Tentrr Signature Site - Rifton Farm Hidden Forest

Summary: Enjoy the the trails of our beautiful 120 acre property in Rifton, NY. By car, 7 minutes north of Exit 18 from 87 North, and 5 minutes from the Rosendale Buss Stop. Enjoy the the trails of our beautiful 120 acre property in Rifton, NY. If yu bring an extra mattress for the tent, bring foam. The air in the air mattress will get as cold as the air outside, its not warm to sleep on! From NYC ride the train from Grand Central Station to Poughkeepsie, then ride yr bike on the magnificent Rail Trail bike trail to Tillson. From Tillson, ride to the campsite! The entrance at 70 Martin Sweedish Rd, yu can drive all the way into the site with an SUV. If yu dont have an SUV, yu can drive most of the way in, park, and then walk a little. There is a lot to do nearby: Stoney Kill Falls is a beautiful waterfall hike. Mohonk Mountain hiking trails are nearby. Rhinebeck Aerodrome features classic aeroplanes from the early 1900's. Rosendale Cafe has an outdoor garden open, also has take out. Joppenburgh Mountain in Rosendale has a beautiful scenic hike overlooking the town, and the Rondout Creek, which is swimmable. The Rail Trail bike path features air conditioning vents From the rocks occasionally along the trail. Shaupeneake Ridge is a lovely nearby hiking park with a view of the Hudson River. Lou's Boat Basin in the Rondout Creek has kayak's for rent, and Tours available, and the nearby Kingston waterfront has many attractions and street cafes. Speaking of Cafes, there are many very good places in nearby Rosendale and New Paltz. Walking, hiking and mountain biking on the trails our hidden forest are very nice, and very private. Seasonal patches of wild raspberries, a deep ravine, a stream, and a long pond Lake Angeles', teaming with wildlife and birds. Seasonal canoeing, or ice fishing on the pond are possible. Electric Bikes/ATV's are welcome. Seasonal snowshoeing and xcountry skiing. Occasionally we can be reserved for a Jeep tour, or a Fliming, a wedding, or your special event. There are many animals; Turkey, Woodpecker, Geese, Ducks, Turtles, Coyote, Fox, Fisher-Cat,Rarely a Bear. There is an abundance of deer. You will be lucky to see any of them as they are all very shy, and if you make any noise they will vanish. But you will hear them, whistling and calling to each other. We are open year round. Bicycle, hiking, snowshoeing, canoeing, seasonal hunting in the forest. Firewood available for purchase. The Space: The Hidden Forest Guest Access: This is an exclusive Tentrr Signature campsite. Tentrr partners with farmers, ranchers, and other property owners to offer unique outdoor accommodations on beautiful private land. Our campsites are off-the-grid which means they generally do not have access to electricity, wifi, or modern plumbing. Instead, they offer the chance to relax, unplug, and fully experience nature! You'll have the entire campsite to yourself, as you'll be the only Campers enjoying this piece of paradise. Each campsite includes a 10'x12' safari-style canvas tent on a raised platform, and you'll find one queen bed or a queen-size bunk bed inside (each site is different, see photos for the exact setup). Larger groups can also use the extra 5-person pop-up dome tent that’s provided (you’re welcome to bring your own camping gear too). You'll also have a 6-ft picnic table, outdoor fire pit, 2 Tentrr Adirondack chairs, and a heating source to keep you warm and toasty at night. What you should bring: -S'mores supplies & any food you'd like to eat -A cooler to keep your grub from spoiling -Bedding and pillows -Lanterns and lighting -Firewood for the campfire -Water Upon check out, you should leave-no-trace of your stay and be sure your campsite is returned to its natural glory! While Tentrr does not charge a cleaning fee, we do expect campsites to be left how they were found. After you check out, take everything you brought in and be sure to leave your trash at the designated location on the property. If a CampKeeper submits an incident report after your stay that details evidence of trash or damage to the campsite or the CampKeeper’s property, Tentrr reserves the right to charge a minimum cleaning fee of $50. Just make sure to follow the Camper Manual posted at your campsite and you'll be set! Occupancy: Max occupancy refers to the total number of campers allowed at the site during your reservation. We welcome campers with larger parties, but you may need to bring extra camping gear of your own in addition to the tent that is already provided. Please plan accordingly. Toilets: Every campsite is equipped with a camp toilet (we call it the Tentrr Loo). This is a simple wooden box with a toilet seat and a bucket inside. Line the bucket with a CleanWaste bag supplied at the camp (or another appropriate plastic bag) prior to use. Afterwards, simply tie the bag up and place it in a trash bag. We got this idea from bathrooms used on NASA spaceships, and we've used the Tentrr Loo countless times ourselves- don't worry! Showers: Every Signature campsite comes with a Coleman Sun Shower. The sun shower has a reservoir that holds up to 5 gallons of water, potentially enough for multiple showers. It's constructed of heat-locking material that warms the water when it's left in the sun, even on cool days. Tentrr Extras: These are other amenities, services, or activities that may be provided by your CampKeeper for an additional fee. Please let us know in advance if you'd like to add these to your booking so that we can process payment. Availability of any Extras are not guaranteed and must be confirmed at least 24 hours prior to check-in. Canoe rental per day - $30 Canoe, 2 paddles and 2 adult lifejackets per day. Firewood bundle - $15 Per bundle Hiking/Biking Tour Guide - $20 $20/hr, 2hour min to a max of $80/ day 6 hour time limit. Sailing/Rowing lesson - $60 $60 for 2 hrs aboard our 10 foot sailing/rowing dingy. Garbage removal Per bag - $50 Plz be advised, yu are expected to completely remove all yr garbage from the property. This is a beautiful property, plz help us keep it in its pristine condition. There is no facility for garbage. Blue ‘Wag’ poop bags. Set of 4 - $10 Campsite comes with complimentary 2 bags for the campsite potti. Forest has a complimentary blue Porta potti at the parking area, few minutes walk away. Purchase these additional 4 bags $10 If needed. Propane - $26 Price per 20lb bottle Fall, Winter, Spring. This season it’s cooler at night. Buy some propane for the heater in the tent. Other Things to Note: Always Leave No Trace! Please anything you bring in (including garbage), remember to bring out. Thank you. Clean up after your pet :) Wear bug spray, you will be more comfortable. Skin so Soft has been known to repel bugs when worn by some people. A head bug net can be useful. In the forest, or hiking and walking anywhere, dress properly: Hat with all around brim. Long sleeve shirt. Long trousers. Boots with socks. Neck kerchief doubles as a social distancing mask if you come across others. Pond for fishing and wading and canoe only. Please go carefully. Please respect wild animals and birds. Keep food out of your tent so as not to attract any four-legged or winged visitors into the tent, particularly at night while you may be asleep . No trespassing to neighbors property. Bring a Headlamp. One which has 3 settings: Hi/Low white, & red. Red is very useful for not dazzling others when everyone is wearing a headlamp. Interaction with Guests: In the age of social distancing, isolated time can still be quality time - especially when you’re unplugged and out in nature - and we want you to know that the Tentrr team and our hosts are working together to make sure you have a safe and relaxing experience. Our hosts have been doing a great job ensuring our campsites are clean and spotless for your arrival. We ask that you do your part as well - maintain social distancing, clean up after yourselves, and leave no trace - so that everyone in our camping communities can enjoy these cherished outdoor spaces. To limit the potential impact of community spread during the Covid-19 pandemic, we are encouraging our campers and hosts to adopt self-check in procedures whenever possible. To make self check-in easy, Tentrr provides a map to your site and driving directions in an email sent out a few days before your reservation. Please refer to this guide to get to your campsite. As a reminder, it is good practice to give your host a head's up on your estimated arrival time a few days beforehand. If you need any assistance, you can reach out to your host through the contact information provided in your confirmation email.