We are located in Roxbury, NY beautiful Meeker Hollow – one of the best places for stargazing in upstate New York due to very low light pollution, 2.5 hrs. drive from George Washington Bridge. Please account for traffic on holidays and weekends.

No, we are only reachable by car. Sparsely populated and surrounded by outstanding natural beauty does come at the cost of lack of public transportation. That being said, we had guests that hired private transportation from Albany airport and Kingston Trailways station, just make sure you arrange for a trip back as well. 😊

Yes, well behaved dogs are welcome at Bellfire. We allow up to 2 dogs per camp site. There is $50 pet fee and a couple of pet rules to follow:
Please pick up after your dog. Don’t leave your pet alone in the cabin or tent. Keep your pet on a leash when outside. If your dog sleeps with you, please make sure you use the waterproof bed cover provided. If your pet has an accident anywhere inside the dwelling, please let us know so that we can properly clean it up and prevent future accidents.

Bellfire in the Catskills features two tiny cabins and two canvas tent. Each glamping site has ample private outdoor space, private fire pit, grill, picnic table and Adirondack chairs. Learn more about each glamping camp and see behind the scenes photos on how we built them on our CAMPS & CABINS page.

If a stay is cancelled up to 30 days prior to check-in date, a full refund will be given to the guest, minus the credit card processing fees. If a stay is cancelled 15 or up to 29 days prior to arrival, a 50% refund will be given to the guest, minus the credit card processing fees. If a stay is cancelled 14 or less days prior to check-in, no refund will be given to the guest.

More info here: Rental Agreement

No, we provide clean comfortable bedding, pillows, and comforters at all dwellings.

Yes, we recommend bringing your own towels and toiletries, sunscreen, bug spray, ice for the coolers provided, charcoal for the grill, bathing suit if you want to use the sauna, headlamps / flashlights, comfortable shoes, battery packs to keep your devices charged. Tip: download SkyView apps and have fun getting lost in the sky on a clear night.

Firewood is not included in the price of your stay, but you are welcome to bring your own. You can also purchase firewood here at $10/bundle. Your stay guide also comes with instructions on starting a campfire. 😊

No, our forest retreat is off-grid. There are no outlets or running water. Drinking water as well as a washing station are available in each camp and replenished as needed during your stay. Battery powered lanterns are provided, and the camps are lit by solar outdoor lights. The Cosmic Nomad, Forest Belle Birdhouse have solar panels with USB outlets for charging devices.

There is no electricity in camps or cabins, so no AC - but evenings in the mountains are a cool comfortable temperature. We’ve lived here for 10 years and never had the need for AC.

Heating: The Birdhouse has a built in heating stove and fuel is included, for all other camps we provide a small portable heater for and you will need to bring 1lb propane tanks to use it. You can pick these up at any camping supply store or most gas stations. We also keep a supply for sale if you would like to buy them here.

We encourage you to fully immerse yourself in our beautiful surroundings by switching off from digital connections. To support this Bellfire deliberately has no Wifi connection in camps. For practical reasons, WIfi is provided in the parking lot next to the farmhouse to assist in loading maps and or emergency situations. Please note that cell service is spotty around these parts.

No, to ensure a truly serene and nature immersive stay, we elected to not build roads right up to camps, and have cars drive past your camp while you’re enjoying a relaxing evening by the fire. You can safely park in our designated parking lot, off-road – from there it’s a short 5-minute walk to you camp. For your convenience, hand carts are provided to help you carry luggage up to camp.

Bellfire Glamping is located in a natural wildlife habitat. We have seen bears, snakes, deer, chipmunks, field mice, wild turkeys & foxes. In 8 years of being here we’ve had no incidents, and we’d like to keep it that way. Please do not leave trash outside and please do not leave food inside the tents, to prevent unwanted animal guests.

Yes, and we have not met one that didn’t have an absolutely magical time. By booking a stay here you agree to ensure that children are always supervised around the stream, any heat sources both within and outside the sites, e.g. stoves, fire pits, grills, sauna, cold dunk tank located outside of the sauna. Please note that children are not allowed in the sauna.

Ticks are found in every part of New York state, but that shouldn’t prevent you from enjoying time outdoors. With a little know-how, you can have a fantastic glamping experience in without letting fear of ticks spoil your fun. Prevention is Key

• Choose your location wisely: opt for glamping sites with well-maintained grounds and shade. Our meticulous property maintenance is not just about aesthetics; it’s about safety and comfort. By regularly mowing the grass and trimming foliage around our glamping areas, we aim to minimize tick habitats.

• Dress defensively: Wear long pants and long-sleeved shirts when exploring wooded areas with a lot of overgrowth, or stick to the paths and out of the tall grass. Tuck your pants into your socks for added protection.

• Apply insect repellent: use insect repellent with 20 percent DEET concentration. For a more natural approach, use 30% eucalyptus or lemon oil.

Check out our article on tick safety for a more in depth guide: Tick Safety

Please respect the check-in and check-out times

- Follow camping rules while staying at Bellfire: no littering, do not leave fires unattended, put away food or leftovers and don't dispose of trash or leftovers anywhere else but the designated bins.
- Please do not smoke inside the dwellings.
- No parties or events
- No commercial photo shoots without prior written consent, including creating content for social media to promote products or services.
- Your stay is limited to the guests on the reservation, no day or overnight visitors are allowed.

Further details of these and more information for your stay are in our Bellfire welcome guide that is provided in print at each dwelling.

Simply put, a composting toilet is a waterless toilet that uses a completely natural process of decomposition and evaporation, free of harmful chemicals One key thing to note is that you cannot dispose of any paper or products inside the bin. These are regularly maintained, non-smelly toilets that make camping off-grid sustainable.

We built a sustainable and green solar heated shower cabin in the wildflower field that is shared by all guests. Please note that since the water inside tank is heated by the sun, the best time to use it would be in the afternoon when the sun has had a chance to warm up the water. Just keep in mind that during colder months like May and October, the water will likely be lukewarm at best.

We provide a one burner camping stove, charcoal grill (charcoal not included), tea kettle, drinking water, complimentary coffee, tea, sugar and creamer and paper cups, plates and bamboo utensils as well as a 52qt cooler for food storage. Please bring your own pots, pans and other utensils you might need to cook your meals. If you don’t want to cook, several take away options are available in town.

Yes, but please use it respectfully and responsibly. Make sure you inform other guests on the property that you will be flying a drone and keep away from flying the drone too low and over other camps.

Yes! Feel free to purchase our gift cards here: Buy Bellfire Gift Cards

You can find all information about group bookings here: Group Bookings Info

You can check out our local guide here Things to do in Roxbury, NY including an interactive map of our local recommendations