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DAR Campground

When you camp at DAR State Forest Campground, you’re sure to have a rockin’ good time

DAR State Forest

Discover the natural charm of DAR State Forest.

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Moon In The Pond Farm

Well off the beaten track, it's scenic, private and peaceful.  Camping at Moon In The Pond Farm is a bit of heaven.  

There are separate sites to choose.  Around the farm, you have your own secluded spot to enjoy. (Though you may be in a field next to our Scottish Highland cattle!)  Two are tent sites: the PondSide and the FieldEdge.  There's  one site for small/tiny RVs or Campervan.  And finally there's the HiddenCabin--a bed a roof and convenience.  Each has a firepit with a small grill to cook over the fire.  (all firewood provided)  

Our campsites are in quieter areas of the farm.  One overlooks the pond, others are on the edges of different farm fields, one a cabin nearer the farmstead.  All require a beautiful, bucolic trek of 150-350 yards from the roadside parking--ensuring the quiet, natural experience.  During the day times, you may see or hear farm work.  At night it's lusciously dark and serenely quiet.  You'll hear owls hoot, frogs croak, crickets chirp, foxes yowl  and coyotes howl!  In June and July the fields and trees light up like Christmas with fireflies, and you'll see the stars.  

During the week is the absolute best time--the local hot spots (or cooling down spots!) are much quieter, and all our campsites have reduced weekday rates.  If you can, take advantage by adding a Thursday or Sunday night to a weekend stay.  

We've got an awesome, easy hiking trail on adjacent Nature Conservancy land.  It meanders through woodlands, around rock ledges, through wetlands (on a 600' of boardwalk) and ends at a beautiful stream and pond with a gigantic beaver dam. 

Not far from here are numerous well-marked hiking trails (including the Appalachian Trail (with famous Bash Bish Falls) and several offshoots (Sage's Ravine, Race Brook Falls), Bartholomew's Cobble, Umpacheenee Falls, and others).   Also in the neighborhood are opportunities for canoeing, kayaking, swimming, rock climbing, gavel-road and country-road biking, and pretty much any outdoor activity/adventure opportunity.  Or... you can just chill and relax, sleep, or read the day away!

Love food?  This is Farm-to-Table for real!  Never so close--the table's AT the farm!  Bring your cooking gear and get some of our wicked fresh organic food--veggies, chops, sausages, eggs, bacon, granola, yogurt, etc.  Sear yourself up a real treat! 

Very nearby, as the Berkshires is a cultural mecca, there are also  numerous opportunities from many great restaurants to art, dance, music, spas, galleries, antique shops, museums, cafes and much more. 

It's still amazingly quiet at the farm where the Milky Way is clearly visible.

Hammock spots are plenty - just pick a couple of trees!

Super comfy large bed. Don't forget to bring your own blankets and pillows though!

The cabin has the perfect amount of space for making dinner and hopping right into bed. 

Lots of open space all around the cabin. You can see lots of the farm right from bed but still feel very secluded and private. 

Early morning cooking - organic vegetables from the farm!

Magic Forest Farm

**Please confirm you have read our property description and rules before booking**

Our slice of paradise consists of 225 acres of forested land nestled in the foothills of the Catskills near Albany. We are a homestead and small campground devoted to the principles of organic farming and self-reliance. Modern agriculture and big business are unsustainable, destroying farmland at an accelerating pace. It is important for us to teach the next generation, there is an alternative. We produce much of our own food. We have friendly goats, chickens, ducks, peacocks, donkeys and horses the guests can pet and feed. There are no swimming holes on our property, but many waterfalls and swimming spots within a short drive (see list below). A quick 5 minute drive will get you to one of the best disc golf courses in the north east. For the truly adventurous, Clarksville Cave is a short drive away. Visit their website for list of proper gear and rules. We do rent some of the equipment needed.

Nearby Hiking Spots:

Holt Preserve - 1.2 miles away

Thatcher State Park- 9.4 miles

Huyck Preserve- 11 miles

Hannacroix Creek Preserrve- 8.4 miles

Nearby Swimming Spots:

Hannacroix Creek Preserve- 8.4 miles

Kaaterskill Falls- 24 miles

Thompsons Lake- 10 miles

North-South Lake- 24 miles

Parking: multiple car parking are available at each site.

Water Hookup

Wyomanock Farm

Our 75 acres is a wonderful, diverse mix of habitat, harmoniously integrated with our small farm. This land was the homestead of the very first non native settler of the area, John Wiley, in 1787. Before that, it was the land of the Mahican native Americans.  They named it "valley of the butternut trees", or Wyomanock.
The Wyomanock Creek is the backbone of this little valley.  Beaver have dammed the creek at several points to create ponds and other wetland features that support a diversity of wildlife including otter, moose and a myriad of birds, from osprey to herons.  This sanctuary is host to many uncommon native plants and plant communities. We would love to share it with you!
Your host, Thom, invites you to property to explore 75 acres of meadows, woods and water. Choose one of several sites either in the woods or open areas. You are also free to use our outdoor solar shower or take a dip in the cold pond or artesian spring fed pool.
Our location is convenient to the Berkshire Mountains, state parks, hiking and other attractions, including Ramble Wild tree to tree adventures and Jiminy Peak. There are a few miles of rail trail access just down the road.

Here is where your group will pitch their tents

A soft bed of pine needles for your tent - Cathedral 6


Early risers will be treated to cool scenes

Cooking equipment

Gatherwild Ranch

Welcome to Gatherwild Ranch, featured in The New York Times and home to 8 beautiful and unique accommodations spread out on the rolling hills of a former apple orchard in the heart of the Hudson Valley in Upstate NY. We provide a luxurious farmstead experience, and offer a place to comfortably reconnect with nature.  Enjoy the privacy of your site or meet meaningful community in the common areas.  Explore the bustling nearby upstate town of Germantown, Hudson and Rhinebeck, drop in a swimming hole, cool off in our sprinklers, enjoy our beautiful bathhouse amenities, pet a goat and collect duck eggs for your breakfast, and stargaze by your private fire at night.  The experience of a lifetime is at your fingertips.  

Bell Tent with Queen Bed (all linens provided)

Moonrise Forest Camp

We have been the caretakers of this land and cabin since 2015, when we bought it from the builder of the modest cabin on-site, Steve.
 
It is our family camp, but we love to share it with friends and fellow nature-loving campers.

The land is partially wooded, and partially 'old field' that is slowly re-foresting through natural succession with some intentional interruption in order to introduce edible native trees and shrubs that are not naturally present.
 In this way the land is a slowly developing food forest and also a nursery for its plant-loving stewards.

Learn more about this land:

Escape the city and find yourself in this off-grid hillside cabin with a deck overlooking the Taconic mountain range.&nbsp; &nbsp;Wander through field and forest, and cool off in the&nbsp;nearby stream.&nbsp; &nbsp; The cabin has two rooms, and there is&nbsp;a kids&nbsp;playground and tire swing making this an appropriate family camping getaway.&nbsp; &nbsp; There is a solar panel providing indoor lights and phone charging capabilities, a fire pit with a grill, and a simple array of&nbsp;pots,&nbsp;dishes, and utensils.&nbsp;&nbsp;There is a spring-fed&nbsp;55 gallon reservoir of potable water that will slowly refill as well.

Though not far off the road, there is very little car traffic, and the surroundings are very peaceful.&nbsp; The din of the running stream is a constant, while the sounds of coyotes and owls can be heard at night.&nbsp; As the name indicates, the east-facing hillside is often witness to incredible moonrises, and the stars are always bright.&nbsp;

Nearby Attractions:

The Beer Diviner small-scale brewery and taproom is a stone's throw away from the parking area with a selection of tasty beer and some food options available.&nbsp; In addition to regular hours, there are special summer events, and live music every Saturday night.

Cherry Plain State Park is a 'less-traveled' state park and campground just 3.5 miles up the road, offering lake swimming, boating, hiking and mountain bike trails.

Other nearby outdoor attractions include:&nbsp; Williamstown MA, The Taconic Crest Trail, Jiminy Peak Resort, Hancock Shaker Village, and Mt. Greylock.

PLEASE NOTE:&nbsp; CAMP OPENS MAY 31, 2019 & CLOSES NOV. 1, 2019

View of the cabin while walking up the wooded path from the parking area

Looking out of the second bedroom towards the beautiful mountains!

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