30 acres hosted by Kerry B.
4 lodging sites · 20 RV/tent sites
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at some sites.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Private sites
96% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Best in Indiana: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Activities
Hiking
Paddling
Wildlife watching
Fall Fun
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Forest
River, stream, or creek
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742 ratings · 602 reviews
Grace N.recommends
May 17, 2024
Cozy Camping Cottage
Absolutely beautiful and peaceful place to stay. We were greeted by not only Kerry but 3 friendly dogs when we first pulled up. It's a wonderful getaway out of all the hustle and bustle (but they also have wifi that works great if you need it)! The outhouse was clean and had running water. We didn't use the shower but they had one available that looked clean as well. We loved our time here and Kerry was a perfect host!
Ash C.recommends
May 16, 2024
Camping Cabin
Wonderful space and Kerry was an amazing host! Loved how intertwined with nature everything was and seeing all the frogs by the pond.
Samuel C.recommends
May 13, 2024
Black Walnut Grove at Happy Hollow
I’ve only stayed for a night during a roadtrip between AR & VT. but I could have definitely stayed longer. Everything is easy, picnic tables and fire pits on a flat terrain. Thanks to the owner, really cosy welcome!
Holly L.recommends
May 11, 2024
Hidden A-frame in the woods
Family's first camping trip
I loved the whole experience. Just getting away and being in nature period..Can't wait to come back hopefully with more family this summer!! Thanks Kerry!!
Jenny B.recommends
May 6, 2024
Black Walnut Grove at Happy Hollow
Convenient & "easy" for families!
My husband and 8yo twins met two other families (each with 2 children) and as a group of 12, we all had our first HipCamp experience on Black Walnut Grove! Kerry was very responsive, patient, and answered all my pre-arrival questions. He was thoughtful about which site would best suit our needs and it turned out to be a great spot. The kids loved playing in the (mostly) dry creek bed and the big, muddy ditch – and of course, they loved the string "nest"! We felt comfortable wandering the grounds and loved meeting the neighbor and his pigs & chickens. While there, Kerry was available to answer questions, deliver dry wood, and he jumped at the opportunity to pull our truck & camper out of that same mud. Although he was on site, he never hovered and didn't even hush us during some intense rounds of 'capture the flag.' The handmade latrine & sink were convenient and an improvement from toilets you'd find at most public (more primitive) campgrounds. (I even washed the kids up in the shower at another site – something I didn't plan to do but took advantage of because we could!)
re: the dogs - Jersey, Bart, and Maynard were regulars at our site and we enjoyed their company. They were friendly, never aggressive, and did well with our very lazy, not-territorial older dog. So we did not have any issues on that front but made sure to keep our food sealed up.
Kerry's place was great and I'd recommend it to other families looking for a an alt to a traditional "car camping" experience!
Kasey G.recommends
May 6, 2024
Black Walnut Grove at Happy Hollow
Kerry was great. Super responsive and helpful. Campground was unique and fun. Had a whimsical touch.
Location
Marengo, Orange, Indiana, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Myaamia, Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Kaskaskia, and Adena Culture First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Kerry B.Joined in May 2017
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