Deep in Oneida County’s North Country, where cell signals are weak and the only traffic you are likely to see is a whitetail crossing the trail, is a property that could be said to re-define the phrase “getting away from it all”. This 6.36-acre off-grid haven off Florence Hill Road in Camden, NY, was going for $199,500 and was practically snapped up before it was even listed.
A top-notch, native-timber cabin—fully furnished, solar-powered, and next to 3,500-acre Mad River State Forest—made this Florence retreat (NYOR765) someone’s instant inheritance. Although the ‘Sold’ sign is posted, its journey is the outline for any person desiring a sportsman’s camp that is ready to use and has the vibe of a luxurious lodge. Come take a look at the dream that has just been sold.
Property Overview: Seclusion Meets Luxury in the Woods
Six point three six acres at the end of a private gravel road—your driveway quite literally ends at the cabin door. No neighbors, no traffic noise, just the sound of hardwood leaves and the occasional barred-owl call. The land directly adjoins Mad River State Forest, thus your playground is instantly extended to thousands of acres of public hunting, hiking, and peacefulness.
The cabin? An unbelievable 840-square-foot jewel made of six different trees cut down right there – the woods are literally the beams of the house! With wrap-around porches on two sides you have views of the forest and a yard that has been groomed down to grass. Also, in keeping with the vibe of the cabin, there are solar panels on the roof, a Honeywell generator with the shed, and any comfort you would think of a city house is here—except the utility bill.
Inside the Cabin: Rustic Elegance, Turnkey Comfort
Open the custom front door and the open floor plan swallows you in warmth. The living room is centered around a glass-front wood stove, which is on either side surrounded by comfortable sectional seating and a flat screen TV with stereo—yes, off-grid can still mean movie nights. The fully equipped kitchen is also an open concept one: hickory cabinets, a large farmhouse sink, a propane range, and a small dining area that can seat six for venison stew.
Besides a barn door, the first-floor bedroom has a queen log bed and room for nightstands. A full bathroom features a tiled shower, composting toilet, and instant propane water heating—get out and be hot even when it’s minus 20 in January. The mudroom is the solar inverter, battery bank, and generator switch location; turn it and the cabin will be bright like New York City.
The quaint staircase takes one to a loft bedroom idea with two twin log beds—children, grandchildren, or gear overflow will be the perfect use of the space. Every piece of furniture, every utensil, is part of the transaction. Bring a toothbrush and a cooler; you are ready to move in.
Power & Systems: Solar, Batteries, and Bulletproof Backup
This is not “glamping”—it is carefully planned off-grid living. Solar panels on the roof feed a big battery bank that powers LED lights, a fridge, a water pump, and outlets during the day. A cloudy day? One click on the Honeywell generator and you’re back at full power in a few seconds. Propane tanks (buried, non-leased) supply the stove, water heater, and backup heat.
The cabin is very well insulated—spray foam in the walls, rigid board under the metal roof—so it retains heat like a thermos. The owners state that the inside temperature is a comfortable 68°F while the wood stove is only burning a small armload of oak per night. Being a four-season certified cabin means that ice-fishing weekends in February are as cozy as bass trips in July.
The Land: Hardwoods, Ridges, and Deer Highways
The land is just over six acres of gently sloping terrain—there is an open yard up front for cornhole tournaments, then a hardwood ridge that goes up into the state forest. The back line is riddled with game trails; hang a tree stand there and you will be spotting deer before your coffee gets cold. Pheasants flush from the brush, turkeys walk the yard at dawn, and bear tracks come after blueberry season.
Internal trails traverse the property—great for evening walks or guiding kids on their first tracking adventure. The ridge tops provide natural blinds with 100-yard sightlines. No matter if you bow hunt, rifle hunt, or just love watching nature’s parade, this land is a deliverer.
Location: Florence’s Outdoor Recreation Jackpot
Florence is the ideal place where Tug Hill meets the Adirondack foothills:
- 20–25 minutes to Salmon River – A trophy salmon/steelhead river that attracts anglers from all over the world.
- 15 minutes to Redfield Reservoir – Boat ramp, bass, walleye, perch, swimming beach.
- 15 minutes to Camden – Grocery, hardware, diner breakfasts.
- 5 minutes to additional state forests – Morels in spring, snowshoeing in winter.
Are you a snowmobiler? The C4 trail is just a short ride away—connect with it and go to Canada if you wish. Ice fishing, cross-country skiing, summer kayaking—there is a sport for every season and this cabin is the perfect place to start.
Why This Sold Before Most People Saw the Listing
Do the math: 6+ acres, a 840 sq ft timber-frame cabin, furnished, solar + generator, next to 3,500-acre state forest for $199,500. Comparable raw land is priced from $75K; if you add a quality off-grid build, you are nearing $300K. Oneida County taxes are just under $2,000/year, and the woodstove is out to lunch when National Grid bills come.
For hunters, it was a base camp in the Northern Zone with deer right out the window. For families, a factory of holiday traditions—Thanksgiving pies in the propane oven, Christmas lights on the porch. For investors, Airbnb gold: $200/night x 20 nights in salmon season = $4,000. This was not a property; it was a lifestyle upgrade.
Ready to Find Your Own Off-Grid Oasis?
The “For Sale” sign has been taken down but the
retirees cash in on camps, heirs subdivide woodlots, and hidden gems come to
light when you know the right broker. Kirk Goodrow at NY Outdoor Realty
(315.854.3144) is all about these listings—solar cabins next to state land,
turnkey timber frames, trail-front acreage.
Source: nyoutdoorrealty.com
