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Ugly Apple Farms Brookside site #1
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98% Recommend266 Ratings · 178 reviews
The property wasn’t what we expected. The host seemed friendly. The land when you enter looked like it hadn’t been maintained for a while. We ended up leaving : (
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Kai A.
1 year on Hipcamp
Very disappointing experience at The Ugly Apple. The host was a complete no-show on the day of my reservation. I arrived on time and waited, even tried calling and texting with no response. I never got to stay at the site I paid for, and I’ve been trying to reach out for a refund but still haven’t received any reply. It’s frustrating to have such poor communication and no accountability. I would not recommend this place until they fix their customer service and reliability issues.
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Nelson C.
8 reviews
Ugly Apple Farms is a beautiful and private spot to camp — the land is private and peaceful and camping here was the highlight. Unfortunately, everything else was a headache.
The price advertised started at $20 per night, but somehow our total turned into $60 a night. Eggs were listed as $4 a dozen but suddenly became $7 a dozen. Their communication was extremely spotty and challenging.
My advice, skip the breakfast add-on, unless you enjoy eating on a very lived-in deck with a level of cleanliness that can only be described as “rustic.” The “homemade cheese” made us sick for two days afterwards and the milk jug looked like a cow was milked directly into it and never washed again. (See pictures attached.)
Randall’s hospitality is well-intentioned, but the cleanliness was… creative.
Bottom line: camp here for the land and bring your own breakfast and you’ll have a great stay.
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Catherine D.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Stay at the Ugly Apple
It was a very nice stay at the farm. River was nice to be near and host was responsive. Would book again!
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Amber N.
3 months on Hipcamp
Simply perfect. Randy is wonderful, the property is massive, our site was on the river bank with nobody around. The forest is gorgeous, the quiet and privacy were such a treat - you'd never get that at official State Parks campgrounds.
The tradeoff is the lack of pretty bathrooms and showers, but WHO CARES??
Loved every minute of it. Thank you Randy, we can't wait to be back!
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Tanya S.
3 months on Hipcamp
Our stay at Ugly Apples farm was absolutely wonderful! My daughter and I stayed at camp site 7. It was right next to the river, and very private. Randall is a wonderful host and made us feel like family. I recommend the cheese making class and also (if offered) to take Randall up on a pizza meal. He makes world-class pizza. Overall Randall and his family are just a wonderful host, so friendly and just incredible human beings. Can't wait to be back
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Matthias B.
6 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Stay at the Ugly Apple
Wonderful campsite, we had a great time. The water was incredibly refreshing. Amazing food and nature all nearby
James S.
8 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Stay at the Ugly Apple
This was a GREAT camping experience. The first was super friendly and incredibly helpful. Access to the river was very nice. We went with a group of 7 people and had a blast. Also very conveniently located from NYC for those looking to escape the city for a bit. Can't recommend this place enough! Really really great time and an even better host, will absolutely be coming here again
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Mckenzy C.
7 months on Hipcamp
It is a beautiful drive past several farms and open country to the Angry Orchard location. It's easy to miss so keep your eyes open for the big black mailbox with white lettering.
The dirt road is a little on the rough side and if you have a low vehicle you may have some difficulty in some spots. I have a Jeep so for me it is not a problem, not that you need one but just go easy.
We were supposed to meet someone at the house to give us directions to the actual camp site. The dogs were barking but it looked like no one was there. We drove around trying to find our spot. No luck, (looking for #1) we found out it is a catch-all for any camp site, but not necessarily yours.
We wound our way back to the house, same dogs, just no people!!
After several phone attempts I made contact and let Randall know we are not having luck here finding our site. We were told site 8 but it was stocked with two bent up canoes and we both looked and found no fire ring or a table. Undeterred we found a perfect spot #7 with a fire ring, and a big wooden wire spool as a more than adequate table. This spot has a river right next to it!
Although not our "spot", and I was a little frustrated trying to reach someone, I was staying here! After a while Randall came down to meet us and brought some of the firewood we prepaid for. He was very friendly and was sharing his history with the property.
We also pre-paid for breakfast, and while Randall was visiting us we mentioned we would be at the house
Greg E.
6 reviews
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· April 2025
Tent ·
Stay at the Ugly Apple
We loved it!! Can’t wait to go back. Great host. Our camping spot was spacious and really felt like we were able to set up our home for a couple days
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Erin E.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· April 2025
This place was so beautiful!!! Randall is awesome, super nice and easy to communicate with and his mission with the campsite and the farm is just added bonus awesomeness. I did the Brookeside site and it was so tranquil and beautiful and the Brooke was so nice to dip into. Would camp here again in a heartbeat.
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Nicole G.
7 reviews
Randall's land is an excellent site and he is a great person. We spoke about the area and he allowed me to stay even though I picked the wrong option.
We had fun and it was nice to be at a campsite that has privacy.
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David B.
7 reviews
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· October 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Stay at the Farm
We were very happy with the camping situation. We had a beautiful campsite near the stream. There were a couple flat spots to pitch our tents which was nice. Randall was very responsive and kind. Overall would come again.
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Salman P.
1 year on Hipcamp
We loved our stay at Randall’s farm, and would recommend it for anyone looking for a quick getaway for some time in nature at a working farm. We particularly loved meeting Randall and Adelaide, and appreciated his hospitality toward our group that included several lively toddlers!
Our camp site was at a small escarpment by a rivulet, and had plenty of tree cover to shield us from the sun and rain. The site felt secluded, yet was close enough to the access road. Randall was gracious to invite us to his porch and offer coffee, pan cakes, eggs and wonderful company.
I’d highly recommend for groups who want to basic camp ground with no frills. Or those with kids keen on interacting with farm animals.
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Umar A.
3 reviews
I stayed in one of the campsites in the woods. It was really perfect - easy to find, easy to navigate in and out, completely private, a clearing big enough to turn my car around, surrounded by dense woods. If there were other campers near me I was unaware of them. At night you just heard woodsy sounds. You could very faintly hear I-84 but it is over a mile away in a straight line. I did my own thing away from the farm but there were farm things going on - pigs, chickens, and a huge plot of vegetables.
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Steve M.
8 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Beautiful property and the river can't be missed. We'll be back!
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Ben V.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Ugly Apple Farms Brookside site #1
It's just a great spot--quiet, but convenient. Like midway between backpacking and car camping.
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Wendy D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Stay at the Farm
Ugly Apple Farm was perfect for our two families. The campsites were spacious and beautiful situated. Ours was riverside but set above it so that we could see our kids float by on their tubes. They were also set a good distance from the nearest other campsites. Within our site, we were able to set up our two tents with plenty of distance from each other. Randall was a great host! We hope to head back again soon.
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Aoi R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Stay at the Farm
The camp was secluded, calm and private. Plenty of space at the spot #4 where we stayed. Shade from the birch trees allowed us to sleep longer in the morning. Randall’s place is easy to find and very close to Port Jervis and great hikes.
Darko V.
17 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Stay at the Ugly Apple
This farm is beautiful. Randall is incredibly inspiring and kind. Our campsite was clean and quiet. So happy to have met Randall and to have been able to spend time on their land. Will definitely be going back.
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Johnny B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Ugly Apple Farms Brookside site #1
We loved camping at Ugly Apple Farms- Randall has very beautiful and scenic property. The river was lovely to swim in; we stayed in for hours. Highly recommend camping here!
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Chris K.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
I Stayed at site #10 it was right in front of the river plan to comeback with friends.
no complaints chill camping.
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Dave D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Stay at the Ugly Apple
My daughter and I loved our stay at the Ugly Apple Farm! The campsites are spacious, clean, private, no noisy RVs, we had a lot of fun playing in the river and picking up fresh veggies. Randall is an awesome host. Highly recommended!
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Alessandro G.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· August 2024
Originally booked Brookside Site #1, but got switched to riverside site #10. Not sure why, or how many sites there are since it isn't really specified otherwise. Site 10 was still beautiful though. Just be aware that - like some others have pointed out - you may end up at a different spot. Also, if you have a truck, the path to drive there can feel a little tight, but it's definitely doable. And regardless, it's a beautiful area.
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Jp P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Stay at the Farm
We had a great weekend. Beautiful wooded site alongside the river.
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Philip D.
4 reviews
Very clean and nice campsite, owner was very nice and friendly as well. 10/10 would stay here again.
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Dormeo Cattus65 M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Stay at the Farm
I recommend it 100%, it was a quiet and fun place, my children enjoyed it to the fullest, so next year we will return again 👍
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Yulissa T.
1 year on Hipcamp
Site 10 was terrific, right be the entry to the creek and a great float down to a little beach where you can exit on the opposite end of the grounds. Randy and his family are lovely and made a delicious dinner and breakfast with fresh ingredients sourced from their property. There was only one other party, on the opposite end, and we had such a quiet, peaceful experience.
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Dana M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent · Group trip ·
Stay at the Farm
This was an amazing campsite, huge for our group. Wonderful site would definitely stay here again
Natalie C.
36 reviews
Great host! Peaceful, veey private. Kids had fun at the site. The river is very gentle, slow on one side. Kids were able to see a lot frogs and toads. Overall a great, calming, camping trip
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Sumit K.
1 year on Hipcamp
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Port Jervis, Orange, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Randall W.
Joined in August 2020Response rate: 100%
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