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Sycamore Lake Elk Ranch

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26 reviews

· Jefferson, Ashtabula, Ohio

105 acres hosted by Scott D.

3 tent sites

Private sites

100% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

I’ve had the pleasure of having this land as my playground for many years. My grandparents purchased the property after WWII. Initially, it began as a dairy farm and a few years later they opened Sycamore Lake Campground, one of the very first public camping spots in the U.S. I grew up fishing, hunting, riding tractors and horses here. Years later I had a vision of starting my own elk ranch and what better place to do so than on my family’s property. I brought my first load of elk here on my grandmother's 95th birthday in 2010 and in 2014 I was able to purchase the property from my her. She left us days away from her 101st birthday. I now reside here at the ranch and the herd has grown to over 50 head. The ranch is a work in progress and if you become a regular visitor, you will notice changes between each visit. I'm proud to be able to keep this land in my family and I’m excited to able to share it with all of you. I truly hope you can come and enjoy the natural landscape; of a place I hold dear to me. Learn more about this land: Pitch a tent on a bank of a winding creek or along the private lake. Abundant wildlife to admire. Bass fishing and boating steps away from your site. Small boats along with fishing poles and gear are available for rent. Enjoy roasting your hotdogs and marshmallows over a campfire at night. Firewood is for sale. This is a working elk ranch and tours are available. Lake Erie is a few miles away. Wine country and Geneva on the Lake are just moments down the road.

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100% Recommend58 ratings · 26 reviews

Scott's campsite offers an inviting and serene escape into nature, where guests consistently praise the beautiful surroundings and the unique experience of being close to elk. The host, Scott, is frequently mentioned for his exceptional hospitality, providing helpful tours and ensuring guests have everything they need. Visitors appreciate the privacy of the sites, the opportunity to explore the woods, and the presence of a picturesque lake. The campsite is described as perfect for those seeking a peaceful retreat with opportunities for fishing, hiking, and simply enjoying the tranquility of nature.

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Tom C.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

Site 2 - Elk Ranch

What a wonderful set up Scott has, very nice getting to see the elk as well, he took good care of us, we will definitely be going back!

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Quinton B.

2 reviews

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· April 2024

Perfect camping site

Tent · With kids ·

Site 2 - Elk Ranch

Our host Scott was incredible. Checked on us once just after the eclipse and also gave us space - the perfect balance of kind and respectful. The site is AMAZING. It is situated off in the woods with a lake in view, firering, level ground for camping and TREES - not just a few trees, you are in the woods. My only thought was that he was not charging enough for what was a perfect camping experience for us with the best host.

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Simon B.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2022

Tent ·

Elk Ranch

Scott was a great and accommodating host. The campsites were beautiful, clean and well cared for. We enjoyed listening to the elk calls as we built a fire and cooked dinner. Highly Recommend.

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Mike C.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· September 2022

Great host - great tent camp!

Tent ·

Elk Ranch

Scott was an awesome host and has a great property. Our site was secluded, easily accessible and perfect for a car camp. The lake is a blast - we caught a few bass and it’s very serene. The elk are very impressive creatures! Overall, this was an awesome weekend.

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Daniel W.

4 reviews

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· September 2022

Tent · With kids ·

Elk Ranch

Awesome place to camp. Very private and spacious. The elk bugling this time of year was awesome. Scott was a great host and we look forward to going back.

Nicole M.

9 reviews

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· September 2022

Awesome Experience

6 m car ·

Elk Ranch

What an awesome property! Scott showed us around the farm which we really enjoyed learning all about the Elk he had. Where we camped was beautiful. I would highly recommend this stay!

Location

Jefferson, Ashtabula, Ohio, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking