Immersive Wilderness Experiences

  • The Setting

    Set deep within the heart of Oswego County's ancient forests, this land has been preserved and sustainably redeveloped to be your perfect natural escape. From the moment you enter our grounds, you will feel as though you’ve been transported into another place in time. The pace is slower, the air is crisper, and the sounds of the forest will transform you. Explore every inch of this paradise and reconnect with the natural world.

  • Vanderkamp

    Lodging Amenities

    Each lodge experience offers its own set of exclusive amenities as well as some common basic features. Any stay you book will come equipped with its own full kitchen, cooking utensils, coffee maker, outdoor grill, and at least one full bedroom with linens and pillows. You will also find that each lodge has a curated selection of books, keyless entry, and a wireless internet connection. Our most valuable amenity, however, is giving you the space and time to disconnect, recharge, and find a more peaceful state of mind.

  • On Site Experiences

    Hundreds of acres of untouched wilderness are just waiting to be explored. We offer 850 acres of pristine ecosystem as well as our 50-acre lake, and 9 miles of hiking trails. From canoeing and mountain biking in the summer to sledding and cross country skiing in the winter, we have a wide variety of experiences for all seasons. Relax on a dock, cook over a campfire, swim in the lake, or catch your first fish in one of our many fishing pools. We provide most of what you need to enjoy your time with us.

  • Shinrin-yoku Experience

    Listen to the rustling of the leaves, smell the fragrance of the forest, and feel the heat of the sun on your face as it breaks through the treeline in this one-of-a-kind natural experience. Borrowed from a long Japanese tradition of achieving relaxation from immersing oneself in the healing power of a natural forest, we’ve created this unique experience to help you consciously absorb the healing power of our forest. Coming summer 2023.

 Learn more about the lodges of Vanderkamp

Reconnect, recharge, and find a more peaceful state of mind.

Complimentary On Site Experiences

Explore the 850 Acres while Hiking our Trails

Canoe, Kayak, or Paddle Board on VK Lake.

Fish on VK Lake.

(Some gear available)

Play a Yard Game.

(Some games available)

Play a Board Game.

Campfires & Smore’s

(Complimentary firepits and wood.
Local Smore’s available
at the VK General Store.)

Discover the Wildlife.

Take a Night Hike.

(Flashlights available in each lodge.)

Star Gazing

CC Ski and Snowshoe.

(Some gear available..)

Sled in the Forest.

(Sleds Available)

Swim in VK Lake.

Add On Experiences

Sauna and Cold Plunge

(Coming Soon!)

Massage on the Lake

(Coming Soon!)

 

IMMERSE YOURSELF.

Time spent in nature can recharge your soul. When you experience the ancient calming power of the forest at Vanderkamp you will leave more connected to the world and ready to take on the challenges of your modern life. Retreat from daily life, surround yourself with marvelous scenery and leave with a renewed feeling of well-being and peacefulness.

 

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