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Smokey Acres

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· Locke, Cayuga, New York

23 acres hosted by Ian K.

1 tent site

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Peace and relaxation is the name of the game. Enjoy this 23 acre wooded property to get away or to have close access to local activities. Spend the day reading by the creek, sitting by a campfire at the campsite or enjoy close activities the Finger Lakes has to offer. Fillmore Glen State Park is about 5 miles and Summerhill State Forest is about 2 miles away. Southern Tier Stables is a short drive through the state land if you want to go horseback riding. You will be in close proximity to 3 Finger Lakes: Owasco Lake is closest, but Cayuga and Skaneateles are not far away. Each offer public boat launches, boat rentals and swimming opportunities. This property is also in close proximity to the east side of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail and there are a variety of breweries to access if that is your thing (Summerhill Brewing, Homer Hops, and Owasco Lake Brewing). If you want to stay on the property, there are a few miles of trails you can walk on (they are ATV/service roads), a sunset viewing spot, a small stream to soak your feet and smells of the forest.Peace and relaxation is the name of the game. Enjoy this 23 acre wooded property to get away or to have close access to local activities. Spend the day reading by the waterfall, sitting by a campfire at the campsite or enjoy close activities the Finger Lakes has to offer. Fillmore Glen State Park (swimming, hiking) is about 5 miles and Summerhill State Forest is about 2 miles. Southern Tier Stables is a short drive through the state land if you want to go horseback riding. You will be in close proximity to 3 Finger Lakes: Owasco Lake is closest, but Cayuga and Skaneateles are not far away. Each offer public boat launches, boat rentals and swimming opportunities. There is a bicycle shop, Wheels in The Sky, in Moravia that offers rentals and repairs. This property is also in close proximity to the east side of the Cayuga Lake Wine Trail and there are a variety of breweries to access if that is your thing (Summerhill Brewing, Homer Hops, and Owasco Lake Brewing). If you want to stay on the property, there are a couple miles of trails you can walk on (they are ATV/service roads), a sunset viewing spot, a small waterfall to soak your feet and smells of the forest and a stand of hemlock trees. Notes about the site: - There is a metal fire ring and I will supply a bundle of firewood. There are downed branches you are welcome to forage for a burn if needed. Please do not cut down any trees/plants. Additional wood is available at the camp site for an additional fee. Alternatively, you can purchase bundles of firewood across the road and a bit north of the entrance to Fillmore Glen State Park on Rt 38 in Moravia. - Grill grate included! There is a metal cooking grate that can swing over the fire ring to cook food. There is a pin that is removable to adjust to height of the cooking surface. - This is a natural site, so nature is in control of level areas for tents - IMPORTANT: You can drive to the site if you have a high clearance, 4wd vehicle with off-road tires (all terrain or mud terrain), but it is NOT RECOMMENDED. Most of the path to the site is dirt and can get slippery if it rains. There are also some small stumps in the trail that could puncture your tires. I will not be responsible for flat tires or towing fees from the site if you choose to drive. If you are an experienced off-roader, I recommend you walk the trail then determine if you and your vehicle are capable of the short drive.

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Timothy M.recommends

September 10, 2023

Fern Gully

The perfect get away

Private location with a lovely sounding stream, a nice level spot for placing a tent, a REAL bundle of wood, a hammock, picnic table. an outhouse that doesn't smell :) ... but what you can't see is the attention to detail from the host. The most thoughtful camp host I've encountered. Very clear communication. Trails are clearly marked. Example of detail ... firewood is in a sealed can so it stays dry along with kindling and newspapers too.

Matthew U.recommends

September 3, 2023

Fern Gully

Couldn't be happier with our stay, the site was perfect. Had a good flat spot for our sizeable tent, one bundle of firewood was provided with the stay, the sounds of the creek were wonderful to fall asleep to, and the sunset spot was awesome. Can't wait to stay there again!

Carrie L.recommends

August 20, 2023

Fern Gully

A very chill spot.

Really glad we found this place. It had everything. A nice place for our tent close to the creek, a hammock, a picnic table and an outhouse. Everything was easy accessible (we drove our Subaru forester down to the site) and well organized/clean. The best part was the trails to the sunset viewing spot and the little waterfalls.

Jhon M.recommends

August 10, 2023

Fern Gully

Beautiful streamside spot

The walk to the campsite was a bit muddy (after several days of rain), but the streamside location was beautiful (and wonderful to sleep next to!), had a two person hammock set up waiting for us, and the well-maintained toilet was clean and stocked. It was a great spot and we would happily recommend and come again.

Josephine B.recommends

July 4, 2023

Fern Gully

Waterfalls for the win

This was the perfect secluded location. As mentioned in Ian’s post, you definitely would need a vehicle that is meant for something off road in order to get down to the campsite. We opted to keep our car in the parking available, and we walked our camping gear down the three minute hill to the campsite (disclaimer: we are in our 20’s and more than one trip up/down that hill was a hike in itself). We had various weather during our stay which was expected, and Ian even messaged us during our stay to see if we wanted to use a pop up tent to give us some extra coverage from any rain which was extremely considerate. Lucky for us there were some beautiful moments where the sun came out and shined through the trees. My favorite part was the small creek directly next to the campsite. Up a little ways was a decent sized waterfall at the beginning of the creek where we took an amazing outdoor shower (with biodegradable soap of course). Fillmore Glen State Park was approx a 5 min drive from the campsites location which had some amazing waterfalls, and nice hiking options. It was a great stay!!!

Nikki P.recommends

May 15, 2023

Fern Gully

Perfect Solitude!

Host was extremely friendly, professional and accommodating. The very short drive down was well cleared from stumps and roots and path was fairly dry. We drove an Equinox (AWD) and we were able to navigate through some turns, slight incline and through some deep ruts. We parked just at the top of our site and walked our gear down a small hill. The site itself is beautifully shaded in the gully right next to babbling brook (great for sleeping!) and a small waterfall!! Site not only had a beautiful fire pit, also right next to the brook but a newish picnic table, a military hammock and plenty of firewood. The host went one step further and included kindling, a log book for guests and bug spray. If you want to check out the sunset on the orange trail, you'll need to bring some waterproof shoes as you'll cross a section of the brook and more bug spray. Bring enough lanterns/flashlights etc, it is quite dark at the site. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and hope to return again someday! Thank you Ian and Danielle. Nikki and Sean

Location

Locke, Cayuga, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Onundagaonoga (Onondaga), Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), and Tuscarora First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Ian K.Joined in August 2022

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