Tent site, sleeps 4
Pondside Farm Stay
An open tent site by the pond with a stone fire ring and room to hang a hammock. The shortest walk from the car. Frogs sing you to sleep.
- 95% recommend (11 reviews) on Hipcamp
- Hipcamp Star Host
- About 2 hours from NYC
- Most reviewed
- Frogs sing you to sleep
About this site
Pond-side farm stay in the Catskills: a campsite by the pond in Livingston Manor. If you do not want to be sung to sleep by frogs, maybe choose one of our other sites.
Welcome to our peaceful 14-acre sustainable agrisanctuary. Campsites are open across the property, from the open field by a tranquil pond to wooded hillsides. Reconnect with nature on a working farm and, with host guidance, pet our friendly goats and chickens.
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Walk through our small apple orchard, explore the greenhouses and enjoy wide-open space. Ask us for a custom itinerary: we will help you build a day around arts (Catskill Art Society, Bethel Woods), adventure (hiking, fly fishing, kayaking), local racing at Orange County Speedway, or local food (Katskeller pizza, Upward Brewery).
Farm-fresh goods are available to buy: ask about seasonal produce and eggs when we have them. You may not be the only camper on the property; we space the sites for privacy. Electric vehicle charging is not available.
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What is here
- Short walk from parking, cart provided
- Private fire pit, campfires allowed
- Toilet
- Potable water from a spigot
- Shower, not enclosed, mostly for rinsing
- No pets, please
Rates, check in and house rules
Rates
- $40 a night covers 2 people; each additional adult is $20 a night and each child (12 and under) is $10 a night.
- Sunday to Thursday nights are 20% less.
- Maximum 4 people. Firewood bundle $5 extra. Rates vary by date and demand; the total shown before you pay is the full price.
Check in and out
- Check in 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. Early or late check in may be available if you ask.
- Check out before 10:00 AM. Quiet hours 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
What is here
- Tent site, sleeps 4
- Portable toilet
- Short walk from parking (1 to 5 minutes)
- Private fire pit, campfires allowed
- Potable water from a spigot
- Shower with hot and cold water (not enclosed, mostly for rinsing)
- Bins for trash, recycling and compost
- Wi-Fi available
- Cart provided for your gear
Host's rules
- No campfires outside of designated areas
- No Fireworks- For the safety of our guests, animals, and property, fireworks of any kind are strictly prohibited on the premises at all times. This includes sparklers, firecrackers, and any other pyrotechnic devices. Violators may be asked to leave without a refund
- Do not feed the animals- Our fluffy friends have specific diets so it is important that you do not feed them anything outside of that
- Respect the Animals- Our animals are friendly and love attention! Please approach gently and only feed them the food we provide, no outside treats
- No pets, please. We have a resident farm dog and want every camper to have a quiet, relaxed stay.
- Leave No Trace- Help us preserve the land by cleaning up after yourself. Use the provided trash and recycling bins, and leave your campsite as you found it.
- Quiet Hours- From 8:00 PM to 7:00 AM. Embrace the calm of the mountain evenings and let the sounds of nature lull you to sleep.
No refunds. Bookings made directly on this site are final and non-refundable, apart from a stay we cancel and the inherent-risk refund right described on our policies page. Bookings made on Hipcamp follow the cancellation policy shown there. Full details of house rules, directions and arrival are on the policies page.
Where it is
Approximate area only. Livingston Manor, Sullivan County, New York, about two hours from New York City. We send the exact address after you book.
Your hosts
Hipcamp Star Host. Joined February 2025. 100 percent response rate. Staff verified by Hipcamp.
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What guests say about Pondside
Amazing Farm Stay
We LOVED this site! To start, I absolutely adored the animals. Each one is so cute, and there was such a variety. The bull had to be my favorite! The site was super clean and had amazing amenities. A flushing toilet was a really pleasant surprise. The pond site was nice, open, and close to everything. The wooded sites give you a little more privacy or room for a group. Nick and Dylan were super responsive and so nice. We will absolutely be back and with friends this time! Would be awesome to rent all of the sites and have a friend or family weekend. Thank you so much!
We had a great time, we stayed in a beautiful spot and we felt we had plenty of privacy. There wasn’t a shower (the listing said there wouldn’t be a shower so that’s fine) but there was an outdoor spigot/showerhead that we could use to wash up so that was really good. Overall everything was good, the only tiny thing we weren’t super jazzed about was the farm dog barked a lot and throughout the night and woke us up several times. The host was wonderful and if you can tolerate barking dogs, then this is a 5 star location! Nick was a wonderful host!
Great property! Nicky was a great host, kind and helpful. We were especially enamored with the turkeys! Fell asleep to the bullfrogs song. 100% would return.
Peaceful and private location
Really enjoyed my stay. I camped in my tent in the upper wooded area, and they built me a custom fire pit! The property is beautiful, the animals are friendly, the hosts were helpful. I give it 5 stars!
My dog Ollie and I stayed one night at Dylan & Nick’s campsite over Labor Day weekend, and it was a fabulous stay! Dylan was super responsive and even sent me an itinerary of nearby places to visit and eat, which was so thoughtful. Nick welcomed me at the site, showed me his beautiful garden, farm animals, and adorable Great Pyrenees pup. The site has a clean portable toilet, water hose, and a spacious picnic table with plenty of seating; so I didn’t even need my own table and chairs. I loved the open field, the bench, and the scenic views. Would love to visit again for sure. Thanks!!!
Camping with animals
My family fell in love with this place from the moment we entered the driveway. From the exceptional host to the most adorable and gentle animals that greeted us. We spent the evening in the teepee and with a light rain in the forecast we were unphased for the teepee stayed warm and cozy and made for an overall fun experience. We highly recommend this location and will definitely return.
I had so much fun at the camp site! Dylan and Nick were so accommodating and were there to answer any questions I had. It was such a nice experience waking up to the animals in the morning! I was a short drive from the town that has great cafes, shops, and restaurants! Also a short drive away from Upward Brewery, if you’re looking to grab a few drinks and hike Beer Mountain! It’s a quick hike up the mountain and then back down but it is a workout for sure! I spent a good few hours there, very peaceful and relaxing vibe. Thank you guys again!
So cute!
This farm is so cute! The owner Nick has big dreams about the possibilities of future events and activities to offer, which I had such fun hearing about over tea and s'mores at the campfire! There was a great spot to hang a hammock near where I set up my tent, and the animals were all so friendly but also safely contained in pens so as not to bother guests. Be prepared to walk your gear to your site, as the parking is near the house and not the campsites, but it wasn't far. The ground was beautifully soft - another guest told me they hardly needed a ground pad! (I used mine anyway and did sleep great). Would absolutely recommend for a quiet weekend away, and I even found a local swimming hole to dip my feet into just a couple miles away!
Nick & Dylan's property is a gorgeous oasis in the Catskills. My sister and I stayed for a long weekend and had a wonderful time petting the animals, enjoying the campfire and the peace and quiet. A 10 minute drive from all the cute shops and restaurants in Livingston Manor. Lovely hosts and a lovely experience all around!
This was the best experience I could have expected from a camping spot! Nicky was so great, he made sure to take care of us, show us around the property and help us find everything we needed. Porta potty was super clean, 10/10 fire pit and the animals are SOOO cute 🥺🫶🏼
Perfect retreat
Namaste Catskills was the perfect little escape for me and my girlfriend. We wanted a break from the city and upon arrival found ourselves surrounded by nature, fresh air, and some of the friendliest farm animals we've ever met. It was peaceful, low-key, refreshing, and it truly felt like the kind of place that you can take a moment to slow down and breathe. We left already talking about coming back!
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