36 acres hosted by Rick R.
2 lodging sites · 3 RV/tent sites
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Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in New York: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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100% Recommend423 ratings · 255 reviews
Camping at this site offers a serene and private experience, with campers frequently noting the well-maintained grounds and the peaceful atmosphere. The site's proximity to nature, with features like a pond for canoeing and fishing, adds to its charm. Visitors appreciate the host's responsiveness and the unique presence of farm animals, which provide an extra touch of rural life. While the site is generally praised, a rustic shower setup might not appeal to everyone.
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Spend the weekend tent camping with a few friends. Rick was awesome, very friendly and helpful. We purchased firewood ahead of time and it was keep dry for us (it rained the entire weekend). The pond side site was surprisingly dry considering all the rain. We purchased some lamb on our second day and Rick brought it right to us and it was delicious! This is our second time here, and we will be back next year! Absolutely beautiful area and great hosts.
Kimberly R.
5 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
With pets ·
Pond Side Bell Tent
Very clean and well maintained property.
Private.
Responsive host.
Alexander A.
11 months on Hipcamp
Great stay. Private, clean bathroom, conveniently located.
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Amanda C.
9 months on Hipcamp
We love camping here. The sites are very spread out so it feels private. Behind the hillside spot there are gorgeous rolling fields that are dream-like in the morning mist.
Benjamin C.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Hilltop Campsite
The campsite was exactly what we were looking for! Very private, beautiful and relaxing.
Ericka D.
1 year on Hipcamp
The tent was very comfortable! They provided a fire pit and charcoal grill, we used both. Canoe rides on the beautiful pond were amazing! Rick was an awesome host and tended to our every need. Thank you Rick!
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Jeremy R.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Hilltop Campsite
Rick and his family were great! Very welcoming and we felt at home!
Rick also had great recommendations for hikes and will stop whatever he is doing to accommodate.
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Edward F.
10 months on Hipcamp
Rick was very friendly. His place was a nice relaxing place to spend a weekend.
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Tony C.
2 reviews
My son and I were looking for an alternative to one of the state campgrounds while visiting my daughter in Ithaca. We sure did find it! You can drive up to and park right at the site to the remote spot without having to pack in. As others have said, you don’t even notice other campers there as you are far enough apart with no direct line of site. The composting toilet is continently located, yet hidden out of the way. At night from the top of the Hilltop Campsite we had a perfect unobstructed view of a meteor shower. During the day, we used the provided canoe and had a great time fishing the pond catching and releasing many bass. (Life jackets were available in different sizes). We highly enjoyed our visit and look to return again in the future.
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Lisa H.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Hilltop Campsite
Very beautiful property! Rick was responsive and very accommodating, and the property was wonderful. The sheep had plenty of personality and it was an activity all on its own to watch them go about their business
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Troy B.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
16 ft car ·
Hilltop Campsite
Quiet location next to sheep pastures with a picnic table, fire pit, and bench. I had a wonderful undisturbed night and woke up to a beautiful sunrise over the fields. I very much liked having sheep for neighbors instead of someone slamming RV doors like at most state campgrounds!
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Bliss L.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Group trip ·
Tiny House at Underhill
The Tiny House was perfectly situated, lovely view!! We enjoyed every minute!
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Amy W.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Hilltop Campsite
Nice, quiet, easy to find and check in/out. Totally recommend!
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Christian N.
11 months on Hipcamp
This was a great experience. The fishing is amazing. You feel far from the world but close to the village for anything you forget. Rick and his family were super sweet and helpful. We had the Pond Side Bell Tent and it is very spacious and in a great spot. We brought out Boxer and we loved going on hikes and exploring with her. We will definitely be back.
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James F.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Pondside Campsite
This campsite is beautiful and quiet! Conveniently located about 25 min from Ithaca and an hour from Watkins glen! There’s also access to Dryden Rail trail a few minutes away from camp which is absolutely beautiful! Campsite was shady and felt very private despite having other campers there. Shower is a spigot with a shower head connected behind a wood pallet, may be rustic for some people, but did the job and was refreshing in the summer weather. I would definitely stay here again if I was in the area!
Olivia K.
11 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Loved my stay at the tiny house. Quiet, clean and friendly owners. Hoping to come back the next time I’m in town!
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Becca R.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
What a lovely camping spot! Highly recommend!
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Katie S.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
My husband and I had a lovely stay in the bell tent. We enjoyed the sheep, frog and chicken sounds, the privacy and the location. And the blueberry patch!
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S M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
The property and Tiny House were wonderful. It was peaceful and had everything that we needed. I would recommend to anyone that wants to feel like camping, but with all the amenities of a home.
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Serena C.
3 years on Hipcamp
This is a beautiful site. Everything you need is nearby (toilet, water and shower). The pre-set tent is big and can fit a family of 4. We also set up a separate tent for our kids. Plenty of open and shaded space. We enjoy spending few hours next to the pond for sunset. Rick respond questions quickly. Overall a good experience.
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Lisa L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
With pets ·
Pond Side Bell Tent
Even though there were people camping at the nearby site, we felt like we were the only ones there.
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Charles S.
11 months on Hipcamp
Rick is a very friendly host, and we loved the location. The tent is large enough for an airbed or cot (which we brought for our daughter), we enjoyed the feeling of being away from other people while also knowing we weren't actually alone.
Unfortunately, we didn't get to stay the entire time. And unexpected storm and tornado warning spooked the kids and we ended up packing up early. Rick was very accommodating throughout our stay and we'd definitely come back again...either without the kids or when they're older 😂
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Inayah J.
1 year on Hipcamp
I loved staying at the tiny house at Underhill. Its a great place to relax, fish and hear sheep in the distance. I love coming to this spot when I am in the area. The house has everything you need; hot plate, coffee pot, little fridge and a very comfortable bed.
Anne H.
10 reviews
Such a peaceful campsite. It’s something you wouldn’t get at a large commercial campground. The blueberry patches and listening to the chicken in the morning made it a unique experience.
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Tiffany Rose P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Loved being there. Rick was very responsive and helpful.
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Peter S. P.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
The Pond Side Bell Tent was really amazing. We canoed and swam in the beautiful pond, picked blueberries, pet a friendly sheep, and had an amazing campfire. Could not ask for better, would recommend to everyone.
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Polstyle S.
2 reviews
The hilltop site was perfect! Super quiet. Far away from other sites. Beautiful pond. Rick is a great host and answered all my questions promptly.
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Christen B.
1 year on Hipcamp
We loved camping on Rick's land, it was beautiful and spacious. There were several other people tent camping near by, everyone had plenty of privacy.
Wood was delivered to our site and the compost toilet was only a few steps away.
Had a blast!!
Jackie T.
5 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Loved the site and tent that we stayed at over the Jul 4 weekend. The site is shaded under a lot of trees which was nice as it was a hot and humid weekend. The pond nearby was nice to fish and I caught a few largemouth bass there as well. In the evening there were lots of fireflies. Overall loved the site as it was super secluded and felt very private. Rick even stopped by our site and gave us some homemade blueberry jam!
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Geoffrey L.
1 year on Hipcamp
My group loved our stay at Underhill Hilltop campsite. The property was amazing with a pond, blueberry fields, sheep, chickens, and cows in the surrounding area. The property had everything you need to tent camp for a couple days: water pump, outdoor shower, and outhouse. We had a great time and would recommend to anyone tent camping. Rick was a great host and very accommodative.
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Michael D.
2 reviews
Location
Dryden, Tompkins, New York, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Rick R.
Joined in March 2019Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 2 hours
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