Spend an Unusual Night in South Salem New York

Forget about sleeping where things go bump in the night, how about an adventure where things howl in the night. That's right, you can camp with wolves.

Where You Can Sleep With a Wolf in New York

Before you say that's crazy, let me tell you about a unique experience that happens every Spring through Fall in South Salem, New York, that should definitely be a bucket list item for your summer plans. The Wolf Conservation Center offers a program called Sleeping with Wolves.

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The program just kicked off for the 2025 season, and you still have time to make your reservation to spend a night sleeping with the wolves that call the center home. They refer to it as a "Wild Nocturnal Adventure," but it is also a great way to learn about America's wolves.

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If spending the night camping with a wolf isn't something you want to do, but you would like to learn more and visit the center, you can do that as well. Most places that care for wolves need to register ahead of time, so plan ahead before you go.

Also, if you want to see something that will make you wish you could go tomorrow, make sure to log on to the Wolf Conservation Center's website and follow their webcams. One of the wolves just had pups, which are beyond adorable.

Places to Learn About Wolves Near the Hudson Valley

It might surprise you just how many places you can follow on social media and also visit to learn about wolves in and around New York. There is the Wolf Mountain Nature Center in Smyrra, New York, in Chenango County, on your way to the Finger Lakes.

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In Columbia, New Jersey, you can visit the Lakota Wolf Preserve. They will teach you about wolves, plus bobcats, foxes, and lynx. Both of these centers, along with the Wolf Conservation Center in South Salem, New Yorkrequire you to make reservations before visiting.

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