Dharma Bums Eco Lodge
45 acres hosted by Val F.
3 RV/tent sites
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95% Recommend95 ratings · 75 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Val was very hospitable. Good communication. Site was nice, private. Bathroom facilities nearby. It was great being able to walk over to the winery. Good wine, drinks and food.
Dana W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
This place was great, very nice property and Val was an excellent host.
David L.
3 reviews
Val was very welcoming and warm and the land they own is beautiful! Great place to spent the night if you have something in Albany. We arrived on a cool and rainy day and the platform kept our tent nice and dry. The fire pit on the platform was a really nice thing to have in the evening! The next day we had great coffee and the most delicious breakfast pizza next door at the winery! 10/10! Hope to return again for some time in beautiful upstate.
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Anna G.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
25 ft campervan ·
Camp Site (RV) @ Dharma Bums
Val was very welcoming. Their land is awesome. Really sweet private spot to camp. Wish I had more time there.
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Monique R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
We loved camping out at Dharma Bums. The views were amazing, and there were a few cute furry friends running around. Grateful for the friendly, welcoming community onsite!
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Nora N.
3 reviews
Cute little spot, emphasis on the "tiny" Tudor! But just enough for what we were looking for. Would recommend adding on the wine tasting! Enjoyed the outdoor shower, even though it was a little chilly in November!
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Joelee T.
1 year on Hipcamp
This was a great experience! The site was a listed! We had a platform for our tent and power outlet by our site. Great views, even saw the neighbors horses! The host was very responsive and accommodating.
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Joe K.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
The land is beautiful! We arrived in dark and had a bit of difficulty discerning exactly where to set up our tents. She has lots of great options for lodging. I would be happy to stay again.
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Ella S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
16 ft car ·
Camp Site (RV) @ Dharma Bums
Hosts are very nice, directions were on point. Scenery is lovely!
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Laura M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Wonderfully relaxing and terrific
20 ft Class B ·
Camp Site (RV) @ Dharma Bums
The building and view are so beautiful! We only stayed one night but it was so relaxing and wonderful. The shower was hot and the toilet facility was a terrific reprieve from our portable toilet. We heard horses walk by in the evening and the morning was just fantastic. We stopped by their winery/cidery, where we received top notch hospitality. Thank you!
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Victoria And Jason O.
5 reviews
We loved our stay at the tudor! property was gorgeous, cabin was cozy, outdoor shower was peaceful. friendly hosts, i left my jacket there and they promptly shipped it back to me. we will be back!
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Currie L.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
I camped at the tent site, which is in the middle of a small copse of trees at one corner of the property. The sites are all far enough apart to feel secluded, but convenient to the parking area and bathroom/shower. I woke up to horses grazing across the fence in a neighboring pasture.
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Terry P.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
22 ft travel trailer ·
Camp Site (RV) @ Dharma Bums
Great private site. Bathroom was fine and was a good benefit. We did not mind the open air. Appreciated all the kind and welcoming comments and tips as we set up.
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Elizabeth S.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
The tutor is adorable! We had a short stay so did not use the cookware but it was available. The tutor is tucked into a plot of land behind Val's house and before the yoga building. I have stayed at many hipcamps and this was the first with electricity! It has a sink with running water. It has a cute little couch under the loft bed that was enough space for two people to relax comfortably. It even has AC that worked, which was incredible as it was over 90 degrees out and the tutor would have been really hot otherwise. It was a great reprieve after camping in a storm for a few days prior. It is located on a really pretty vineyard as well although the winery is only open 10-4:00pm so we didn't make it in time. I thought the surrounding area was somewhat random, there are trails but not sure if they have mountain views as I arrived later in the evening so didn't have a chance to really check them out, and they are maybe a 20 min drive away. Two other small groups were camping too in a more public kind of way but the tutor is isolated and has a private little deck. For me it was a little bit overpriced for an area without direct access to the wonders of nature but understandably we were paying for electricity and that much needed luxury of AC! I would come back again.
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Maggie W.
11 reviews
A great place to stay, close to Albany but with a middle of nowhere feel! Highly recommend if you are looking for quiet and well maintained site with water and electricity.
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Sandra A.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2024
I stayed for x1 night with a tent as planned during my travels in passing through on my way to VT. The site was adequate for a tent camping site with noticeable road noise. The running water, shower, and toilet were standard for an outdoor arrangement. No yoga classes were scheduled during my time but I did enjoy seeing the created Shala. Very cool!
Overall I would say that it is a standard site that served me for my time as I ventured on. - Thank you Val for the opportunity!
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James F.
2 reviews
We loved Val’s place. Everything we expected and more. Would definitely go back.
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Alana C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Dharma Bums Eco Farm has a relaxed, laid back vibe to it. Many tent camping sites to enjoy, large fire pit, hammocks strung up on an old geodesic jungle gym, and facilities: composting toilet and shower area. The TenyTinyTudor will accommodate one person comfortably, or one person & a pet. It’s a bit of a tight squeeze for two people. If in doubt, reach out & contact Val with your questions.
Though we did not stay the night-due to unforeseen circumstances beyond our control-Val worked with us on refunding our payment.
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Chris J.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent ·
Camp Site (RV) @ Dharma Bums
Tent area was nice with picnic tables provided. Close to the rail trail. Toilet and shower area could use a little more maintenance.
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Darren S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent ·
Camp Site (RV) @ Dharma Bums
Great campsite. We spent only one night on our way to NY. Since we checked in at night, it was a little bit hard to find as there was not a clear sign. Overall pleasant experience.
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Fer C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
Great spot, minimalist bathroom.
16 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Camp Site (RV) @ Dharma Bums
This space is great, Val is awesome! Bathroom is open air and when we were there, there was no hot water. But still would highly recommend and would return!
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Rachel W.
1 year on Hipcamp
The area is full of trees and grass, the campsites are far enough from each other allowing ample privacy. The toilet/sink/shower area was clean and stocked with necessities. There is a sitting area (with live music) for guests at the vineyard for wine tasting and other refreshments. We didn't partake this time but will next time... Yes, we are planning to return... We felt like it was the wilderness but only 20 minutes from home! Val was friendly and accommodating, stopping by to see if we needed anything after we had set up. All in all a great 24 hour experience...impending storms made us pack up earlier than we would have liked, so next time we'll stay 2 nights!
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Sandra A.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Camp Site (Tent) @ Dharma Bums
We stayed here with our two dogs at the tent site and had a great time! Val was a great host that readily helped us get hooked up with electricity, water and wifi. We stayed during the week so we didn’t get to the visit the winery but that looked adorable. Location was convenient to the highway and Albany. There was also a great public park down the street with a pretty creek the dogs played in. There was also a playground and walking trails there. The bathroom was fully functional but it’s not glamorous if that’s something that’s important to you. It’s one toilet and one shower with curtain doors that is shared with other campers. We were the only ones staying on our dates so we had it to ourselves which was a nice bonus. All in all, we would absolutely stay here again!
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Nicole L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Awesome place. Peaceful, surrounded by a lot of amazing views. Host is responsive and caring. We’ve stayed multiple times and will be back!
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Jay B.
5 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Very Peaceful Area
21 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Camp Site (Tent) @ Dharma Bums
Val is a great host. Personable, friendly and willing to help in any way. We had one small request during our stay and Val took care of it immediately. The campsites are right alongside where a few horses hang out. The outside bathroom area was very clean. Would definitely stay again.
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Douglas F.
5 reviews
Lovely spot. Really fun tasting at the winery. Val was a great host.
Jonathan H.
18 reviews
Very nice location, private and very close to Albany where we had need to be. It is lovely to drive 9 or 10 minutes right into the center of town and then camp overnight and such a cool location.
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Sytek And Davies D.
3 reviews
Val has amazing energy! And with that energy, she has created a magical wonderland we were so grateful to experience.
We camped, hung out in the yoga shala and had a fire, visited the beautiful winery for a tasting (def get the add ons!) and listened to live music... hiked and had a seasonal lunch at the farm. Val was very attentive and communicative -- we can't wait to visit again soon.
Amber H.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
Peaceful and Relaxing location
19 ft campervan · With pets ·
Camp Site (Tent) @ Dharma Bums
Perfect place with lots of room for my rooftop jeep camper and screen house. I had a beautiful grassy level spot with picnic tables and an awesome view of the vineyard in the background. Val our host was so sweet and answered my questions quickly. I had a wonderful time with my adult children there and the camp fire at night was awesome. I would love to come back some day. This is a gem!
Wendy C.
8 reviews
I loved tent camping it felt super private and I didn’t see anyone else for practically my entire stay, the horses and vineyard were lovely to explore and such good view of the sunsets! The bathroom area was colorful and great as well especially the shower. :)
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Skilyr B.
13 reviews
Location
Castleton On Hudson, Rensselaer, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Val F.
Joined in October 2019Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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