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Red House Ranch Camp

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· Van Etten, Chemung, New York

200 acres hosted by Ike M.

1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 1 RV site

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Off-leash friendly

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We have three camp sites on a 200-acre parcel of secluded, rural farm land. We are a working pasture based farm where you can see how grass fed beef, pork, chicken, and eggs are produced. There's nothing quite like fresh eggs and bacon after waking up to the sunrise over a fog-filled valley! When you arrive we will provide a complimentary carton of pastured raised eggs and you are welcome to visit our web site (redhouseranch . net) or store to order meats for your stay and/or to take with you upon your departure. We have a wide variety of grass fed beef, pasture raised pork, snack sticks for long hikes, and dog bones and smoked treats for your furry friends. Many of our items are well suited for campfire cooking. Keep in mind that all our products are frozen so be sure to plan for time to thaw. If you're not sure what that involves - we're here to help. We are a working farm but, much of our property is not grazed or farmed. You are welcome to explore the entire area while also getting a glimpse of sustainable, pasture-based, farming methods. Learn more about us and the history of the farm at our website. As you roam the hills and forests you'll eventually bump into some of our animals. Please do not enter the animal enclosures or touch any of the electrified fence lines. If you really want to pet a piggie or hold a chicken - just reach out to Ike or Dave and we will gladly arrange this for you. Red House Ranch is also the perfect spot for wildlife enthusiasts and bird watchers. During your stay you may encounter eagles, blue herons, coyotes, turtles, wild turkeys, foxes, the endangered bobolink bird (its unique call sounds a bit like R2D2), deer, great horned owls, and many unique plants. It's not uncommon to hear the coyotes howling at night. In addition to hiking trails with incredible views, there are four ponds on the property easily accessible with mown paths. One is very large with a dock and suitable for swimming, paddling, fishing, or just relaxing but the water. The other three are smaller and are now primarily wildlife habitat. easily accessible with mown paths If you're feeling adventurous, there is a more strenuous hike down into the creek bed where you can find miniature versions of the gorges and waterfalls that our region is known for. We are happy to provide maps and guidance or leave you to your own devices. When skies are clear our area has very little light pollution and excellent star visibility. It's a great place to view the night sky during a meteor shower. We hope you enjoy your stay as much as we enjoy living in the beautiful Southern Tier/Finger Lakes area!

Activities

Biking

Fishing

Hiking

Horseback riding

Natural features

Forest

Lake

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

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197 ratings · 164 reviews

Mary Kathryn V.recommends

August 22, 2024

Scenic Camp site #2 RV and tent

Great camping with incredible views

This was our second visit to Red House Ranch. We loved it just as much as we did the first time. Dave and Ike are hosts and the view over the pond is spectacular. The wildflowers were in full bloom. We purchased some of RHR’s delicious house blend ground beef, breakfast sausage and fresh eggs for ourselves and for friends. Love how Dave and Ike raise their animals - lots of freedom, fresh air and sunshine. Enjoyed the lovely waterfall walk on the property.. We will be back and are telling our friends all about Red House Ranch.

Arkadi N.recommends

August 18, 2024

Scenic camping site #1

We are visiting the camp on the farm the third an definitely not the last time. Perfect solitude, stars at night, mysterious fog in the mornings, undisturbed swimming in the pond, lots of other pleasures of switching to different reality. For us it is truly appropriate place to come after a day of of hiking in one of the numerous nearby waterfall parks, recharge ourselves and get ready for another one. Undisturbing animals around (isolated by fences, no worry) complement the naturally rustic setting.

Alexis D.recommends

August 15, 2024

Scenic camping site #1

We loved this spot! We have a small low riding car and were able to get to the scenic campsite with no problem. We were greeted shortly after our arrival with a carton of eggs and a map of the property. The views at sunrise are just beautiful. We were even lucky enough to see the northern lights from our campsite during our stay. As stated in the listing, it is a working farm so we did see them around a couple times but they just waved and did their thing without disturbing us. Would stay here again!!

Dawn F.recommends

August 13, 2024

Scenic camping site #1

Stayed here for the night and wished I stayed longer. So incredibly peaceful. Went swimming in the pond, took a walk around the property. The stars at night were magnificent. Dave came out to greet us and was so welcoming and kind. I’m thankful for this camping experience on their beautiful land. I can’t wait to go back!

Mary Kathryn V.recommends

August 11, 2024

Scenic Camp site #2 RV and tent

Camping with a beautiful view!

Peaceful campsite. Stunning view at sunrise and for the remainder of the day. The wildflowers and trees were favorites. Ike and Dave are terrific hosts!

Erica R.recommends

August 6, 2024

Scenic camping site #1

Run, don't walk, to the farm !

An absolute unreal experience. Life changing. When we weren't relaxing at the camp site we were exploring the farm, saying hi to the animals (giving thanks for our meals), splashing in the lake, or cooking pasture raised meat over the fire. We will be making quarterly trips to stock up on their quality meat and poultry. Dave and Ike were kind, and hospitable. They were available if we had any questions. Thank you so so much for having us and we can't wait to come back.

Location

Van Etten, Chemung, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Odǫhwęja:deˀ (Cayuga) 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