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Luxury Camping at 'Higher Ground'

97%

· Putnam Valley, Putnam, New York

7 acres hosted by Evan & Laura S.

1 lodging site

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Evan & Laura is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

We have a 1 night minimum, but reservations of 2 or more nights will receive a 10% refund when you book!!! HIGHER GROUND sits at the very southern tip of Clarence Fahnestock State Park. It's the ideal getaway if you want to explore Fahnestock, check out neighboring Cold Spring, Beacon, Peekskill, or just want to hang out at the site and read/relax by a campfire. We're only 1.5 miles from a SECRET entrance to Fahnestock and the trailhead to Candlewood Hill, one of the park's most exquisite views.. Just 2.5 miles away is a main parking lot and the hub for several other hiking trails including Catfish Loop, Three Lakes, Old Mine Railroad and the famed Appalachian Trail. We can provide you with a trail map and help plan your hike. Swimming at Canopus Lake is only 7 miles away. Other Fahenstock activities include fishing, boat rentals, biking, and snowshoeing/x-country skiing in the winter. Both the Glynwood Center for Regional Food and Farming and Stonecrop Gardens are only about 8 minutes away. 15 minutes to the west, poised on the Hudson River is the historic colonial town of Cold Spring, with shopping, lovely restaurants, plenty of natural attractions and a picturesque riverfront. 30 minutes northwest is the more bustling hipster vibe of Beacon with coffee shops and live music venues, and 20 minutes southeast puts you in the heart of downtown Peekskill with Hudson Valley MOCA and the Paramount Theater.‘Hilltop' is our private campsite at Higher Ground. It's tucked away on 6.5 acres of woodlands in our rural neighborhood. The site sits at the top of a ridge along an old equestrian trail lined by two rock walls. A short up hill hike (about 400 feet / 70ft elevation) along 'Hector's Way', leads you to your secluded glamping getaway. Our site is fully equipped with a sturdy wall tent on a raised platform keeping you warm and dry, a flashlight, electric lanterns, firepit w/cooking grate, 2 adirondack chairs, firewood, 5 gallon water jug, picnic table, trash can... and even some newspaper to start a fire. The tent includes a queen size memory foam bed, mosquito net, propane heater, full bedding, and 2 towels. we've stocked the picnic table with dishware, cutlery, frying pan, saucepan, tea kettle, and a french press coffee pot. There's soap, sponges and a dish rack, so please clean whatever you use. This year we've added a bathhouse with a potable water spigot, composting toilet, and on-demand hot water shower only about 50 yards from the campsite. Please limit your shower to 5 minutes. Arrange it with Evan or Laura and we'll bring our two pygmy goats, Buddy & Frieda, up to your site to visit with you !! We have a 1 night minimum, but reservations of 2 or more nights will receive a 10% refund when you book!!!

Activities

Biking

Boating

Hiking

Paddling

Natural features

Forest

Mountainous

97%

15 ratings · 15 reviews

Irina K.recommends

September 2, 2024

Hilltop Canvas Tent

Tent site

Very cool and private place! Perfect for a couple. Evan and Laura are very nice, helped us to start a fire after we could not get it going. If you into cooking, site has portable stove, fire pit, pots, plates etc. Outdoor shower and potty also available, clean, easy to operate. Perfect weekend getaway and close to Cold Spring if you feel like you want to go out for dinner.

Holly E.recommends

September 1, 2024

Hilltop Canvas Tent

Evan is a fantastic host. This is our family's second time staying with him! Our kids loved visiting the goats and chickens and the new outdoor shower and toilet are LUXE! We love the privacy of the tent and the closeness to so many great hikes.

Callie J.

August 25, 2024

Hilltop Canvas Tent

Beautiful site

Super responsive hosts, beautiful site on the hill, clean linens, great bathhouse. This site is visually private, but is still close to homes, and road sounds, so it can feel like you’re camping in a backyard. Just not what we’re used to.

Matthew L.recommends

August 19, 2024

Hilltop Canvas Tent

Great Spot!

The site was lovely, well kept, and secluded, and the tent was spacious and cozy. Would highly recommend!

Joe C.recommends

August 11, 2024

Hilltop Canvas Tent

Great set up! Super friendly hosts, clean tent and bed, and a nicely secluded backyard. Not much more you can ask for. Definitely plan on staying again

Gianna M.recommends

August 4, 2024

Hilltop Canvas Tent

Very pretty, quiet campsite. Evan was very responsive to my questions before and during the trip. Ubers involve about a 20 minute wait, but I had no problem getting to and from the train station and Canopus Lake Beach without a car. It monsooned for most of the weekend and the tent didn’t leak. Bathroom with compost toilet was very clean. It’s a good fit for someone traveling from NYC on public transit.

Location

Putnam Valley, Putnam, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Mohican, Wappinger, Munsee Lenape, and Schaghticoke First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking