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Sacred Waterfall & Quiet Camping

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· Schoharie, New York

25 acres hosted by Amy W.

2 lodging sites

Farm store

Offers products directly sourced or produced on the farm.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Romantic

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

NOTE: THIS IS A QUIET CAMPING AREA for reconnecting with nature. Not suitable for parties or loud groups. Kahonrakén:ra, The White Spiral Waterfall, is a world unto itself. For generations, the majestic waterfall has been revered for its spectacular beauty and power. It is considered a sacred site that has been central to local land rematriation work with the Kanienkeha:ka, also known as the Mohawks, the original inhabitants of Ioskóhare, the Schoharie Valley. Coursing between two outcroppings in a deep ravine, Kahonrakén:ra Waterfall crashes down over mossy rock shelves into a hidden pool, which then empties again into the river, running into emerald swimming holes and through dramatic clay beds. The effect is transporting. Truly, it is one of those extraordinarily beautiful spots on earth that makes you feel like you are in another world. There are two tiny cabins on the property. They are both accessed by separate footpaths through the forest, below an old red barn, surrounded by ash and walnut trees, singing birds, deer, wildflowers, and wild medicines. One cabin is in the forest, just beyond a grass circle clearing. The other is down the hill through a wildflower grove. Both sites have extra space to set up a tent if needed. The Forest Cabin is insulated with hemp, has electric lights and outlets, is bigger inside with a work desk, has Anderson crank out windows, has a bigger deck, and has two twin mattresses under the bed if you need them. The Wildflower Cabin is a bit deeper in the forest, a little smaller, uninsulated with two walls of old-school wood-pane windows that open out to the forest completely, one twin mattress under the bed and a powerstrip for light electric use. Both sites have private fire pits, solar shower stalls, fans for cooling and an oil filled electric heater for chilly nights. We do not allow partying. There is a profound healing process happening at the waterfall. At the request of the original caretakers, we ask that you to respect the sacredness of this land. Thank you! It's about a 10 minute hike down the gorge to the waterfall from the campsites. Each campsite has a private path down to the waterfall, where you can spend the day swimming, exploring the clay beds and looking for fossils in the 280 million year old gorge. In the evening, make a campfire at your fire pit and fall asleep under the stars listening to the waterfall and the river below. Be aware that the hike is steep and appropriate footwear is required. All hiking is at your own risk. Although your path to the waterfall is private and the waterfall is on private property, there may be other guests or locals that access the waterfall further down the road. There is no glass or alcohol allowed at the falls. Please be aware that you may hear your camping neighbors in the woods. For this reason, we ask that you don’t play amplified music and to keep noise down after 10pm so that your camping and local neighbors can chillax and enjoy the evening sounds of frogs, crickets, owls, and night songs of the countryside that makes Schoharie so special. In the big red barn at the entrance to the campsites there is a community room with a charging station, cold water sink, mini fridge, coffee maker, grills, and a port-a-potty for your use. There are also 5 gallon solar shower bags that you can use at your campsite. You are responsible for filling them and putting them in the sun to heat the water. :) This is a leave no trace campsite. Please take all your trash with you when you leave. And please bring your own biodegradable soap for dishes and toilet paper for the port-a-potty! Firewood is available onsite for $1 per log. Instructions for payment are in the community room next to the red silo at the barn. The wood is stacked at next to the red shed just uphill from the barn. You can also buy your own fire wood en route. We recommend that you buy kindling at the gas station on your way in. The Schoharie Valley is said to be the most fertile valley east of the Mississippi. It is still wild, unspoiled country and there are many local farms with fresh produce and organic meat within 5 miles of the house. There are several farm stands and a general store a few miles away, Scrumpy Ewe Cidery, Panther Creek Arts, and the Sap Bush Country Store and Café just up the hill in West Fulton. Mustang Valley, a wild mustang sanctuary and rescue center, is just down the road. Nearby hikes include Looking Glass Pond and Vroman's Nose, among many others.

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148 Ratings · 116 reviews

Sravan D.recommends

December 9, 2024

Forest Hemp Cabin &Sacred Waterfall

I loved the camping area, the place was clean and tidy. It’s best place to visit during summer, winter, rainy no matter what. It has beautiful places near by to visit as well. If u loving hiking u would love at peak. The host is so welcoming, she in fact offered us to stay way longer for the day as well. I can undoubtedly say it’s my best camping site so far.

Amanda D.recommends

December 5, 2024

Forest Hemp Cabin &Sacred Waterfall

Would come back again!

This was a beautiful weekend getaway, and we absolutely plan to return in the summer! The cabin stayed nice and warm for the temps in the 30's with the oil heater and warm blankets we brought from home. The cabins are just off a main road but the noise of other cars was minimal. The hike to the waterfall had a rope along the steep parts that made getting down and up much safer! It is still possible to get to the beautiful falls in the winter however my below the knee muck boots were not long enough for the river crossing, so come prepared! To get close to the waterfall there is also a few logs you must walk across over deep water, they were stable but not sturdy however with the help of a long walking stick we were able to cross over no problem! The walk was incredibly short as well, maybe 5 mins total. There was a partition between us and the other cabin so we felt we had privacy even though the cabins were not very far from one another.

Jacqueline G.recommends

November 21, 2024

Forest Hemp Cabin &Sacred Waterfall

Beautiful little modern cabin at the forest edge with private fire pit. Strong lights illuminated the porch to welcome our evening arrival.

Siobhan J.recommends

November 19, 2024

Forest Hemp Cabin &Sacred Waterfall

We had an awesome stay! The property is beautiful, the cabin was quaint and perfect. We had a wonderful time and cannot wait to return in the summer.

Hilary C.recommends

November 14, 2024

Wildflower Cabin & Sacred Waterfall

Staying here was great! the bed was super comfy and the waterfall was beautiful!

Sage K.recommends

October 29, 2024

Wildflower Cabin & Sacred Waterfall

Amy was an awesome host, and she let us stay a little later! Her property is beautiful! The atmosphere is really quite peaceful, if you have camping neighbors who are quiet. If you’re into stargazing, the night sky displays some pretty awesome views. I personally haven’t seen anything that exquisite in a while. There is a slight hill from the campsites to the road that you have to walk up/down when packing/unpacking stuff from your vehicle. We stayed in the Wildflower cabin, and it was so cute and clean. There was already a space heater as well as standing ac fan. There was also a separate moveable fireplace with grate and wire cover and a picnic table. Overall, an awesome stay. Thanks so much Amy!

Location

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

Hosted by Amy W.

Joined in May 2022

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