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Zoar Valley Forest Retreat

Hosted by Nathan ¡ Cattaraugus, New York
2 sites ¡ RV, Tent ¡ 7 acres
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189 reviews
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🌿 Private forested land perched along the ledge of Zoar Valley — one of the most scenic and secluded spots in Western New York. Seven acres of hardwood forest, complete quiet, and zero neighbors. This is the kind of place you come to actually disconnect. 🔒 Two private sites, each with their own locked gate entrance and plenty of space between them. Whether you’re a couple looking to unwind or a group that needs room to spread out, this is a site for you. 🌳 The property borders state forest — hike straight from your campsite to the top edge of the valley for stunning views, or drive 25 minutes to Valentine Flats for creek access. 🌙 Shared porta potty on site, maintained regularly throughout the season. Firewood available for purchase on site ($15/bundle) — nearest town is about 25 minutes away, so grab supplies before you arrive or stock up here. ♻️ Take out what you take in. Leave it better than you found it. 🗺️ Plenty to do nearby — Zoar Valley rafting, Griffis Sculpture Park, Valentine Flats creek access, and more within a short drive. 🐾 Dogs welcome and off-leash friendly — one of the few private sites in the area where your dog can actually roam. $10/dog per stay.

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Site 1

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RV/tent site ¡ Sleeps 30 ¡ Vehicles under 20 ft
Large open campsite under a hardwood canopy with a brick fire pit, picnic table, and firewood shack on site. Locked gate off the road with a flat driveway — the more accessible option if you’re arriving with a camper or RV (10ft gate clearance). Private and quiet with direct access to state forest.
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup
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Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck

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RV/tent site ¡ Sleeps 30 ¡ Vehicles under 20 ft
Tucked deeper into the woods with more amenities for groups. Includes a 10x10 pergola party shelter, raised camping deck with stairs, brick oven, brick fire pit, and multiple picnic tables. The pergola is a genuine bonus if weather rolls in. Locked gate entrance (12ft clearance), plenty of space, and the most secluded feel on the property.
4WD recommended
Campfires allowed
Toilet
No potable water
Pets allowed
No electrical hookup

Reviews

98% Recommend385 ratings ¡ 189 reviews
Recommends
¡ July 2026
Tent ¡
Site 1
This is my second year in a row going to this set of sites. It's incredible. The sites are super private, clean, and has an incredibly nice porta potty! The privacy allowed us to bring on our reactive dogs that were able to be off leash. I highly recommend these sites with this host! We'd definitely like to come back a third and fourth year!
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Ashley S.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ June 2026
10 ft rooftop tent ¡
Site 1
Sweet campsite tuck away from it all! Perfect set up in the woods with a picnic table and fire ring.
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Heidi B.
7 reviews
Recommends
¡ May 2026
19 ft rooftop tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 1
Private & spacious camp site with access to the stake forest.
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Wesley W.
3 reviews
Recommends
¡ September 2025
Anniversary camping weekend !!
15 ft campervan ¡
Site 1
We had a great weekend camping at Nathan’s property! Nicely secluded and well kept site. Porta potty was definitely a bonus and super clean! Would recommend to anyone looking for an awesome camp site!
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Hollie H.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ September 2025
Perfect private campsite!
16 ft travel trailer ¡
Site 1
This campsite is one of my favs ever. It's private, gorgeous, and an easy hike to the valley. We will definitely be returning often.
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Erin W.
3 reviews
Recommends
¡ September 2025
Tent ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
Beautiful piece of forest! We explored a little but mostly enjoyed the peace and quiet. The on site firewood and port a potty were nice to have. Well maintained site with tons of seating and tables. We will be back for sure!
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Steve K.
10 reviews
Recommends
¡ August 2025
Awesome
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
A well kept campsite tucked back far from the road, and even further from the other available site. This location is very close to the parking area to access the gorge at Zoar Valley. If you are camping with the hopes of hiking for some beautiful views, this is the place.
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Daniel G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ August 2025
Good spot
Tent ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
Nice large campsite (site 2), 5 min drive to Zoar access. Nice wood burning stove, good large fire pit and other structure w picnic table.
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Jason P.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ August 2025
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
Site 1
This is our 2nd time at this site with our family. Very clean and quite. Easy access to hikes and waterfalls.
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Leah V.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ July 2025
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
Site 1
wonderful well kept land with lots of space and amenities close to the water. nate was friendly, helpful and responsive. would recommend this space to anyone wanting to camp in the area.
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Baylee O.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ July 2025
Tent ¡
Site 1
This is a beautiful site nestled in the forest. Very relaxing, I highly recommend it.
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Melissa H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ July 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
Quiet beautiful spot! We'll kept campsite. Would definitely stay again
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Stacy S.
3 reviews
Recommends
¡ July 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
This was well maintained, you could easily buy fire wood, the outhouse was close and well very clean, and the sites were well spaced from each other. Gorgeous spot. Highly recommend.
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Shelby H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ July 2025
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
Site 1
We loved camping at Zoar Valley Forest Retreat. Nathan was a great host; he answered all my questions immediately with more detail to add. The camping site itself was extremely isolated, easy to get to and beautiful to unwind and relax. We had enough space for our car, tent, canopy, and hammock with lots of space left over. The site was close enough to everything we needed (towns, shopping, nature sightseeing— so many farms! etc.) but still distant enough that we felt we were completely alone (we were). We also drove an hour and some change up to Niagara Falls, which was absolutely amazing (I cried 3x), and spent the last day at Cattaragus Creek, which was straight out of a National Geographic magazine. The hike there and the swimming itself was phenomenal. I highly recommend this camping site and we would love to come back. Thanks, Nathan!
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Katherine M.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ June 2025
A nice quiet place to kick back
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
This is the second year in a row that my buddies and I took our kids here for some weekend camping and we had even more fun this time. It’s quiet, clean, spacious, porta potty close by, counted about 5 cars going down the road all weekend and it was extremely hot and muggy this weekend but since the site is in the woods we were covered with shade and a nice cool breeze. Bugs weren’t terrible either. Cattaraugus Creek is 6 miles away so you can go tubing, fishing or go for a nice walk since the water only gets about two feet deep in most spots with plenty of shores and mini islands. If you’re looking for a nice quiet spot to pitch a tent, not be around a bunch of people and just relax, this is the place for you! It’s also pet friendly.
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Bass Man 8.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ June 2025
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
Site 1
Fun time! Perfect spot to hangout with friends or family , it’s the best spot to disconnect and really just focus on the people around you!
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Jack B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ June 2025
16 ft car ¡
Site 1
The site was easy to find and get into. Instructions were clear.
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Alex K.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ June 2025
A Private Retreat in Zoar Valley
13 ft travel trailer ¡
Site 1
We really loved this campsite. It was very private and quiet. We had great campfires thanks to the availability of lots of dry wood. Everything was very clean and Nathan was responsive to all of our questions. We especially loved our hike into Zoar Valley. We walked on the Valentine Flats Trail, which ended at the confluence of two rivers.
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Kathy C.
3 reviews
Recommends
¡ May 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
I loved this site! Private and comfortably hosted myself and my friends for Memorial Day weekend. Close to a beautiful trail and easy access to the Gorge nearby, I highly recommend checking this place out! A family of owls lives nearby, don’t be alarmed by the odd sounds at night- Barred Owls can sound somewhat like coyotes but it was very neat hearing them in the dark.
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Molly C.
3 reviews
Recommends
¡ May 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 1
We loved tent camping at Site 1. It was quiet and peaceful and the dog loved it too. Thank you!
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Mark Anthony D.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ May 2025
Tent ¡
Site 1
Beautiful and secluded site! We had a great time and can’t wait to go back :)
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Samantha S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ May 2025
Tent ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
This site was great and would definitely come back! There were only 3 of us but also a great spot for larger groups. We got a lot of use out of the fire pit and pizza oven! Greatly appreciated that bundled of firewood was available for purchase. It had rained recently and site was easy to get in/out of. Lots of great trails a short drive away. Thanks for putting together such a great camp site!
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Angie M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ April 2025
20 ft pop-up camper ¡ With kids ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
Really enjoyed our stay! Great, secluded location with ample space for camper and tent with room to spare. Nathan is a great host and was very accommodating. Will definitely stay again when in the area.
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Nick B.
4 reviews
Recommends
¡ November 2024
Perfect Campsite
13 ft travel trailer ¡ With pets ¡
Site 1
One of the best campsites ever. I booked for Father's Day as a surprise but ended up having to cancel because of a conflict. My husband randomly booked this site, not knowing it was the same one I booked for him a few months earlier, so I guess it was meant to be! The sites are huge, big fire pit, private, and my dogs loved being off leash. Can't wait to go back in the summer!
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Erin W.
3 reviews
Recommends
¡ November 2024
Tent ¡
Site 1
Great spot. Very clean and comfortable. My girlfriend appreciated the pristine outhouse. Would recommend!
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Sam H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ October 2024
No complaints.
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
Very private. Well-maintained. Comfortable. Plenty of space. I hope to camp here again. I definitely recommend it.
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Kevin Q.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ October 2024
Great site, very peaceful!
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 1
This was a great, quiet site with a good fire pit, enough of an area for our two tents (a bit of a slope), and plenty of room for our dog to play. We enjoyed the peace, a bit of hiking. We had some crazy weather (very high winds the first night, tons of rain the second) and opted to head home a day early. Site was a bit dirty (trash left by previous campers) but Nathan offered us some firewood for the inconvenience. We did the sensible rain insurance and they argued that it hadn’t rained 😂 we had rain midnight Saturday night into Monday about 10am, so we did get some funds back through them but it was not automatic as advertised, and they claimed there was no rain to the area despite us getting about 6in Sunday. Site did get a tiny bit muddy but not bad! Beware of ticks on you and furry friends (though that’s no different anywhere in WNY)
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Nikki W.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ October 2024
16 ft car ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
This is a great site! We had the full campground to ourselves but even if we didn’t it would have felt very private as both sites are very spread out. No issues getting our rav4 to the spot and the host was very responsive. The Porta potty was well kept and clean. We would absolutely come back if we were in the area!
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Ari S.
6 reviews
Recommends
¡ September 2024
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
Site 1
We loved camping on Nathan's property. The peaceful seclusion, under a canopy of towering beech trees, was exactly what we were looking for. We heard foxes, a barred owl, some coyotes far in the distance, and noticed evidence of numerous other animals. Though there was ample space to pitch tents, it still felt as though we were nestled deep in the forest. The port-a-John was clean and equipped with necessities, too. 10/10 would recommend!
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Angelka B.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ September 2024
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
Site 2 - w/party shelter and deck
There were good spot to set up a tent and the covered pergola saved the day on account of rain. I'd only recommend car pooling as to save more space for activities. Also bring lights especially for night time it is wonderfully dark out there but could be tricky walking around at night without it. Overall great spot
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Christooher B.
1 year on Hipcamp

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Cattaraugus, Cattaraugus, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Nathan Z.

Joined in September 2019

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