5 acres hosted by Krystine R.
1 tent site
Best in Rhode Island: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
With the original home built in 1785, Milk Thistle farm is on the historic register and is comprised of the main house and 5 acres of land. It is run as a small non-profit animal sanctuary and is home to rescued chickens, goats, and pigs, as well as two humans and their dog and cat companions. The main property is fenced in, with a large back field great for tent camping, and an orchard to explore that can also double as hammock camping. There is parking for cars and bikes. We try to minimize our impact on the environment as much as possible, and encourage our guests to compost, recycle, and dispose of waste accordingly. Please note we have dogs, including a Livestock Guardian Dog that does bark to alert us of new people and warn off would be predators. We will happily introduce him to any guests to minimize disruptions. Check us out on instagram @milk_thistle_farmAfter parking your vehicle next to the house, you'll follow a short path to the orchard, which is wild but beautiful and offers shade on hot days and trees perfect for hammocks. It's dense and a bit overgrown, which provides a bit of extra privacy. There is fresh water, and a rustic camp toilet (this is shared with another site). The property is minutes away from hiking trails, ponds, and locally owned restaurants. Drive about 35 minutes and you'll hit great beaches, city life in Providence, or antique paradises. Only 45 minutes from the casinos in Connecticut.