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1. Mickelberry Forest Gardens

99%
(220)
23mi from Hamden · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Newtown , CT
The meadow we occupy was once the farmers property that I grew up next to at my parents farm house. When he wanted to sell his property he offered it to us for purchase at a fair price if we would not develop more than we needed to live here. We maintained the meadow adjacent to our property and have kept it as an agricultural site. We have had our son develop an edible forest garden and a unique diversified small orchard so we can eat and share healthy organic fruits and vegetables while helping our environment and wildlife and educating others to do the same. It is expensive to live in Newtown but we love our property. We want to teach others to grow food from their land while helping to support us keeping our adjacent property agricultural and undeveloped. Our property has provided many happy gatherings and events and we love to share it with others. Let us know if there is anything special we can help provide for you. Come visit Mickleberry!!! Learn more about this land: Thank you to all the wonderful friends we have met through this amazing program.  We regret that our community at this time does now allow for "transient" renting of property and I unknowingly was operating outside of the zoning rules and regulations of our town.  Please continue to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful places and spaces this world has to offer and keep in touch.  We love you all!  Thank you for your support!   Bill and Amy  Enjoy your stay next to our edible forest garden on the Edge of a beautiful meadow along side the orchard of berries, nuts  and fruit trees.  Various seasons will offer you an opportunity to pick your own breakfast in our maturing establishment.   You can enjoy exploring, and examining our 7 year permacultuire food forest with chestnut seedlings already tall enough to climb , 10-foot hazels bearing buckets of nuts and a different selection of raspberries, blackberries, gooseberry, currents, golden berries, service berries and Mulberries.      Enjoy a stroll   through the meadow trail to breath in  morning views and evening fireflies and stars.  This camp area is very private but household amenities are not far away if desired.  This site is much more private than Mickelberry Forest Garden Site and the beautiful mountain view is only a small step away.  One mile away we offer nearby blue mark trails, mountain biking, lake and outdoor activities are at your fingertips and your hosts will be happy to provide any assistance needed to find or enjoy these opportunities.  The Creamery (Ferris Acres) is one of the best farm ice cream shops in the East.  We can provide breakfast upon request from our free range chickens on our kiwi lined deck with beautiful mountain views.     Come and enjoy the croak of the bullfrog and the sound of the crickets.  We are new and growing our amenities so at this time check the overview for available amenities but you can guarantee we won't disappoint.  Come visit Mickelberry Forest Garden and The Meadow's Edge our newest most private site!!!
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$60
 / night
Pegasus Farms LLC

2. Pegasus Farms LLC

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(46)
20mi from Hamden · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Terryville, CT
Hello and welcome we offer a private camping area that’s heavily wooded with some fields small pond lots of wildlife you can explore the property and enjoy good times and make memories we offer horse back lessons and we also do trail rides. No power no water yet whatever you bring in you must bring out. We do have a spot to fill up your water tanks. If you have any questions feel free to ask. And please let us know the time of your arrival at least a day ahead or the day of so we can be here to bring you to the campsites. Three Years of Campfires, Stories, and Friendships 🔥⛺ As I look back on the past three years since opening the campground, I’m filled with gratitude. What started as a dream has turned into something so much more thanks to each and every one of you who has stayed here, shared your stories, and brought your energy to this little piece of the outdoors. I’ve had the joy of meeting people from all walks of life travelers passing through, families on vacation, solo adventurers chasing peace, and seasoned RVers with tales from the road. Whether you’re here for one night or one season, getting to know where you’re from, where you’re going, and the stories in between has been the most rewarding part of running this campground. It’s not just about providing a place to park or pitch a tent it’s about building a community, even if it’s just for a weekend. The laughs around the fire, the kindness between strangers, and the shared love of the outdoors have made this journey incredibly special. Thank you for being part of it. Here’s to many more years of connection, conversation, and campfire memories. 🌲 Sincerely, Ronald Markeveys Pegasus Farms LLC
Pets
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from 
$60
 / night
Hidden Gem Glamp

3. Hidden Gem Glamp

100%
(5)
43mi from Hamden · 3 sites · Lodging · Dover Plains, NY
Heron n the Hill Glamping is all the fun of camping with all the convenience of a hotel. You will have your own beautiful canvas tent everything is set up for you on arrival. Relax by the Fire pit at your site or wander the property play a game of volleyball if you have a group or try your hand at horse shoes or corn hole We have an 18 hole mini golf that is available to play. If you like hiking we are directly across from Stone Church with hiking trails, a cave with a wat The space You will love your stay with us! It's all the fun of camping with all the convenience of a hotel, whether you are camping as a couple or as a family. Each campsite can be rented as a single tent or family camping with two tents. both tents can be furnished with either 2 twin beds or 1 Queen bed. Message me ahead of time with your needs and I will set it up accordingly. All blankets and sheets are provided. Each tent has a mini fridge, Keurig which comes with a few kcups, cream and sugars to get you started. There is a 24" TV with Alexa firestick and DVD player. We have a large catalog of movies if you'd like to borrow them. There is a small breakfast table for 2 and a 3 drawer dresser that doubles as a night table with a lamp . There is an outlet on each side of the bed for charging phones Outside the tent your area has a gas grill and picnic table, a camp box which contains pots pans, cooking utensils, paper plates, cups and more. A campbox inventory list is posted in the pictures. There is a fire pit with adirondack chairs, sit by the fire and roast Marshmallows we provide everything you need for smores including the sticks. Bath towels and toiletries are provided there is a large shower with dressing room and a deluxe flushable Porta potty with a sink and paper towels on the property. You are welcome to walk the property sit and relax on one of the many benches or chairs or get a game of cornhole going. Guest access New for 2024, 6 person Hot tub and a level 2 EV charger free to all guests. Our Zen Den is stocked with snacks and groceries if you don't want to lug in the food it can be purchased here. There is a price list in the pictures so you can see what we offer. We have an 18 hole mini golf on the property you are welcome to play as much as you like. Sit in the scre
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$113
 / night
Hunterbrook Mountain

5. Hunterbrook Mountain

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(17)
45mi from Hamden · 1 site · Lodging · Carmel, NY
Welcome to our luxurious campsite nestled in the serene beauty of a mountain forest, alongside a picturesque mountain creek with a soothing waterfall. Here's what you can expect from your stay:Accommodations:A spacious 10x12 canvas tent awaits you, situated on a raised wood platform for comfort and protection from the elements.Inside the tent, you'll find a cozy queen-size memory foam bed, ensuring a restful night's sleep after your outdoor adventures.Outdoor Amenities:Two picnic tables provide ample space for dining or enjoying a game with friends and family.A fire pit with a cooking grill invites you to savor the experience of cooking meals over an open flame.Additionally, a propane grill is available for your convenience if you prefer grilling with ease.Comfort and Convenience:Stay warm during chilly nights with the provided propane tent heater, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.For your hygiene needs, a camp toilet and camp shower are conveniently located on-site.Exploration and Activities:Our 25+ acres of property boast hiking trails waiting to be explored, offering breathtaking views and opportunities to connect with nature.Nearby Cold Spring, NY, offers a variety of restaurants to satisfy your culinary desires.Fahnstock State Park, just a 10-minute drive away, presents further outdoor activities and scenic landscapes.If you're an avid hiker, numerous off-site opportunities, including the Appalachian Trail, await your exploration.Transportation:We offer a jeep service to transport your gear to and from the campsite, unless the ground conditions necessitate a walk-in, walk-out approach.Experience the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and natural beauty at our campsite, where every detail is designed to enhance your outdoor getaway.
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$136
 / night
The new, upgraded cabin!

6. Offsite Cabin Wassaic

98%
(33)
41mi from Hamden · 1 site · Lodging · Wassaic, NY
***PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION - NO RUNNING WATER NOV - MARCH*** Our *NEW* cabin is located on the top of a clearing in the mountains outside Wassaic. Enjoy swimming, hiking, chilling, fires and sunsets views without any light pollution or street noise. Designed as a retreat for the modern creative, the cabin is fully off-grid but features Starlink Internet, a compost toilet and heat / AC. We do provide 5 gallons drinking / cleaning water, but during the winter no sinks or showers are operable. Nearby towns (Kent, CT / Wassaic, NY) have awesome art, shopping and plenty of food options as well as easy access to the Appalachian trail and Macedonia state park. 15 minutes from the Wassaic metro north station, the cabin can be reach by taxi. The cabin is accessible by car, but may require a short hike in after heavy rain or snow.
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$225
 / night
100% (252)

Top-rated campgrounds

Really beautiful, peaceful location. Bird song was lovely -

1. Mickelberry Forest Gardens

99%
(220)
23mi from Hamden · 2 sites · Tents, RVs · Newtown , CT
The meadow we occupy was once the farmers property that I grew up next to at my parents farm house. When he wanted to sell his property he offered it to us for purchase at a fair price if we would not develop more than we needed to live here. We maintained the meadow adjacent to our property and have kept it as an agricultural site. We have had our son develop an edible forest garden and a unique diversified small orchard so we can eat and share healthy organic fruits and vegetables while helping our environment and wildlife and educating others to do the same. It is expensive to live in Newtown but we love our property. We want to teach others to grow food from their land while helping to support us keeping our adjacent property agricultural and undeveloped. Our property has provided many happy gatherings and events and we love to share it with others. Let us know if there is anything special we can help provide for you. Come visit Mickleberry!!! Learn more about this land: Thank you to all the wonderful friends we have met through this amazing program.  We regret that our community at this time does now allow for "transient" renting of property and I unknowingly was operating outside of the zoning rules and regulations of our town.  Please continue to get outside and enjoy all the beautiful places and spaces this world has to offer and keep in touch.  We love you all!  Thank you for your support!   Bill and Amy  Enjoy your stay next to our edible forest garden on the Edge of a beautiful meadow along side the orchard of berries, nuts  and fruit trees.  Various seasons will offer you an opportunity to pick your own breakfast in our maturing establishment.   You can enjoy exploring, and examining our 7 year permacultuire food forest with chestnut seedlings already tall enough to climb , 10-foot hazels bearing buckets of nuts and a different selection of raspberries, blackberries, gooseberry, currents, golden berries, service berries and Mulberries.      Enjoy a stroll   through the meadow trail to breath in  morning views and evening fireflies and stars.  This camp area is very private but household amenities are not far away if desired.  This site is much more private than Mickelberry Forest Garden Site and the beautiful mountain view is only a small step away.  One mile away we offer nearby blue mark trails, mountain biking, lake and outdoor activities are at your fingertips and your hosts will be happy to provide any assistance needed to find or enjoy these opportunities.  The Creamery (Ferris Acres) is one of the best farm ice cream shops in the East.  We can provide breakfast upon request from our free range chickens on our kiwi lined deck with beautiful mountain views.     Come and enjoy the croak of the bullfrog and the sound of the crickets.  We are new and growing our amenities so at this time check the overview for available amenities but you can guarantee we won't disappoint.  Come visit Mickelberry Forest Garden and The Meadow's Edge our newest most private site!!!
Pets
Electrical Hookup
Campfires
from 
$60
 / night
Pegasus Farms LLC

2. Pegasus Farms LLC

100%
(46)
20mi from Hamden · 9 sites · Tents, RVs · Terryville, CT
Hello and welcome we offer a private camping area that’s heavily wooded with some fields small pond lots of wildlife you can explore the property and enjoy good times and make memories we offer horse back lessons and we also do trail rides. No power no water yet whatever you bring in you must bring out. We do have a spot to fill up your water tanks. If you have any questions feel free to ask. And please let us know the time of your arrival at least a day ahead or the day of so we can be here to bring you to the campsites. Three Years of Campfires, Stories, and Friendships 🔥⛺ As I look back on the past three years since opening the campground, I’m filled with gratitude. What started as a dream has turned into something so much more thanks to each and every one of you who has stayed here, shared your stories, and brought your energy to this little piece of the outdoors. I’ve had the joy of meeting people from all walks of life travelers passing through, families on vacation, solo adventurers chasing peace, and seasoned RVers with tales from the road. Whether you’re here for one night or one season, getting to know where you’re from, where you’re going, and the stories in between has been the most rewarding part of running this campground. It’s not just about providing a place to park or pitch a tent it’s about building a community, even if it’s just for a weekend. The laughs around the fire, the kindness between strangers, and the shared love of the outdoors have made this journey incredibly special. Thank you for being part of it. Here’s to many more years of connection, conversation, and campfire memories. 🌲 Sincerely, Ronald Markeveys Pegasus Farms LLC
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$60
 / night
Hidden Gem Glamp

3. Hidden Gem Glamp

100%
(5)
43mi from Hamden · 3 sites · Lodging · Dover Plains, NY
Heron n the Hill Glamping is all the fun of camping with all the convenience of a hotel. You will have your own beautiful canvas tent everything is set up for you on arrival. Relax by the Fire pit at your site or wander the property play a game of volleyball if you have a group or try your hand at horse shoes or corn hole We have an 18 hole mini golf that is available to play. If you like hiking we are directly across from Stone Church with hiking trails, a cave with a wat The space You will love your stay with us! It's all the fun of camping with all the convenience of a hotel, whether you are camping as a couple or as a family. Each campsite can be rented as a single tent or family camping with two tents. both tents can be furnished with either 2 twin beds or 1 Queen bed. Message me ahead of time with your needs and I will set it up accordingly. All blankets and sheets are provided. Each tent has a mini fridge, Keurig which comes with a few kcups, cream and sugars to get you started. There is a 24" TV with Alexa firestick and DVD player. We have a large catalog of movies if you'd like to borrow them. There is a small breakfast table for 2 and a 3 drawer dresser that doubles as a night table with a lamp . There is an outlet on each side of the bed for charging phones Outside the tent your area has a gas grill and picnic table, a camp box which contains pots pans, cooking utensils, paper plates, cups and more. A campbox inventory list is posted in the pictures. There is a fire pit with adirondack chairs, sit by the fire and roast Marshmallows we provide everything you need for smores including the sticks. Bath towels and toiletries are provided there is a large shower with dressing room and a deluxe flushable Porta potty with a sink and paper towels on the property. You are welcome to walk the property sit and relax on one of the many benches or chairs or get a game of cornhole going. Guest access New for 2024, 6 person Hot tub and a level 2 EV charger free to all guests. Our Zen Den is stocked with snacks and groceries if you don't want to lug in the food it can be purchased here. There is a price list in the pictures so you can see what we offer. We have an 18 hole mini golf on the property you are welcome to play as much as you like. Sit in the scre
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$113
 / night
Hunterbrook Mountain

5. Hunterbrook Mountain

100%
(17)
45mi from Hamden · 1 site · Lodging · Carmel, NY
Welcome to our luxurious campsite nestled in the serene beauty of a mountain forest, alongside a picturesque mountain creek with a soothing waterfall. Here's what you can expect from your stay:Accommodations:A spacious 10x12 canvas tent awaits you, situated on a raised wood platform for comfort and protection from the elements.Inside the tent, you'll find a cozy queen-size memory foam bed, ensuring a restful night's sleep after your outdoor adventures.Outdoor Amenities:Two picnic tables provide ample space for dining or enjoying a game with friends and family.A fire pit with a cooking grill invites you to savor the experience of cooking meals over an open flame.Additionally, a propane grill is available for your convenience if you prefer grilling with ease.Comfort and Convenience:Stay warm during chilly nights with the provided propane tent heater, ensuring a comfortable camping experience.For your hygiene needs, a camp toilet and camp shower are conveniently located on-site.Exploration and Activities:Our 25+ acres of property boast hiking trails waiting to be explored, offering breathtaking views and opportunities to connect with nature.Nearby Cold Spring, NY, offers a variety of restaurants to satisfy your culinary desires.Fahnstock State Park, just a 10-minute drive away, presents further outdoor activities and scenic landscapes.If you're an avid hiker, numerous off-site opportunities, including the Appalachian Trail, await your exploration.Transportation:We offer a jeep service to transport your gear to and from the campsite, unless the ground conditions necessitate a walk-in, walk-out approach.Experience the perfect blend of comfort, adventure, and natural beauty at our campsite, where every detail is designed to enhance your outdoor getaway.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$136
 / night
The new, upgraded cabin!

6. Offsite Cabin Wassaic

98%
(33)
41mi from Hamden · 1 site · Lodging · Wassaic, NY
***PLEASE READ DESCRIPTION - NO RUNNING WATER NOV - MARCH*** Our *NEW* cabin is located on the top of a clearing in the mountains outside Wassaic. Enjoy swimming, hiking, chilling, fires and sunsets views without any light pollution or street noise. Designed as a retreat for the modern creative, the cabin is fully off-grid but features Starlink Internet, a compost toilet and heat / AC. We do provide 5 gallons drinking / cleaning water, but during the winter no sinks or showers are operable. Nearby towns (Kent, CT / Wassaic, NY) have awesome art, shopping and plenty of food options as well as easy access to the Appalachian trail and Macedonia state park. 15 minutes from the Wassaic metro north station, the cabin can be reach by taxi. The cabin is accessible by car, but may require a short hike in after heavy rain or snow.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from 
$225
 / night

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