Imagine: the sound of leaves being stepped on after a long winter night, the smell of the forest coming in the house, and your own private part of the Adirondacks is just outside the woods. For hunters, families, and nature lovers who are fed up with the daily grind, this off-grid hunting camp on 4 acres in Harrisville, New York, is more than just a property—it’s a refuge. Located in the wilderness of Lewis County, this $79,900 diamond in the rough has been a family retreat for 15 years, combining the best of both the rustic and new worlds. Are you prepared to hunt trophy bucks in the Jadwin State Forest, create ATV trails, or just relax with a warm fire? This place in Harrisville, Ohio, fits the bill for every center. Let’s find out why it is the great escape that you have been looking for.
Secluded Spot in Lewis County’s Wild Backcountry
Location is everything when it comes to the sort of experiences that you will remember, and with this property, you get the best of both worlds: between seclusion and accessibility. It is situated at 8514 Powerline Dr in Harrisville. You would be driving about a mile on a private gravel road from the pavement to get to the place that is just right for total privacy but still allows you to be close to the main area. Access is a bit seasonal, so this can be considered a real hideout, with closest neighbors being kilometers away in this dense forest.
Harrisville is located in the rugged Tug Hill Plateau and is very close to the western border of the Adirondack Park. You are just 10 minutes away from the Village of Harrisville where you can buy what you need or take a quick trip to Lake Bonaparte if you want to relax by the water. Shops and restaurants in Lowville are 30 minutes away, whereas Watertown and Fort Drum are at a distance of 40 minutes—great for military families and urban day-trippers respectively. If you would go far enough, Cranberry Lake and the Five Ponds Wilderness would be less than an hour away and that is where you can find the High Peaks for some great hikes. So, this place is neither dead in the middle of nowhere, nor within the city limits—just smart seclusion where you get the best of both worlds: nature and convenience.
Lush 4 Acres: A Wooded Wonderland Ready for Exploration
This piece of land is just a bit over 4 acres; however, it offers a lot of natural beauty to the nature lovers. It is heavily wooded with mature maples, black cherries, white pines, and hemlocks, thus it forms a thick and lively forest cover that is inhabited by wild animals. The land is gently sloping, so walking, riding an ATV, or snowmobiling will be easy, and at the same time, a long gravel driveway is waiting for trucks and trailers to drop by.
Make a small area of your yard for having picnics or playing games, or let the forest take it back for total remake of which you choose. There are paths that link up with one another under the trees and are hence, perfect for game scouting or taking walkers. It’s small enough for a single person to take care of it yet big enough to have a family gathering with the famous Adirondack combination of seclusion and accessibility. In an area where land like this is going very quickly, these 4 acres are like an endless supply of fresh air and freedom for a lifetime.
Cozy Off-Grid Cabin: Turnkey Comfort in the Woods
The 20×36-foot cabin (720 square feet) is a good example of long-season off-grid living, fully insulated, and pre-wired for a generator that can be started with a push of a button. It is made of strong materials and ready for cold New York winter, has new windows to cater to the energy-saving aspect, and in addition, there are propane lights and a cookstove with an oven so that one can enjoy making meals even in the remotest places. A well has been drilled to provide fresh water, while the bathroom has a shower and a flushing toilet—two luxuries that elevate life at camp.
There is a combined kitchen, dining, and living area inside that is very spacious and thus, invites conversations over coffee or cards. The bunk room has a capacity of 10, making it a great place for a hunting party or a get-together, and the reason behind it is also that the covered back porch is for inviting the people to sit there, relax and watch the nature coming by. After being used for 15 years and then kept clean and in good condition, this cabin is not a fixer-upper but rather your instant basecamp blending practicality with that warm, woody, homely charm often associated with “home away from home”.
Prime Hunting Grounds: Jadwin Forest at Your Doorstep
Hunters, this is your siren call. These 4 acres are located in the Northern Zone of New York and they border the 20,000-acre Jadwin State Forest very closely—a dream place for public hunting is full of white-tailed deer, turkeys, and other small games. The property’s mature woods provide ideal cover and browse, turning every season into a potential trophy tale. Having easy access to several forest access points means that you can have more time in the stand, and less time in the truck.
This camp is successful due to the 15 years of family hunting history that has been recorded on its trails. Aiming setups, feeding areas, and the seclusion are close to being at the maximum level, and hence, it is less likely for the interruptions to be encountered. If it is the case that you are after that very difficult to find 10-pointer, or if it is only the thrill of the chase that you desire, it is a low-pressure paradise where the chances—and the tranquility—are always on your side.
Adventure Awaits: ATV Trails, Forests, and Lakes Galore
Hunting’s just the start—this property unlocks a treasure trove of Tug Hill pursuits. Direct access to ATV and snowmobile trails indicates that you can have the rides that will get your heart pumping right from your driveway, and they will form a loop through the vastness of Jadwin. Hikers and anglers will be fond of the forest streams that have trout, while Lake Bonaparte, 10 minutes away, is open for boating, swimming, and lazy dock days.
During winter, snow turns the land into a place for powder lovers; while in summer wildflowers greet you along the paths that are off the beaten tracks. Bird lovers find warblers in the canopy, photographers get golden-hour magic, and foragers find morels in spring. It is a versatile piece of land that can be adapted to your high-energy expeditions or quiet forest baths. Families become closer over the s’mores they make at a fire pit, thus, creating the memory that will outlast the seasons.
A Bargain Buy: Income Potential and Timeless Appeal
When priced at $79,900, this move-in-ready mountain retreat is a great deal in a market that is yearning for real Adirondack escapes. There are no grid-connected perks that would involve paying utility bills—hence the costs are low—while the cabin’s rental-ready condition makes it a perfect listing on Airbnb or VRBO for the likes of hunters and snowmobilers. The tourism boom in Lewis County that is mostly powered by the Adirondacks and other outdoor draws like it, is what is responsible for the promise of steady income without the associated hassles.
The value of the land in this place goes up gradually, thus, it is a wise buy for holding as a legacy or for flipping later on. Subdivide? Expand? The decision and control are with you. In the time when connections are short-lived, putting your money in a place such as this is not only a financial investment but also a nourishment for one’s soul.
Amid the rush of modern life, few places whisper “slow down” like this Harrisville hunting camp. It is a 4-acre testament to simpler joys: the hunt, the hush of woods, the warmth of shared stories. Priced to move and poised for your story, it’s calling. Contact Kirk Goodrow at 315.854.3144 to have a private tour and get your wild before it is gone. Your adventure starts now.
Source: nyoutdoorrealty
