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Camp Earth Connection
Brooktondale, NY
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- Address:Brooktondale, NY
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Camp Earth Connection (CEC), a small woodland campground, located on a beautiful parcel of land with 62 acres of forests and fields surrounded by the Hammond Hill State Forest. The camp is adjacent to the Hammond Hill State Forest, with 20 miles of trails for hiking, biking, and cross country skiing. CEC is so more than just a campground. CEC offer’s a place that people can experience real connections with nature and each other. Some find the that connection during walks in the woods, or sitting by our wildlife pond. While others find it with family, friends or new friends from the CEC community via campfire chats, trail walks, camp workshops or an outdoor ping pong game. CEC is also place where some find emotional and physical healing in this relaxing atmosphere.
Camp Earth Connection includes 18 camp/cabin sites, plus adjacent to the camp, in Eshay's Forest, there are 3 additional cabins/cottages with full amenities. These include: The Tiny House Retreat Cabin, Forest Moon Cottage and the Mountain Queen Cabin. Each site is unique and offers different levels of privacy and solitude. Guests can choose to have some peaceful alone time or be more engaged in our small community during our community campfires, campfire pancake breakfasts or workshops. When you book a cabin or campsite at CEC, you have the opportunity to camp at your comfort level (or challenge yourself with less amenities) and experience nature in the raw.
Between Memorial Day and Labor Day, Camp Earth Connection offers a variety of activities and workshops such as:
- Saturday morning Campfire Pancake Breakfast.
- Saturday evening Community Campfire.
- Thursday evening, Earth Movie night, (movies about the Earth and Sustainable living) followed by a campfire discussion.
- A variety of workshops are offered periodically led by Eshay and CEC staff and interns including: Making Fire in Nature; Eshay's Tree Walk (meet some of Eshay's favorite trees); Animal Tracks and Signs - trail walk, and more.
- All workshops and activities are free but donations are welcomed.
Camp Earth Connection offers individuals and families a chance to connect with each other and nature in a peaceful beautiful setting. Alcohol and drugs are prohibited to ensure this peaceful atmosphere and to allow folks to find serenity through our natural environment.
At CEC we are environmentally conscientious and do our best to preserve the natural surroundings and natural resources. We incorporate composting and recycling into our daily routine. We understand the importance of reducing the amount of resources we use, and re-using and re-generating whenever possible.
Camp Earth Connection values: Diversity, Acceptance and Community and welcomes diverse families and friends including the BIPOC and LGBTQ community. Camp Earth Connection welcomes and values people from diverse backgrounds and cultures. We do our best to make sure our guests feel safe, cared for and respected. We of course expect the same in return.
I hope you check out Camp Earth Connection, I don't believe you will be disappointed!
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Wifi
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Camp Earth Connection
Trail
Goetchius Wetland Preserve
New York
0.4 mi39 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Hammond Hill and Radio Tower Loop Trail
New York
7.0 mi1,001 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Roy H. Park Preserve Trail
New York
2.4 mi381 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Hammond Hill Trail
New York
2.4 mi420 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Jim Schug Trail
New York
8.1 mi722 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Star Stanton Hill and Hammond Hill
New York
9.1 mi1,732 ftgain
Difficult
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