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Off Grid Dark Sky River Retreat

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· Ramara, Simcoe, Ontario
2 acres hosted by Kristina S.
1 RV/tent site
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Get away from it all! Two acre off-grid retreat with river access across the road, located just below Coopers Falls. Round about driveway for easy access and parking. Bring your own trailer or tent and sleep under the stars in this dark sky oasis. Fire pit with seating overlooking the pond. Wildlife and nature is abundant here.Bring your trailer(s) up to 30 ft and/or tent(s) and enjoy this peaceful location across the road from the Black River.  There is a roundabout driveway for easy access and a level area with a fire pit to enjoy. Pets are welcome and there is a toilet on-site. Muskoka has so much to offer in wildlife from birds, moose, deer, bear etc to activities including mountain biking, hiking, swimming, kayaking, star gazing, boating and more.   *Please note: -the remainder of the 2 acre property is still under development -cell service is limited -firewood is not included in the $60/night -please purchase in extras
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14 ratings · 9 reviews
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Becky M.recommends
August 31, 2023
Off-grid Dark Sky Escape
Great spot
Very private camping area. Was very tidy and quite. Outhouse was clean and well stocked and plenty of wood for our fires:)
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Amber F.recommends
July 9, 2023
Off-grid Dark Sky Escape
Beautiful Site!
We had a great time! The fire pit and outhouse are enough of a reason to visit this very private site! With the option of purchasing wood that is already piled by the fire pit, to the thoughtfulness of having hand soap and hand washing sink available in the outhouse, we will definitely be returning!
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Robyn C.recommends
June 25, 2023
Off-grid Dark Sky Escape
Perfect spot
Absolutely loved staying at Kristina’s site. The site is very large and very private. Lots of spots to set up my trailer and lots of flat spots for tents. Fire pit is amazing and the outhouse was the nicest I’ve seen so far! Very close to the falls, lakes and lots of hiking around. There is a river right across the street which is perfect for a SUP. Fireflies were everywhere too which was a beautiful bonus. Communication with Kristina was excellent and will definitely plan another trip out.
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Jocelyn A.recommends
June 21, 2023
Off-grid Dark Sky Escape
...and nope, I don't know them! xo
If you are looking for a classic Northern/Muskoka escape (and I should know after cottaging there for over 50yrs!), this is a wonder-full find that quite frankly I don't want to share so I can keep it to myself! Its full of mixed bush, LOTS of birds (saw a pilated woodpecker!) and loads of frogs that created a cacophony of sounds once the sun started to set....and oh yes, the stars come out for sure here away from town/city lights. Be sure to bring lots of water, for drinking AND washing up, as the water in the river is very iron-rich and not for either....but you will discover the best little outhouse in woods I've ever seen, with a marine pump and water for washing up there. The bugs are the usual sort in the woods, mosquitos/deerflies/blackflies, so prepare for that, but we were there mid-June which is usually the worst time and it wasn't bad at all the first night (breezy and cool temps) but after a day of hot and humidity, its best to stay in the camper and enjoy a book. Fantastic campfire set up, safest I've EVER seen, with gravel all around and lots of seating, and wood is avail to buy which saves on a ton of time. We heard TWO vehicles go by each day, a garbage truck and a schoolbus - thats it. The only suggestion I'd have (tho I can see they are hard at work at building ALOT there) is a simple outdoor shaded area with a picnic table (or a hippie kitchen as I call it) ...just a counter w/ a plastic bin inserted that u can take out for washing dishes/washing up.
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Jaime A.recommends
May 28, 2023
Off-grid Dark Sky Escape
What an amazing place. Close enough to amenities, but you are in the woods. The Outhouse is Fantastic. Plenty of Firewood. Kristina, is responsive. 5 Stars.
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Ashley F.
May 25, 2023
Off-grid Dark Sky Escape
3/5- excited for future development
This campsite has a lot of potential. I would definitely recommend it for larger groups or folks with many cars and/or tents, as there’s plenty of space for that. Anyone unfamiliar with the Muskoka region will find it conveniently located to a lot of great areas, nature trails, etc and have fun exploring. There isn’t much to do in the immediate area, so bringing activities to do on site or expecting to venture out is helpful. The washroom was a great addition, super private and well stocked. The site has no coverage to protect from sun, I’d recommend bringing shade or cover. When rainy, the entire area turns to mud, and the path to the washroom becomes a little dangerous. We also had an intense bug problem while there, presumably due to the many pools of still water and swampy areas nearby. I think the site would benefit from some solid footpaths, including further back into the site; rain or sun coverage for guests; and warning guests about the bugs. They were genuinely at times unbearable.
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Ramara, Simcoe, Ontario, CanadaTraditional, ancestral territory of Anishinabewaki ᐊᓂᔑᓈᐯᐗᑭ, Wendake-Nionwentsïo, and Mississauga First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Kristina S.Joined in August 2022
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