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Underhill Forest and Farm

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· Dryden, Tompkins, New York

36 acres hosted by Rick R.

2 lodging sites · 3 RV/tent sites

Best in New York: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Rick is a Star Host

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Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

Private sites

97% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

Underhill Inn is a small homestead located in the Finger Lakes region tucked in the rolling hills near Dryden Lake. We have a small garden, a flock of sheep and chickens, hives of honeybees and countless wild foraging on our 36 acres of pasture and hiking trails. Take a walk down to Brockendock pond and cruise across the water in a canoe or paddleboat to find peepers, heron, toads and turtles. Drop a line in the water to catch trout, bass and sunnies. The chicken coop is always bustling and there are plenty of eggs to harvest each day. A morning hike on the trails usually kicks up the deer and wild turkeys and at night the barn owl will sing for you if you listen close. Adults and children are welcome to pet and feed the animals on the farm. There are farm tours available where you can learn more about our mushroom garden, composting techniques, blueberries, felting, and more.

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

Lake

Swimming hole

Field

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415 ratings · 250 reviews

Jeremy R.recommends

September 5, 2024

Pond Side Bell Tent

Great camping spot

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!

Edward F.recommends

September 5, 2024

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.

Tony C.recommends

September 5, 2024

Pond Side Bell Tent

Peaceful

Rick was very friendly. His place was a nice relaxing place to spend a weekend.

Lisa H.recommends

August 27, 2024

Hilltop Campsite

Picture Perfect

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.

Troy B.recommends

August 25, 2024

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

Bliss L.recommends

August 25, 2024

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!

Location

Dryden, Tompkins, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Onundagaonoga (Onondaga), Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), and Tuscarora First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking