Zoar Valley Forest Retreat
7 acres hosted by Nathan Z.
2 RV/tent sites
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Activities
Biking
Hiking
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Canyon
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98% Recommend367 ratings ¡ 178 reviews
Recommends
¡ July 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
Quiet beautiful spot! We'll kept campsite. Would definitely stay again
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Stacy S.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ July 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
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 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ July 2025
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
Site 1 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
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 sightseeingâ 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!
Katherine M.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ June 2025
A nice quiet place to kick back
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
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. Itâs 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 werenât 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 youâre 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! Itâs also pet friendly.
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Bass Man 8.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ June 2025
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
Site 1 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
Fun time! Perfect spot to hangout with friends or family , itâs the best spot to disconnect and really just focus on the people around you!
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Jack B.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ June 2025
16 ft car ¡
Site 1 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
The site was easy to find and get into. Instructions were clear.
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Alex K.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ June 2025
A Private Retreat in Zoar Valley
13 ft travel trailer ¡
Site 1 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
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.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ May 2025
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
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, donât 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 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
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 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ May 2025
Beautiful and secluded site! We had a great time and canât wait to go back :)
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Samantha S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ May 2025
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!
Angie M.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ April 2025
20 ft pop-up camper ¡ With kids ¡
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
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 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
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.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ November 2024
Great spot. Very clean and comfortable. My girlfriend appreciated the pristine outhouse. Would recommend!
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Sam H.
9 months on Hipcamp
Very private. Well-maintained. Comfortable. Plenty of space. I hope to camp here again. I definitely recommend it.
Kevin Q.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ October 2024
Great site, very peaceful!
Tent ¡ With pets ¡
Site 1 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
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 hadnât rained đ 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 thatâs no different anywhere in WNY)
Nikki W.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ October 2024
16 ft car ¡
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
This is a great site! We had the full campground to ourselves but even if we didnât 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 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
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!
Angelka B.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ September 2024
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
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.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ September 2024
Labor Day Weekend!!!
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
Site 1 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
We loved camping on Nathanâs land! Even with the rain (and waking up late, so getting there after dark of course) we were able to create a peaceful and comfortable environment for ourselves :)
Seclusion was very important to us so we were a little hesitant about there being another group at the campsite down the road, but we barely heard them the whole weekend! We saw a few of them by the potty (it was a huge group) but basically forgot they were there the rest of the time.
The portable potty was clean and very close!
The drive was absolutely lovely with lots of local farms and gorgeous sunsets. Though Nathan does offer bundles of firewood, a very nice local man offered us a few logs on one of our drives back to the campsite and talked to us about the 2 weeping willows on his property that his kids had planted 30 years ago! We made hot dogs over an open fire on one of nights, and burgers with meat from a grocery store about 20 minutes away! Thereâs also a wonderful little food joint called A Piece Of Pie that we visited twice! The food and vibes were immaculate, and there was a Big Lots down the road where we were able to get more lights, candles and snacks for the trip! Itâs about an hour away from Niagara so we were able to do a little day trip as well!
Oh and our puppy absolutely loved to be able to roam around freely! We will definitely be coming back soon, with more friends!
Ananya B.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ September 2024
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
Nice and secluded, very easy in and out, zero complaints!
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Anthony S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ August 2024
Peaceful!
12 ft pop-up camper ¡ With kids ¡
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
Very responsive host! The site was just as described and the area was very peaceful!
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Kara G.
7 reviews
Recommends
¡ August 2024
Spacious site - many fires & tables
Tent ¡ Group trip ¡
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
Stunning and spacious site. Great tent spots and plenty of options to cook - over the fire, wood fired oven or charcoal grill. Multiple fire pits and tables. Absolutely love the pergola. Only 20 mins to Zoar Valley entrances. Highly recommend.
Can get muddy when it rains, so come prepared. Significant glass and garbage remnants from the previous group.
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Marissa M.
5 reviews
Recommends
¡ July 2024
Tent ¡ With kids ¡
Site 1 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
Clean campsite. Remote but accessible. My kids and I loved it.
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Barry W.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ July 2024
14 ft travel trailer ¡
Site 1 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
Super quiet and secluded, despite being just off a road. The site was large and flat, perfect for my teardrop and our tent. It was the first night of our cross country trip and just perfect!
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Danielle G.
3 reviews
Due to a death in family we were not able to stay, however we did drive out to visit the site. It was after a torrential downpour and the site was muddy and flooded. It looked like a good party spot IF weather is dry. Itâs in the woods so bring bug spray.
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Beverly W.
2 reviews
Recommends
¡ July 2024
Cute Spot in the Hills! (Site 2)
16 ft car ¡
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
We stayed at Site 2 for 1 night and car camped. There was enough space for us to pull in and turn around so our car was facing the entrance, letting our hatch face open to the campground. BEWARE: it is a very hilly drive in depending on where youâre coming from. We came in from Buffalo and took the route closest to the creek, which was beautiful but the hills were very steep. My car is older but made it. If that scares you, take the longer way in through East Otto. Definitely worth the trip! The site was quiet, spacious, and well stocked with wood, benches, and two fire pits. The driveway into the site is short and thereâs barely any traffic. There are a few dips on your way in, drive slow. It also rained so there were a few muddy areas we avoided on the site. Over all, a peaceful stay.
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Elizabeth D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
¡ July 2024
Overall a good experience. The site itself was very muddy and uneven, hard to find a spot for the tent. Definitely wouldnât have made it without AWD. Very close to zoar valley and the creek!
Heather L.
1 year on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
¡ July 2024
Beautiful just bad luck
So the campsite was really nice and peaceful. Site 2-but be prepared if it rains the entryway is Soo muddy I had to park at the entrance. And the neighbors in site one went to wrong site and first then played pranks on us all night;however, the guy who got us in gave us a full refund and was very understanding even though it was not his fault. So nice site just happened to be near ass****s.
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Eliza S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
¡ July 2024
GREAT SITE! Had a blast, great set up and was just a great spot to get away
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Anthony S.
2 reviews
Location
Cattaraugus, Cattaraugus, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Nathan Z.
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