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The Awosting Club
8 sites · Lodging250 acres · Watchtower, Ulster
Immerse Yourself in Rustic Luxury - Unplug and Relax.
Peaceful geo-dome situated along ravine with access to waterfalls and trails.
Come escape to one of our Modern Geo-Domes located up on the Shawangunk Ridge in Gardiner, NY. This cozy 4 season dome (HEAT + AC) is a part of The Awosting Club, which is a private wilderness reserve. Unplug, relax, unwind.
Nestled in native blueberry bushes, high above a beautiful ravine and surrounded by pine trees. This Geo-Dome overlooks the Palmaghatt Kill Stream from its wide windows and beautiful deck. Equipped with a log queen bed, skylight above, super soft linens, cozy blankets, and a down comforter in the winter months. Included are towels, a mini fridge, bluetooth speaker, Keurig machine, coffee, charcoal grill, lantern, umbrellas, a mini library of books and 1 gallon drinking water. If you are coming as a family, one additional children's mattress on the floor may be added.
Outside of your Geo-Dome you will find an amazing private fire pit, charcoal grill and hammock. Firewood bundles are available for purchase for $10 or you may bring your own. In addition, each site has an outhouse, which is thoroughly cleaned after each guest. A bit rustic, but there is no odor!
Geo-Domes are a short 1 - 3 minute walk from parking. Please dress accordingly in winter months. You will be greeted by our Host at the gate for check-in and guided to your site. Guest waivers to be completed at check-in. Our Geo-Domes are dog friendly and require a $75 pet fee. One dog maximum. No cats allowed. You will have cellular service!
There are miles of private trails for hiking with an amazing private waterfall as one of your destinations! We are adjacent to Minnewaska State Park and Mohonk Preserve (both a 20 minute drive to park entrance) which offer mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, kayaking, rock scrambling, views of the Catskills and more! Just 20 minutes outside of the colorful and active town of New Paltz, NY with many options for dinning, shopping, and entertainment.
We are happy to connect you with a local massage therapist or tour guide. Send us a message for more info on how to make your stay more relaxing and fun! Nature is calling!
**History of The Awosting Club**
In the mid 1950's John Atwater Bradley, then a graduate student, attended a conference in Cragsmoor, the site of a celebrated art colony not far from what is now the Awosting Reserve and The Awosting Club. The next morning at dawn, he went out for an exploratory hike and did not return until long after dark. Bradley hiked through evergreen and hardwood forests, along bubbling streams, roaring waterfalls and shimmering mountain lakes. He discovered an incredible wilderness like none he'd ever seen, populated by whitetail deer, black bear, fox, racoons, bobcat and coyote as well as a natural aviary of hawks, peregrine falcons, owls, eagles and pileated woodpeckers. That day he fell in love with the Shawangunk Ridge.
The Bradley family still maintain the property, and after 50 years of sharing the property with educational organizations, schools, artists, writers, explorers, camps, family and friends, are excited to invite others to fall in love with the Shawangunk Ridge as John Bradley had over 70 years ago. Bradley's daughter, Camilla, and her family are keeping the Awosting traditions alive by sprucing up the camp buildings and platforms while maintaining the trails that have been used for decades for outdoor adventures: from sleeping to eating to playing to communing with nature in all her glory.
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Hudson Valley River Camp
8 sites · RVs, Tents80 acres · Watchtower, Ulster
You've discovered secluded riverfront camping that feels like the middle of nowhere without actually being in the middle of nowhere.
Our property offers minimal impact campsites on a bird sanctuary in southeastern Catskills/northwestern Hudson Valley that's less than two hours from New York City. Your camping fee helps protect this beautiful property from development.
We're 15 minutes to Minnewaska State Park and Mohonk Preserve, 20 minutes to Sam's Point and New Paltz and 12 minutes to Angry Orchard. There's no wi-fi but we have great cell service.
The most unique aspect of this property is that it offers easy access to seclusion and privacy. Enjoy the healing effect of quiet in nature without crowds of fellow campers.
Hudson Valley River Camp is located on the unique 80-acre Boria Sax Bird Sanctuary just outside of Pine Bush, New York. With only four minimal-impact campsites along the Shawangunk Kill and Dwaar Kill, our goal is for you to escape civilization and pause to enjoy the song of birds, gurgling creeks and wind in the trees. We also offer one wooded car camping/RV style site.
Each campsite (except the RV site) is within view of the water and includes a stone fire ring. Along with local firewood from downed trees, split firewood bundles are available at minimal cost. The Wooded RV site has access to water and all hiking trails.
The hike to all of the other campsite from the parking area varies depending on which site you choose. We highly recommend simple backpacking. This makes the hike in much more enjoyable and you'll find you need less than you think. A shared trail crosses the smaller Dwaar Kill via a basic bridge or by wading the shallow water. From there you will access your campsite via a private trail.
The Shawangunk Kill, a protected tributary of the Wallkill River, is unusually clean and supports a variety of wildlife
The entire property is ideal for naturalists or bird watchers who appreciate the earth and share the goal of keeping it pristine for future generations to enjoy.
Wildlife found on the property includes white-tailed deer, red foxes, muskrats and mink.
Bald eagles nest within view of the property and use the river as a thoroughfare. Depending on the time of year, you could also see bluebirds, downy woodpeckers, cardinals, chickadees, wrens, nuthatches, red-tailed hawks, and merganser ducks. Wood ducks and pileated woodpeckers compete for nesting holes in the American Sycamore trees near the confluence of the two rivers.
You're likely not going to run into other people except for a few fellow campers and birdwatchers on the shared trail. You will feel like it is just you and the trees.
No motorized vehicles or bicycles are allowed. To keep this land pristine, we strictly abide by the "carry in, carry out" rule. We provide a portable toilet at each campsite with a new biodegradable bag that you take with you when you leave.
We also ask that no ax, hatchet, or saw of any kind be used to chop or damage trees. However, small dry sticks can be used to start a fire.
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Robibero's Retreat
2 sites · Tents42 acres · New Paltz, Ulster
Originally the Wallkill summer camp in the 70's we have turned this property into one of the Hudson Valleys premier wineries. Owned by the Robibero Family since 2003, we have revamped the entire property to be a quite and peaceful nook with gorgeous VineyardsWinery by day, campgrounds by night. Our secluded field is the perfect spot to pitch a tent and enjoy a night away from the noise. A roaring fire is a must as you can sit around in our tables and chairs and feel the heat from our 10 foot diameter fire pit! Many local hiking, fishing, and climbing spots nearby just a few miles away from our location. Bring your pet! Toilet also available.Just a 5 minute drive into the historic town of New Paltz and you will find many unique shops and great restaurants to indulgePlease call the winery for availability if you are interested in tastings.
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The Dominion House B&B, Farm
4 sites · RVs, Tents40 acres · Washingtonville, Orange
This Bed and Breakfast farm offers two sites convenient from Interstate 84, the NYS Thruway Interstate 87, and Route 17/Interstate 86.
Site 1 is a leveled stone pad easily accessible off the paved driveway, in front of two rustic barns where campers enjoy 30 amp electric service and a picnic table. Sites 2, 3 and 4 are in a private field (w/o service) each including a picnic table and fire ring.
There are 40 acres of walking trails, and miles of adjacent rail trails for hiking/mountain biking from your site.
Visit Brotherhood winery, breweries, Storm King Art Center, Lego Land, Woodbury Commons Premium Outlets, Resorts World Casino, and more.
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The Tulip Forest at Shaupeneak
1 site · Lodging5 acres · Rifton, Ulster
Surrounded by towering tulip trees, fern-covered hills, and rock outcroppings, this place feels special. Bordering Shaupeneak Ridge Park, the Tulip Forest is also a short drive to other Hudson Valley parks like John Burroughs Slabsides and Black Creek Preserve. Additionally, the hip Kingston Waterfront is only 15 minutes away. Come rest in some truly beautiful nature!
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Destination Farnch
2 sites · Tents25 acres · Peekskill, Putnam
The Farnch: A developing Destination Farm Come have a picnic under a tree, spend a few hours and go for a hike in Hudson Highland Gateway Park, a Historic 352-acre park offering hiking, birding, cross-country skiing, fishing & snowshoeing. He have rods and tackle to rent or buy if you don’t have your own. If you’re having a really great time and the kids just don’t want to leave, join us for an evening of sleeping under the stars in the forest at one of our campsites. We also host local Scout Groups, and Appellation Trail hikers. Hikers know that we are located about 2 miles south of the route 9 trail crossing at the Appalachian Market and offer pick up and drop off service from there on weekends. Hudson Valley is a wonderful 4 season go to location and being about an hour away from New York City you won’t spend hours in the car before being able to stretch your legs.
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Upper Shire Campsites at RJ Ranch
5 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents22 acres · Hillsdale, Columbia
The Upper Shire at Roe Jan Ranch is a gorgeous hill with a small pond on 22 acres in Columbia County near the border of Massachusetts and New York. There are currently 5 unique camping areas located here. Each one is special due to its location on the hill. Check out our map and enjoy our spacious campsites.
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Nomadic refuge retreat
1 site · Lodging3 acres · Saugerties, Ulster
Beautiful and secluded this property has 2 conjoined yurts, 2 fire pits, we have solar electricity, a composting toilet and a shower. it's located just a short drive from hunter mountain with so many amazing places to hike and local towns Saugerties and Woodstock. We are in a wooded area; wildlife and bugs are possible. This is a camping experience please have basic camping skills.
We are completely off grid and are subject to lack of electricity on cloudy days. Two wood stoves inside the yurt for colder days. No hot water. Being subject to nature, we do have back up lighting and water/ camping bags. Running water is shut off after first freeze due to lines freezing. During the winter months there is water brought in in 5 gallon jugs for camping bags.
Two designated sleeping areas; loft with a queen size bed, downstairs bedroom with full size bed. Smaller yurt is often converted to a sleeping area; we have extra sleeping 'moon mats' and modular seating.
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Offsite Cabin Wassaic
1 site · Lodging60 acres · Wassaic, Dutchess
***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.
This cabin is part of the Offsite Camp family (www.offsite.camp).
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Majestic Farm & Organic Orchard
9 sites · Lodging18 acres · Woodridge, Sullivan
Majestic Farm is an Animal Welfare Approved, Biodynamic Organic Farm. We have 6 acres of Organic Apples in addition to pigs, chickens, peacocks and geese roaming the grounds.
Ask about our Organic apples in the fall and pasture raised heritage meats available all year round. Visit majesticfarm .com
online for detail and check us out on
instagram
@ majesticfarmheritage to get a sense of the property.
Majestic Farm is a safe place. We welcome all members of the community, and emphasize that we are safe space for BIPOC and for members of the LGBTQI community. All people are beautiful.
Be sure to message us if you would like to purchase firewood, meats or apples (listed on our website- majesticfarm . com). Each tiny house as a full sized mattress, you can also rent a full sized cot for $20. You can message, we will leave your items for contact free pick-up and you can pay cash or venmo us later.
Please carry out what you carry in and leave it clean for the next group. We clean between all visitors - and are currently keeping quite a distance to protect you, the site and everybody involved.
The property is a 5 minute drive to the hamlet of Mountaindale, @ visitmountaindale/ mountaindale
dot com
which has a lovely Rail Trail for hikes and bikes, and some excellent dining options including
@ highvoltagecatskills, in addition to creek bar
a magical
cafe &
bar with outdoor seating and fire pits
that serves delicious modern Polish American comfort food, great cocktails, and has live music and events on weekends.
There is also an artisan pizza spot with indoor/outdoor seating, hipster vibes and fun cocktails and live music
@ thedaleNY
For shopping
you can also stop by @ forageandgather - they have foods, meats, gourmet deli and coffee and carry
all the little things you may have forgotten to bring along in addition to a locally and craft focused
wine and spirits shop. Also stop by @badgrandmashop for the most vibrant and stylish clothes for all sizes and styles. Not to be missed.
There is also a lovely yoga studio and bollywood dance spot in addition to some other delightful gems in town.
There is superb
hiking nearby at Neversink Unique Area in Rock Hill. Also Bashakill trails (and conveniently a vineyard with tastings and events
right nearby). Your'e also about 30 minutes away from super cute fun larger towns and attractions like New Paltz, Livingston Manor, and tons of incredible Catskill hiking and nature opportunities. NOTE!
There's an excellent Farmers Market on Saturday's in Rock Hill from 10-1pm from June to September also. Come find us there!
As always - if you have any questions, issues, concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out - we are here to help!
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Heaven Comes to Earth
4 sites · RVs, Tents278 acres · Kent Cliffs, Putnam
We are tucked into a hidden slice of heaven on earth and situated up a ninth-of-a-mile driveway,
on 2 acres with a pond,
in front of an early 1800s cemetery, on
the south side of 276 acres of NYS DEC White Pond Multiple Use Area, giving us the feel of 280 acres of heaven on the edge of a one-mile fresh water spring fed pond that is
open to the public as a carry in-carry out recreation area in use summer and winter.
We have great blue heron and eagles and otter and hawk and deer and owl and all sorts of critters and flora here with us. This is country. 53 miles north of NYC in the Croton-Harmon Watershed District.
Learn more about this land:
We are on the north side of Nimham Mountain, complete with its firetower to climb and see the Hudson River Valley
and its 1126 acres of NYS DEC Multiple Use Area of
mountain bike & equestrian & hiking trails.
Some of the only petrogylphs
on the east coast are a 2 minute drive and a
hike from here to Hawk Rock.
The largest effigy of Buddha in the western hemisphere is nearby at 2020 Route 301, Town of Kent, at the American Association of Buddhists headquarters and open to the public 9am - 5pm with its' temple, library, schools, meditation rooms, monastery, grounds to walk, Kwan Yin koi pool, and a free meal on weekends.
The Appalachian Trail & Fahnestock State Park are both 20 minutes away, as are the Taconic Parkway or the Town of Southeast MetroNorth train station, or Danbury, CT, or The Great Swamp or Thunder Ridge in Patterson, NY, or the village of Pawling, NY.
We are right on the edge of 1 mile, freshwater pond perfect for kayaking, sailboats, paddle boards, canoes, fishing (anyone over 12 needs a permit) and SWIMMING, with no motorboats allowed, except 5 HP electric.
We are 20 minutes from Thunder Ridge Ski Slope and Paintball. Also 25 minutes from the Hudson River and the village of Cold Spring for access to Breakneck Ridge hiking, river kayaking, motor boating, river cruises, shoppes, restaurants, farmers' market on Saturdays 8:30am to 1pm at Boscobel, Hudson Valley Shakespeare in Garrison, & Philipstown Depot Theater & Garrison Art Center in Philipstown - just across the river from West Point, & More !
We are easy to reach from the Taconic Parkway or i84, 53 miles north of NYC, on this east side of the Hudson River - 40 minutes from the Bear Mtn Bridge, and 45 minutes southeast of Poughkeepsie, 40 minutes from Peekskill, 1 hour southeast Kingston or Saugerties & the Catskill Mtns in NY or the Berkshire Mtns in MA & their MassMoCA & Mahaiwe or Jacobs Pillow, 30 minutes from Newburgh, 90 minutes to Troy and Albany or Woodstock.
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Boulder Point Camp
31 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents40 acres · Pine Bush, Ulster
We have 40 acres with miles of trails through the property. It is located on the hudson valley wine trail so there are tons of wineries to access. We are in the mountains with great climbing, next to a state park. The campsite is on top of a massive boulder that looks out over the grounds with tons of wildlife surrounding. On a dead end road in the middle of the woods with no other houses within sight.
***PLEASE NOTE: BATHROOMS ARE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
A little bit about us.
This is a small campground. We do have one Glamping site as well as well as a
super luxurious pool house
available.
We rent small retro RV's as well, see our other listings!!
There are 40 acres here to explore with small streams, wetlands and forests.
We have 4 modern brand new bathrooms with a hot showers in a beautiful new
bathhouse with a charging station for phones and tablets.
Its pretty amazing!!!!!
We do have sulfur water, its great for your skin but smells!
Each site usually has a 2 chairs, a table , a grill and a fire ring.....
We also offer 3 vintage campers for a unique glamping experience. We have a 1984, a 1975 and a 1966 all with solar electric lighting. Running water is located at the camp store.
Take a look at our listings or ask
me. I'll tell you all about them. *Please note that use of the pool is available to guests of the pool house only.
We also offer hiking excursions. Please
book in advance.
Our sites are
in the middle of the 40 acres of beautiful undeveloped land to explore or just enjoy the quiet. There are no street lights to block the view of the night sky and the fire flies are something to see.
We still have all the cool stuff like tons of restaurants, breweries, wineries & vineyards, and farms all around.
Boulder Point Camping is centrally located among indoor and outdoor activities, great restaurants, local shops, and antiquing.
We are close to loads of hiking trails, state parks, restaurants, creeks, swimming, fishing and more.
Sam's Point, Ice Caves Mountain, and Minnewaska State
Park just to name a few!
In addition there are plenty of microbreweries, wineries, and farms where you can pick your fruit right off the tree (or vine) as the case may be.
We are also a few minutes from Angry Orchard, Gardiner Brewing Company, and Baldwin Vineyards and many many others...
Dogs welcome with an additional $20
fee.
We can accommodate small vans, popups
and RVs as well.
Check in is at 3 pm
Check out is a strict 12 pm
unless prior arrangements have been made.
We reserve the right to change your site number without notice.
WE HAVE A STRICT 30 DAY CANCELLATION POLICY, TRYING TO MOVE YOUR DATES IS THE SAME AS A CANCELLATION AND TREATED THE SAME.
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