250000 acres hosted by Stephen F.
1 tent site
All to yourself
98% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
An old Catskill farmhouse built late 19th century but first deeded 1820. Sits at the base of Evergreen Mountain bordered on three sides by tumbling
water: West Kill Creek, Herdman Brook, and Haring Brook. At one time was the center of Spruceton - post office and dance hall. Operated as a hunting and fishing lodge for decades - rainbow, brown, heron, kingfishers, eagles, larks , deer, bear, mink, beaver, bobcat - all there, right out the door, literally. You don't know what's going to come through your camp. This is your "staging area".
The actual camp site itself is the ultimate in social distancing. As close to pure wilderness as it gets unless you're some place on the tundra. From an easily accessible parking space, it's a ten minute hike through magical meadows deep into a hidden mountain valley in the midst of 250,000 acres. Utter privacy. The only sounds being the wind, the birds, yourself, and Herdman Brook rushing along only a few yards east of your site.
No vehicles are allowed at the campsite itself. Be prepared for an easy 14 mile hike from the parking site to the camp site itself. Very basic. No cabin. No platform. Need tent, tarp, or hammock, and sleep under the stars.
Fire ring, cooking grate, water bucket, hospital style commode.
This is wilderness camping. You're off the grid at site - no cell service - but wifi available if necessary on front porch of main house.
10 a.m. check in. 3 p.m. checkout.
Campers ought to be aware that black bears live in these mountains. Not likely to see one unless it's running away from you, or if you don't put your food back in its container and lock it in your vehicle with the windows closed. Anything with an attractive aroma? Lock it up.
We would appreciate your purchasing human waste bags from Amazon or wherever. I'll have them here for $3.00/bag. You should also bring FIRE STARTER to make your life easier. We sell firewood as well - 7 logs/$10.
Wonderful hikes - one to a waterfall - trail head at end of Spruceton Rd. Hunter Brook, Devil's Notch, Fire Tower atop Hunter Mountain, Ridge of West Kill Mountain
West Kill Brewery & Spruceton Bed and Bar each half mile up the road. Civilized respites.
In principle, I want to say ADA accessible, but we would need to consult on it first for safety's sake.
4 campers preferred. 6 possible. 1 vehicle at site. 4 wheel or all wheel drive.
4.5 miles up County Rte 6 to 1833 Spruceton Rd., NY 12492 Old white farmhouse. On left. Coach lights. American flag. Welcome sign. Look for Baker Rd. Bridge directly opposite on right
Stop at house for check in and guide to site.
And Drive Carefully!
PS: Pack it in. Pack it out. Please leave campsite as pristine as you found it.Complete & total privacy. Off the grid on the cusp of the Catskill wilderness.
The ultimate in social distancing. As close to pure wilderness as it gets unless you're some place on the tundra. Hidden mountain valley. Wildlife. Trout fishing. Utter privacy. The only sounds being the wind, the birds, yourself, and the brook rushing only a few yards east of your site.
Very basic. No cabin. No platform. Need tent or sleep under the stars. Fire ring, cooking grate, two chairs, water bucket, hospital style commode.
No wifi. No cell service. You're off the grid.
10 a.m. check in. 4 p.m. checkout.
Campers ought to be aware that black bears live in these mountains. In fact, these mountains constitute the largest denning area in the Catskills. Not likely to see one unless it's running away from you, or if you don't put your food back in its container and lock it in your vehicle. with the windows closed. Bear proof food container and bear spray at site. You won't need them but consider them insurance for absolute peace of mind.
We would appreciate your purchasing human waste bags from Amazon, etc. You should also bring fire starter to make your life easier. We recommend SureStart Fire Lighting Squares. We may be selling firewood as well - 6 logs/$10. Please ask beforehand.
Wonderful hikes - one to a waterfall - trail head at end of Spruceton Rd. Hunter Brook, Devil's Notch, Fire Tower atop Hunter Mountain, Ridge of West Kill Mountain
Horses on the property. Expert wrangler. Riding available.
West Kill Brewery & Spruceton Bed and Bar half mile up the road.
In principle, I want to say ADA accessible, but we would need to consult on it first for safety's sake.
4 campers preferred. 6 possible. 1 vehicle at site. 4 wheel or all wheel drive. Parking at house.
4.5 miles up County Rte 6 to 1833 Spruceton Rd., NY 12492 Old white farmhouse. On left. American flag. Look for Baker Rd. BRIDGE directly opposite on right
Stop at house for instructions to site.
And Drive Carefully!
