs. Our property has over five miles of trails, seasonal blueberry and huckleberry picking, and one-of-a-kind experiences like hiking along side our free roaming herd of formerly wild mustangs, exploring the property on our off road safari tours, yoga in our dome and more! Check out our website and sign up for our email list for updates: wildridect.org/email
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Woodland's Edge Glamping & Hot Tubs

1 site ¡ Lodging4 acres ¡ Belchertown, MA
Our extra large tent can hold a family/friend group of up to 8 comfortably, but is also cozy enough for a couple's getaway. Your private campsite is on the edge of a mixed-wood forest. Deer roam free and you will surely hear the call of coyotes and owls at night. Centrally located within 10 minutes of downtown Amherst, 15 minutes to downtown Northampton, this tent is the perfect base camp to access all that this region has to offer. Flea markets and farmers markets on the weekends, malls, museums and numerous restaurants in the area should you decide to venture out for a bite to eat. Holland Glen, a popular hiking spot with waterfalls and swimming holes is a quick 3-minute drive to the trail head. It is an easy 1-mile ride to the start of the Norwotuck Rail Trail a paved bike path through wetlands and rolling farmland. Or simply stay put, unplug, and relax in one of the hammocks or enjoy our one of a kind wood-fired hot tubs! Our guests are welcome to wander around our little homestead have your coffee in the pollinator patch and watch the hummingbirds, butterflies and bees do their thing. Feed the chickens, then nibble your way through our berry patches, fruit trees and gardens and experience what it is like to live simply in New England. Cook a meal over the fire - we will provide the cast iron pans and dishes if needed. Learn more about this land: A private campsite on the edge of a woodland forest. Deer roam free and you will surely hear the coyotes call at night. Centrally located within minutes of Amherst and Northampton, this tent is the perfect base camp to this vibrant region. Relax in the hammock with a good book, play a rowdy game of corn hole, sip your coffee in our pollinator patch, tell stories by the campfire or rent our projector for the night for a fun in-tent movie!
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Gibson Hill Resort & Entertain!

137 sites ¡ RVs, Tents155 acres ¡ Sterling, CT
The Gibson Hill Resort and Entertainment has OVER 100 FULL RV Hookup spots and acres of Camping sites!! This FULL SERVICE RV Resort enjoys a Long History throughout the American Experience. This site and its grounds were used for many Generations for Gatherings, a place to Unite among friends ,Family and an area where the Colonists met, had meetings, events, and planned for the America we Know Today!! There are many acres and trails for miles of hiking, biking, picnics, and private romantic moments. There are a wide variety of animals and wildlife from years of planned animal breeding from PRO ecological planning, environmental plantings, and very exotic plant life!! Learn more about this land: Camping resort has EXCEPTIONAL Management, grounds, and areas for enjoying nature on over 50 acres. There is WEEKLY band and Entertainment events during season and a POOL to ENJOY!!
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Leyden’s Regeneration Sanctuary

6 sites ¡ RVs, Tents30 acres ¡ West Greenwich, RI
A third generation tree farmer is trying to save and regenerate the property her father has inherited since part of it was bull dozed in the 60’s. This is a project of my brother and I to create a healing center / space for people to come connect with the land. (You can read more about our project on our visionary fund page below) tribe.visionaryfund.com/leydensregeneration All money through hipcamp and visionary fund goes directly towards the land... Regeneration, planting, maintaining, taxes and future projects awaiting to be funded! Thank you. Step 1: get people back on it. Come live off grid for a bit in West Greenwich. Must have your own water, head lamps; respect for the land. 1.5 hour drive from Boston 3 hour drive from NYC 40 minutes to Providence, Newport, Mystic CT. and all RI beaches. ENJOY :)
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Chestnut Hill Vineyard

8 sites ¡ Tents25 acres ¡ Hopkinton, RI
We are a agroforestry farm with animals orchards nursery crops and more. We have a beautiful stone carin on the property that is larger then most pickup trucks and most likely built by native Americans. We can hike out of our back yard down our neighbors driveway up the road a little bit and into a large preserve that has trails going in Connecticut and can be taken all the way up to New Hampshire. We have a few beautiful kayak and canoe friendly rivers by us that are mostly calm water with a few sets of small rapids. Ocean with 4x4 trails, shell fishing, sport fishing boats all within a reasonable distance. New port, Jamestown, block island all worth visiting.
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Skunk Hollow

1 site ¡ Lodging30 acres ¡ Ashford, CT
Secluded 30 acre lot with 3 cabins, two for sleeping and one is a kitchen cabin, fire pit and outhouse. Pond with paddle boat and brook on site. Access to hiking trails along the brook onto public land trust. Close to Brimfield, Westford hill distillery, Fenton Ruby wildlife reserve and other state parks. Enjoy dark nights and peaceful surroundings
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Humble Farm with Simplicity

5 sites ¡ Lodging, Tents3 acres ¡ Higganum, CT
Bring your family & friends to camp at our quiet and very modest small farm. Located in backwoods horse pastures with free range chickens, a dog, and a couple of horses. The property is very spread out and there is an outhouse for all sites to us. Your pets are welcome too! Locally there are state parks with beaches, and state forest for trails & lakes, hiking and biking. Or you can just relax and enjoy the serenity! Other attractions include local farmers markets, Gilette's Castle, and the famous River Ferry crossing the Connecticut River with a vehicle across to East Haddam. We cannot allow any wood for camp fires to be brought in form the outside for environmental reasons. It can be purchased for $12 per bundle. Farm Fresh eggs daily when available for $5.00 per 1/2 dozen. And there are also blocks of ice $5 for the large styrofoam cooler in grilling area next to horse trailer. Garbage removal is available as well $5 per bag provided.
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Starlit Farm Camping

5 sites ¡ RVs, Tents76 acres ¡ Chaplin, CT
Situated on a 76 acre farm, this camping area is set up with a few spacious campsites that include tents, a fire pit, various walking trails, cool lights to subtly light up the area at night, and on-site farm animals that will be seen throughout the property. Walmart and various convenience stores and restaurants within 5-10 minutes driving distance. Diana’s Poul (swimming hole) 5 minutes away. DoorDash delivers from various stores and restaurants. Portapotty available, must bring water and food. See campsite listings for full list of recommended items to bring on your trip
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Fernwood on Alan F.’s Land

2 sites ¡ RVs, Tents43 acres ¡ Brooklyn, CT
There are several options for setting up your tent. You will be the only ones at Fernwood, or Fernwood 2 unless we happen to be up working on the land.  No matter where you set up you'll have your own private fire pit, and level ground for your tent(s).  Come and enjoy a quiet retreat, or use Fernwood as a base for many outdoor activities-biking, fishing, hiking-all nearby.  Natchaug Forest offers great trout fishing.  Goodwin State Forest is less than 3 miles away by car where you can put in a canoe on Pine Lake, amble through the wildflower and pollinator gardens, or enjoy the Education Center and Museum. From Goodwin, you can access the Air Line State Park Bike/Hiking Path.  Hampton also has a general store that has simple food, frozen dinners that Kara will heat up for you, gifts, and awesome Ice Cream Sodas! ( https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100085946253543&mibextid=LQQJ4d )  If you want a change from all that nature, there is Sharpe Hill Vineyard less than 10 miles away, as well as We-Li-Kit IceCream less than 6 miles.  The route to either place will take you through beautiful scenic farmland.  We hope you enjoy our forest and the surrounding area as much as we do.
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Water Forest Retreat

3 sites ¡ Lodging56 acres ¡ Bozrah, CT
This property has been in my family for three generations. It is classic Connecticut with hills and streams and stone walls. The octagon is a private 122 ft.² that is electrified and heated. It has a full size bed, cabinet and table with chairs. It sits next to a brook on 56 acres of forest with a pond, small waterfall, marsh and 2 1/2 miles of hiking trails. There is a fire pit and outdoor dining area next to the octagon. Out house with composting toilet close to octagon is heated. A great place to rejuvenate in the forest! Dogs welcome.
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$125
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Natchaug State Forest is the scene of a wonderful fairytale. Once upon a time, there were two rivers that couldn’t stand to be apart. Finally, when it seemed like things would never change, they joined together in a beautiful forest in Connecticut and flowed happily ever after. At least that’s what we like to think.

In Natchaug Forest is where the Bigelow and Still Rivers join to form the Natchaug River, and the scenery here really isn’t far off from something in a fairytale. It’s common to see people galloping through the woods on horseback and there are even a few old stone structures. So let your imagination run wild and have yourself an adventure.

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