Bellfire in the Catskills

Bellfire sits on a stretch of meadow and maple forest in Roxbury, in the northern Catskills, where a small collection of handmade camps runs on minimal solar power and no cars are allowed on site. The current lineup includes Cosmic Nomad, a red tiny house on stilts built for families; Forest Belle, a canvas tent retreat set beside a mountain stream; and The Birdhouse, an off-grid cabin tucked into a wildflower meadow with views built for stargazing.

Each camp is spaced apart for privacy, and the shared grounds include a cedar sauna facing the mountains, fire pits, and marked trails leading into the forest. There's no Wi-Fi here by design, and no cell distractions to speak of — days run on daylight and firelight instead of a schedule. Expect open-air cooking setups, a cold plunge near the sauna, and dark skies once the sun drops behind the ridge.

Bellfire operates with a stated focus on low-impact development and watershed stewardship, tending the meadow and surrounding forest as part of daily operations. The property suits couples, families, and small groups looking for a few unplugged nights rather than a fully staffed resort experience.

Booking for all three camps runs through Bellfire's reservation platform, linked from the main site. Office hours are listed as 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, which is worth checking before arrival since the camps themselves are off-grid and remote.