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100% Recommend65 ratings · 54 reviews
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· October 2022
Beautiful site, great hosts! My third time there and another great trip was had!
Benjamin S.
3 reviews
All the good stuff mentioned in the other reviews are true! This is the most remote feeling I have experienced with car camping. The property is A slice of ecosystem heaven. I would love to spend more time here. I saw more creatures in this weekend than I have an all of my other camping trips combined. While it rained we stayed dry picking raspberries in the greenhouse. The camp toilet was great and yet we also had access to modern plumbing, a coffee pot and a place to charge our lanterns and batteries. So many trails to explore. I found sunrise an excellent time to watch the beavers around their lodge. Saw a buck swim across the pond. Everyday I saw new creatures. We also visit the magic wings butterfly Conservatory which I recommend. We enjoyed exploring the three sisters sanctuary that is in Goshen. We went over to Shelburne Falls to see the bridge of flowers, the glacial potholes and for shopping and dining. Also made a stop in Holyoke Massachusetts to see the dinosaur foot prints that are still in the same spot that they were at the time of their creation.This is a beautiful area of which we only scratched the surface. It was worth the six hour trip from Pennsylvania. Lots of reasons to return.
Sybrina H.
18 reviews
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· September 2022
Looking forward to next year!
Tent · Group trip ·
Camp pondside on organic berry farm
More beautiful than words can ever express! Seriously! Another great weekend at Bug Hill Farm this past weekend. Sadly we only reserved one weekend this year and I'm regretting it BIG TIME! Bug Hill is by far our favorite place to camp. It's so peaceful. It's perfect! We had a wonderful weekend! No rain either yayy! The upgrades we enjoyed this year were the coffee maker! We needed a full pot for 4 adults so that was great to have. The footpath from the parking spot to campsite has been redone and it's so much better now!! Site was spotless, barn was clean, everything was WONDERFUL! Thank you again Charlotte and Sam.. yall are the best! Thank you for letting us bring Gizmo again too!
Rachelle R.
5 reviews
Recommends
· August 2022
Relaxing at the Berry farm
Tent · Group trip ·
Camp pondside on organic berry farm
We enjoyed another year at the beautiful Berry farm. Sam and Charlotte are such gracious hosts and provide everything needed (fridge/firewood/drinkable water/ etc) for a relaxing stay. The site was very clean with hammocks already hanging and plenty of space to set up our tents. Thank you to their entire family for helping to create another memorable experience for us.
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Nicholas R.
3 reviews
This site is so beautiful and the hosts are amazing. This was our second stay here and we definitely be back! The town and surrounding area is super nice and welcoming. We went to the farmer’s market and a couple of the lakes nearby.
April M.
2 reviews
Lovely campsite by the pond! It felt intimate and special. Lots of frogs, a beaver, and birds around. Their check-in check-out was smooth and the bathroom/shower was super clean and nice. Great hosts and a great location!
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Hannah And Rob J.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· May 2022
Tent · Group trip ·
Camp pondside on organic berry farm
It was so beautiful and quiet! We had everything we needed to have a quiet weekend in the woods with our friends. Would highly recommend.
Kimberly A.
3 reviews
So to start off, our hosts Charlotte and Sam were very communicative before we even arrived. They actually contacted us a few days before our arrival to let us know the weather report said there would be a severe rainstorm on the evening of our camping, giving us the option to either cancel before we surpassed the period for a refund of the trip or a loft in the barn they were renovating into an AirBnB. My fiancee and I were so touched they actually reached out to let us know that, we decided to opt for the loft.
We arrived and Sam showed us where to park, then took us for a tour of the barn and loft. It's not finished yet, but the renovations were far enough along that we had a bed and space to sleep as well as a bathroom with a shower. It's mainly the kitchen that has yet to be completed. It was all very nice and well-constructed. Sam even had a table near the entrance with a note with our name on it as well as a store coupon for their shop, pamphlets, hiking trail guides, and local restaurant menus. There were even flowers that they grew in a vase we were allowed to take up to our room!
The loft was the quietest, furthest HipCamp from a busy roadway we've stayed at so far. There was no wifi, but that honestly didn't bother us. The place would function very well as an artist's or writer's retreat. Cell service is almost nonexistent up there except for a few patches of road, so whatever you need to do that involves Internet, get it done before you arrive. Download instructions to the place.
We had a couple minor hiccups. Due to the lack of Internet access, we did need some directions written down to the pizza joint in town. Honestly, though, it's close enough and simple enough to get to that the directions almost weren't needed. The pizza restaurant doesn't take credit, though, and the nearby gas station's ATM was unable to connect to the Internet, but the cashier gave us the owner's Venmo account and we were able to send funds directly to him when we got a signal.
Apart from that, the place is gorgeous. The greenhouses had so much organic food, and Sam's and Charlotte's little shop is well-prepared for whoever wants to purchase their conserves or shrubs. They even have cups for sampling items! It's a very honor-based system, so lacking cash, we took a picture of their mailing address to send a check to them. We hope they got it!
We wandered around the farm in the morning, walked on the trails that led us to a gorgeous pond, with a well-set-up campsite. This would have been where we were supposed to camp. The firepit was well-marked, the walking pathways were adequately marked, and practically every item you would need had a sign explaining what its function was or what to do. The toilet was an entire contraption that I would like to have used. There were even lawn chairs near the pond for morning viewing and blockades for privacy to let other campers know whether the site was occupied or not. It was so cool, I wish we had been able to camp there.
All in all, my fiancee and I had a great time, the hosts were very courteous people, and we absolutely wouldn't mind going back again or even to actually have an artist's/writer's retreat in the loft whenever it's finished.
James S.
3 reviews
I will be back to this beautiful oasis next year! They have one of the most amazing campsites I have been too! Charlotte and Sam are also the friendliest of hosts! I would recommend to anyone if they need to get away from all the hustle and bustle this is the place to go!!!
Emily F.
2 reviews
Lovely campsite. Our second time there and even in the rain we had a blast. Fabulous hosts, nice bathrooms and delicious berries. My kids say this is the best campsite ever!!!
Catherine K.
7 reviews
Another amazing and peaceful weekend at Bug Hill. I absolutely love this place. Tonsssss of wildlife this weekend too so exciting! The hosts are absolutely wonderful too. It's beyond gorgeous up here in the fall. I will definitely be back in the spring/summer. By far my favorite local hipcamp location. Thank you for sharing your land/campsite with me. I'm gonna reserve a whole week hopefully next year!
Rachelle R.
5 reviews
Charlotte and Sam are very welcoming hosts and provide just about everything you need except the tent including an incredible berry picking experience like no other, The land is absolutely gorgeous and completely pristine, with trails that lead beyond your expectations straight from camp!! I enjoyed the flowers and gift certificate . Thank you I would highly recommend this campsite.!! I am a photographer and thoroughly enjoyed the Beavers, Birds and wildfowl <3
Roxanne B.
12 reviews
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· September 2021
Group trip ·
Camp pondside on organic berry farm
Gorgeous site. So many great amenities-shower, berry picking, hammocks, great open air outhouse, a resident beaver, owls and more. Already booked a return visit.
Catherine K.
7 reviews
This place is absolutely BEAUTIFUL.This was my second time here. Got to pick some raspberries this past weekend which was awesome. They were so good too! We got to explore the trails behind the campsite...absolutely incredible land. The wildlife was amazing this past trip!
Thank you for everything Charlotte and Sam.
P.s. I add some small items to the "This and That" bucket. Like waterproof matches, fire starter, advil and more bandaids. Happy Camping to anyone who visits this property. It's truly breathtaking!
Rachelle R.
5 reviews
Recommends
· August 2021
Wonderful site!! Loved our stay here!
Benjamin S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2021
We love Bug Hill Farm and their Hipcamp site. This is our second time staying and Sam and Charlotte are perfect hosts. We were afraid the mosquitoes would be really bad after all the rain we’ve had but they were minimal. Loved watching all the wildlife in the pond - could stay for a week easy.
Kelly A.
3 reviews
STAY. HERE. NOW.
Charlotte & Sam are the absolute best, most attentive and generous hosts that i have had the good fortune of coming across in my extensive travel career thus far. from arrival to departure, they communicated clearly, offered above-and-beyond hospitality during our very rainy stay, and Sam even showed us some sweet lil' baby birds that were living in the greenhouse :)
would i stay here again? YES
will i recommend the site to my friends? YES
would i recommend the site to a stranger? YES YES YES
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Nic Hi D.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Sam and Charlotte are wonderful hosts! The campsite is lovely and private, and there is so much to do around there. The berry farm is a little bit of paradise.
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Marci C.
3 reviews
This little hidden gem is my most favorite escape and I have loved it for a long while now. I would return to the pond over and over again, it is a blissful dive into irreplaceable moments of peace and joy. The pond is truly like an island, one crosses through wooden stepping bridges to get to a marvelous sight where the true beauty of wild lily pads, dragonflies, beavers and other sweet creatures is revealed. There are chairs fo just sit and relax, stare at the pond for as long as one wishes.
The campsite is super well equipped with all the needed basics you can expect~ fire pit, compost toilet, water and even a rack to use for grilling. There is a marvelous little bathroom with shower in the barn 5 minutes walking distance down a beautiful path.
Sam and Charlotte are beyond amazing, always very helpful and have turned this magical land into a piece of paradise.
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Branimira B.
4 reviews
What a wonderful spot ! The location is amazing. So serene. The wildlife in and around the pond is plentiful and so relaxing to watch. We saw Great Blue Herons, geese, ducks, an otter( or muskrat, not sure which) a beaver ,many different song bids and SO many chirping and harrumphing frogs !! I barely read the book I brought because I couldn't stop watching the pond ! And the campsite it self is so great and spacious. The pit toilet was a joy to have right on site but knowing there was a hot shower and proper toilet a short walk away was a luxury. We also brought an electric kettle that we were able to plug in at the charging station in the barn so we had coffee in the morning which was such a nice way to start the day in the Adirondack chairs next to the pond. The hosts were great too, very attentive and accommodating. We're already looking at dates in the fall to go back. I really can't recommend this place enough.
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Sue T.
4 years on Hipcamp
Do you hate the sound of traffic and love a chorus of bullfrogs? If so, this is your place!
We had an outstanding camping experience! Charlotte and Sam were terrific hosts. It was a wet week and they did everything possible to make our experience excellent despite the weather. We had 3 young ladies (all age 7 and under) with us for the adventure. They loved catching salamanders in the pond, swinging in the hammocks, and looking for the fun wildlife sharing this wonderful natural setting with us. Several beautiful hiking trails are close by that are safe for young children (i.e., chapel falls) and they found endless entertainment at the campsite, including fresh berry picking!
The bathroom and fridge accommodations at the barn are clean and convenient.
Would you please take advantage of this opportunity to meet great people and enjoy their beautiful property?
Misty S.
3 reviews
Bug Hill Farm was absolutely incredible. I want to start out by saying the hosts Charlotte and Sam were fabulous. Very warm and inviting. Super helpful too. We felt very safe staying at the farm. We didn't leave once. We camped after a bunch of rain. So the site was very wet. We are seasoned campers so we are used to the rain.(I must mention we tent camp.) The site was muddyyyyyyy. Just wear some boots and you're fine. The ONLY complaint I do have is the firepit. With a bunch of rain and the style pit, it does fill up with water. We had some big logs in there so we were able to have a fire above the water all weekend lol. The firepit is very beautiful tho. The road to the campsite was puddly. Low cars just pay attention, even tho if was muddy our tiny Toyota made it in just fine. The site was like our own private enchanted forest! When we arrived there was a deer right on the site. The beaver and blue heron are very active on the pond. We watched the pond for hours. We LOVED all the birds and wildlife. So peaceful. The site is absolutely perfect. The hammocks do need updating, however, we were grateful the hosts provided them for us! The farm stand is very cute. We got a shot glass (I collect them) and some of Charlotte's homemade blueberry lavender conserve. Soooooooo good. My sister and mom purchased the homemade lip balms which were very good products. The barn that's provided to the campers is awesome. Close enough yet far enough away from actual campsite. The fact that the barn had a shower with HOT water was amazing. The bathroom and flush toilet were very clean. Thank you! The latrine toilet on the campsite is also very clean and we were comfortable using that toilet most of the time. The barn also had a "charging station" and recycling which we were very happy too see. Bug Hill Road is beautiful too.. go take a walk and enjoy it! The stone walls are gorgeoussss! Bug Hill Farm went far above my expectations. I was very very very happy. I'll be back hopefully for years to come! Thank you thank you!
Rachelle R.
5 reviews
Epic spot and great hosts…I would absolutely come back
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Martin M.
6 years on Hipcamp
This campsite is gorgeous! It's very private and very pretty. There's so much to do like hiking and swimming at nearby lakes. We loved observing the wildlife-watching the beavers and ducks on the pond and listening to the frogs hold concerts several times each day! Sam and Charlotte could not have been better hosts - even though they were away they provided us with everything we needed and more. I really can't say enough great things, we can't wait to go back!
April M.
2 reviews
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· June 2021
Such a great experience all around. Exceptional views, well equipped campsite, peaceful. Only regret was we wish we stayed longer.
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Jocelyn R.
4 reviews
There are no words to truly describe the magic and beauty enveloping this hidden gem. I have loved Bug Hill Farm for many years, looking forward to visit every chance I get! I have lived in Western MA for many years now and have strolled around many beautiful places, but this remains my most loved escape. In a way, I wish I could have kept it to myself.
The pond is a portal to a fairy realm and the charms are many~ wild Lilly pods and dragonflies, beavers and sweet frogs, all the enchantment nature can offer. There is a wondrous island which is connected to, but also somehow exquisitely separated from the camping grounds. When on that little island, one does not just experience the spectacular view of the pond, but also a sense of pure peace and bliss.
The camp site has all one would need for the perfect getaway~there is even a full size bathroom with shower, as well as a fridge in the barn cottage 5 min walk down from the pond.
Charlotte and Sam are amazing hosts and during this stay I was happy to discover a mesh tent they had set up for further bug protection. The mesh tent was super specious and my own tent fit in there perfectly. I love the fire pit which also offers a direct view to the pond. There is a giant log to sit on and a table with benches.
If I could, I would be there every day…
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Branimira B.
4 reviews
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· June 2021
Nice quiet spot by a pond with beavers.
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Steven S.
12 reviews
Bug Hill is the perfect getaway. The camp has everything you need. Sit by the beaver pond, watch the stars, hike the many trails - there’s so much to do!! Great hosts too!!
Kelly A.
3 reviews
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· November 2020
Group trip ·
Camp pondside on organic berry farm
Beautiful and awesome camping site!!
I'd like to visit again in next Spring :)
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Juhyeon L.
5 years on Hipcamp
We were blown away by the truly 5-star camping experience at the Bug Hill Farm! Charlotte and Sam put a lot of love and care into their beautiful farm and campsite, and it's impossible not to feel it. The site is gorgeous, and Charlotte and Sam thought through every single detail to make stay of their guests as comfortable as possible! I can't recommend staying there enough! Special thanks to Charlotte and Sam for the delicious jams and shrubs available at their cute farm store, and for recommending Elmert's breakfast place!
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Mikheil P.
5 years on Hipcamp
Location
Ashfield, Franklin, Massachusetts, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Charlotte And Sam P.
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