Welcome to Ellea Pine Camps, a 240+ acre off-grid glamping retreat located inside the Adirondack park. We offer an immersive off-grid cabin experience with added comfort where it counts: solar power, heaters, luxury bedding, private heated outhouse, hot shower, outdoor screened-in cooking station with gas grill & more.
Enjoy 40+ miles of breathtaking mountain views and mesmerizing night time skies. We offer miles of trails to explore with exclusive back country access to over 157k acres of forever wild forest.
Cabin #1 (Debar View) is a completely off-grid, eco-friendly cabin designed and built by the owners. With special touches and attention to detail right down to the live edge trim, you are sure to enjoy this cozy space with an added touch of luxury and comfort. This heated cabin includes 3 beds with luxury linens (2 doubles, and 1 loft single bed). A nook table creates a perfect space for a meal or work. Solar charged battery banks power your cabin for lighting and the ability to charge your mobile devices and laptops. You'll be pleasantly surprised with your private heated outhouse which includes a compost toilet and stone-worked hot water shower (***Outhouse Shower not available during winter months***). Towels are provided.
The private deck includes Amish built gliding chairs overlooking the beautiful views of Debar Mountain. Your cabin also has a private, screened-in picnic area, complete with a gas grilling station, 57qt cooler, picnic table, and large trash can. You'll find some cooking utensils, kettle, and French press coffee maker.
Those looking to hike will find miles of trails offering a diverse change in ecosystems including Beaver Ponds, Wetlands, Streams, Seeps, Forest, White Pines, Spruce stands and peaks offering incredible views! Photographers and hikers will love our wildlife viewing stands located throughout the property and one on a half-acre food plot attracting many of our local white tail deer, black bears, moose, coyotes, bobcats, grouse, turkeys, fishers and more! Catch a glimpse of one of our local American Eagles flying by or hear the call of the loons across the mountains as they rest in the surrounding lakes. After enjoying a beautiful sunset, the night sky will captivate you. Scout for satellites passing overhead while you roast marshmallows next to a large shared fire pit.
You have access to your own private cabin, private outhouse, private deck and private picnic area. The fireplace on the big lawn is shared with one other cabin. You have access to all trails.
Luis and Ashley are your hosts for your stay. Check in process starts with meeting host at "Base Camp" and then following up the driveway to the parking lot. Our host will take you up to your cabin. You'll have a short walk through on how everything works in your cabin and outhouse. We are available throughout your stay.
Ellea Pine Camps is nestled within the Adirondack Park. You'll have access to otherwise inaccessible state lands from our private trails. We are 15 miles from the main street of Malone, conveniently located for all of your essentials and some great restaurants. We are happy to help you plan your off-property adventures, with plenty of suggestions for local farms, waterfalls, trails, restaurants, and more!
Driving Distances:
Titus Mountain Family Ski Center: 15 min
Malone Golf Club: 15 min
Paul Smith's College VIC: 20 min
Saranac Lake: 35 min
Lake Placid: 50 min
Malone: 15 min
Airports:
Adirondack Regional Airport: 32 min
Plattsburgh Intl Airport: 1hr 20 min
Ogdensburg Intl Airport: 1hr 30 min
Burlington Intl Airport (VT): 2hr 30min
Albany Intl Airport: 3hr
Syracuse Hancock Intl Airport: 3hr 20 min
There is a second cabin located on the property
***WINTER MONTHS NOTES*** (November - Early April)
Your Private heated outhouse still offers composting toilet and a 5 gallon water dispenser for guest use. We replenish the water as needed. Please note we do not have hot water showers in the outhouse for winter rentals.
While we maintain the private road up to the cabins. 4WD and studded/chains on tires are recommended. In the case that your vehicle is not equipped to drive up the mountain, guests can park at Basecamp and have the following options: Snowshoe rentals available at basecamp (first come, first serve) or Host can provide transportation to and from cabin via recreational vehicle (must be scheduled ahead of time).
Conveniently located near Titus Family Ski Mountain, Snowmobile trails, Ice fishing, Cross Country Ski trails, Paul Smiths VIC ski/snowshoe trails and more!