306 acres hosted by Ben H.
10 RV/tent sites
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82% Recommend30 ratings · 23 reviews
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent ·
Holcomb Timber Farm
Nothing other than the Adirondack mountains being beautiful.
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Sam R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· September 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Holcomb Timber Farm
Very limited camping sites and VERY limited access to property via car. We pulled in around 4PM on a Friday and a few employees of the farm did not know we were not only allowed to, but paid to, camp on the property. Water access was also limited, recommend bringing drinking water rather than filtering. Fire wood consists of fell trees, fire pit was not properly dug out (had to re-create fire pit for safety).
We were not able to explore the property much on foot either due to the mud, lack or trails and fell trees.
Overall, very rough camping site - would not pay to camp here again.
The trails in the surrounding areas are beautiful, would rather backpack near the trailheads and camp at those sites.
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Cleo B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· September 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Holcomb Timber Farm
Pretty rough experience tbh, I'd rate it a 2/10.
The directions were semi-clear but its a genuine logger site, loggers were working on site and had trucks and equipment blocking the roads. I had to wait until they left for the day to drive in and try and find a spot. There was really only 1 usable spot for car camping that had any grass. Most of this property is just mud, dirt and fallen trees (due to loggers working on site) Maybe there was better fields or sites further out but nothing that you could drive to because the road conditions were so bad and completely covered in branches.
No bathroom as stated on the site. Looks nothing like the pictures posted at all. Also I attempted to find the creek but it was nearly impossible to access due to how dense the forest is with fallen pine trees and branches.
Basically my dog was completely covered in mud after the first night and with no option of bathing her I just ended up leaving and didn't get to stay the second night.
Oh also I never heard back from the owner for a map of the property and there was no maps on site at all.
If you do decide to camp - I recommend strong "Deep Woods" bug spray and tent camping by the red innkeepers lodge. Seems like the only reasonable accommodation. Also arrive after 5:00pm if you're staying during the week (that's when the loggers left for the day).
Good luck
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Nicole G.
1 year on Hipcamp
dispersed camping on very rugged and super beautiful land. it's not for everyone. Are you setting out on a multi-day hike on one of the nearby trails? phenomenal place to start or finish. are you looking for a simple plot of land to camp on for a chill weekend? may not be right for you, especially if you're driving up to your campsite and don't have an AWD vehicle, and even if you do, may be necessary to have chains handy (the mud is no joke). not for newbie campers that would like any kind of infrastructure.
really gorgeous land though omg
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Andres P.
4 reviews
We had a great experience camping on Ben's property. The written directions Ben provided worked once just fine. Just know there is no cell service in the area. Initially driving in the cleared lot was not what we expected, but we had never camped on a timber farm. It was quiet and remote. A lot of wildlife. We did not see anyone the four days we camped. There was an outhouse about 75 yards from our site. The Public trails were close by. The property was also great to explore. The hiking on Ben's property is rugged. If you want a primitive camping experience, then this is it.
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Paul F.
2 reviews
Not recommend
· August 2022
Tent ·
Holcomb Timber Farm
I could not contact the host to get a map and have yet to get a reply about getting a refund since I didn’t stay
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Kimberley C.
4 years on Hipcamp
My brother and I had a great time camping on Ben’s land! It was a bit of rough drive in (I drive a small hybrid) but once you get in there it’s really nice. We saw a lot of birds in there and the trail goes back into a forest. I wish we had more time to explore. As far as I could tell, we were the only ones there. Relatively close to a lot of hikes and lakes in the Fulton County area. Great camping if you don’t mind digging a hole for you-know-what.
Stephen G.
3 reviews
A great camping experience! As soon as you enter the door, you can see a lot of wild animals, which is really a good place to get close to nature! I will return! Full score recommendation!
Jeannine C.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2021
Nice and secluded. Peaceful place to spend a night. We couldn’t find the bathroom unfortunately, but I still enjoyed our stay.
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Molly P.
2 reviews
This was my first Hipcamp experience and I am hooked! Easy directions to the site, endless choices of where to set up camp (whether it’s a tent or out of our car), and a beautiful location! Hike around the many trails or relax with a book by the river! And no cell phone service means a completely relaxing, nature-focused time! I saw some great wildlife during my stay as well!
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Margaret G.
9 reviews
This is a wild patch of land in the Adirondacks. No facilities, nothing fancy. This is go in, find spot, make camp. Very secluded, no one to bother you. Good find
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Jason C.
18 reviews
Recommends
· September 2020
Great place to stay if you're looking for a secluded place with privacy. Can be a little tricky to find if you're arriving at night and would definitely recommend using an SUV if possible. It was so great having the creek there, very cool property to explore around. Ben never responded on HipCamp app, calling was a better way of communicating.
Joey G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2020
Great spot to camp and very secluded! It is also a very cool area to explore and hike around. But be careful about driving your car too deep or risk getting stuck. Do not drive too far past the clearing with campsites on your left upon arrival. Also there is zero cell service. Download offline google maps of the area.
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Judah W.
5 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· September 2020
Everything was okay the first night even though we basically had a strange guy sleeping on our site in his truck. We ended up having to leave a day early because it became over crowded with multiple people on top of our site and we didn’t feel comfortable or safe.
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Christina T.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2020
The timber farm was an amzing place to camp for a couple nights. The woods were beautiful, and the property welcoming. It was nice to have some privacey but know you also weren't too far from others. Other guests we met were really laid back and pleasant.
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Stephen P.
3 reviews
It was awesome. Very private. We felt safe and was just a great time.
I would say the sign at the end of Grant Rd could be bigger. And elevated.
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Joshua W.
6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2020
This is a really nice private site, woodsy and has a remote feel.
Mark D.
7 reviews
The property is beautiful and tranquil. After four days I felt peacefull and rejuvenated. It is remote which is just how I like it! There was a kind and friendly couple there for two of the nights. We chatted sometimes but also had plenty of space to keep to ourselves and enjoy the benefits of being surrounded by nature.
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Lille S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2020
This was a perfect spot for a private camping getaway with friends!
Vanessa N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2020
We stayed at the first site, which had a fire pit and bug repellent. It was quiet and secluded. Perfect for us.
Kelsey R.
4 reviews
Holcomb Timber Farm was everything I was looking for, a quiet uncomplicated place to pitch my tent. Firewood was readily available and the other campers on the property were friendly and respectful. The directions were easy to follow to this very secluded spot near a Northville Placid Trail access point.
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Patrick G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2019
Woodsy and quiet, nice secluded site. Serenaded by owls 👍
Mark D.
7 reviews
Mixed feelings
· August 2018
First off I had a difficult time finding the place! Very frustrating especially when driving through mountainous areas with little to no cell service except for a tiny area with some service every 20mins drive or so! I finally asked some neighbors and I was indeed at the right place but there were NO signs, except after driving deep into the woods, after a hundred feet or so was the chain gate with a sign saying private property. Zero response from the host even after several phone calls, an email, and a message through Hipcamp.
As for the property itself, it’s really just a dense forest area. Lots of trees and a ton of brush! The spots could certainly use at least a little clearing of the brush(not the trees), maybe some goats could accomplish brush clearing without heavy machinery.
The dirt road becomes less road and more dirt the further you drive, so keep in mind what kind of car you have(a Jeep or similar off road vehicle would be ideal for this)
A very primitive site. The first campsite area was littered, broken table and pieces of wood lying around, lots of littered pieces from what seems like target practice...
On the upside, it was completely private! I liked the private and primitive nature of it. Definitely needs a couple small but well marked signs so you know where you are/ where you’re going. The hosts directions were somewhat helpful.
I read on the listing that there was a stream on the property, and at the end of my campsite I could hear running water, so through the trees and down a steep slope I went until I found the stream. That was nice, although it was tough to get to on foot.
If I needed a campsite in the same area in the future, I would actually consider coming back here.
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Mel H.
19 reviews
Location
Benson, Hamilton, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Ben H.
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