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Happy Hollow Homestead

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· Marengo, Orange, Indiana
30 acres hosted by Kerry B.
4 glamping pitches · 20 motorhome/tent pitches
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Best in Indiana: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Private sites
96% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Kerry is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
We now have 3 buildings for rent. The Cozy Camping Cottage, the Camping Cabin and the newest addition is our A-frame which is the most secluded spot on the land. - Voted best Hipcamp in Indiana to visit for 6 years. - Listed on Rachael Ray Magazine's "8 of America's Coolest Campgrounds" We offer a "Camping Cabin", The "Cozy Camping Cottage" or tent camping in Black Walnut Grove, in an open field, in the woods, or a shady grove. We like to interact with people or you can keep to yourself and have a quiet getaway in the woods. Sorry, but the tree house isn't available to rent since it is my home. I may rent it out in the future. Also in progress is the "Dome" We are on a solar powered, off the grid 30 acre homestead that has 24 acres of wooded land and 6 acres of groomed land. Come explore our land and relax in the "Tree Web", see the 2 story tree house that I live in, have fun on the tire swing, or just sit and enjoy all that nature has to offer. You can explore our interesting topography that has close to 100 foot of elevation changes, our (mostly) dry creek system that starts with 2 springs that drain into 3 sinkholes or walk 3 miles of trails (if you follow each trail from end to end). We love groups - Host your event here or have a group gathering with all your friends and family. We have spaces large enough to host hundreds of people. We welcome pets for camping, but no pets allow in the Camping Cabin. Also be aware that we have 2 friendly dogs on the land that roam freely. - 3.5 miles to Marengo Cave - 7 miles to the Blue River (canoes, rafting and swimming) - 30 minutes to Patoka Lake - 37 miles west of Louisville - 13 miles north of Interstate 64
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Jesse K.recommends
April 22, 2024
Eclipse Viewing party
Would camp again, awesome host
Kerry was super proactive and accommodating, especially with a lot of campers around for the eclipse viewing. He helped me find a spot with other friendly campers and checked in throughout the weekend. Overall, an awesome stay, just make sure to bring a table to cook on since the picnic tables aren’t at each site.
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Simon F.recommends
April 22, 2024
Black Walnut Grove at Happy Hollow
A lovely place to camp
Beautiful place! Very fun. Kerry was very personable and helpful. My family had a great time. Thanks, Kerry!
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Sierra O.recommends
April 21, 2024
Eclipse Viewing party
Kerry was super helpful and the land is beautiful! Great bathroom set-up as well. Thanks Kerry!
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Michelle P.recommends
April 17, 2024
Eclipse Viewing party
Lovely location 👌 Kerry is an A+ host. Will definitely be back 🥳
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Mieke C.recommends
April 13, 2024
Eclipse Viewing party
Peaceful, wild, and free land
Our site had a field on one side and forest and dry creek on the other. Animals wandered around through our site, but never disrupted us or our things. Fire pit at every site. Outhouses. Trails. Dishwashing station, water spickets around. Very clean and peaceful. Surprisingly, the early morning and daytime hours were quiet—with the eclipse party, the evening was louder, but not disruptively loud! Lots of kids roaming free, but they did not disturb us. Beware of a neighboring dog at the entrance who bit and scratched our bumper and scratched up our vehicle’s door and paint with its teeth!
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Britney B.recommends
April 12, 2024
Camping Cabin
Overall our stay was really good. It had been raining non stop so we were unable to venture too far from the cabin but when we did, we seen some awesome things and enjoyed the peace and quiet. Cabin was clean. The dogs were the best part; the sweetest dogs live there and we loved that they came and spent time with us. Things I would recommend- bring lanterns, flashlights/ something to help you see your way back to your cabin from the fire pit or outhouse. There is no lights to get up the steps or thru the wooded area from the Firepit to cabin. Bring a foldable table or something to put your food/ belongings on. There is no picnic tables or stumps around fire pit or outside. Inside there is one little square night stand , no place to put anything that you don’t want on the floor. The day we left. I slipped and fell down 5 steps . It was raining and the steps have mossy slick coat to it. There is no nonslip strips or anything on the steps or deck to give you traction. When we arrived the host told us to “be careful it’s slick” . I hope that he corrects the problem instead of “knowing” and doing nothing. I’m bruised from my neck, down my arms and back and can barely move around today. So please please be aware so someone else doesn’t fall. I will say that the place is beautiful and a great place to stay other than those issues .
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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
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Hosted by Kerry B.Joined in May 2017
Response rate: 100%
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