4 sites ¡ RVs, Tents150 acres ¡ New Ringgold, SchuylkillMy farm is just beautiful. I have owned it for 45 years and am proud as can be of its beauty and serenity. Campsite 1 and 2 are located on a beautiful quiet stretch of the Little Schuylkill River below the world famous Hawk Mountain Sanctuary. Campsite 3 overlooks Hawk Mountain.
The location could not be better and more private. Our family for years have camped and played at these site, enjoying the river and night sounds.
Only 2.7 miles from Hawk Mountain Visitor Center.
We are a working Christmas Tree farm.
Pitch your tent in the woods along the Little Schuylkill River at the base of
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary on Hawk Shadow Farm.
Very private camping, we are not a commercial camp ground. We have 150 acres of farm for your enjoyment. Private camping, non commercial, at its best in just a very special location.
We have three campsites.
We will consider 1 night stays for weekdays, please contact for availability and pricing.
We will also consider more than 8 campers. Please inquire!
Each site has a picnic table, a Hawk Shadow Out House, water to wash with, a preparation table and a good bundle of kindling to start off your camping experience.
There Is a shovel, cooking grates, log benches and prep table.
Campsite #1 (Lean To Site)
is along the river. It is private and lovely.
You may park your car above the site and walk down to the river and camping area. Short, 50 yards,, but steep walk. Pack in and out accordingly.
Very private, lots of space.
It is perfect.
Campsite #2 (Dog Gone Site)
is also along the river.
It too is private and has the same set up as site one.
Park your car on top of hill and walk on down. It is a lovely spot. Walk is about 50 yards down a steep hill.
Campsite #3 (High Site)
is above the river and looks over Hawk Mountain and the farm.
It is private with beautiful views.
Sunrise, Sunset, Moon rise, Bird watching,
all very visible from this site.
Car accessible, no walking to campsite required.
Different seasons bring different activities. Spring Kayaking and hiking, summer hiking or tubing, cooling off in the swim hole, fall raptor watching and biking plus trout fishing, license required, in the Little Schuylkill. The nights are dark with star lit skies.
We have a 1.5 acre bass pond on the farm for fishing, so bring your rod.
Your camp site is surrounded by woods and forest, fields and trees.
You are a two hour drive from center city Philadelphia and 2.5 hours from down town New York City.
What to do here? Plenty!
Hawk Mountain Sanctuary entrance is only 3 miles away.
Both entrances to the Appalachian Trail, Eckville and Port Clinton, are a
10 minuet drive.
A visit to Yuengling Brewery, in Pottsville, Americas older brewery, is a 20
minute drive.
Jim Thorpe is a fourty five minute drive.
Kutztown University is 35 minutes away.
The heart of Amish Country is an hour drive.
And Cabela's in Hamburg is just 15 minutes down the road. But most of all to do here is to relax, fish, play in the river, walk and visit with your family and friends.
Please see schuylkillriver.org for more information about our area.
Hawk Shadow is located between New Ringgold and Port Clinton.
There is plenty of local produce, we can provide or can give you directions to our local farm stands. Fresh butchers are not far away.
Winerys and distillery's rather close.
about 5 miles away. Swap meets and antique auction houses are scattered around the area.
This location and campsite is a gem. We have many necessities available at the farm for your personal needs.
Yes, you can drive to the area of the campsite, but no, you cannot drive down actual site at campsite #1 and #2.
Parking at site 3, no walk required..
Contact me and we will give you as much information as we can.
Enjoy, have fun and be peaceful!