Foolhardy Hill

07/24/2026

Campground chores at Foolhardy Hill.

07/21/2026

Update from the hill: After two weeks of keeping us on our toes, our prickly friend has been safely transported to a wildlife rehab specialist as it appeared to have some kind of illness or injury. We wish him a speedy recovery and hope he gets back on point soon.

07/21/2026

What a lovely surprise it was to find this whimsical, hand-painted thank you note from one of our campers. This has us feeling all warm and fuzzy inside.🥰

06/11/2026

Shelburne Falls is only minutes from Foolhardy Hill. Come stay in our neck of the woods and explore everything we have to offer!

One visit to this delightfully odd town and you'll never want to leave.

06/04/2026

New merch is in!

05/26/2026

Join us for the 2026 Jim Gariepy Memorial Single Fly Fishing Tournament & Fly Fishing 101 Clinic on June 6–7!

This weekend honors Jim Gariepy, former President of the Deerfield River Chapter of Trout Unlimited. Jim was an avid fly fisher, paddler, and skier who helped lead the Single Fly event for several years. In 2018, the chapter renamed the event in his memory. In that same spirit, the weekend is meant to be about fly fishing, learning, conservation, and camaraderie as much as competition.

Saturday, June 6
Fly Fishing 101 Clinic
Location: Zoar Outdoor, 7 Main Street, Charlemont, MA

This is a great opportunity for new anglers to learn the basics of fly fishing in a welcoming, hands-on setting. Instruction will cover prepping, casting, reading water and safe wading, and fly presentation, with on-the-water mentor sessions in the afternoon.

Participants who register for the skills clinic will receive a starter pack of flies and a raffle ticket for a future guided instruction day.

Sunday, June 7
Single Fly Tournament
Location: Zoar Picnic Area, Rowe, MA

A one-day catch and release tournament where anglers fish with three copies of one chosen fly pattern and hook size. Awards are based on total inches of trout. All waters within the Deerfield River Watershed are open for the competition.

Registration options:
Fly Fishing 101 only: $25
Single Fly, TU Member: $30
Single Fly, Non-TU Member: $40
Fly Fishing 101 + Single Fly: $35

Thank you to our event sponsors, Zoar Outdoor and Deerfield Fly Shop for making this event possible. We hope that the education of new anglers and camaraderie of friendly competition will encourage all to have a hands on approach to conservation efforts throughout the Deerfield River Watershed.

Register at the link below and please feel free to DM with any questions! We hope to see you there!

https://deerfieldrivertroutunlimited.com/

04/27/2026

This little prickly visitor decided to swing by to help us kick off our sixth season! 🏕️

04/25/2026

Behind The Scenes: .Biddy is no longer phased by my weird ass. Love that he still humors me at the end though🤣. 🔊Sound up so you can hear Biddy's impeccable "witch cackle."

The only way I'll get through chores at Foolhardy is with humor... and Biddy telling me to stop playing with the dogs and get back to work😇🐾

04/23/2026

⚡️PRE-ORDER SALE ENDS TOMORROW!⚡️

Order by April 24th and Save 10%.

All of our tees and hoodies are wicked soft, designed in-house by Foolhardy Hill Co-Founder Katie Banks and proudly printed by Becks Printing, a local family-owned business. Feel great and look great knowing your purchase directly supports real artists (not AI slop) and small businesses right here in Western Mass!

WHY PRE-ORDER? Being a small business we have limited funds and space for inventory, therefore we can't always guarantee having your preferred size and style available as the season progresses. Preordering is the best way to secure your selection and enjoy a 10% savings!

www.foolhardyhill.com/shop

04/23/2026

‼️MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND IS NOW AVAILABLE‼️

If you're interested in booking a single cabin site or the entire campground during the weekend of May 22-25 please contact us.