SPACIOUS CAMPING at Private Lake

100%

· New Milford, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania · 10 acres

Hosted by Catherine H.

3 tent sites

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Enjoy camping at our mostly private and very spacious lake property with dock and boats. Our folks bought this family property in 1953, and it is used and maintained now by my siblings and I. We feel blessed to be able to share it with our own children and grandchildren today, and offer it to others to enjoy who may not have such a peaceful and serene spot to relax and unwind. Stay on 10 beautiful acres of rustic, private land with many good camping spots to choose from in grassy areas with lots of trees. Enjoy boating/fishing/swimming. We have a gazebo at the lake shore, and an anchored swimming float. Kayaks, canoe, rowboat, and peddle boat are available. Lots of wildlife around the lake to enjoy. Campfire ring, water spigot (private drilled well) and electric available on the property. Neighbor cottage partially visible, but our property is pretty secluded and private. Picnic tables and chairs provided. Well behaved pets okay, leashes may be required. Mostly level terrain, ample parking area. Very peaceful here. My favorite place to relax, with a guitar and a glass of wine! Choose your own campsite; spots are reasonably private and secluded. Mowed paths throughout camping section; both sunny and shady spots on both sides of stream. The lake and dock area and the boats, the gazebo, and metal fire ring and picnic tables, are communal. Parking is in a large gravel area behind cottage. Campsites are located across a small stream, easily accessible (less than a 3 min walk) from the parking area. Path immediately next to parking leads to a nice camping area alongside stream. Truck and car-top tents in the parking area may be allowed upon request. We ask that cars stay in the parking area, but there is a wheelbarrow for use in transporting your gear to the spot you choose. There is no bathroom. (Cottage is private.) You must pack it out, or bring your own portable toilet with disposable liner bags. Trash and recycling cans are provided. No shower, but the lake is great for swimming.Stay on 10 beautiful acres of rustic, private land on a private lake, with many good camping spots to choose from in grassy areas with lots of trees. Enjoy boating/fishing/swimming in a peaceful, NO MOTORS lake. Lots of wildlife around the lake; a resident heron, eagles, geese, beavers & otters, and the usual on the property like woodchucks and rabbits, and DEER of course. The gazebo is at the waterfront, near the dock, which has electric outlets. We have boats, kayaks, and a canoe, all available for your use. A small, natural stream runs through the property. Campfire ring, water spigot (private drilled well) and electric available on the property. Neighbor cottage partially visible, but our property is pretty secluded and private. Picnic tables, many chairs and side tables. Well behaved pets okay, leashes may be required. Mostly level terrain, ample parking area. Very peaceful here. My favorite place to relax, with my guitar and a glass of wine! Campsites are reasonably private and secluded. We mow paths through the area where camping is best; there are sunny and shady spots. You may choose any spot you like, mowed or not. It's pretty spread out, both sides of stream. The lake and dock area and the boats and gazebo are communal. There are portable metal fire pits available as well, for your campsite. Parking is in a large gravel area behind cottage area. Most campsites are located across a small stream, easily accessible (less than a 3 min walk) from the parking area. A path immediately next to parking leads to a nice camping area alongside stream. Truck and car-top tents in the parking area may be allowed upon request. We ask that cars stay in the parking area, but there is a wheelbarrow for use in transporting your gear to whatever spot you choose. There is NO toilet (our cottage is private.) You must pack it out, or bring your own portable toilet with disposable liner bags. No shower, but the lake is great for swimming. We have a large anchored swimming float.

What to expect

Tent site

Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.

4 guests max per site

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit, private. Communal firepit near the cottage with stone surround and private fire rings at campsites. An initial supply of firewood (1 night's worth) is included with your stay, and additional firewood is available for purchase on site. (We're pretty generous with the firewood.) There are picnic tables and lots of campfire chairs for use in the communal area.

Pets allowed

Off leash, on leash. You are welcome to have your pet! Off-leash is fine if voice trained and/or if no one is at the nearby cottages. However, you are still responsible for your pet to stay on our ample grounds and lakefront/dock and may be required to leash if needed. Please be aware, that other neighbor cottagers also own dogs, and you are responsible for your pet and its actions!

No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets

Potable water available

Spigot, hose, pump or well. No water at "campsites", but access to our private drilled well is available on site via a spigot and hose on the exterior of the cottage. Fill up anytime during your stay with GOOD drinking water! (No chlorine or any additives.)

Bins available

Recycling bin, trash bin. There are trash and recycling cans provided.

Picnic table present

There are several picnic tables available on site in communal areas, but not at the campsites.

Wifi available

Wifi available near the cottage, but not in campsites. Cell signal is decent however.

Playground available

Private children's play area on property, with play kitchen, house, sandbox, swing set, and jungle gym. Limited children's life jackets and water toys also available. Use all equipment at your own risk.

No showers

Bathe in lake, bathe in river or stream. Nice clean lake with NO motors. Swimming in the lake is encouraged! If bathing outdoors with soap, please stay at least 200ft from the lake or stream. Please do not use soap IN the lake! Thanks for being environmentally conscious.

Cooking equipment absent

You may cook over the firepit all you want. Firepits are provided, and there are some metal cooking grates for use over them. We also have a charcoal grill available for use at no charge upon request - just bring your own charcoal!

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 10:00 AM

Check out: Before 3:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 3 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

Some inclement weather may require a 4WD to get in/out of the steep driveway, but generally a 2WD vehicle is fine.

During your trip

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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

Firewood bundlegood

$10.00

Start your trip off right with a bundle of firewood waiting for you at your camp for your first campfire.

Reviews

100% Recommend34 ratings · 24 reviews

Catherine's lakeside campsite is a favorite among campers seeking space and tranquility. With plenty of room for tents and a well-maintained communal area, it's perfect for group outings. Many reviews highlight the peaceful lake setting, complete with non-motorized boats and a clean, welcoming environment for both campers and their dogs. Some note minor noise disturbances from nearby industrial activity, but the overall experience remains highly positive.

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Bradley B.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent · With kids

Loved all the space to setup camp and access to all the paddle boats, kayak, etc. We were in the water almost the entire time. Fire pit was setup and ready for immediate use with firewood. Thanks, Catherine.

T E.

11 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent

We loved this place. It’s super cute and very peaceful. Loved having easy access to the canoes. Firewood ready for us. Definitely recommend and can’t wait to come back.

Michele F.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Amazing Weekend at the Lake

Tent · Group trip

The campsite was perfect! We booked all 3 sites for an annual friends camping trip. Everyone had plenty of space to set up their tents. The communal area and lake were amazing. There was so much space for my dog to run around and then cool off in the lake. The lake had so many boat options and was really clean. Cathy was wonderful and checked in to make sure everything was going smoothly. Such a pleasant camping experience and much better than being on overcrowded campsites.

Michele F.

2 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Perfect Weekend

Tent · Group trip

A wonderful campsite! We booked the entire site for our annual friend’s camping trip. There were 12 people and 1 dog… There was so much space to spread out our tents. Cathy was very helpful in making sure we had everything needed for the weekend. The lake and lawn area were really wonderful for hanging out altogether. My dog had a great time running and jumping into the water.. Would highly recommend camping at this spot!

Gunsel P.

2 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

A truly magical place!

Tent

One of our favorite campsites we have stayed at on Hipcamp! It is even more stunning in person and such a blast playing in the lake! There are so many different types of boats and kayaks you can use. Luckily we had the place to ourselves so it was very private and peaceful. Cathy and Tom were the sweetest hosts and made sure we were comfortable!

Jordan C.

3 years on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2023

Best place to camp with dogs!

Tent · With pets

We had the best time at Cathy's Secluded Lakeside Camp. It was the perfect place for us to camp and bring our dogs. We set up our tent on the knoll overlooking the lake. We were able to cook, eat and drink, and hang our hammock. The water activities were a lot of fun. We got to take the 2-person canoe out on the lake, as well as swim to the floating dock. The best part of the lake is that there are no motorized watercraft, so it is always very peaceful and calm. At the night the stars were very bright and we were able to enjoy the stars. We appreciated the well cared for lawn, we were able to walk in bare feet and the dogs had the best time chasing each other around the yard. Cathy was not in town for our visit, but she was very communicative on the phone and through email. Tom, her husband was there and was so kind and welcoming to use during our stay. We hope to be back soon to enjoy the solitude of the lake!

Location

New Milford, Susquehanna, Pennsylvania, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Susquehannock, Ho-de-no-sau-nee-ga (Haudenosaunee), and Munsee Lenape First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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