1 Bedrooms,
1 Bathrooms,
Sleeps 10
Campground
(500 sq. ft.)
in Middleburgh, New York
15.6 miles from Schoharie Reservoir
Summary:
Nestled in among blankets of ferns in a mature pine forest, this campsite features a queen size bed for two and dome pop up tent that will sleep an additional 6 people. The site is a quick walk away from the Little Schoharie Creek with several swimming holes and a 10 minute hike through the forest to the waterfall.
Guests should be aware that we currently have one additional campsite on our property. A Creekside RV & Tent Campsite which sleeps 6 in the RV and an additional 4 people in a tent. You need to bring your own tent. This site is available to book through https://www.hipcamp.com/u/forestfarmcampsites.
Guests will need to be respectful of their use of public spaces at all times. We request that groups remain in one public area (waterfall, swimming holes, frog pond, etc.) for no more than 2-3 hours at a time. There are numerous places to relax by the water and in the forest. We are confident that we can all work together to ensure that all guests enjoy themselves. This is a family-friendly campsite with the health and safety of our guests at our forefront.
Children will love to visit our Fairy & Gnome Glen, featuring fairy/gnome houses and lean-to's made out of items found in the forest. Guests are encouraged to enjoy existing and/or build their own fairy or gnome houses and lean to's.
Birdwatchers will enjoy the many species that pass through and live in the forest and along the creek. We have already seen our resident bald eagle four times this spring.
No guns, weapons or fireworks are allowed on our property.
We provide fire starting materials including kindling, newspaper and matches.
We have lots of fun activities options for our guests, including families, onsite and in our surrounding community. We will provide you with a binder of menus and great places to check out.
Summary of Onsite Amenities:
Swimming in many Little Schoharie Creek swimming holes, including waterfall with swimming hole;
Bicycle riding area for children;
Hiking paths;
Frog catching ponds;
DIY Fairy House & Lean-to Building;
Birdwatching;
Hunting, during the appropriate season;
Potable water filling station;
Mushroom Farming Tour;
Free Wifi and Verizon cell service in the main parking lot, not at the Tentrr site.
Summary of Offsite Amenities:
5 minutes from the Village of Middleburgh with a grocery store, a variety of restaurants, local brewery, local winery, liquor store, Dollar Store, bookstore, pharmacy, hardware store, auto parts store and more!
5-10 minutes from a number of farm stands and pick your own experiences that feature an abundance of fresh produce from the historic Schoharie Valley.
10 minutes from kayaking and canoeing on the Schoharie Creek.
10 minutes from a range of other hiking trails including Partridge Run trails, the Long Path, Vroman's Nose.
15 minutes from Gobbler's Knob Family Fun Park with mini golf and driving range.
20 minutes from the Huyck Preserve in Historic Rensselaerville, NY brimming with fresh local food, music and 12 miles of well maintained hiking trails, plus a large cascading waterfall.
20 minutes from Cobleskill Regional Hospital.
30 minutes from downtown Albany, and 40 from Schenectady & Troy with fine dining, live music, shopping malls, and much more.
The Space:
Relax and rejuvenate on 60 acres of our family-friendly, mountainside homestead located in the historic Schoharie Valley farm country of Upstate New York. Enjoy breathtaking fall foliage views in this fertile picturesque farm country. Go apple picking at Indian Ladder or Terrace Mountain Farms. Hike through fern covered pine forests, to mountaintop views, warm up by a cozy campfire or explore the Little Schoharie Creek with many swimming holes and a beautiful waterfall with swimming hole. We're also just a few minutes away from the picturesque Village of Middleburgh (12122) with Green Wolf Brewing Company & Public House, Middleburgh Winery, grocery store, convenient stores, pharmacy, independent bookstore, thrift store, and numerous restaurants and farms stands. Our site is nestled in the heart of the Schoharie Valley and in the middle of three distinct regions in rural New York, making us a perfect home base to explore all that Upstate NY has to offer. We're at the northern end of the Catskills and Appalachian region of NY, in the south-east of the Mohawk Valley region, 30 minutes from the Capital Region in Albany, NY and 1 hour from the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, NY.Please note that you may share use of our land with another group, guests at our Creekside RV & Tent Campsite or Mountain View RV Campsite, so this is not a listing for a 100% private experience. This Tentrr site is our most secluded and private site.
Guest Access:
This is an exclusive Tentrr Signature campsite. Tentrr partners with farmers, ranchers, and other property owners to offer unique outdoor accommodations on beautiful private land. Our campsites are off-the-grid which means they generally do not have access to electricity, wifi, or modern plumbing. Instead, they offer the chance to relax, unplug, and fully experience nature! You'll have the entire campsite to yourself, as you'll be the only Campers enjoying this piece of paradise.
Each campsite includes a 10'x12' safari-style canvas tent on a raised platform, and you'll find one queen bed or a queen-size bunk bed inside (each site is different, see photos for the exact setup). Larger groups can also use the extra 5-person pop-up dome tent that’s provided (you’re welcome to bring your own camping gear too). You'll also have a 6-ft picnic table, outdoor fire pit, 2 Tentrr Adirondack chairs, and a heating source to keep you warm and toasty at night.
What you should bring:
-S'mores supplies & any food you'd like to eat
-A cooler to keep your grub from spoiling
-Bedding and pillows
-Lanterns and lighting
-Firewood for the campfire
-Water
Upon check out, you should leave-no-trace of your stay and be sure your campsite is returned to its natural glory! While Tentrr does not charge a cleaning fee, we do expect campsites to be left how they were found. After you check out, take everything you brought in and be sure to leave your trash at the designated location on the property.
If a CampKeeper submits an incident report after your stay that details evidence of trash or damage to the campsite or the CampKeeper’s property, Tentrr reserves the right to charge a minimum cleaning fee of $50. Just make sure to follow the Camper Manual posted at your campsite and you'll be set!
Toilets: Every campsite is equipped with a camp toilet (we call it the Tentrr Loo). This is a simple wooden box with a toilet seat and a bucket inside. Line the bucket with a CleanWaste bag supplied at the camp (or another appropriate plastic bag) prior to use. Afterwards, simply tie the bag up and place it in a trash bag. We got this idea from bathrooms used on NASA spaceships, and we've used the Tentrr Loo countless times ourselves- don't worry!
Showers: Every Signature campsite comes with a Coleman Sun Shower. The sun shower has a reservoir that holds up to 5 gallons of water, potentially enough for multiple showers. It's constructed of heat-locking material that warms the water when it's left in the sun, even on cool days.
Tentrr Extras:
These are other amenities, services, or activities that may be provided by your CampKeeper for an additional fee. Please let us know in advance if you'd like to add these to your booking so that we can process payment. Availability of any Extras are not guaranteed and must be confirmed at least 24 hours prior to check-in.
Garbage Removal - $8
For a small fee, we will remove garbage and recycling from the site for you after your stay.
Mimi's Mushroom Tour - $30
Learn about how and why we grow delicious, nutritious, shiitake mushrooms in our forest - and take home a piece of shiitake mushroom inoculated wood with you to grow your own.
Other Things to Note:
Pets must be leashed at all times, including at the campsite and hand washing station, as we have chickens and young children in the nearby vicinity. In addition, the fern-covered under-story that makes our forest so magical would be quickly destroyed by an active dog. There are also endangered plant species on the property that we are protecting. Please help us maintain our favorite features of our forest by using the dog tie hooks that are attached to the deck.
Interaction with Guests:
In the age of social distancing, isolated time can still be quality time - especially when you’re unplugged and out in nature - and we want you to know that the Tentrr team and our hosts are working together to make sure you have a safe and relaxing experience. Our hosts have been doing a great job ensuring our campsites are clean and spotless for your arrival. We ask that you do your part as well - maintain social distancing, clean up after yourselves, and leave no trace - so that everyone in our camping communities can enjoy these cherished outdoor spaces.
To limit the potential impact of community spread during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are encouraging our campers and hosts to adopt self-check in procedures whenever possible. To make self check-in easy, Tentrr provides a map to your site and driving directions in an email sent out a few days before your reservation. Please refer to this guide to get to your campsite. As a reminder, it is good practice to give your host a head's up on your estimated arrival time a few days beforehand. If you need any assistance, you can reach out to your host through the contact information provided in your confirmation email.