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Kelsey Creek Field and Valley

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· Afton, Chenango, New York

23 acres hosted by Leigh N.

2 RV/tent sites

Primitive camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Private pitches

100% of recent Hipcampers say pitches are private.

Off-lead friendly

Pets can be off-lead at this Hipcamp.

Learn more about this land: Reservations are open year-round. We welcome all types of campers, including RVs under 28 feet. Campers will enjoy a lovely mix of New York wilderness and wildlife, but the property is only a mile from local restaurants, shops, and the quaint town of Afton. We have one space for an RV on a gravel pad, but depending on your vehicle's off-road ability and/or how dry it is, you are welcome to park a little further away from the road and closer to the wildlife. Site 1 is the gravel pad for RVs. There are no RV hookups and the site is close to the road. Site 2 is parking your vehicle or RV anywhere on the property. If your vehicle has 4-wheel drive, you can use the road down to the valley. The top 4 acres is a cleared, gently sloping field that goes back 600 feet from the road to a ridge of trees, where the largest part of the property starts. There is a road that was cut down to the valley (about 70 feet of descent) that is an easy walk. Although the top property has some spots with nice views, the true beauty of the property is the valley and the flowing creek. One-half of the lower property is a pine forest with many great camping spots for those who don't mind carrying their gear. The other half, where the road ends, is an open meadow. Vehicles with 4-wheel drive can park in the meadow next to the creek. When the wild plants of the meadow are high, I will cut a path through it for convenient access to the creek and other favorite spots. The crystal-clear, unpolluted creek has two places to swim, about 3-5 feet deep (depending on the season and what changes the last rains made), and is full of crayfish, salamanders, and even brook trout if you like to fish. My two boys (aged 9 and 11) never tire of exploring the forest, brook, and wildlife with me, and a dip in the cool brook is refreshing on a hot day. About a mile from the property, in town, there is a place to park for kayaking or fishing on the Susquehanna River. Oquaga State park is only 23 minutes away with fishing, boating, and a sandy beach on Arctic Lake. I hope you will have a lovely time camping with us! Occasionally, there are two noise-making businesses that you may want to know before booking. There is a private shooting club about 2.5 miles away that is open on the weekends. Normally we don't hear them, but they do occasionally, a couple times a year, have events that we hear. There is also a race track about 2 miles away that you can hear from the property on race nights, which are usually once a month on a Friday, but they occasionally have additional special events. If you are looking for long-term camping, please let me know as we will definitely do discounts for weekly or monthly stays. Tiny Homes are also welcome.

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9 ratings · 6 reviews

Natalia M.recommends

September 4, 2023

Site 2 - Kelsey Creek Field and Valley

Loved this spot!! Leigh was great, even when I got stuck at work and arrived late she was very helpful and showed me the way to my site in the dark! This place was beautiful! Absolutely loved it, my son loved being right next to the water and my little doggy loved the open space to run! Amazing view of the stars with no light pollution! Would definitely recommend to anyone wanting a nice private and quiet getaway 😊

Zack Z.recommends

August 19, 2023

Site 2 - Kelsey Creek Field and Valley

I tent camped down by the creek at Leigh's beautiful property. She was a terrific host and provided fire wood and offered to help me with anything I'd need. It was well away from the road, and I slept peacefully to the sound of rushing water. I'd absolutely recommend it.

Carson A.recommends

July 3, 2023

Site 2 - Kelsey Creek Field and Valley

This location was beautiful! A perfect mix of open field, private trees covered in moss, and a lovely creek. The swimming hole was clear and refreshing, and we loved being so close to the water. We did get rained on but still had a lovely night at Leigh’s camp! Can’t wait to come back again!

Lauren F.recommends

July 18, 2022

Kelsey Creek Field and Valley

Beautiful and secluded campsite. I camped right along the creek among beautiful ferns and trees. Leigh was super friendly and helpful; she found me the perfect site. Will definitely be coming back!!

Brad S.recommends

July 8, 2022

Kelsey Creek Field and Valley

Leigh is a wonderful host. The setting is lovely, and we had a wonderful night out in their meadow. We will be back again to visit Leigh and the cool spot!

Joseph K.recommends

May 16, 2021

Kelsey Creek Field and Valley

Great place and great hosts!

Location

Afton, Chenango, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Onʌyote’a•ka (Oneida) and Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Leigh N.Joined in December 2020

Response rate: 100%

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