Scenic Turtle Ridge

Wife and I had a great time here, perfect for a weekend get-a-way. Tom was super nice and showed us around his property and farm. Having a bathroom at easy access was nice too.

Jon S.

5 reviews

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· November 2025

Lovely place to camp🧡

Tent ·

We had a wonderful time camping at site 2 at Tom's place. It was so peaceful and beautiful and a short walk away from some great trails at the next door neighboring park. Room was a great host. He spent a while with us to show us around, introduce us to his goats, chickens and geese, and tell us the history of the area and his property. He had a working bathroom, a coffee machine, which was awesome because i forgot my coffee, and we bought a dozen of his farm eggs. After that he gave us our space and privacy but let us know he was available if we needed him. We can't wait to come back.

Marika T.

8 reviews

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· October 2025

Tent ·

We had a great weekend camping at Tom's place. Site 2 was private and wooded. We loved interacting with the goats. Tom was an excellent host, and having a real bathroom available was a big plus for my group. You do have to cart your belonging down a hill (and back up when you leave), but sturdy carts are provided, and it maintains the peace and quiet of the camping spots. Would definitely recommend to others.

Matthew M.

3 reviews

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· October 2025

Tent ·

Beautiful spot, super helpful and friendly host! Will definitely be back.

Katherine L.

3 reviews

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· October 2025

Tent ·

We had a great time camping here. We arrived in the dark later than anticipated and Tom graciously met us when we arrived and took us to our site. Site 4 is up against the tree line a short walk from where you park next to the house. You aren’t deep in the woods but there is tree cover above you. You’re also set away from other sites, so it feels very private. The site is sort of in a hill, but it has a few spots that were flat enough for our tent. The site has a fire ring, picnic table with tablecloth, a few plastic lawn chairs, and a plastic end table. There are a couple of chicken coops as well as geese, goats, and sheep which were all fun to visit. There’s a small “camp store” (mudroom) attached to the house which is open 24/7 and is only a couple minute walk from the camp site. The bathroom is accessed from the mudroom. There is coffee, s’mores kits, and other camp necessities for sale if you forgot anything. There are carts available to get your gear to your site. There was plenty of deadfall wood around for the weekend,, but Tom brought some split wood straight to our campsite and we had a very nice chat. There is direct access to the Hibernia Park Rim Park Trail from Tom’s property and we had a great hike along it. Overall, we highly recommend this site.

Scott D.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2025

A lot of fun!

Tent · With kids ·

We enjoyed our stay. Tom was very friendly. Our kids loved seeing his animals. The walk to Hibernia park was very convenient and the trail was great. Overall, it was a great stay.

Evan V.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent ·

It was a great location for hiking In Hibernia Park. I stayed at site 4. it felt secluded and there's plenty of woods. Downside was hauling things from the car but each trip got easier. I will definitely return

Janet W.

5 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· September 2025

Tent ·

I would like to start this review by stating that I am 72 years old. The campsite #1 is beautiful and secluded. Not a major issue, but something to make you aware of is that is necessary, to pull supplied wagons downhill, and uphill, approximately 350 feet upon entering and exiting your campsite with your equipment, etc. This was not a problem for me and my guest, but it could be for someone who is not physically in good shape. The plus is that the area is very secluded and beautiful bordering along the Brandywine Creek. In the morning we were able to take a walk along an old railroad bed trail that parallels the Brandywine Creek. Back in the late 1800s a dam was constructed as the creek was used to harvest ice prior to modern refrigeration. A bathroom facility is attached to the home that is occupied by the host, Tom and water is available at the house. There was some confusion while using Google to get to the destination. For some unknown reason google had the neighboring property marked as the location. I went on Google and was able to correct this so that there will be no future issues. Thanks for your hospitality, Tom.

Paul Y.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent ·

Very nice experience! Beautiful area. We liked the easy check in, and had a good stay.

Kelly L.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Great experience!

Tent ·

My boyfriend and I were looking for somewhere to camp for my birthday. So happy we decided to stay here! Perfect little spot. We arrived later than expected, around 8PM and Tom, the host, came out to guide us around the area in the dark. He showed us our spot and even some of his Animals. He is a very helpful and friendly Host ! We booked site 1 and loved it. It is slightly less secluded than the other 3 sites that are a little deeper in the woods. But I would rebook this spot again anytime. We really loved the large stone fire pit! There is also a nice trail behind the property along the river that was nice to walk in the mornings. My boyfriend and I brought kayaks with us and spent a day at chambers lake in hibernia park which is right around the corner. Beautiful area and perfect place to get away and relax in the wilderness. Thanks for having us! We definitely will be back!

Adrienne B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

The farm is so cozy and gorgeous. I loved site 2–it had beautiful trees / canopy of leaves and was perfectly secluded!

Carolyn K.

2 reviews

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· September 2025

Great site, amenities, animals 🖤

Tent · Group trip ·

Ok my favorite thing about this site was Bah the goat, but there was a lot to love. Bah hung out with us for a good long while and was perfect company. She is truly special. It was great to have access to a bathroom (a short walk away), and the carts to move belongings down to the site were clinch. Site 1 is the most “exposed” and the other sites, if occupied, will need to walk past you to set up and go to the restroom. That was fine for us, but good to know for your planning. The proximity to Hibernia State Park was amazingggg. We got to swim in the Brandywine and hike around, enjoy the beautiful weather. Tom has many cute goats, loud but ultimately avoidant geese, and chickens who did stay in their coop but would have been welcome in my tent lol. The firepit was well maintained and some grates were provided. We would definitely come back to this location, especially since it’s so close to Philly.

Elle Z.

13 reviews

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· September 2025

Great experience

Tent ·

Great spot to escape the city. Owner was communicative and grounds were clean. Lots of gated off goats and chickens to greet for the kids.

Noah F.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Tom was extremely hospitable and accommodating. Great experience!

Michael A.

6 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2025

Tent · With kids ·

Our favorite HipCamp site. Tom is great. His farm is lovely. Camping here is the perfect blend of being out in the woods, but with a bathroom you can walk to. The fireplace is so well built. There are shady spots and sunny spots to pitch your tent. A table and bench. Its minimal, which is perfect. Has everything you need. Hibernia Park is a few minutes away by car or you can walk from his farm. Its a super well cared for park with playgrounds, trails, grills, Etc. We will definitely be back. Thanks Tom!

Rebecca P.

2 reviews

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· August 2025

Tent ·

My partner and I loved camping at the farm! It was so nice to be around the animals and the beautiful greenery. Tom is a great host and it was such a treat to be able to feed one of the goats some leaves and see his baby chickens! The farm leads right up to a walking trail at the park which was nice for a hike during the day. Great spot with great energy!

Reanna P.

2 reviews

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· August 2025

Tent ·

Beautiful land, very nice camp sites, and a good host. Thanks

Andrew M.

4 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2025

Lovely Place

Tent · With kids ·

Tom was very nice and accommodating when we first arrived. Loved campsite #1 and the goats. He also created a trail leading directly to Hibernia Park and we had a lot of fun exploring the park. Looking forward to camping there again

Alexandra E.

2 reviews

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· July 2025

Tent ·

Tom has a lovely piece of land, and he cares about keeping it that way. He offers everything you need, including an in-house toilet area. A nice guy to chat with as well. Recommended!

Luke M.

7 reviews

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· July 2025

Awesome, unique experience.

Tent · Group trip ·

My friends and I had a great time camping at site 2! Tom clearly cares a lot about his land and has put tons of work into it. He was very helpful and welcoming. We loved all the animals too. The indoor bathroom was well kept, and attached to the main house, where guests can park. Site 2 is quite secluded, can't hear or see anything from the other sites. The trek down and back up (it's hilly) may be difficult for someone with limited mobility, but with the the carts provided to haul our gear, we managed it just fine. There's also a trail directly bordering the property, which you can access on foot via gate. It was very nice to go for a walk on a trail without having to drive to a park nearby. The lack of roads near the sites also made it quite peaceful. Also, I want to praise Tom for correctly storing the firewood he has for sale, so that air can flow between the pieces. I have struggled at several campsites in the past with damp firewood, but this stuff lit up great.

Sarah M.

6 reviews

Not recommend

· July 2025

Can’t fish. Can’t bring vehicle.

Don’t go there if you’re planning to fish. The Hipcamp listing posts pictures of the pond with no details about the fact that you’re restricted from fishing. It’s stocked and he doesn’t want people taking his fish. Understandable. Drove 3 hours to fish this pond and surrounding lakes. Couldn’t fish it. Also can’t bring your truck to your site.

Steven A.

5 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Tent ·

It was beautiful! Tom was so helpful and supportive in finding everything we needed and personally showing us the campsite with the wagons to bring our stuff down. He clearly loves his land and animals and told us all about them. I love the three ducks that waddle around! We had a wonderful, relaxing time; exactly what we were looking for. The space was beautiful and right up against a big park. The fireflies were amazing. Thanks Tom!

Meghsha S.

3 reviews

Mixed feelings

· June 2025

There were pros and cons

Tent ·

The camp site was nice, in that it's pretty, it was isolated so you barely notice your neighbors. They're are walking paths and a nice creek nearby, and there is a lot of wildlife. That was great. The biggest con for us was that you are not able to drive down to your site to drop off your camping gear and this was not mentioned in the listing. Yes, a cart is provided, but it's a small cart so numerous trips were needed and it's a substantial hill, without any kind of path, and it's not exactly close. As bad as it was bringing our stuff down to the camp site, lugging all that stuff back up the hill when we left was VERY challenging. My back was sore for 3 days after that. That alone, unfortunately, ruled this out for a potential return. The other cons were, the drive down the driveway really banged up the bottom on our car on the many bumps, despite angling the car, as instructed. You'll be ok with a truck, but, I wouldn't recommend it with a car. Last, the place felt a bit run down and unkept. There were broken and melted plastic chairs all over our site, our picnic table was completely broken - the broken benches thrown on the ground near the fire pit. The lounge chairs that look so nice next to the lake in the photos, in real life they look like they're 10 years old, broken and dirty. I understand that this guy is running the place by himself, and I sympathize, but improving the listing to properly set expectations would really help - as would cleaning up the trash.

Jim P.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2025

Peaceful farm camping

Tent ·

My son and I camped at Site 3, which had plenty of space for his four-person tent and had trees spaced perfectly for my hammock tent. The ground slopes a bit, but not enough to cause a problem for him. There's a large fire ring, which we didn't use because it rained most of the full day we were there. Tom is a gracious, thoughtful host. There's good well water from a spigot under the deck, and a real powder room with organic bug spray provided in case you forgot to bring some. Other families were camping the same weekend, but we hardly heard them. The geese and rooster, on the other hand, made their presence known! Wear earplugs to bed if you don't like waking up at 4:30 AM. :D

Rhana C.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

Very nice

Tent · With kids ·

Nice place with woods and short walk to nearby county park and a lovely 2m loop. The bathroom was clean. Site 4 has 2 spots that are reasonably flat for a tent.

Helen D.

2 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Had a great stay on Tom's farm! He has 4 campsites set up, all within a couple minutes' walk from the main farmhouse (where the bathrooms and parking are). The sites are incredibly spacious, ours had great privacy as well, and the wagons he provides make it no big deal to haul stuff from the car to the site. He also had an enormous pile of fallen wood for making fires, as well as sizable piles of splits (15-18 logs) that he chopped available for sale for $10 each. The farm also connects to a park with lots of nice hiking trails, highly recommend heading to the lake + dam. All this less than an hour from Center City, but you'd never know it, as it really does serve as a peaceful escape from city life.

Matt K.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Great Weekend!

Tent · With kids ·

We had a great time on Tom’s property! We will definitely be back. Thanks for having us, Tom!

Jessica S.

4 reviews

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· April 2025

A Wilderness not to far from Philly

Tent ·

I felt like I was in the wilderness. The feel I was going for. It was so peaceful and relaxing. I stayed at site four and I actually forgot I was only 54minutes away from home. Tom was so nice and respectful. He walked me to my site and we had a great conversation. I ate eggs form the chicken on the farm. That was different for me. It is plenty of wood for a fire. I can’t wait to come back.

Kim W.

8 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Quite Nice

Tent ·

Had a great time! Weather was a bit dreary, but nothing terrible. The land is beautiful, Tom is awesome. Site 3 is on a slope, I’d definitely recommend for hammock camping. Trees are well spaced for it.

Ross B.

14 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent ·