I've changed this listing to only allow one group of campers on the property at a time. As always, please leave it better than you found it. If I happen to be on the property myself, whether I'm camping or maintaining the property, I will practice social distancing. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you everyone!
Enjoy tent or overland cam
I've changed this listing to only allow one group of campers on the property at a time. As always, please leave it better than you found it. If I happen to be on the property myself, whether I'm camping or maintaining the property, I will practice social distancing. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me. Thank you everyone!
Enjoy tent or overland camping by the pond. Set in a farmland valley about 30 minutes from the Appalachian Trail. Beautiful views of the sunrise and sunset through the valley. Catch and release fishing for bass or take a dip in the pond. Take a stroll through the woods and enjoy some of the wildlife such as deer, rabbits, turtles, owls, hawks, woodpeckers, salamanders and more.
30A, 50A and 110 electrical outlet is available at a breaker box closer to the road if you need to plugin. There are three fire pits available. Please use any firewood already cut on the property, or feel free to use any downed trees for firewood. Please do not bring firewood from outside the area.
The neighbor to the east helps keep an eye on the property while I'm away. Please be courteous and keep the volume down after 10PM. Enjoy and leave it better than you found it if possible.
- Check in: After 12PM
- Check out: Before 12PM
- Cancellation policy: Moderate
- On arrival: Go straight to camp
- Minimum nights: 1 night
- Accepts bookings: 6 months out Weeknight discount: 20% off
Activities
Offered on the Host's property or nearby.
Biking
Route 17 provides a scenic ride through this farm land.
Fishing
The pond is stocked with bass. Please catch and release.
Hiking
The property is 21 acres. Feel free to take a walk up the ridge in search of wildlife.
Wildlife watching
Or hearing? Keeps your ears open to the sounds of owls, hawks and frogs. I've seen deer, turkey, squirrels, chipmunks, skinks, ...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Overland Camping at The Pond in Pennsylvania.
Forest
Over 3/4 of the property is forested with a wide variety of trees. Feel free to hike to a more remote and set up camp if you like.
Mountainous
The property is part of a ridge that lies before the Ickesburg mountain separating Perry and Juniata counties.
River, stream, or creek
A stream runs along and through the property. A great place to find salamanders and rocks with fossils.
Farm
This property once was connected to the farm to the east where my father was born. This property lies in the valley between far...Read more
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A great time had on a beautiful property! The kids explored, fished and ran all over the place.
The Pond was a nice and quite getaway for us. There are several spots with fire rings and picnic table access within the sparse trees. There's also a wide open area with a nice fire ring setup for cooking. The pond area is full of frogs, bass and other critters. The dogs loved playing in the creek and walking the property. We'll be back for sure and we'll bring some friends with us next time.
Glad you guys and the pups enjoyed camping at The Pond!
A really lovely little spot. There are a few perfect little campsites. The pond is lovely. It would be a great spot for a group.
Thank you Cory! By the way, I totally agree that the entrance into the grass needs to be better marked. It's on my to-do list. As is marking the actual campsites so I can change this from dispersed to designated camping areas.
Jonathan's place was a dream. It was exactly what we were looking for in a quick getaway. Not a long drive from the city, but completely great for stargazing. We went on the full moon and were not disappointed. After the insane rain and lightning storm passed, the moon rose beautifully, displacing the remaining clouds. Jonathan was extremely responsive before we got there. Cell service was very spotty, but he has marked the entrance to his property with red reflectors. There is plenty of wood already cut on the property and a few different fire pits - some even with a cooking grate. I would recommend this quiet destination if you're looking to unplug and truly get back to nature..
Had a very enjoyable stay. No complaints. Plenty of firewood. Clean picnic table. And surprisingly had great cell service in case I did need to call for additional directions.
It was a nice 2 day getaway with my dog. I missed the turn a couple of times but arrived just in time before sunset. I got to meet Jonathan and his dog Terry. They were both very warm and receptive to my dog and I. i really appreciate the sharing of the fire burning wood (compliments of Mother Earth) so nicely accessible. And his project on planting more trees on the land sounds fantastic. I would definitely keep this as one of my special places to commune with nature.
Wonderful spot to get away. We stayed in the upper spot and it was lovely. Campfires and stars are the best entertainment on a fall weekend. Didn’t have any trouble finding the site. Sites are scattered and not too close together. We definitely will go back.
So glad you enjoyed the view of the night sky!
Great little spot to stay at, quiet and reserved. There was plenty of firewood available. I would definitely recommend it to a friend!
Thank you for the review Luke! Nice setup you have there under the pines.
We just stayed here for a few nights of winter camping and were very happy with our stay. The directions to the sites were very accurate, everything including the property as a whole was clean and well kept. I highly recommend this property and plan on staying again in the future!
Thank you Jonathan! Winter camping can be some of the best experiences as the forest is much different than it is other times of year. The wildlife, smells, sounds and of course the campfire are much more meaningful and make for some awesome times.
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- Property
- The Pond
- State
- Pennsylvania
- Country
- United States
- $25/night
- 1 Site
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Thanks Duane! I'm happy to provide a place for others to enjoy camping as well.