99% (741) • 31 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Brantford
Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!
1. Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!
97%
(359)
58km from Brantford · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Pitch your tent in our picturesque Carolinian forest in the heart of Norfolk county! Choose from 9 tent sites and 1 lodging site spread across 10 acres of wooded area on our 49 Acre farm. Well-kept trails to explore throughout. We are proud to have made the runner-up list for best Hipcamp in Ontario 2023
The terrain is mostly flat but interesting. Campsites are private with good separation from each other. Sites contain a picnic table and fire pit. Campfires are permitted according to our approved burn plan before midnight.
5G/LTE cellphone service is good for Bell, Rogers and Telus networks.
FREE Firewood can be gathered on the forest floor or pay for on-site pre-cut wood. Outhouses are close to campsites....but not too close 💩
Port Rowan is only 12 minutes away by car, most amenities can be purchased only 1 minute away at the local Busy Bee gas station.
We are situated in the middle of a Recreation Hotspot! Our site is within 3 minutes of paddling the Big Creek, 3 to 10 minutes to several A+ hiking trails, 15 minutes to amazing freshwater beaches of Long Point and Turkey Point, and the area is abound with cycling trails, motorcycle routes, geocaching, boat launches (we have room here for your boat!), cider/wine tours, and more! We are the perfect basecamp for everything the Long Point Bay area has to offer
We have some great watering holes nearby like burning kiln winery, hounds of Erie and Charlotteville brewing company.
Birders Paradise!
The ‘Long Point Birding Area’ in Norfolk County is one of Canada’s premier birding locales. With over 400 species of birds observed, Long Point looms large as one of the most exciting places on the continent to observe our rich birdlife.
For all tourism options check out https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/visiting/
We look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$35
/ night
The Farm
2. The Farm
99%
(210)
8.2km from Brantford · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
It was 1984 when John found his ‘diamond in the rough’, 20 acres with an orchard on the outskirts of Brantford.
O.K., so the house was nothing to write home about but perfect for building a construction yard…no neighbors except for the family across the road that used their property to build log homes.
By 1987 the old house was gone, a new one was being built and a shop for working on heavy equipment had been located about 200 ft. from Dr. the back door.
It wasn’t until 1996 that things changed very much.
Yes, the property around the house had benefitted from a wide array of trees and shrubs that John saved from the construction/demolition jobs he had done and that still thrive today but no big projects (except for equipment purchases) were ongoing.
A chance meeting with the neighbor across the road one day resulted in the following dinner conversation, ‘How was your day’ I chirped. ‘Not bad, so-and-so didn’t come in; the truck broke down and I took it for repair; I bought the property across the road, and oh, yeah I’ll need a ride after dinner to pick up the truck’ was John’s casual reply. ‘What was that’? I pressed. ‘Yes, I need a ride after dinner to pick up the truck’ he repeated with a bit more volume. Of course like anyone, I had questions, ‘Do you want peas or corn with dinner’? ‘What time do you want to go to get the truck’?
‘The property across the road’, 10 acres, still has the 4 storey barn with its twin tiled silos which was built in 1914 and the big white house with wrap around porch that once was home to a Doctor and his family. Built so the Doctor could see his patients in the front with the family living in the back was very common in the day.
Things remained relatively peaceful until 2000 when after studying alpacas for more than 6 years I bought our first three.
Back in 2000 alpacas and llamas were not frequently seen on farms and because they could been seen from the road they received A LOT of attention.
People driving by would stop and ask about them, ask if they could take a picture or two and that was when I would hear over and over again ‘You have a beautiful place here, I wish I/we could stay’.
Well, if you want to visit and stay in the city it’s doable, we call it a hotel. But visiting a farm and staying well, that isn’t so easy.
Each year we would see more and more families coming to ‘The Farm’ as they would call it.
Some came to see the alpacas and horses, some came for a stroll and to check out the horse drawn milk and bread delivery wagons, some to have family birthday parties, others to have engagement/wedding/Christmas card pictures…and so many asked if there was any way they could spend a day or two.
In 2021 during a conversation with a friend I mentioned we were in the process of gutting the 1100 sq. ft. space downstairs and turning it into an Airbnb! Right away she said, ‘I don’t know why you don’t have a Hipcamp? You’ve got that great area by the new barn that Hipcampers would love’!
After a little investigation I found out what a Hipcamp was…and as they say, the rest is future.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$36
/ night
T's Pond
3. T's Pond
90%
(114)
88km from Brantford · 2 sites · Lodging
Like most folks who’ve been bitten by the water ski bug, I dreamed of having my own lake and when I met my life partner Harald, an elite slalom skier, my search began in earnest. By a combination of good timing and good luck, I was able to make that dream come true and in the spring of 2014 I acquired this land with the hopes of building my dream water ski lake on it. 7 years later, we have a thriving water ski club and are constantly making improvements to the site. We now have decided to add some sites for rent to share this incredible property with others outside the water ski community.
Site #1 is a small cabin that sleeps 3 and site #2 is a small houseboat that has been converted to a bunkie.
Onsite activities include use of a canoe and paddleboard. Use of a kid's swingset and olympic trampoline. Swimming and fishing.
Pets are welcome, campfires are permitted.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$107
/ night
Kubasseks Water Front Retreat
4. Kubasseks Water Front Retreat
99%
(493)
29km from Brantford · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Situated on 100 acres of mainly forest. The property gives access to trails and water.
Only minutes from KW Cambridge, Woodstock, Branford, and Guelph.
1 hour from major centers like Toronto, London.
There are 5 sites to choose from with the sites situated on a large pond.
There are Picnic tables on each site .
Generous amount of Firewood and Fire pits Included.
Additional Fire wood available locally
Complimentary Dozen Farm Fresh Eggs .
Paddle Boats and Kayaks at available at No Charge
** NOTE = JUNE, JULY ,AUGUST and SEPTEMBER = 2 NIGHT MINIMUM Booking on Weekends.
Catch and Release Fishing, Single Barbless Hooks Only Please.
The sites are suitable for every type of camper, from tents to RVs up to 40 feet. Electric 15 amp sites 1-3. Sites 4 + 5 = 30 amp.
Water Hookups at each site included.
Grocery stores are 15 minutes away for all your camping needs. Restaurants are available less than 5 minutes from the property.
We look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
CA$113
/ night
Hidden Oasis Near Elora
5. Hidden Oasis Near Elora
100%
(110)
52km from Brantford · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
See you in the Spring 2026.
Welcome to our hidden oasis! We're a 2025 Canadian Hipcamp Newcomer Award Winner! Thanks to all our awesome guests! This is quite an honour, only 8 Newcomer Awards were given to the over 500,000 Hipcamp sites.
Our 14 acre property is a quiet oasis on several biking trails (G2G, Cottonwood Road, Trans Canada Trail) and a very short drive to famous Elora (7 min) and St. Jacobs (20 min), access to several Grand River launch sites, many nearby hiking trails, and countless Mennonite farmers markets with fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, and preserves.
There is really something for everyone around here.
We have a beautiful green acreage with a picturesque pond, next to Cox Creek and privacy with open and treed space and the promise of gorgeous sunsets almost every night.
We have fire pits, picnic tables, Muskoka chairs and plenty of firewood.
There is plenty of space for tents, and/or RVs.
Check out the individual listings for more details about each site.
We strive to give you a tranquil experience in a beautiful space where you can enjoy relaxing days close to nature, have space to play games, have a paddle around the pond, or seek out the many surrounding activities.
A couple notes about the property:
You may encounter property owners (that's us!) and our kids enjoying a walk with their friendly dogs unleashed, picking berries, playing a game or doing yard work near your site and around the property. We hope you don't mind. We aim to give you a lot of privacy, so we aren't going to be around all the time, don't worry. But this is a shared space, that we want to enjoy alongside you and we really hope you enjoy it as much as we do! We'll definitely say hi if we see you but we won't overstay our welcome!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$59
/ night
Horseshoe Overnight And Riding
6. Horseshoe Overnight And Riding
98%
(24)
50km from Brantford · 21 sites · Tents, RVs
This is a Ranch. Come and interact with horses here. Nestled in the forest are 15 campsites for horse lovers. Non electric sites only.On a beautiful 15 acre property with horses and riding programs. Enjoy a quiet night stay or arrange a peaceful trail ride. Close to trails for ATVs bicycles and walking. Surrounded by small Lakeside villages with wineries zip lining and some of the world nicest beaches
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$52
/ night
99% (741) • 31 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Brantford
Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!
1. Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!
97%
(359)
58km from Brantford · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Pitch your tent in our picturesque Carolinian forest in the heart of Norfolk county! Choose from 9 tent sites and 1 lodging site spread across 10 acres of wooded area on our 49 Acre farm. Well-kept trails to explore throughout. We are proud to have made the runner-up list for best Hipcamp in Ontario 2023
The terrain is mostly flat but interesting. Campsites are private with good separation from each other. Sites contain a picnic table and fire pit. Campfires are permitted according to our approved burn plan before midnight.
5G/LTE cellphone service is good for Bell, Rogers and Telus networks.
FREE Firewood can be gathered on the forest floor or pay for on-site pre-cut wood. Outhouses are close to campsites....but not too close 💩
Port Rowan is only 12 minutes away by car, most amenities can be purchased only 1 minute away at the local Busy Bee gas station.
We are situated in the middle of a Recreation Hotspot! Our site is within 3 minutes of paddling the Big Creek, 3 to 10 minutes to several A+ hiking trails, 15 minutes to amazing freshwater beaches of Long Point and Turkey Point, and the area is abound with cycling trails, motorcycle routes, geocaching, boat launches (we have room here for your boat!), cider/wine tours, and more! We are the perfect basecamp for everything the Long Point Bay area has to offer
We have some great watering holes nearby like burning kiln winery, hounds of Erie and Charlotteville brewing company.
Birders Paradise!
The ‘Long Point Birding Area’ in Norfolk County is one of Canada’s premier birding locales. With over 400 species of birds observed, Long Point looms large as one of the most exciting places on the continent to observe our rich birdlife.
For all tourism options check out https://www.norfolkcounty.ca/visiting/
We look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$35
/ night
The Farm
2. The Farm
99%
(210)
8.2km from Brantford · 5 sites · Tents, RVs
It was 1984 when John found his ‘diamond in the rough’, 20 acres with an orchard on the outskirts of Brantford.
O.K., so the house was nothing to write home about but perfect for building a construction yard…no neighbors except for the family across the road that used their property to build log homes.
By 1987 the old house was gone, a new one was being built and a shop for working on heavy equipment had been located about 200 ft. from Dr. the back door.
It wasn’t until 1996 that things changed very much.
Yes, the property around the house had benefitted from a wide array of trees and shrubs that John saved from the construction/demolition jobs he had done and that still thrive today but no big projects (except for equipment purchases) were ongoing.
A chance meeting with the neighbor across the road one day resulted in the following dinner conversation, ‘How was your day’ I chirped. ‘Not bad, so-and-so didn’t come in; the truck broke down and I took it for repair; I bought the property across the road, and oh, yeah I’ll need a ride after dinner to pick up the truck’ was John’s casual reply. ‘What was that’? I pressed. ‘Yes, I need a ride after dinner to pick up the truck’ he repeated with a bit more volume. Of course like anyone, I had questions, ‘Do you want peas or corn with dinner’? ‘What time do you want to go to get the truck’?
‘The property across the road’, 10 acres, still has the 4 storey barn with its twin tiled silos which was built in 1914 and the big white house with wrap around porch that once was home to a Doctor and his family. Built so the Doctor could see his patients in the front with the family living in the back was very common in the day.
Things remained relatively peaceful until 2000 when after studying alpacas for more than 6 years I bought our first three.
Back in 2000 alpacas and llamas were not frequently seen on farms and because they could been seen from the road they received A LOT of attention.
People driving by would stop and ask about them, ask if they could take a picture or two and that was when I would hear over and over again ‘You have a beautiful place here, I wish I/we could stay’.
Well, if you want to visit and stay in the city it’s doable, we call it a hotel. But visiting a farm and staying well, that isn’t so easy.
Each year we would see more and more families coming to ‘The Farm’ as they would call it.
Some came to see the alpacas and horses, some came for a stroll and to check out the horse drawn milk and bread delivery wagons, some to have family birthday parties, others to have engagement/wedding/Christmas card pictures…and so many asked if there was any way they could spend a day or two.
In 2021 during a conversation with a friend I mentioned we were in the process of gutting the 1100 sq. ft. space downstairs and turning it into an Airbnb! Right away she said, ‘I don’t know why you don’t have a Hipcamp? You’ve got that great area by the new barn that Hipcampers would love’!
After a little investigation I found out what a Hipcamp was…and as they say, the rest is future.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$36
/ night
T's Pond
3. T's Pond
90%
(114)
88km from Brantford · 2 sites · Lodging
Like most folks who’ve been bitten by the water ski bug, I dreamed of having my own lake and when I met my life partner Harald, an elite slalom skier, my search began in earnest. By a combination of good timing and good luck, I was able to make that dream come true and in the spring of 2014 I acquired this land with the hopes of building my dream water ski lake on it. 7 years later, we have a thriving water ski club and are constantly making improvements to the site. We now have decided to add some sites for rent to share this incredible property with others outside the water ski community.
Site #1 is a small cabin that sleeps 3 and site #2 is a small houseboat that has been converted to a bunkie.
Onsite activities include use of a canoe and paddleboard. Use of a kid's swingset and olympic trampoline. Swimming and fishing.
Pets are welcome, campfires are permitted.
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$107
/ night
Kubasseks Water Front Retreat
4. Kubasseks Water Front Retreat
99%
(493)
29km from Brantford · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
Situated on 100 acres of mainly forest. The property gives access to trails and water.
Only minutes from KW Cambridge, Woodstock, Branford, and Guelph.
1 hour from major centers like Toronto, London.
There are 5 sites to choose from with the sites situated on a large pond.
There are Picnic tables on each site .
Generous amount of Firewood and Fire pits Included.
Additional Fire wood available locally
Complimentary Dozen Farm Fresh Eggs .
Paddle Boats and Kayaks at available at No Charge
** NOTE = JUNE, JULY ,AUGUST and SEPTEMBER = 2 NIGHT MINIMUM Booking on Weekends.
Catch and Release Fishing, Single Barbless Hooks Only Please.
The sites are suitable for every type of camper, from tents to RVs up to 40 feet. Electric 15 amp sites 1-3. Sites 4 + 5 = 30 amp.
Water Hookups at each site included.
Grocery stores are 15 minutes away for all your camping needs. Restaurants are available less than 5 minutes from the property.
We look forward to hosting you!
Pets
Electrical hookup
Toilets
from
CA$113
/ night
Hidden Oasis Near Elora
5. Hidden Oasis Near Elora
100%
(110)
52km from Brantford · 3 sites · Tents, RVs
See you in the Spring 2026.
Welcome to our hidden oasis! We're a 2025 Canadian Hipcamp Newcomer Award Winner! Thanks to all our awesome guests! This is quite an honour, only 8 Newcomer Awards were given to the over 500,000 Hipcamp sites.
Our 14 acre property is a quiet oasis on several biking trails (G2G, Cottonwood Road, Trans Canada Trail) and a very short drive to famous Elora (7 min) and St. Jacobs (20 min), access to several Grand River launch sites, many nearby hiking trails, and countless Mennonite farmers markets with fresh produce, baked goods, meats, cheeses, and preserves.
There is really something for everyone around here.
We have a beautiful green acreage with a picturesque pond, next to Cox Creek and privacy with open and treed space and the promise of gorgeous sunsets almost every night.
We have fire pits, picnic tables, Muskoka chairs and plenty of firewood.
There is plenty of space for tents, and/or RVs.
Check out the individual listings for more details about each site.
We strive to give you a tranquil experience in a beautiful space where you can enjoy relaxing days close to nature, have space to play games, have a paddle around the pond, or seek out the many surrounding activities.
A couple notes about the property:
You may encounter property owners (that's us!) and our kids enjoying a walk with their friendly dogs unleashed, picking berries, playing a game or doing yard work near your site and around the property. We hope you don't mind. We aim to give you a lot of privacy, so we aren't going to be around all the time, don't worry. But this is a shared space, that we want to enjoy alongside you and we really hope you enjoy it as much as we do! We'll definitely say hi if we see you but we won't overstay our welcome!
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$59
/ night
Horseshoe Overnight And Riding
6. Horseshoe Overnight And Riding
98%
(24)
50km from Brantford · 21 sites · Tents, RVs
This is a Ranch. Come and interact with horses here. Nestled in the forest are 15 campsites for horse lovers. Non electric sites only.On a beautiful 15 acre property with horses and riding programs. Enjoy a quiet night stay or arrange a peaceful trail ride. Close to trails for ATVs bicycles and walking. Surrounded by small Lakeside villages with wineries zip lining and some of the world nicest beaches
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from
CA$52
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Lily
4 days ago
Tent
Karen is a great and very understanding host! Had a great time and looking forward to returning! :)
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Becky
November 2025
12 ft travel trailer
Had a great time. Site was clean and had everything we needed. Ron was great and we got to meet all the horses. Highly recommend:)
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Lily
November 2025
Tent
We only had a very short stay due to a stomach bug but it was a beautiful property and Karen was a great and attentive host! We’re looking forward to coming back for a longer stay!
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Meaghan
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!
The perfect little get away! Such a cute cabin and a great area! Can’t wait to book again in the future!
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CÉLINE
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!
Spring Arbour bunkie was a magical experience for my husband and me. Although we were alone in the forest on our mid fall trip, we felt such a sense of peace cozied up in the glow of the wood stove. What a thrill to go up for a scenic ride in Erik’s ultra light two seater plane. We really lucked out finding this hipcamp. The instructions were excellent and the hosts very responsive.
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Jeannette
October 2025
22 ft travel trailer
With pets
It truly is a " Hidden Oasis " . I really appreciated the quick response back from Laura
to my inquiries and too the suggestions she gave for things we could do in the area
during our stay. The setting could not have been nicer with large mature trees, a pond you could walk around and large clearing to gaze the stars at night fall. Comments already made about the large fire pit & welcoming large compositing outhouse and paddle boat (s) by the pond edge. Our boating Cat was absolutely
fascinated with the pond and racing around the large cedars. Lots of reviews nothing not one negative thing could be said!! Looking forward to booking time
at Hidden Oasis. Thank you,
Jeannette H
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Hyunki
October 2025
Tent
Laura, the host, was incredibly kind and communicative.
The site itself was beautiful and very well maintained.
I’d definitely love to come back next season!
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spencer
October 2025
2 nights at Spring Arbour Magic Forest &Trails!
Location and Accommodation: 4.5/5
The bunkie was great. Very cozy and comfortable. It was fantastic to have access both the forested area, and an open field for watching the sunset/sunrise or stars at night. Highly recommend this location in the fall when the leaves are changing. Close to Backus Woods, where I had a lovely hike as well.
Host Communication: 1/5
I was given too much information. Bombarded with four different text walls of instructions, rules etc. all saying almost the same thing but slightly differently (or contradicting one another sometimes).
The only personal communication (aside from several pre-written ones) I received from hosts was a message that said "Okay only if you need please ##########." This was in response to my request that we communicate by phone number once I leave my house since I do not have internet on my phone. Honestly, it made me feel like I was bothering them if I had questions while I was there - and I did end up having questions about how to safely operate the air intake on the woodstove but I just decided to keep it to myself.
Value: 3.5/5
This place was awesome, but a touch expensive. After paying an extra $22 for firewood (necessary - it was close to 0C at night) and cleaning fees (I did all the cleaning because I was told to leave it better than I found it. There are not even sheets to change) it was 270 for 2 nights. At that rate, I expect to at least be welcomed by the hosts.
Overall, would return (after trying other spots)
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Jade
October 2025
Tent
Perfect spot! Pretty secluded from other campers and makes you feel like you found a personal secret pond to have a fire next to. We stayed at #2 and loved the smell of thyme that was growing naturally!
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Kishon
October 2025
23 ft Class C
Karen & John are sweethearts ! I highly recommend staying with them!
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Josh
October 2025
Weekend Trip to Kubasseks Water Front Retreat
5/5 Stars. Truly remarkable
David’s land was extremely peaceful and easily accessible. What stood out the most was how quiet and private it felt; you could actually relax and hear nature around you. The property was well kept, and the host was friendly and responsive. There’s plenty of open space for camping, a nice fire pit area, and great views (especially at sunset). Perfect spot if you’re looking to unplug for a bit.
Not a Negative, however, this property appears to have high activity of coyotes, located approximately 50 - 100 feet away from Site 2. Coyotes are fairly timid and gutless animals but be cautious if bringing pets and or little ones, as the cries and howls can be a bit overwhelming. Coins in a can is a must-have to startle them peacefully.
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Dave
October 2025
35 ft travel trailer
With pets
Beautiful location! The host is very hospitable. There is electricity and water hookups. You can bring your rv or tent! There is a little river to canoe or paddle boat on. There are trails to walk all around the property! Overall great time will be back next year for a longer visit! One note, if you're bringing an animal make sure you clean their paws lol the ground has sand mixed with grass.
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Zach
October 2025
Tent
Great site, lots of space and the property is lovely
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Omer
October 2025
Tent
This was a great location, really beautiful spot. It's secluded and quiet and they included some firewood to start which was really nice.
The pond was smaller than expected, and we were hoping it had some fish but I think there was only 1 or two smaller fish in there. They have a paddleboat there which was nice and a small floating dock.
Grass was cut very well and property maintained well, the drive in was pleasant. Instructions were sent clearly. Bathroom was clean and it was nice that they were selling firewood for a really affordable price.
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Kaylan
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Very quiet and peaceful. The site was large and loved how there was firewood available at the site.
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Randy
October 2025
21 ft travel trailer
With pets
It was a great spot , with lots of groomed well kept trails very and friendly atmospheres fire wood was provided ! And fresh eggs
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Angie
October 2025
Tent
This was my second experience camping on Angela & Erik’s property.
Sites are very clean, spacious, well taken care of. Such a peaceful vibe overall!!
We’ve thoroughly enjoyed both camp experiences here, and look forward to many more.
Thank you Angela & Erik. You provide a beautiful slice of heaven!!
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W
October 2025
Tent
With kids
This was my second time at The Farm and this time I brought my kids, 3 and 6 years old. They loved it. Perfect weather to have a warm campfire and lots of space to run around and observe the farm equipment. They were so enamoured with the construction vehicles, the animals and of course Karen’s warm, funny and welcoming nature. She gave us a wonderful tour of the farm and the highlight was being able to feed the Alpacas. Karen thank you for your hospitality, the firewood, the coffee and hot chocolates! You’re truly a lovely soul. Looking forward to our next stay with you!
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Shawna
October 2025
Tent
Beautiful place. We stayed near Site #1. The view by the pond was gorgeous and so calming.
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Farra
October 2025
16 ft campervan
Karen was an amazing host! She was great to talk with and learn from. She showed amazing rare and unique items they had on the farm plus the all the animals. I would recommend her farm any day and anytime of the year!
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