Whitetail Wetlands aerial view of wetlands and forest
New Paris, Pennsylvania

Built for those who hear the marsh call.

Rustic lodging where wetlands stretch to the horizon and every dawn arrives without an alarm. No Wi-Fi. No rush. Just the kind of quiet that rewrites your sense of time.

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Morning mist over wetlands at Whitetail Wetlands
Rustic cabin exterior surrounded by wetland vegetation
Deer at the edge of wetlands during golden hour
Cozy cabin interior with rustic furnishings

Our Story

We didn't build on the wetlands.
We built around them.

Whitetail Wetlands began as a single cabin — a place for the owner's family to escape the noise of the city and remember what silence sounds like. Decades later, that same philosophy guides everything we do.

Our property sits on hundreds of acres of restored wetland in the heart of Jefferson County. The cabins are positioned to frame the landscape, not compete with it. Every window looks out over something living — marsh grass, standing water, the occasional white-tail crossing the field at dusk.

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Decades of stewardship

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Miles to the nearest highway

Accommodations

Three cabins.
Three ways to disappear.

Each cabin is a standalone structure with its own character, positioned for maximum privacy and minimum light pollution.

The Marsh Cabin with wooden deck overlooking wetland

Cabin 1

The Marsh Cabin

Overlooks the main marsh basin. Floor-to-ceiling windows on the south face. King bed, full kitchen, wood-burning stove. Best for solo travelers or couples seeking total isolation.

King Bed Kitchen Stove
The Pine Cabin nestled among pine trees

Cabin 2

The Pine Cabin

Tucked into a stand of white pine with a private hot tub on the deck. Two bedrooms, loft sleeping area. Ideal for small families or friends who want space between cots.

2 Bedrooms Hot Tub Loft
The Dunning's Creek Cabin by the water

Cabin 3

Dunning's Creek

Named for the creek that runs behind it. Water sounds all night. Quaint, compact, and impossible to beat for birdwatchers. Queen bed, compact kitchen, screened porch.

Queen Bed Porch Creek View
Aerial view of Whitetail Wetlands property showing marsh, forest, and cabins

The Property

More than lodging.
It's an ecosystem.

Birdwatching

Herons, egrets, wood ducks, and migratory species through spring and fall. Binoculars provided.

Wildlife

White-tailed deer, fox, beaver, and occasional bobcat. The wetlands are a sanctuary — we respect that.

Stargazing

Zero light pollution. The Milky Way is visible from the deck most clear-nights between October and March.

Hiking

Miles of unmaintained trail through old-growth forest and along the creek. Boots recommended. Maps at check-in.

Night view of wetlands with stars
"We came for a weekend and stayed three nights. The silence here isn't empty — it's full of everything you've been ignoring."

— A returning guest

Get in Touch

Ready to
unplug?

We don't do online booking. Call us, tell us when you'd like to come, and we'll let you know what's open. No algorithms, no dynamic pricing — just a phone call.

Address

967 Dunnings Creek Rd
New Paris, PA 15554-8157

Phone

(814) 839-2622

Answering hours vary — leave a message if we're away

Check-in

Self check-in · Flexible arrival · No front desk

The marsh isn't going anywhere.
Neither is the quiet.

Call us at (814) 839-2622 and tell us when you want to disappear.

Call (814) 839-2622
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