Stoney Goat Homestead

We loved our time on the homestead! Gary is a very gracious host and was nothing but helpful the whole trip. The wagon stayed warm so long as we got off our butts to stick some wood in the stove. It was very comfy for our little trio, and my dog thoroughly enjoyed exploring the trails with us. The only downside of the entire trip was the hike down to the outhouse, but even that was manageable - we just needed to plan ahead for bathroom breaks. The goats were friendly and we appreciated the rooster alarm clock. I know the homestead is still a work in progress, which is why we're very excited to see what it looks like when we come back next year :)

Michaela F.

6 reviews

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· October 2025

22 ft campervan · With pets ·

Group site

Great spot - really private and access to State Forest.

Brad S.

9 reviews

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· October 2025

Fantastic off grid camping

Tent ·

This is a fantastic off grid experience! Gary is so friendly and helpful that I felt right at home. The goats and pigs are friendly and my tent site was perfect with a fire pit nearby. I would recommend this experience to anyone.

Paul G.

3 reviews

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· October 2025

A hidden gem of New York

I can’t say enough good things about our stay at Stony Goat Farm. It was magical. Gary is a humble and helpful and generous host. We had a romantic and adventurous little getaway and I definitely want to go back. The fall foliage was majestic, the animals were endearing and the cabin was quaint and perfect. It got pretty chilly during our late October trip but the stove kept us cozy. This place is a hidden gem of New York.

Emily G.

3 reviews

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· October 2025

Tent ·

Awesome Stay! Gary is super sweet and accommodating. You can really see how much work they have put in to this place and how many amazing goals they have. Kind and selfless man. The stars are AMAZING here!

Aunna T.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Tent ·

We had such a great time at the Stoney Goat Homestead. Gary was a very kind host with such a cool homestead. It was such a cool experience to be able to meet all his goats, pigs, chickens, dogs, and cats. His garden was incredible as well. The campsite itself was secluded and gave us enough space to pitch our tent, cook outdoor meals and have campfires. Would highly recommend camping here and we can’t wait to come back!!

Georgina T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Great camping experience 🌌.

Tent ·

Best camping experience so far, goats, dogs, chickens, pigs, coyotes howling at night, starry nights and a cozy little cabin, with plenty to hike near by. Great time, memories and getting to know Gary was the best part of it. A very humble and hard working human being, with big project in mind for his family, home, and campsite, We are already thinking of going back sometime soon already 🙌🏽. 10/10.

Roy D.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

Tent ·

What Gary has to offer is simple but all the necessary essentials anyone could want. He and his animals are beyond welcoming and friendly and we were sad we only got to spend the short time we did with him. Anyone looking for a simple get away with all the nature and friends you could want, look no further. We can’t wait to visit again and see all the new additions!

Emma C.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2025

With pets ·

110% would recommend. Host was engaged but also gave you space. Very respectful and lots of amenities. Goats and pigs are friendly and we came with a 100lb great pyrenees. Had loads of fun. Thank you

Michael F.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Can’t wait to go back!

Tent ·

A slice of paradise! My husband and I spent 3 nights on Gary’s land and it was incredible. We never experienced a homestead before and not only did we enjoy spending time with the animals, we learned a lot about them. Gary is so kind and welcoming. He is putting so much love and care into his property and you can feel it. If you are looking for a place to disconnect and be out in nature off the grid, this is it!

Harley T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Homestead getaway

Tent ·

It was amazing! Gary has a welcoming homestead with different camping experiences available. The animal interactions were the highlight of the trip. We were able to take a lesiure walk with some goats and feed the pigs. Gary is an exceptional host, enthusiastic and informative about the land and his animals. He even offered us fresh eggs from the chickens and they were delightful. 100% would recommend to anyone who loves the homestead lifestyle, a secluded getaway, or farm animals. We will definitely be staying there again.

Sarah L.

3 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent ·

Gary was amazing. He’s welcoming, kind, and just a genuinely good human. We loved his property and all the animals! Highly recommend, his hospitality is unmatched. Also, the stars were stunning from his property.

Emma W.

2 reviews

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· July 2025

Divine!!!!

Words can’t express how wonderful it was to experience this place. Gary is incredibly thoughtful, kind, and respectful. The animals are all so clearly well taken care of, kind and open to any pets and cuddles!!! Gary provided so many little amenities to help make our Yurt experience more comfortable and enjoyable - the color changing lights and the compost toilet right on the site definitely glammed up our camping experience. He was also so accommodating to our entire party, allowing us to pitch our tents near each other and provided goats to lead us on local walks :) There’s a beautiful picnic area just up the clearing that’s a great spot for stargazing, having a fire, or sitting around to play games or paint! There’s even a scenic view from the outhouse! There is so much firewood and kindling on the land - but he still went out of his way to help us gather more and start our fires. Truly above and beyond hosting! We cannot wait to come back soon :)

Aileen C.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Amazing Camping With Goats

Tent · Group trip ·

My group has the best time. We came as a group of 7 and booked all his campsites for the weekend. Gary let us stay at his new tent site that isn’t posted yet, which was next to the wagon; so we could all be together. We got to feed goats, take them on walks, and even spend time with Gary. He was so thoughtful and made sure we had a great time. His sites were beautiful and all super comfortable. The outhouse was super clean, and we will definitely be back! I would give this place 10000 stars if I could; but since I can’t, I’ll just give it a perfect 5!

Sasha G.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Fun farm adventure!

Covered wagon

We had so much fun camping at Gary’s awesome farm! The covered wagon was adorable and well made, and it was amazing to meet all the animals! Gary was thoughtful and generous, sharing stories and experiences of his farming life. We would love to go back!

Catherine W.

5 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Great campsites, very secluded but close to parking. Roaming goats are fun to interact with. Gary is a very nice guy. Would recommend for anyone.

Zack S.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· March 2025

Private Goat Farm

Tent · With pets ·

The Stoney Goat is very cute and welcoming, the hosts and and the animals are quite friendly. Quiet and private.

Cal C.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent ·

Very lovely place, deep in the woods. Perfect gateaway to relax, animals near the campground like goats and chickens.

Cbaldiviezo82 B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Peaceful camp

Tent · With pets ·

This was an awesome place to camp! It was quiet, clean, private and peaceful. The outhouse was an inspiration to what all outhouses should be. It was clean, no smell, Nathan has a little hand sanitizer station set up. There was instant coffee, egg collector, and firewood. Who would have thought primitive camping could have amenities!! Nathan was extremely friendly and put a lot of thought into his campsites and campers. The goat were by far the friendliest goats I have ever encountered! Would definitely come back and recommend.

Simone V.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent ·

Super friendly host, campsite got rained out but we got reimbursed

Alex L.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Very cozy camping area. Secluded in the woods with friendly goats and chickens. If you’re just looking for a little getaway to disconnect and vistit the fingerlake vineyards we would recommend this stay.

Thomas K.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

I had to cancel my booking here last minute due to weather concerns, and Nathan was SO helpful and gave me a full refund, going out of his way to do so. I wish I got to see this site!! He was very accommodating and easy to work with, and he responded so quickly to all my questions and concerns. I will be booking here again when I have a free weekend!!

Sasha K.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent ·

Gary and nathan were awesome hosts would 100 percent reccomend. beautiful property and the animals are great. he greeted us with a variety of fresh vegetables from his garden and made us feel welcome from arriving. we collected fresh eggs from his chicken coop and they were delicious. 10/10 would recommend to anyone. make sure to write in the log in the outhouse if you visit!

Maddox G.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Myself and 3 friends all absolutely loved our time at Stoney Goat Homestead. Aside from enjoying our time at the fire there was plenty to explore and we enjoyed talking to the owner, his son, and his son’s girlfriend. As an added bonus, we got fresh eggs and vegetables from the garden. Everyone had a great time playing with the goats, chickens, dogs, and cats! On the way home we were talking about how we’d all like to return next season and make more amazing memories at Stoney Goat Homestead 😁

Jonathan H.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent ·

It was a very cute little homestead, a bit of a hike to the campsite, but there's a lot of wildlife around - we had baby robins next to our tent in a little tree! The outhouse was well-kept - no smell, and there's a light so no spooky dookies if you gotta go at night. Gary was very kind and hospitable throughout our stay.

Tess Z.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent ·

Nathan is a fantastic host and has a wonderful spot for any tent camper. Before arriving he sent me a text with pictures and detailed instructions for accessing his site. His place has so much character with chickens, goats, and 2 wonderful dogs. The campsite was easily accessible and close to a clean outhouse. I would absolutely come back for a future stay.

Bryan M.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

and goats!!!

everything was absolutely amazing! the goats, chickens, lucky kitty, doggo friends, all the stars, the log bridge, trekking up and down and all over. highly recommend if you need to disconnect and appreciate true outdoor adventures. one night wasn’t enough…

Jenn R.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Quite the amazing experience.

Tent ·

I just got back from a solo 4 night stay in the yurt at the farm and I could not be more happy with how my time there turned out. First of all, Nathan is as nice of a guy as you could ever want to meet and was a huge help to me. He went WAY above and beyond to make sure that I had the accommodations that I wanted. When I got there, he introduced me to the animals and took me to my campsite, helping me with my gear with a few extra greeters in tow (a pup and some goats). Nathan even gave me some VERY fresh goats milk, some amazing chocolate zucchini bread and a couple fresh picked veggies that I cooked over the fire later in the week. The beautiful walk from the parking spot to the camp sites is quite a ways, up and down a hill, so pack light or plan on making a few trips back and forth (SO worth the small hike). As soon as I got settled, I laid down to rest and woke up to a severe storm passing over. The yurt held up shockingly well in 14 mph winds and sideways rains, with only a bit of water coming in, which was to be expected almost in those conditions. The next night, during a normal amount of rain, I stayed completely dry. Nathan is extremely responsive to messages and is very helpful if problems arise. If you love animals, this is the place for you. The goats were so fun to have around! Nathan was an absolute pleasure to meet, his animals were so lovely and his land is incredible special. I honestly can't recommend this place enough and I'll be back soon!

Lisa B.

18 reviews

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· July 2024

100% recommend

Tent ·

A beautiful piece of land in a perfect location to explore the finger lakes. The campsite was clean and had cooking equipment which were perfect for the fire. Owner was super nice and helpful, as well as being really nice to talk to. Goats visited us in the morning to get pets and graze on leaves. There was also some chickens near where we park our car. It is a slightly hilly walk to the campground; that can be a bit sketchy if you are carrying a lot at once. But, it's not bad especially in the day. The outhouse was clean and was actually rather pleasant with zero smell. 100% recommend to anybody in the area. We will personally be back if we ever need a place to camp in the finger lakes.

Lily G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Adventure and Magic!

Tent ·