Bedford

Dive down into 100 caves, visit a waterpark, and bike through forests on a Bedford camping trip.

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Mammoth Cave National Park

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Shawnee National Forest

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Starved Rock State Park

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Sobremesa Farm

We saw the need to be a part of the local food movement by purchasing land and bringing the land back to a state that was better than how we found it via permaculture practices.  The land consists of: 9acres of forest, pastures, two ponds, orchards, hoop house, tropical greenhouse, relocated English threshing barn from 1850,  market gardens, chickens,guineas, goats ( 2018), bees, stocked pond, extensive fencing, walk-in cooler, cellar, permaculture design layout, on site farm market on Sundays 11-6.Learn more about this land:Can host a few camp sites, three , one would be secluded close to pond.  No formal trails. There is one electric hookup 220v, hydrant for potable water.   Rural area, farming area, great road to ride bikes on. Seven  miles to Indiana University and vibrant downtown area, many ethnic restaurants, art, theatre.  

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Our new Tree Web. Hang out 15 feet up in the trees

Happy Hollow Homestead

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

Our "Tree Web". Hang out 15 feet up in the trees and play

Inside the new shower house with a Shou Sugi Ban (burnt wood) finish

The Cozy Camping Cottage has it's own yard 

Triple T Campground

My husband and I purchased this land about 7 years ago. We have cleared the area for our campground and built a screened in shelter house. We are now excited to share this with fellow campers.Learn more about this land:Bring your camper to one of our two graveled campsites. We have 30 amp hook ups. Our shelter house is screened making it a great place to play games, eat or just visit while enjoying the great outdoors. It has lights and multiple outlets.We are located just 10 minutes from scenic French Lick. There are activities for young and old alike in this little tourist town. Kids and adults both will enjoy the water park, go carting or playing laser tag. Adults can play a round of golf at the Pete Dye Golf Course, shop at a local boutique in the afternoon and grab dinner at one of the many local restaurants then relax around the campfire with a s’more for dessert.Nearby Paoli  is home of Paoli Peaks Ski Resort. Open December - March.  Paoli Peaks is for skiers, snowboarders, snowbladers, and tubers. The Peaks are located on a natural hill at a 900 ft. elevation with a vertical drop of 300 ft. There are 17 runs and many chairlifts and tows.Be sure to also check out Paoli Rock -N- Bowl Family Fun Center. You can not only go bowling but you can also play games, jump in the inflatables, try your shot at laser tag, and enjoy bumper cars. You won't want to miss their latest attraction...roller skating.  

Clearing at the top of the driveway.  You'll be right next to the water spigot and have plenty of room for your tent.

Persimmon Honey Hollow

Cozy ramshackle farmstead in the Hoosier Hills offer a chance to get up close and personal with the land,

 through camping, and hiking through the woods. 
 

Not only is Hoosier National Forest located both to the north

and south for hiking and trail riding, but just 3 miles away is

the Rise of Lost River at  Orangeville, a natural landmark.

 Spring Mill State park is located about 20 minutes away in Mitchell, IN, while Patoka Lake is about 15 minutes south of nearby French Lick. 

 For those interested in farmers' markets, Orange County Homegrown markets run Saturday at Orleans(10 miles away) from 8am-noon, and in French Lick 7 miles) from 4-8pm.

Roadside Camping offers beautul open sky views

Onsite parking spot makes for easy loading and unloading. The main house is just beyond the trees and down the hill.

Your view standing in the campsite at the top of the driveway.

Garden at top of driveway, keep on down the road for hiking.

Brambleberry Permaculture Farm

Espri and Darren began Brambleberry Permaculture Farm in the fall of 2003 in the beautiful hills of southern Indiana.  We are primarily a plant nursery, but also offer permaculture landscaping and farm consultations.  We usually have cows, chickens and rabbits, but are currently taking a break from cattle to build better fences lol.  We occasionally have peacocks, ducks, pigs or other livestock as well.  Learn more about us at www.brambleberryfarm.org

Cabin is completely off grid - no electricity, but there is cell service at the location.

Potential tent site in the plant nursery close to "the facilities"

Rustic Kitchen features gravity-fed rainwater (non-potable), and an antique propane stove. 

Antique propane stove with non-automatic oven (oven takes some learning to operate).

"The Facilities" - a composting porta-potty.


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