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Paradise Valley Homestead

Hosted by Kathleen · Oak Ridge, New Jersey
12 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 33 acres
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1013 reviews
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
Amazing views
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Family-friendly
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Always working on improvements! My second glamping site "The Medieval Encampment", is available for booking starting April 1st of 2025. I will have more pictures soon. In April of 2024, my long awaited 1st Glamping site was available for booking. It's been very popular! Please read the description carefully of the "Gypsy Rose Vardo", to see if it's the right fit for you. I also have 10 large camping sites available on our 33 acre property located in Northwest NJ. Sites 1 through 4 are on mowed, fairly level fields and are large enough for campers or RV's up to 30ft, or a couple of tents, and sites 5 and 6 are further back in the woods, available only for a few small tents, sites 7 through 10 are much further into the property and are only accessible with a high clearance AWD or 4WD SUV or you can park and hike your gear in. There are 3 compost toilet outhouses spread out through the property, so it's an easy walking distance from any site. Although we are only 2 1/2 miles from a main highway, the last 2 miles are on a dirt road with no houses. We are surrounded by protected land, so no neighbors and lots of wildlife, including the occasional bear, coyote or raccoon. Keep all food items secured. Because we are surrounded by protected land we are not sprayed for insects, so be safe and do tick checks often and bring the bug spray. We are 45 minutes from NYC or the Delaware Water Gap and an hour away from the NJ shore. There are horse farms nearby that offer trail rides. We are also close to the Highland and Appalachian Hiking trails. There are two reservoirs within a 20-minute drive for canoeing or kayaking. There are walking trails through our property, including a ten-minute hike on a marked trail to a small waterfall in a ravine.

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Site 9 SUV/Walk-in

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Tent site · Sleeps 6
Site 9 is past 8 and has 2 entrances so you can drive in a loop through the site. It's the only one of my deeper in sites that you can drive into. Tents only
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers

RV/tent sites

9 sites
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Site 3 - Paradise Valley Homestead

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Site 3 is mostly shade with a couple of ways to pull in and park. For tents campers or RV's. It's a large, layered site with nicely spaced trees for hammocks.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 6 tents only

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Site 6 is along a side trail but still accessible by a regular car. More secluded for tents or small campervans only. It has a tight turn into the entrance and there a rocks to navigate around.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 2 - Paradise Valley Homestead

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Site 2 is closer to the common ground area, the outhouse and the water source. Trees in the back of the site are perfect for hammocks. For tents campers or RV's
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 5 tents only

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Site 5 is only for tents, but it is quite large and shady. It's set back from the road, so it feels secluded, while being close to all the amenities. Plenty of trees for hammocks.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Site 10/SUV or Walk-in

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Site 10 is my most secluded site and is at the very back of my property. You can hear the waterfall from this site. it has upper and lower tent spots with a brazier in between them. You park below the site and walk up a steep slope
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Site 4 - Paradise Valley Homestead

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Site 4 is tucked under the large shade tree and across from the common ground area. For tents campers or RV's. It goes back into a tree line. Great for hammocks.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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#7 SUV/walk-in

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Site 7 is further back in the woods with a long entrance from the main trail. You park above the site or drive down a small slope on the side of the site. Room for at least 3 tents. High clearance SUV is needed.
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Site 1 - Paradise Valley Homestead

97%
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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Site 1 is in a large mowed field that's mostly level. You will need leveling blocks. For tents, campers or RV's. It is my largest and most open site. Great for solar panel use.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
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#8 SUV/walk-in

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 6 · Vehicles under 30 ft
Site 8 is near site 7 and perfect for group camping. High clearance SUV is needed. You park below the site and walk up a small slope.. tents only
4WD required
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup

Lodging

2 sites
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The Gypsy Rose Vardo

100%
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Vardo · Sleeps 6 · 1 bed
The Gypsy Rose is a cozy homemade Gypsy wagon. It has a high full-size bed. The second person will have to climb over. There's a small sink and solar lights. it will only sleep 2 people and no pets are allowed inside the wagon. Outside is a paver stone patio, with a Gazebo, table and chairs, and a fire brazier with 4 chairs. there is plenty of room for a couple of tents for your guests. The compost toilet outhouse is just a short walk away, and you are still close to my 4 hiking trails and the pond.
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
No pets
No showers
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The Medieval Encampment

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Canvas tent · Sleeps 6 · 2 bedrooms · 1 bed
Sleep in a 12ft by 18ft, thatch roof and canvas sides pavilion tent with a queen size bed. Perfect for a couple who want a little more space. Their guests can stay in the 8ft by 12ft Viking house with canvas roof. There's plenty of space outside to gather around the fire brazier.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No showers
No picnic table

Reviews

99% Recommend1767 ratings · 1013 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
15 ft rooftop tent ·
#8 SUV/walk-in
Great host and very clean place. Ive been there several times now and i will continue to go back
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James M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Site 4
12 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 4 - Paradise Valley Homestead
We enjoyed our time camping at Paradise Valley. Our dogs enjoyed the kikes on the property, including the one to the waterfall. They also got to swim in the pond. The sites are large, with some being more private than others. We would definitely stay again, but I would choose a site further in to have more privacy.
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Kellyann M.
12 reviews
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· May 2026
had a wonderful time
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 5 tents only
We had a great time camping at Site 5. It's very close to the road, though there are trees surrounding it, so it feels a bit more secluded than some other sites. The very well maintained compost toilet is right across the road from the site. You can also buy firewood with cash. There's nice trails and a gorgeous river waterfall, and a little pond with kayaks/canoes/paddle-boats. At the campsite you can hear some of the louder vehicles from a main road somewhere, but generally the sounds of the forest were the most featured.
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Ray J.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Paradise on Paradise Road!
19 ft campervan · With pets ·
Site 3 - Paradise Valley Homestead
This is the most wonderful Hipcamp I’ve been to. The camp sites are lovely, well kept, large and private. There are several very clean and odorless outhouse facilities and a place to access water for washing etc. They sell really nice firewood for a reasonable price and have wagons to help you carry to your site. Kathleen is friendly and welcoming. Best of all the property is large and gorgeous. Feels like a secret wonderland with interesting rock formations, waterfalls, beautiful forest and lots of trails to walk (including links to longer trails that go beyond the property itself). Wish I could have stayed longer! Hope to return again someday!
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Christy S.
7 reviews
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· May 2026
The Wonderful Gypsy Rose Vardo
The Gypsy Rose Vardo
Kathleen’d property is adorable! I stayed at The Gypsy Rose Vardo for a night and was able to enjoy a little bit of everything. I swam in her pond very close to my cabin, went on a kayak and paddle board! There’s a 10 minute hike to a waterfall, which was so relaxing! And besides the great night sleep on a comfortable and cozy bed, after some wine by the brand new brazier, Kathleen’s kindness and clear instructions were what made the most difference for a great time in her property, to me!
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Clara C.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Rocky and soft. Ground!
15 ft rooftop tent ·
#8 SUV/walk-in
Love getting into the sites. Not much off road Hipcamp in nj for jeeps
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Tim C.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Close and serene.
16 ft travel trailer ·
Site 1 - Paradise Valley Homestead
Two miles on a dirt road to arrive at a large parcel of private property, surrounded by protected land! The sites are spacious and well distanced. All just a short convenient drive into north Jersey. Kathy is gracious and informative. We thoroughly enjoyed our two nights.
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Patrick H.
13 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Great spot
Tent · With kids ·
Site 3 - Paradise Valley Homestead
Great setup and friendly host. My kids and I had a short getaway and this was the perfect spot. It feels very remote but easy to get to. We loved the waterfall trail and paddle boat. Loved that we could buy more firewood onsite.
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Garland H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Site 10/SUV or Walk-in
Beautiful property, came here with 2 boys for their first camping trip and it was perfect.
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Cam A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Come! You won’t regret it
Tent ·
Site 9 SUV/Walk-in
Another great stay at my favorite campground. Also shout out to Ms Kathleen. A wonderful hostess
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Carens J.
7 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Incredible Atmosphere!
16 ft rooftop tent ·
Site 10/SUV or Walk-in
I was blown away by the atmosphere of this place! I just got back from a 3 day camping trip to do some mountain biking in the area, and stayed at Site 10, one of the more secluded sites. It was exactly what I was looking for. I camped with my rooftop tent in my midsize 4x4 Frontier. You definitely want a capable 4x4 vehicle to reach the back sites, but the drive back there is part of the experience! Site 10 was beautiful and spacious. I was able to park on the middle level, above the main path and found a perfectly level spot for my RTT setup. The views and atmosphere were incredible. Massive rock outcroppings, tall trees, moss-covered stone, and dense forest completely surrounded the site. The nearby waterfall added even more to the experience! The sound of the falls was honestly perfect. Loud enough to create a relaxing backdrop, yet subtle enough that you could still enjoy the birdsong and all the other sounds of the forest around you. One thing I really liked was how far apart the back sites are spaced. You truly feel tucked away in nature and don’t hear your neighbors. Kathleen, the proprietor, was also a fantastic host. She stopped by just to check in and see how everything was going. We ended up chatting for a while, and she even gave me a little tour of the surrounding area while talking about some of her future plans. You can tell she genuinely loves what she’s building here and wants to create something special for her guests! I'll absolutely be back! Dave K
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David K.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
16 ft rooftop tent · Group trip ·
Site 2 - Paradise Valley Homestead
Excellent place to camping. I will try again with the places after the spot # 6
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Franyeurys R.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
10 ft rooftop tent ·
Site 3 - Paradise Valley Homestead
Great site and fun location overall. There are some walking trails that connect to a waterfall which was a quick hike. Loved it. Highly recommend
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Noah H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
The Gypsy Rose Vardo
The site was awesome! Very clean, lots of personality too!
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Mike R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 2 - Paradise Valley Homestead
Definitely off the beaten path but a nice, quiet spot, at least when l was there during the week. Rustic is the best word l think. Plenty of room for my little trailer. Hosts Kathy and Tom were really nice, helpful, and responsive. A nice spot.
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Aram W.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent ·
Site 3 - Paradise Valley Homestead
Kathy's property is great! Super quiet & relaxing. We were able to check out the waterfall during our stay. We were on site 3 it was perfect, spacious even with my giant tunnel tent. The compost toilet was always kept clean/fresh. The wood sold on property (cash) was a great value & the wagon for transporting it was extremely helpful. Kathy was friendly & informative about the trails. My only suggestion would be for there to be picnic tables at the sites as a possible future improvement.
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Erin C.
3 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent ·
Site 9 SUV/Walk-in
Excellent Hipcamp. Spot #9 is super-solid. Very remote and next to a great network of hiking trails. Bring leveling ramps if you’re sleeping in or on your vehicle. Kathleen and Bob are great hosts. Outhouses were immaculate. We will be back!
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Jim S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
With kids ·
The Gypsy Rose Vardo
Wonderful experience. Well organized and Kathleen welcomed us and showed us around. Love the nature there and the conditions. Will be back very soon. Thank you Kathleen.
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Lucian S.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Site 6
Tent · With pets ·
Site 6 tents only
I recently spent a night at this site and had a fantastic experience. The actual campsite was clean and felt very well-maintained. One of the highlights was the private atmosphere—it felt like a true getaway without being overlooked by neighbors. The site also featured a great fire pit, which was perfect for a relaxing evening under the stars. I had a great stay and am already looking forward to my next trip back. Highly recommended for anyone looking for a quiet, clean, and welcoming spot!
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Meghan C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
10/10!
Tent · With pets ·
Site 6 tents only
Lovely campsite with a gorgeous waterfall!! If you have a high clearance 4x4 highly recommend the higher sites (7 ,8, 9, 10) as they’re much more secluded. The host was helpful and welcoming as well. Firewood was available on site.
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Jennifer M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Site 6 tents only
Kathleen’s campsite was a little slice of heaven! The sites are much farther apart than I’ve seen at other drive in campgrounds, giving you privacy. Site 6 was big enough for a couple of cars and tents, and we’d definitely consider coming back with friends! The paths and trails were all very clearly marked and well kept, with fun notes from past campers. The outhouses were incredibly clean as well. Kathleen came out to meet me, my fiance and our adventure cat, which was a great touch. I’d recommend this site for anyone who wants a relaxing getaway in nature with or without your furry friends!
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Kayla D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With pets ·
Site 5 tents only
This was our second time staying here, and it was just as wonderful as the first. Kathleen is a fantastic host - welcoming, helpful, and clearly cares about her guests. Her land is beautiful, making it a perfect spot to relax and enjoy nature. We’d definitely recommend staying here and look forward to coming back again!
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Jeremiah C.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
The Gypsy Rose Vardo
Beautiful place, highly recommended, we hope to return soon
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Inhuman D.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Site 4 - Paradise Valley Homestead
We had a great camping trip at Kathy's land. The site (site 4) is large and leveled, and close to an outhouse and the water source. Firewood is available on site for purchase in cash. We would love to be back for more nights!
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Terry C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Most excellent camping experience
Tent ·
#7 SUV/walk-in
We loved tent camping on Kathleen‘s property. She’s an immaculate host. Everything was as advertised. The spot was simply lovely and private with great views. Wish we could’ve stayed longer. Recommending to a relative who might be going up in these parts sometime soon.
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Lawler K.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Tent ·
Site 2 - Paradise Valley Homestead
Had a great time! Amazing property with a little bit of everything!
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Adam M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2026
Stunning campsite.
16 ft car ·
Site 6 tents only
Stunning campsite. Very friendly and helpful host. Gorgeous hikes around the property and a waterfall
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Tarek E.
4 reviews
Recommends
· May 2026
Site 10
Tent ·
Site 10/SUV or Walk-in
Loved this campsite. I’ll be back for the privacy, hospitality, and beauty.
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Andrew B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2026
Highly Recommended!!!
14 ft travel trailer ·
Site 3 - Paradise Valley Homestead
Awesome as always. Paradise Valley Homestead is one of my favorite stops in the North East. Always a pleasure chatting with Kathleen and learning about the beautiful work she is doing on her land. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
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E. M.
11 reviews
Recommends
· April 2026
Excellent forested getaway!
20 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Site 2 - Paradise Valley Homestead
Very spacious and lovely forested sites! No issues as a pull-through or back-in site, even at night! Incredibly friendly host. Generators are frowned upon at night during quiet hours, but well-tolerated if no other campers are around. Would definitely camp here again. Jayco 195 travel trailer.
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The S.
4 reviews

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Oak Ridge, Passaic, New Jersey, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Kathleen G.

Joined in May 2021
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