- Deerfield
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Rig suitability
Allowed rigs: class B RVs, campervans, cars, truck campers, and rooftop tents
No class A RVs, class C RVs, pop-up campers, travel trailers, fifth wheels, and toy haulers
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Ask about max rv length
Ask about slideouts
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No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
Generators not allowed
What to expect
RV/tent site
6 guests max
Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
No potable water
No showers
Pack it out
Cooking equipment absent
Picnic table absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 9 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
During your trip
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
RV/tent sites
1 site
Prayer Mountain
88%
(16)Campfires allowed
Pets allowed
Reviews
88% Recommend16 ratings · 11 reviews
It was super cool! Very private and saw a couple trains roll by! The woods is beautiful around this time of year.
Recommends
· August 2025
Tent ·
Prayer Mountain
Joel was great. I wasn't clear about my teardrop camper and he felt it would have been difficult to navigate into the site. I really appreciated his concern. We were able to work out a solution that saved the reservation and gave me the flexibility I needed to be in the area overnight. If you've never been to the Deerfield River area, you are totally missing out on a wonderful experience. Nestled along the river are thousands of acres of farm land, in production, along with quiet country roads that are awesome for cycling.
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Prayer Mountain
If u want piece and quite this is the place to be. Not to many mosquitos. And once and awhile u get to hear a train.
Beautiful secluded spot with a pleasant stream nearby. Parking area could be better labeled, but the spot itself is near perfect. Comfortable with many trails and wooded areas to explore. The train passed several times at night, but it didn’t bother us.
We did not stay at the this sight. We drove down the side of the railroad tracks and could not find the sight.
We ran into a railroad employee in a truck and asked if he knew where the campsite was. He had no idea and told us it was dangerous to be out here beside the tracks, At that point a train with at least 50 cars passed us within 10 feet of my vehicle. We did find the parking area which lead. up to a tenting site up the mountain. I had indicated on my reservation that I had a slide in camper on my truck. The parking area was 20 yds. from the tracks which was obviously not acceptable. Joel was extremely gracious in refunding our money, but I don't know how this could possibly be considered safe and acceptable as a Hip Camp site. I was excited about the whole Hip Camp concept when looking for a sight in this area, but obviously extremely disappointed in the outcome. Does this organization actually review sights to see if they are acceptable and safe????? If not WTF!!!!
Mixed feelings
· November 2023
Tent ·
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.
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.
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.
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!
Recommends
· March 2023
Tent ·
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.
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 StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Joel F.
Joined in December 2021Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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