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Prayer Mountain

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· Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts
116 acres hosted by Joel F.
1 RV/tent site
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Primitive camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Learn more about this land: Prayer Mountain is the peak of this 100+ acre wooded retreat. Camp sites are accessible via a railroad access road and rest at the base of the small mountain proximate to the Massachusetts rail line and the Deerfield river. Secluded and private, and yet just 8 minutes away from I-91. A great space to rest in the peace and quiet of western Massachusetts. Easy access via vehicle or you are welcome to park and walk in further. Multiple sites available.Prayer Mountain is the peak of this 100+ acre wooded retreat. Camp sites are accessible via a railroad access road and rest at the base of the small mountain proximate to the Massachusetts rail line and the Deerfield river. Secluded and private, and yet just 8 minutes away from I-91. A great space to rest in the peace and quiet of western Massachusetts. Easy access via vehicle or you are welcome to park and walk in further. Multiple sites available.
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8 ratings · 6 reviews
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Katie A.
November 27, 2023
Prayer Mountain
Overall we had a decent time. The site was clean and clear and once we found it it had a solid lot to park in. Make sure to bring traction shoes because the path up is covered in leaves and a bit steep. Unfortunately, we felt it was not clear how often the train passed. In the afternoon and evening it passed once an hour, and was very loud and long. The last train at 8:30/845 woke us up from sleeping (since it was dark by 5, difficult to stay awake) and that was quite alarming. I wish the train schedule was made clearer to us. Perhaps this is just a winter thing.
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Uche E.recommends
September 18, 2023
Prayer Mountain
Great secluded stay.
Great secluded property with A little bit of hiking too. According to Google maps there’s a graveyard in the middle of the woods nearby but didn’t check it out, too spooky. The train is a cool touch and only comes by around 10AM and 7PM. Keep an eye out for railroad spikes in the gravel. Bright stars at night.
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Elle M.recommends
June 18, 2023
Prayer Mountain
Quick trip, good location
We were in town for music so it was a quick visit but great location. The proximity to the road didn't bother us at all, we heard the train go by in the morning but again not a big deal. Looks like a nice place to explore if we had more time.
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Chloe H.recommends
May 30, 2023
Prayer Mountain
Relaxing and Peaceful
We had a great long weekend camping at Joel's site. The site was well marked and easy to find, with parking right there, which was nice. The camp is private, quiet and relaxing, but also close to lots of hiking options, as well as the Deerfield River. We wish we could have stayed even longer and definitely hope to be back in the future!
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Eric C.recommends
March 19, 2023
Prayer Mountain
I highly recommend Prayer Mountain for anyone who wants to get away and unplug. Short .4 miles from the driveway along a train track service road and you’re at the camp site. You truly feel as if you’re in the middle of no where. The campsite was very clean and located right next to a flowing creek and mini waterfall which provides great background noise. We saw a few trains go by which was cool to watch, definitely adds a unique element to the experience. Joel was an amazing host and was great at answering questions and providing advice on getting to the site. I hope to be back, I had a great time at Prayer Mountain and you will to.
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S S.recommends
July 4, 2022
Prayer Mountain
Western Mass Camping
It was fun camping on Joel's land. It was a bit hard to find when we first got there but I called joel and he walked us through step by step to get to the camp site and it had a nice fire pit, firewood and tent platform. We heard the train go by right next to the site each night and other than that we felt very secluded and connected to nature!
Location
Deerfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Nipmuc, Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy), and Pocumtuc First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Joel F.Joined in November 2021
Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours
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