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Thomas
November 2025
4 nights at Cabin in the woods
The cabin set in the middle of Bear Swamp State Forest is exactly what we were looking for a camping adventure during colder weather with a roof over our heads. Off the grid and roughing it is exactly what a person needs with friends or family once in a while. Thank you Cynthia for having us.
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John
October 2025
4 nights at Deja Yu
Love this beautiful retreat in the woods.
Peaceful and the perfect place to hangout by the fire pit and sleep in a super comfortable bed!
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Erin
October 2025
With kids
Happy pastures campground was comfortable and clean and adorable. We only spent the night then left in the morning, but the cabin was clean and warm and just what our family needed. We really wanted to explore and spend time on their beautiful land.
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Billy
September 2025
4 nights at Cabin in the woods
Amazing stay! Tranquil and secluded! We had an amazing time at the cabin. We had several walks down the road, nights by the fire, listening to nature. Highly recommend!!!
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Jason
September 2025
With pets
Loved the land and the facilities. Great communication and our dog loved it.
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Ruth
September 2025
With kids
Our second visit. This place is just magical. One weekend is not enough time. If it were open in the Winter we'd totally come here to ski and get away-even if there was no indoor plumbing...hint hint :) Just need a wood stove or pellet stove situation :)
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Gilbert
September 2025
3 nights at Cabin in the woods
Had a great time at the camp, it was extremely quiet and pretty. Leafs were just changing colors and the sky was very clear. Would love to come back, the property is for sale and would buy in a heartbeat if I could.
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John
September 2025
3 nights at Deja Yu
So welcoming and peaceful! When I met Savanna upon arrival, she said, “the camp is a labor of love.” And it shows! She and her husband Brad have made a little slice of heaven in a beautiful stand of hard woods and mature white pine. The cabin is off grid but powered up by a high-capacity battery. Super comfy and cozy, it’s a great one-room refuge. Bonus points for the screened porch entryway and easy chairs.
A bath house is a short walk with an outdoor work sink and a lovely interior with tile floors, nice shower, and bath sink I’d be proud to have in my home. Warm, clean, and inviting, it’s a beautiful bath house.
Tho there is no wi-fi, cell works well-enough to stream a movie or podcast.
Highly recommend!
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heidi
September 2025
Group trip
We stayed in The Loon cabin. It was super cute and nice. Simple necessities with all bases covered. The property was so large and had shoreline and wooded and field walking so we never even needed to leave to walk the dogs. We came AFTER kids camp season and we will be back! Only a half hour drive to CMAC! Bryan was easy to reach and quick to respond.
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Lindsay
August 2025
With pets
The Heron cabin was great. Each of the 3 bedrooms had a heater and fan. The common area got chilly overnight but the bedroom stayed comfortable with the door closed. The grounds were great and our dog loved exploring. The views of the lake were spectacular and it was so peaceful sitting out on the dock. We already can’t wait to go back and take advantage of the pool, and use a kayak or canoe.
One thing to note is there is no outside lock on the cabin, though we totally felt our belongings were safe when we left during the day.
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Brian
August 2025
With kids
First time I ever been there and loved it there. Clean and people there are friendly.. It's a clean nice campground. Bryan is an awesome guy very helpful with whatever I needed.. If you haven't been there you are missing out big time
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Clark
August 2025
With pets
I love staying at camp Whitman. It was so quiet, peaceful, and green. Being right on Lake Seneca was unbeatable. Gorgeous! I had to do some remote work and my cabin had great WiFi signal!
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Krista
August 2025
With kids
Bryan was incredibly kind, accommodating, and responsive. We rented the Hawk for 2 nights and it was perfect for our family of 4. The screened in porch is great for eating meals and playing cards. We enjoyed canoeing on the lake, and fishing on the pond. They have a very nice dock with Adirondack chairs to enjoy the lake- about 5 minutes from the cabin. They do have a pool, but it was too chilly for us to use it. No need to bring a grill or camping chairs. They have benches outside around the campfire. Also included was hand soap, dish soap, tissue, paper towels, grilling tools, microwave, toaster oven, decent sized fridge with freezer, and a fan. It has a nice rustic feel with the comforts of running water/toilet/shower. We would definitely come back!
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Jane
August 2025
With pets
Great spot to spend some time with few interruptions! Quite quiet most of the time, some neighbors with hunting cabins not within visible range. Got visited by a porcupine on the deck of the cabin one evening (all were unscathed!). Lovely birdwatching and many interesting insects to observe, wildflowers in bloom in August. The orientation of the cabin to the sun makes it a light space. No screens in the windows so timing when to air out the cabin to avoid bugs/bats is needed unless you have screen inserts. Seems like a lovely spot to stay in the winter, I may try to come back!
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Renee
August 2025
Group trip
We loved our time at Bear Creek Haven. The cabin is extremely nice, there are 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms. Including the bunk beds, there are 4 double beds which theoretically could sleep 8 people. We had a slightly larger crew than that, so some folks put up tents outside or hammocks in the trees. Overall, we were very comfortable. There was even an air conditioner and fans provided in the cabin, most definitely a welcome addition!
The cabin is just a short drive from many wineries and breweries. We checked out Americana Vineyards, Finger Lakes Cider House, Scale House Brewing, and Lively Run Dairy (they have cheese flights, and you can pet goats!) Overall, it was a great experience and we look forward to staying there again in the future.
One suggestion I have is improving the directions to be more detailed, we did get a little lost when getting in. Here are the more detailed directions that I sent friends to ensure they could find the cabin: “ Once you are on Pitcher Rd you are basically going to take it to the end and then veer right at the signs. As you are going down the road you will pass the mailboxes on your right, go through the Stone bridge overpass, pass several Amish houses. Go all the way down gravel road, til you get to the signs, turn right and then left to follow bear creek haven trail.”
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Gina
July 2025
Group trip
I loved cabin camping at Camp Whitman on Seneca Lake. The facility was everything we hoped for and more. Staff are friendly and were flexible with time for amenities. Hoping to go back later in the season and next year
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Karen Crysta
July 2025
With pets
We had a wonderful time at this campsite! The grounds were well-maintained, peaceful, and surrounded by beautiful nature—perfect for relaxing and disconnecting. The staff was friendly and accommodating. The facilities, including the restrooms and showers, were clean and conveniently located. We love that it has a lake access! We’ll definitely be coming back and highly recommend it to anyone looking for a great camping experience!
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Lindsay
July 2025
Group trip
7 of us shared the Walnut bunkhouse, I'd highly highly reccomend!
The bunkhouse:
The bunkhouse was clean, well-maintained, and stayed cool in the 90+ degree heat. The beds were comfortable and it was plenty spacious for 7 people.
The campground:
Camp Whitman is lovely. It was very quiet and peaceful, and the stargazing at night was excellent. The camp sits right on the lake and has a gorgeous dock area, and we had a blast going out on Kayaks and SUPs. The pool was warm and clean. The lifeguard team made sure we had a safe and fun time!
The location:
Camp is a short drive to Watkins Glen and many wineries. It's peaceful and set back from the road. It was lovely to sit by the lake and watch the sun rise.
Overall 10/10 stay!
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Alyssa
June 2025
With pets
We loved our quiet weekend in the little cabin! It had many cooking essentials like spatulas, spoons, Blackstone Grill, a propane stove and pots and pans. Although we would recommend bringing your own propane. We were kindly left some but ran out the first night of our trip. The cabin was well maintained and tidy! The loft is cute and tiny, but we did not use it since we had our dogs with us. The fire-pit area was great and the area was beyond peaceful! The drive in was a bit rough due to all of the rain we've been getting and it caused some larger holes, but as long as you go slow it is fine. The turn for the cabin is easy to find since it has a "For sale" sign at it. We definetly recommend!
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Kobeigh
June 2025
Weekend Trip to Camp Whitman on Seneca Lake
Really cute cabin, the host was really nice and helpful answering my million questions. I loved the location on the lake it was really beautiful. My dog and I had a great time and if I am ever in the area I would stay here again!
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