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    • Humble Farm with Simplicity

    Hosted by Mary · Higganum, Connecticut
    6 sites · RV, Tent, Lodging · 3 acres
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    Best in Connecticut: 3rd place
    Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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    Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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    Bring your family and friends to camp at our quiet and very earthy and modest small family farm. Located in backwoods horse pastures with chickens, a dog, and a few horses. The property is very spread out and there are 2 outhouses for all sites to use. Your pets are welcome too! Locally there are state parks with beaches, and state forest for trails and lakes, hiking and biking. Or you can just relax and enjoy the serenity! OUR ADDRESS IS #200 NOT #204 Two parallel driveways THE DRIVEWAY TO THE LEFT FROM THE STREET IS OURS. Other attractions include local farmers markets, Millers Pond, Hammonassette State Park Beach, Gilette's Castle, with the famous River Ferry crossing the Connecticut River with a vehicle across to East Haddam at end of Rt. 148... We offer an hot H2O outdoor shower here for the comfort of out clients. It is located on the back of main house in corner. Entrance through gate is marked. Also See map in photos. We cannot allow any wood for camp fires to be brought in form the outside for environmental reasons. It can be pre-purchased for $12 per bundle on this site, or $10.00 cash here at farm. Farm Fresh eggs daily when available for $5.00 per 1/2 dozen. Blankets and pillows only are provided, NO LINENS for cabin or trailer sites only. Garbage removal is available as well $5 per bag provided.
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    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!

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    RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 25 ft
    This for those who would like to keep it simple! We have a small horse farm with a back woodland pasture for beautiful nature experience. These are sites that have a table and chairs and private fire pit for each site. Small camper vans, or. pop up tag along are welcome too. There is an old fashioned outhouse and a cold water spigot with a sink for cleaning utensils provided as well. No grills or cooking grates provided. Make sure to bring bug repellant and flashlights or headlamps as it is very dark there with no lights around for the true camping experience. Wood bundles are $10 each purchased here at the farm. We also have an outdoor hot water enclosed shower in the back corner of the main house(see map). And trash can be taken for $5.00 per bag provided.
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    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    No electrical hookup
    No water hookup
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    Lodging

    3 sites
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    Cozy Cabin. Site 1

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    Cabin · Sleeps 2
      A Year Round tiny cabin with covered porch with vaulted ceiling.  Is situated closer to the main house and on a small hill overlooking barns, which provides a nice breeze and  sunset view.  It has its own cedar outhouse located there. During summer season ONLY... There is also an outdoor shower, with privacy, and hot water   The cabin is very well insulated with a double bed for over booth style table as well as a daybed with a large window in-between.  It is 12x12 ft ,. total, with the inside area 8x12 and porch is 4x12.  The cabin porch overlooks the camp fire area, which has a grill too, and a couple of chairs with small table. There are some cooking pans and utensils, a hot water kettle and coffer pot. We cannot allow firewood to be brought in from outside for environmental reasons. There is a refridgerator available to you down below in the barn on left as you drive in. Optional extras available include: wood bundles $12(cash $10) includes kindling garbage disposal $5 ice block $5.00 and fresh eggs $4 for 1/2 dozen.
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    Pets allowed
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    Old Fashioned Horse Trailer

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    Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 4
      Very quiet and private in back woods horse pastures on a small farm with free range chickens, a dog, and a couple of horses. Your pets are welcome too!  Locally there are state parks with beaches, and state forest for trails ;  lakes, hiking and biking. Or you can just relax and enjoy the serenity!   We have a lovely remodelled well insulated horse trailer here which has a queen and a double bed. There is an old fashioned out house at this site and a cold water is available as well. There is a fire pit, grills, some pans with utensils and a table with chairs.    Other attractions include local farmers markets, Gilette's Castle,  and the famous River Ferry crossing the Connecticut River with a vehicle across to East Haddam. We cannot allow any wood for camp fires to be brought in form the outside for environmental reasons.  It can  be purchased on site here for  $10 per bundle, or $12 reserved here on the site.   Farm Fresh eggs daily when available for $4.00 per 1/2 dozen.   Garbage removal is available as well $5 per large bag provided.
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    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
    Showers
    Picnic table
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    Small Living Quarter Horse Trailer

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    Onsite RV/trailer · Sleeps 2
    A small private living quarters horse trailer nestled right next the horse Corrals with a small pond. This has a microwave, mini fridge, fan, AC, toilet, sink and air temp shower . There is a very comfortable queen bed over the gooseneck. There is a table and chairs outside under umbrella with a fire pit right next to trailer with a view of the horses.
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    Toilet
    Potable water
    Pets allowed
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    Reviews

    96% Recommend212 ratings · 166 reviews
    This campsite offers a serene and private experience, with hosts Mary and Victor being notably welcoming and accommodating. The site is well-maintained, featuring clean privies, a hot outdoor shower, and ample space for both tents and trailers. Campers consistently mention the peaceful atmosphere, friendly horses, and the thoughtful amenities provided, such as firewood and a dish washing station. However, some visitors noted issues with pests, including mosquitoes, which affected their comfort during the stay.
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    · November 2025
    Great time!
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Great spot. Super friendly host. We had a tent malfunction so he let us move over to a horse trailer that had been refit with two comfortable beds. Really nicely done.
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    Geddes J.
    5 years on Hipcamp
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    · October 2025
    Lovely farm
    Tent · With pets ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    My son and I appreciated the care they took to help us get settled, we were able to get all our needs met- water, our dog ran free, wood for the fire and a nice bed when I couldn’t get the hammock set up! We will definitely come back in the spring.
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    Kristen L.
    3 months on Hipcamp
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    · October 2025
    Serene Escape
    20 ft campervan · With pets ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Wonder stay on a beautiful piece of property. Host was very gracious and met us at the site and was very accommodating. Would definitely stay again!
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    Andrew M.
    13 reviews
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    · October 2025
    Tent ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Easy to find with Google and written directions. The property is secluded and ideal for camping with close access to local trails. Mary and Victor were very nice and when asked were flexible to let us stay in the converted trailer due to weather. The horses were amazing and friendly to bet! Great experience and definitely will return and recommend.
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    Steven H.
    5 months on Hipcamp
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    · October 2025
    Tent ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Quiet and comfortable- great location. The camp sites are in the same field, but far enough apart for some privacy. The privies were clean and the hot outdoor shower was great after long days hiking!
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    Laura R.
    5 reviews
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    · October 2025
    With pets ·
    Remodelled Horse Trailer
    Stayed overnight in the remodeled horsetrailer in the field. Quiet. Large enough for 2 adults and 2 dogs. Hosts were nice and the horses were beautiful.
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    Debra E.
    3 months on Hipcamp
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    · September 2025
    Peaceful escape 10/10
    Tent ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    This campground is amazing! If you want a place that is serine and private, this is the place for you. Mary and Victor are super hospitable and accommodating. They keep the outhouses clean and the campsites are roomy and comfortable. It’s a beautiful property with gorgeous horses. Thanks to the hosts for a wonderful stay!!! I recommend this to anyone who likes true camping as there are no hookups, but gorgeous serenity and peace.
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    Deeanna H.
    5 months on Hipcamp
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    · September 2025
    Petite Cozy Cabin
    Great place and friendly people! Highly recommend!
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    Kornil P.
    4 months on Hipcamp
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    · September 2025
    Peaceful and quiet
    16 ft car ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Vic was wonderful! Very responsive and attentive. There were 4 horses on the property at the time we were there. The two older females were wonderful and it was so nice to get to feed them some watermelon rinds! They loved them! We will be back to camp again. While they do have a grate for 2 of the fire pits, the slats are a bit wide, so you may want to bring your own griddle or high quality grate to set over the pit. The table provided was nice and helped keep the wood dry from the morning dew. We took a day trip over to Miller's Pond two days in a row to hike and swim. It was awesome!
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    Erica A.
    3 years on Hipcamp
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    · September 2025
    20 ft campervan · With pets ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    This is a very cute farm. Victor was very friendly. The campground was private for us; we were the only ones there though, and there were three campsites pretty close together; so there are no guarantees it will be as peaceful for you if that’s important.
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    Paul D.
    3 reviews
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    · September 2025
    Tent · With pets ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Great place. Hosts were very welcoming. My dogs loved the horses!
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    Jason S.
    3 reviews
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    · September 2025
    Tent ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Mary and Victor hosted us for one night and as my first experience on Hipcamp, exceeded all expectations! Victor showed us around when we got there (even though it was very late) and let us do our thing. We woke up to a beautiful sunrise on his gorgeous property. Highly recommend this place!
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    Andrew P.
    3 reviews
    Mixed feelings
    · August 2025
    Petite Cozy Cabin
    Overall we had a nice time. The hosts are friendly, horses are beautiful, and bed is quite comfortable. But we also had some problem with pests and allergies. All four of us started to sneeze inside the cabin, probably due to dust mite or mold. Also there's more mosquitoes and pests in general then other campsites I went to, and my repellent didn't work well. My lip went swollen for 3 days after a mosquito bite me during my sleep.
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    志洁 丰.
    4 months on Hipcamp
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    · August 2025
    16 ft campervan ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Second time back. The great children love the farm. Great hospitality
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    Jan B.
    5 reviews
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    · August 2025
    Tent ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Very lovely site at the rear of the host’s property. Lots of space and feel of nature. Good fire pit and firewood for sale. Bonuses were a clean, fast, and easy water source as well as a dish washing station alongside the tap! The hosts are friendly and have a nice dog and horses to enjoy watching.
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    Owen K.
    4 reviews
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    · August 2025
    Cozy Cabin
    Petite Cozy Cabin
    The property is beautiful and well maintained. Victor & Mary are wonderful and very accommodating. The Cozy Cabin is my favorite getaway.
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    Robert P.
    2 reviews
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    · August 2025
    Birthday Road trip
    Small Living Quarter Horse Trailer
    This spot was absolutely beautiful 😍❤️ We had a great experience. Both host were so friendly and welcoming. Horses that came up to our trailer was an incredible experience. I've never slept in a horse trailer, but there's a first for everything. I didn't get the greatest sleep. But hey, it's a horse trailer. There's a few minor things I would update, but honestly for the spot, cost and just amazing time we had. It was perfect! And literally no bugs when we were outside hanging out.
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    Amanda + Shannon W.
    2 reviews
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    · August 2025
    25 ft campervan · With pets ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Hosts are super friendly and welcoming. Made sure we had firewood and knew about the facilities available. Site is great will definitely stay again if I’m in the area!
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    Emily V.
    2 reviews
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    · August 2025
    10 ft pop-up camper · With kids ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Victor and Mary were very welcoming. We enjoyed our stay
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    Alison S.
    2 reviews
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    · July 2025
    Tent ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    The host was so kind and welcoming. He saw that I was on my motorcycle and took extra care to make sure that I had an easy stay. A huge plus at this camp site is the warm showers. The host let me know about this and I was thrilled. Wonderful property and I would highly recommend.
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    Joseph E.
    4 reviews
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    · July 2025
    Petite Cozy Cabin
    Beautiful setting for a peaceful & relaxing retreat.
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    Robert P.
    2 reviews
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    · July 2025
    Tent · With pets ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    It was a lovely, chill place to spend a night. We ended up being the only tent campers and had a huge green space to ourselves. Victor and Mary were super accommodating and pleasant. The land was well kept and everything was easy to find and accessible.
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    Nick S.
    5 years on Hipcamp
    Mixed feelings
    · July 2025
    Petite Cozy Cabin
    The cabin was great! Would have preferred a little more heads up about the bathroom situation.
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    Susanne N.
    2 reviews
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    · July 2025
    With pets ·
    Petite Cozy Cabin
    We had such a nice time staying at Mary and Victor’s cabin! We brought our cat with us and we all got to watch the horses graze all day, had a perfect setup for fire and cooking. The bed was super comfortable and we slept amazingly. I would definitely recommend this place to others and we would love to come back and stay sometime soon. Victor and Mary were both extremely kind and welcoming, thank you for such a lovely stay!
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    Sophie M.
    5 years on Hipcamp
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    · June 2025
    Just what we were looking for...
    Tent ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    This site is exactly as described and pictured! Both hosts - Mary and Viktor - were extremely kind and welcoming. Yes, there was another group camping in the paddock BUT there's enough space that there was still plenty of privacy (more than a public campground). There was plenty of firewood provided at a reasonable $10. Everything was clean. Would definitely camp here again!
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    Megan J.
    11 reviews
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    · May 2025
    12 ft pop-up camper ·
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    Great spot! Mary was warm and welcoming. The site was as described , quite lovely.
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    Walter R.
    4 reviews
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    · May 2025
    Petite Cozy Cabin
    Great hospitality from Mary & Victor. The horses were friendly to my dog & I. There are also chickens on the site as well. You can tell a lot of thought was put into the cabin. It’s very homey & cozy. I stayed for one night and going to stay for more whenever I need a getaway! Recommend. :)
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    Dhdnd W.
    7 months on Hipcamp
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    · May 2025
    Petite Cozy Cabin
    Mary and Víctor’s farm was exactly I was looking for, a place out of the city to connect with nature, Mary and Victor are an amazing hostess, I went with my dogs and they really had fun, I recommend this place, the best
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    John H.
    7 months on Hipcamp
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    · March 2025
    Hidden Lake Woods Tent Campgrounds!
    I had two grandkids along and they loved seeing the horses, chickens and the dog Marley. Victoria and Mary were so friendly and helpful. We had a great time in spite of the damp and cold weather. We explored local parks.
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    Jan B.
    5 reviews
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    · January 2025
    Remodelled Horse Trailer
    We spent the night there during a snow storm and Mary and Victor were so kind and helpful with everything! Super accommodating, we had a great stay there and would definitely stay here again !
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    Cassidy T.
    5 reviews

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    Higganum, Middlesex, Connecticut, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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    Hosted by Mary And Victor G.

    Joined in June 2019

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