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Zoar Valley Forest Retreat

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¡ Cattaraugus, Cattaraugus, New York
7 acres hosted by Nathan Z.
2 RV/tent sites
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🌿 Private forested land against the ledge of Zoar Valley. Large, spacious campsite areas, good for groups. A rare location that is secluded and quiet, away from people and traffic. For those that want to feel isolated and immersed in nature and the forest. Includes seven acres to primitive camp on, or bring an RV/camper in (10ft clearance at gate). Each site has a picnic table, and brick fire pit. Pergola party shelter and brick oven located at Site 2. 🔒Locked gate at each site entrance from road for privacy and security. Site 1 is closer to the road, Site 2 is deeper in the woods, with adequate privacy and space between the two sites. ♻️ Take out what you take in, leave no trace. 🌙 Porta potty toilet on site maintained regularly, shared between sites April-November 🌳The campsite borders state forest to hike freely, and is about 1000ft until the top edge of the valley with beautiful vantage points of the valley. Drive down the road a few miles to the Forty Road trail head that leads to the creek down in Zoar Valley.
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Biking
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Forest
River, stream, or creek
Canyon
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348 ratings ¡ 161 reviews
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Angelka B.recommends
September 23, 2024
Site 1 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
We loved camping on Nathan's property. The peaceful seclusion, under a canopy of towering beech trees, was exactly what we were looking for. We heard foxes, a barred owl, some coyotes far in the distance, and noticed evidence of numerous other animals. Though there was ample space to pitch tents, it still felt as though we were nestled deep in the forest. The port-a-John was clean and equipped with necessities, too. 10/10 would recommend!
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Christooher B.recommends
September 9, 2024
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
There were good spot to set up a tent and the covered pergola saved the day on account of rain. I'd only recommend car pooling as to save more space for activities. Also bring lights especially for night time it is wonderfully dark out there but could be tricky walking around at night without it. Overall great spot
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Ananya B.recommends
September 3, 2024
Site 1 - Zoar Valley Forest Retreat Campsite
Labor Day Weekend!!!
We loved camping on Nathan’s land! Even with the rain (and waking up late, so getting there after dark of course) we were able to create a peaceful and comfortable environment for ourselves :) Seclusion was very important to us so we were a little hesitant about there being another group at the campsite down the road, but we barely heard them the whole weekend! We saw a few of them by the potty (it was a huge group) but basically forgot they were there the rest of the time. The portable potty was clean and very close! The drive was absolutely lovely with lots of local farms and gorgeous sunsets. Though Nathan does offer bundles of firewood, a very nice local man offered us a few logs on one of our drives back to the campsite and talked to us about the 2 weeping willows on his property that his kids had planted 30 years ago! We made hot dogs over an open fire on one of nights, and burgers with meat from a grocery store about 20 minutes away! There’s also a wonderful little food joint called A Piece Of Pie that we visited twice! The food and vibes were immaculate, and there was a Big Lots down the road where we were able to get more lights, candles and snacks for the trip! It’s about an hour away from Niagara so we were able to do a little day trip as well! Oh and our puppy absolutely loved to be able to roam around freely! We will definitely be coming back soon, with more friends!
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Anthony S.recommends
September 3, 2024
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
Nice and secluded, very easy in and out, zero complaints!
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Kara G.recommends
August 15, 2024
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
Peaceful!
Very responsive host! The site was just as described and the area was very peaceful!
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Marissa M.recommends
August 10, 2024
Site 2 - w/ Pergola party shelter
Spacious site - many fires & tables
Stunning and spacious site. Great tent spots and plenty of options to cook - over the fire, wood fired oven or charcoal grill. Multiple fire pits and tables. Absolutely love the pergola. Only 20 mins to Zoar Valley entrances. Highly recommend. Can get muddy when it rains, so come prepared. Significant glass and garbage remnants from the previous group.
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Cattaraugus, Cattaraugus, New York, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Erie 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 Nathan Z.

Joined in June 2019
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