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Rune Hill Sanctuary

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· Spencer, Tioga, New York
182 acres hosted by Joseph S.
1 tent site
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97% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.
This property has been inhabited since the 19th century. Through multiple owners in multiple ventures it has remained primarily in its natural state. This property has 182 Acres of rolling hills, meadows, forest, creeks and waterfalls, and much more created by glacial activity long long ago. We humans have added some infrastructure. The property has an outdoor kitchen and Pavilion, outdoor shower, outdoor compost toilets, a wood-burning sauna, and a few other structures. Come enjoy this magical place and see what it is that we love so much about it. Learn more about this land: Rune Hill Sanctuary is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the stresses of normal life, or whatever motivates you to get out and camp. At Rune Hill Sanctuary, camping is easy. We have a 182 acres of protected land with many great spots to pitch a tent. Along with your tent stay we provide a comunal fire pit, picnic table, & a wood burning sauna. You would be expected to "bring in & bring out" all other nessesities you would need to enjoy your stay. Over 3 miles of mowed trails, and much more. This property is just magical! You just have to see it to know what I mean.Rune Hill Sanctuary is a great place to get away from the hustle and bustle of the city, the stresses of normal life, or whatever motivates you to get out and camp. At Rune Hill Sanctuary, camping is easy. We have a 182 acres of protected land with many great spots to pitch a tent. Along with your tent stay we provide a comunal fire pit, picnic table, & a wood burning sauna. You would be expected to "bring in & bring out" all other nessesities you would need to enjoy your stay. Over 3 miles of mowed trails, and much more. This property is just magical! You just have to see it to know what I mean.
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Biking
Hiking
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Waterfall
Farm
96%
41 ratings · 34 reviews
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Andrew X.recommends
September 8, 2024
Campsite @ Rune Hill Sanctuary
Beautiful camping area that’s private with many paths to explore! My girlfriend and I had an amazing time recharging out in nature from work.
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Alisa S.recommends
August 25, 2024
Campsite @ Rune Hill Sanctuary
We had an incredible time at Joe's property! It's one of the most beautiful places I've stayed at through Hipcamp. He was a great host and we would definitely stay there again!
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Alex L.recommends
August 12, 2024
Campsite @ Rune Hill Sanctuary
Beautiful site
Beautiful site in the meadow at the top of the hill. A bit of a walk up, I would pack light. But the view is well worth the walk. It is also a good distance from the restrooms. Again, well worth it for the beautiful site. Sauna also works well.
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Jenna N.
July 8, 2024
Campsite @ Rune Hill Sanctuary
The campsite was beautiful! Listening to the frogs croak while going to bed and seeing all the fireflies all around us was beautiful. However it is difficult to figure out where the amenities are. A simple map would have made our life easier finding the toilets and shower. As the other reviews stated bring a wagon to bring all your stuff up the hill. It is a serious hike up hill to the campsite. You don’t want to be doing more than one trip. I’m sure you can swim in the pond but we noticed a lot of poison ivy in the uncut areas of grass and snakes in the area so we didn’t end up swimming. It’s about 30 minutes from Corning and Watkins Glen which we liked.
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Eze C.
September 17, 2023
Campsite @ Rune Hill Sanctuary
A great private getaways with great views. Don’t pack to much because it’s a walk to the campsite, highly recommend a wagon.
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Ian B.recommends
September 4, 2023
Campsite @ Rune Hill Sanctuary
Joseph was a phenomenal host and his property is stunning! We loved the upper campsite by the pond very much. We didn’t use the kitchen but the shower was great with plenty of hot water. Net time I’m in the area, I will book Rune Hill again happily!
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Spencer, Tioga, 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
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Hosted by Joseph S.

Joined in August 2017
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