Too Far Out Farm

88%

8 reviews

· Guys Mills, Crawford, Pennsylvania · 3 acres

Hosted by Debbie P.

Motorhome/tent pitch

· 8 guests max

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Off-lead friendly

Pets can be off-lead at this Hipcamp.

Nestled in Pennsylvania Dutch country, between a large dairy farm and the Erie National Wildlife Refuge, Too Far Out Farm is favored for its natural beauty and tranquility. Residents of TFO Farm include horses, sheep, and various other friendlies of the leporine, canine and feline varieties. You could set your watch by the neighbors' evening visits: A herd of very social dairy cows, who always seem to mosey on down right around supper time every evening. The primitive campsite will accommodate tents or a small RV. Don't worry about nosey or annoying camp neighbors, because we only book one group at a time - YOURS! The campsite includes a large fire ring, a limited amount of cut and stacked wood, a composting toilet and a small camp table. There is room for a smaller rig if you want to bring your RV or ATV. ATV or horse trail riding delights many a visitor all four seasons of the year around here. Our herd may be available for horseback riding on the back roads of Penn's woods, but please let us know ahead of time if you want to trail ride. I'm sorry, but we cannot accommodate your personal horses at this time. The farm is within walking distance of hiking and cross-country ski trails that meander through the Erie National Wildlife Refuge. Also, Crawford County's best kept secret for Perch, Walleye and Blue Gill fishing (including ice fishing) is a mile away at Sugar Lake. If you come for the hunting, (in season) let us know in advance and we will help you secure the proper permits and learn the rules of the refuge. Speaking of the wildlife, come armed with your binoculars and a good camera. Common sightings include high and low-flying Bald Eagles and other birds of prey, as well as many varieties of colorful, native song birds. You may also encounter other woodland creatures, such as, White-Tail Deer, Black Bears, Coyotes, and of course, smaller furry critters, like raccoons, fox, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, beavers, ground hogs and opossum. Be sure to steer clear of the skunks and the porcupines, though! We can't wait to share this little slice of heaven on earth with you at Too Far Out Farm!Nestled in Pennsylvania Dutch country between a large dairy farm and the Erie National Wildlife Refuge, Too Far Out Farm is favored for its natural beauty and tranquility. Residents of TFO Farm include horses, sheep, and various other friendlies of the canine and feline varieties. You could set your watch by the neighbors' evening visits: a herd of very social dairy cows, who always seem to mosey on down right around supper time every evening. Although we are NOT a registered campground, we do participate in the Hipcamp Land Share Program. Currently, we have one primitive campsite (for tents or a small RV) available. Please only one approved vehicle is permitted on the campsite. Other registered guest vehicles may park in another designated area. Please go to the main house upon arrival and we will direct you from there. No need to worry about nosey or annoying camp neighbors, because we only book one group at a time - YOURS! The campsite includes a fire ring, a limited amount of cut and stacked fire wood, a composting toilet and a table for your use. There is room for a smaller rig if you want to bring your RV, riding horses or ATV. We can accommodate up to four of your horses in our outdoor round pen as long as they get along with each other. (Sorry, no sheltered stalls or run-in sheds for the horses, as yet and all horses must have current health papers and documentation of negative coggins test.) Trail riding on the back roads of Penn's woods delights many a visitor all four seasons of the year. The farm is within walking distance of hiking and cross-country ski trails that meander through the Erie National Wildlife Refuge. Also, Crawford County's best kept secret for Perch, Walleye and Blue Gill fishing (including ice fishing) is a mile away at Sugar Lake. Bring your canoe (or rent ours!), kayak or small boat for a sunset glide through the serene waters of this natural kettle lake and adjacent marshes. If you come for the hunting, (in season) let us know in advance and we will help you secure the proper permits and learn the rules of the refuge. Speaking of the wildlife, come armed with your binoculars and a good camera. Common sightings include high and low-flying Bald Eagles and other birds of prey, as well as many varieties of colorful, native song birds. You may also encounter other woodland creatures, such as, White-Tail Deer, Black Bears, Coyotes, and of course, smaller furry critters, like raccoons, fox, squirrels, chipmunks, rabbits, beavers, ground hogs and opossum. Be sure to steer clear of the skunks and the porcupines, though!

Vehicle details

Caravans, Fifth wheels, Caravans, Camper Trailers, Campervans, and Cars allowed

Vehicles under 4 meters allowed

Only one vehicle is permitted at the campsite area. If there are additional vehicles or detachable trailers to park, we can accommodate them in another area of the farm. Please check-in at the main house by pulling into the main driveway (by the mailbox) and we will direct you from there. Thank you.

Pull-in site

Accommodates slideouts

Surface type: grass-or-paddock

Surface levelness: flat

No Motorhomes, Campervans, and Motorhomes

No electrical connection

We can provide you with an extension cord from our house if you require electricity at this primitive site. However, if the amperage draw is so high that it trips our breakers, we will not be able to accommodate you for powering up your rig. Noisy generators are prohibited.

No water connection

We can provide potable water from an outdoor spigot/hose near the campsite.

No sewage connection

No TV connection

Generators not allowed

What to expect

Motorhome/tent pitch

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

8 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firepit, private

Toilet available

Portable toilet, composting toilet. Our outhouse is equipped with a portable composting toilet, toilet paper and hand sanitizer. That's it! Oh and some reading material... You won't find hot running water or a shower. There is a hose spigot from which you can access potable water up the hill from the outhouse. Remind us to show you how to use the composting toilet if you've never used one before. It isn't complicated, just different than flushing. Toileting privacy has been upgraded from brush overgrowth to a cozy, little tent. Yep, it's very primitive! We think you will love it!

Pets allowed

Off leash. The care and safety of your pets are YOUR responsibility.

Potable water available

Spigot. The only available potable water source for campers is from an outdoor spigot. Bring containers for water.

Bins available

Trash bin. We provide a trash receptacle lined with a trash bag. If your trash fits in the receptacle, we will take care of disposing of it after you leave. Please make sure you secure the lid on the trash can after each use to help prevent the wild critters from making a mess. Thank you for respecting the cleanliness of our home and property.

Picnic table present

There is a 4 foot round table that is lightweight for easy re-positioning to suit your needs.

Wifi available

If you must surf the web, we will give you our wi-fi pass-code upon request, but let's be real... Didn't you book the Too Far Out Farm campsite so you could UN-plug from the world for a minute or more?

Laundry present

We can direct you to the nearest laundromat, which is about 8 miles away, if you need to wash your clothes.

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

Upon request we can provide up to four campfire (long) sticks for your marshmallow roasting pleasure. There is also a grate/stand to set pots on for cooking over an open campfire.

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 12:00 PM

Check out: Before 12:00 PM

On arrival: Meet with Host

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

Wheelchair access

Max 1 vehicle

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Canoerental

$0.00

Our large 3-seat canoe is perfect for paddling on nearby Sugar Lake and through the surrounding marshes. We will even help you launch it safely! Please reserve your time slot with Mike or Debbie upon check-in.

Horse Riding Lessonexperience

$40.00

We specialize in teaching children and adults with disabilities or those in recovery from life controlling hurts, hang-ups & destructive habits, addictions and mental illness, etc., but we welcome all, including those whose life is unencumbered at the current moment. Safety is our number one concern and comprehensive horsemanship skills are our goal with each and every student. Our teaching of natural horsemanship basics include, grooming, tacking, safe horse handling, ground work principles, riding, healthy horse care and maintenance. We believe horsemanship is much more than riding. Our students are exposed to a "whole horse" approach to natural horsemanship, as well as biblical leadership principles by PATH International certified instructor and long-time friend of Jesus, Debbie Peterson. These are 45-minute private lessons; one student rider at a time.

Firewood bundlegood

$10.00

Start your trip off right with a free bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire. Additional arm-load-sized bundles available for purchase at $10 each.

88%

8 Ratings · 8 reviews

Austin & Emily D.

4 reviews

Mixed feelings

· October 2024

Camping with a dog.

Tent

Although we did enjoy our stay and felt safe and appreciate the hospitality and help with jumping the car which ended up dying overnight. We are unsure as to if we will come back due to the campsite being close proximity to the house and we prefer more secluded areas. Replace We did not fully realize the one photo was their house, we thought it may have been a barn or building for the farm. They did invite us for some warm tea prior to leaving (it was a colder morning and we appreciated the offer) however we were passed religious material that we felt should not have occurred as we were not staying in religious property. Afterwards we felt like the tea invite was to try and pass their beliefs. Religion is such a touchy subject and not everyone worships the same or worships in general. Their dogs were friendly to people however the younger dog did get aggressive with my male dog. They were very apologetic and responsive when asked to double check their dog’s health (no issues there).

Dawn A.

2 reviews

Recommends

· April 2024

Too far out, was just perfect.

Tent · Group trip

We were there for the path of totality and it was amazing. Even though it was super soft ground, the space is accommodating. We had a fire roaring the whole time, and even enjoyed a lesson with the horses! Hosts were super nice and welcoming. The composting toilet is in the barn inside a tent, and since it’s working land with animals and people sometimes we Interrupted their flow as they gave us privacy, or they may interrupt yours 🤣 Overall great space, if we end up in the area again we will 💯 be back. Thanks to the hosts!

Cory B.

3 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· May 2021

Group trip

Nice little farm.

Nick E.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2021

Well worth it! Will be back!

We had such a wonderful time! Debbie and Mike are such friendly people. We arrived and they had the fire going for us, brought us more wood and Mike had even picked wild leaks to add to our dinner. We have two dogs who loved playing with their handsome "Prince" the bordercollie! They also enjoyed meeting the sheep and horses on the farm. They have such beautiful land and if uou are debating its well worth it. Im sure we will be back someday, next time to enjoy canoeing and or horse back riding.

David L.

6 reviews

Recommends

· April 2021

Beautiful stay on the farm.

Group trip

We had an excellent time staying at Debbie's Farm! We arrived in enough daylight for Debbie to show us around. She and her husband were excited to have us and it showed with their hospitality. We were given a tour and got up close and personal with the animals. They had a fire waiting for us! Easy to find and next to a nature area with trails!

Megan D.

4 reviews

Recommends

· September 2020

A perfect weekend getaway!

Group trip

We had the best time at Too Far Out Farm! Our hosts, Mike and Deb were absolutely lovely and made us feel right at home. The campsite was very nice and private, and in a beautiful location. We had fun seeing the animals, building campfires, and walking around the dirt roads and nearby wildlife refuge. A perfect weekend was topped off by getting engaged on a canoe in the middle of Sugar Lake :) Thank you so much for your kindness and hospitality! We had the best time and will certainly be back! :)

Location

Guys Mills, Crawford, Pennsylvania, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Erie First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking