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Vermont Ranch & Riverside Retreat

99%

· Moretown, Washington, Vermont

10 acres hosted by Lucinda N.

2 RV/tent sites

Best in Vermont: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Private sites

95% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

⛰ 🌲 Drive right to your secluded site and wake to the sound of nature and water in this private retreat, situated squarely on the confluence of 2 rivers. Eventually, once part of a much larger working merino sheep farm owned by the Cobb family in the 1700s-1800’s, part of the land transitioned to a dairy cow farm operation, c.1940. Today, we steward 10 acres specially designed with horses in mind. Adjacent to a 40-acre cornfield on one side and Mt. Cobb on the other, with sweeping views our place overlooks the confluence of the Mad and Winooski Rivers. From here, you can mountain bike or hoof it to access miles of trails and bucolic scenery. Come visit this gateway to the Scenic Mad River Valley! 🌲🏊🐟The Swimming/Fishing/Tenting site ("site 1") is perched directly aside the Mad River and the Sweet Meadow Side site ("site 2") is just a 2-minute walk across the grassy meadow and down the secluded riverside path to our beloved Mad River beach. This is a semi-secluded beach, river's edge, and swimming holes. Swim, tube, fish and relax up or down the river and in the confluence of the Winooski and Mad Rivers.. 👢👓 Get curious about the history of this place by checking out the old abandoned Massey Furgeson hay baler tucked in the woods, the Cobb family cemetery, and more gems from many years gone by. Leave from either site on foot to access a sweet trail that travels along the river, over a private bridge, down a beautiful dirt road and into the forest. 🚴 Our property is located on the CROSS VERMONT TRAIL: "a multi-use path connecting communities, and the natural areas in between - across Vermont!" Check out their website (Cross Vermont Trail Association) for maps, guides, events and outings! Many adventurists also enjoy nearby, mountainous and beloved trails: Camel's Hump, The Long Trail, Mt. Mansfield, Stowe Pinnacle, Smuggler's Notch and more. There are a plethora of shorter, scenic and gentle hikes in our region, "the crossroads and recreation center of Vermont"! We are located just 2 miles from Interstate 89 and we reside on Vermont State Route 100B, allowing ease of access to points North, South, East and West Explore our on-site activity offerings: 🐴 Introduction Session: Get acquainted with our horses, tour the barn, and learn about equine-guided education and grooming. $45 for 1 hour for 1-6 people. 🐴 Horsemanship and Riding Lessons: Learn non-forceful bareback and bit-less leading and mounted techniques step by step. $100/hour or $150/1.5 hours for 1-2 people. 🐴 Family Team Building-Bonding (Most Popular): Enjoy an adventurous, fun, and challenging experience together as a family with exercises and activities facilitated by Lucinda. Non-mounted equine guided education at its best! $250 for 2.5 hours. These rates are discounted for our onsite Hipcampers 🙏🏼 Visit our website for more details: Horses and Pathfinders dot com. We'd love to hear from you! You are welcome to review all the varied, detailed and descriptive reviews and photos from other guests' experiences. This is a working ranch and sometimes equipment is running, but never for more than an hour at a time. Horses are on site and they have full access to this property. If you have an untrained, young or problematic dog, please consider a long lead line and read the dog rules and limits carefully. This is not a deep-woods, wilderness site. Please review the map and note our proximity to the interstate and the route where we reside. ❤️ Many guests, families and couples return here year after year as their destination vacation and getaway. We welcome you to experience what they enjoy so much -- right on site and in this special region, the heart of Vermont. ❤️

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Beach

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

99%

269 ratings · 198 reviews

Bre B.recommends

September 3, 2024

Tenting, Fishing, Swimming Utopia

This is the second time we have stayed at Lucinda’s camp and it has been such a delight each time. Between the beautiful views of the water and nearby mountains, and the friendly horses who visit the camp, it has become one of my favorite places to visit. The river allows for a relaxed float, as well as a diverse terrain to swim and explore on. And Lucinda is a great host - so accommodating and responsive. I can’t wait to come back!

Karen R.recommends

September 1, 2024

Sweet Meadow-side Valley Views

Amazing time camping by the river

We loved camping with Lucinda! The river was perfect for our kids to swim in, the horses were sweet, and Lucinda was extremely accommodating and respectful of our privacy. Having a sink while camping was a luxury! We can’t wait to go back!

Brenda G.recommends

August 29, 2024

Tenting, Fishing, Swimming Utopia

A nice slice of paradise.

We had a fabulous time! It was beautiful and very private. There was a large field to play in and we got to see Lucinda’s horses a number of times because they came down to the field. The river is so pretty and again private. You do hear the highway but it was like white noise, so not a huge deal. We will return. ❤️

Jason S.recommends

August 27, 2024

Sweet Meadow-side Valley Views

This is a lovely camping site with a gracious host. The confluence of two rivers makes for great birding, swimming, river romping, and hiking. The campsite feels secluded even though it’s only five minutes from the interstate. The horses are very friendly and curious, popping into our campsite to check us out. Lucinda and her land are delightful.

Nick V.recommends

August 5, 2024

Tenting, Fishing, Swimming Utopia

Camping on the river with horses

Exceptional. Site, host and location. Don’t miss out.

Sarah F.recommends

August 5, 2024

Sweet Meadow-side Valley Views

A must stop

This place has become a second home to us. Grateful for the opportunity to share this space with Lucinda Cam Charlie and Inra.

Location

Moretown, Washington, Vermont, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Wabanaki (Dawnland Confederacy) and N’dakina (Abenaki / Abénaquis) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking