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Happy Hollow Homestead
1. Happy Hollow Homestead
99%
(962)
Marengo, IN · 23 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
- Voted best Hipcamp in Indiana for 7 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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Little Blue Horse Camp
2. Little Blue Horse Camp
100%
(53)
Grantsburg, IN · 1 site
Enjoy some serenity in our little piece of heaven on the Little Blue River.
A unique retreat, with access to the river, areas to explore, rock features, water falls and a ton of nature.
We ask that you respect all the surrounding wildlife and plant life-- we are also a preservation space.
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Enjoy sleeping and waking to the serene sounds of the lazy Little Blue River and enjoy comforts of a cozy campground, nestled on private land in the Hoosier National Forest.
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Solar Off The Grid Cabin
3. Solar Off The Grid Cabin
93%
(7)
Paoli, IN · 1 site
7 Acres close to skiing, hiking, spalunking, canoeing ,moutian biking and over 700 acres across the street of undeveloped Hoosier National Forest . Great for Hunting
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The Cabin is powered by solar &; wind and uses a filtered rain water collection system. It is close to French Lick & Paoli, hiking, golf, canoeing, spelunking, skiing hunting and more. Please note that during the winter months the angle of the sun is lower and the panels do not produce as much power as in the summer months (plus you have less daylight hours) . Depending on the cloud cover you may be limited to lights only in November, December, January and February . There is a generator available for rent at $10.00 per night plus gas or you can bring your own. There is a wood stove and a 13,000 btu indoor gas wall heater for heat, both units provide more than enough heat. There are two window air conditioning units that can be used in, June, July and August. Once you get to the end of August or on cloudy days you are limited to the amount of time you can use the AC units unless you rent the generator. There is a propane cook stove available if you run out of power and 2 charcoal grills (you supply charcoal). Please note that the cabin is still a work in progress and is not 100% completed. Also note that if rain is limited there may be no water.
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Hoosier National Forest
4. Hoosier National Forest
91%
(16)
National forest in Indiana · 252 sites
See the wilderness of southern Indiana from the Ohio River to just south of Bloomington.
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McCormicks Creek State Park
5. McCormicks Creek State Park
100%
(5)
State park in Indiana · 233 sites
Welcome to Indiana’s first state park, camping mecca since 1916.
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West Baden Springs
6. West Baden Springs
West Baden Springs, IN · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Primitive camping only. Located 40 minutes from Spring Mill State Park and 5 minutes from French Lick Resort
Thank you for stopping by.
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Spring Mill State Park
7. Spring Mill State Park
100%
(2)
State park in Indiana · 224 sites
See how pioneers lived and learn about outer space at this southern Indiana park.
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Patoka Lake
8. Patoka Lake
100%
(1)
State park in Indiana · 445 sites
Discover plenty to do on the water at Indiana's second-largest lake.
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Monroe Lake
9. Monroe Lake
92%
(8)
Park in Indiana · 312 sites
At Monroe Lake, your trip will be about as deluxe as a state park stay gets. Lounge your days away at the Fourwinds Resort & Marina, where the crisp linens and mini-fridges will spoil you into oblivion. Even if you're looking to rough it a little on the campgrounds, you'll still have access to a vast array of activities. Two different beaches perfect for swimming, boat rentals, and several beautiful hiking trails highlight the natural beauty in the area. Whether you're on the hunt for waterfowl or want to waterski on the gorgeous sparkling waters, your favorite outdoor activity is likely found here. Did we mention there's a Marina called The Pleasure Craft? Just soak that in for a minute. No more information needed.
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Clifty Falls State Park
10. Clifty Falls State Park
86%
(9)
State park in Indiana · 164 sites
With a name like this, the outdoor fun is obvious.
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O'Bannon Woods State Park
11. O'Bannon Woods State Park
75%
(3)
State park in Indiana · 291 sites
Discover O'Bannon Woods State Park and its lush landscapes, historic sites, and outdoor adventures.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Terri
3 weeks ago
Tent
I don’t know what you are looking for, but it was a little slice of heaven for me. Less than an hour outside of Louisville, it was cooler, less humid, of course quiet, and all the shade you want. Relaxing on the paddle board in the easy river was just what my nervous system needed. I just spent the day, a mini retreat, but will return for an overnight soon….and looking forward to a beautiful fire. Communication with host was above and beyond. Location SUPER easy to find. I’ve been telling everyone I know :)
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Asheley
August 2026
Tent
With kids
We had a great time at Kerry’s Land! It was open, and clear and had all the amenities you’d need. Kerry was a great host and had awesome hospitality! Would recommend and definitely stay again! The tree net was so nice to wake up and lay in! My children loved it!
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KARA
August 2026
With pets
Such a cool and unique spot. Beautiful property. Nice location. Helpful and responsive host. Would definitely stay again!
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Anna
July 2026
16 ft car
This place really is a hidden gem. It's clean and quiet, and the Black Walnut Grove camping area is beautifully shady. The tree net is so cool! Also, the location is about 10-11 minutes from Marengo Cave, which was why I was there. Very convenient!
The host, Kerry, is very nice and helpful too.
Wi-Fi is quite spotty, but does work in some places. Outhouses are surprisingly nice for pit toilets with running sink water (which is awesome), though if you need to go during the night be aware you will have a LOT of insect and arachnid company very close to you 😆
Would definitely recommend staying here!
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Emily
July 2026
Tent
With kids
We had a BLAST at this campsite! Our host was extremely accommodating, friendly, and even warned us of bad weather approaching. My 11 yr old niece and nephew LOVED the rope and tire swings, the tree net, and exploring the property. 😍
The only thing we would recommend would be to update the hipcamp photos. Most of them were taken in 2020, so things weren’t quite the way we expected when we arrived… they’ve aged a bit. 🙃
But we still absolutely LOVED our stay and hope to come back in the future! 5/5 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Aubreah anne
July 2026
With pets
It was so beautiful there and Kerry is super helpful and sweet his land is definitely worth staying at very relaxing
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Jennifer
July 2026
Tent
Beautiful little spot, sorry we weren't able to stay longer to enjoy it as it was just an overnight pit stop. Hosts were very nice and responsive.
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Cody
July 2026
Tent
Awesome camp site! We had plenty of space, close to great hiking trails, and the property is incredible! We will be back!
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gidget
July 2026
With kids
Kerry was a great host. Cabin was clean, spot was spacious, outhouses and showers were good. Very quiet area, no road or people noise and at night all you heard were the bugs and frogs. Couple of nice, chill dogs roaming around that hung out with us and walked some trails. Lots of trails and scenic areas within half an hour. All in all a great site to get away too. We will definitely be back.
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Ray
July 2026
Tent
With kids
Had a great time at camp with my Daughters. The outdoor shower is absolutely awesome!!
Our maple syrup was delicious for our camp pancake tradition!!
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Shawna
July 2026
Tent
Group trip
a favorite spot for when we go kayaking on the blue river! private, peaceful getaway with tons of shade. kerry’s hospitality is above and beyond! thanks for another great stay.
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Valerie
July 2026
Tent
With pets
Fantastic site, great host! Unforgettable for sure.
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David
July 2026
Tent
With pets
Kerry's place was amazing quiet and relaxing. He was very hospitable and able to answer all of our questions and gave us great advice on hikes and caves in the area. Wonderful place to camp with pets!!!
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Marvin Den
July 2026
With pets
Kerry was easy to communicate with and very accommodating. There’s no network signal in the area but they have a wifi. Our cottage was just near the bathroom so it was very convenient as well. Despite the heatwave alert, the temp was manageable because there’s so much trees and shade in the area. Make sure to bring insect repellent as there a lot of insects roaming around, though the cottage has a screen to protect it from being invaded by insects especially at night.
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Naketa
June 2026
Weekend Trip to Happy Hollow Homestead
We stayed at Happy Hollow Homestead this past weekend for my birthday, and even though it poured rain almost the entire time and parts of the property were flooded, it was honestly one of the most beautiful places I’ve ever stayed.
We ended up being the only campers there, which I’m sure had everything to do with the weather, but it made for such a peaceful reset. The trees were absolutely beautiful, the property was well cared for, and one thing I really noticed was how clean everything was. There wasn’t trash laying around anywhere. You could tell the owner really loves this place.
Kerry was an amazing host. Before we even arrived, he kept us updated about the weather, the flooding, and what to expect. We got there really late because of the storms, and he was so gracious that he gave us a free night because of the rain and our late arrival. That was completely unexpected and so appreciated.
He also took the time to give us a tour of the property and showed us the different spaces he’s working on. It was exciting hearing his vision for Happy Hollow. You can tell he’s putting his heart into making it something special.
Honestly, I knew it was going to rain before we came, so the weather wasn’t anyone’s fault. Sometimes you just have to embrace what Mother Nature gives you. For me, the experience was still 100% worth it.
I’m so glad I found the Hipcamp app because I probably never would have discovered this little hidden gem otherwise. We’ll definitely be back,
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Luke
June 2026
With kids
Nice secluded spot, with a cool little cabin and beautiful land. Kerry was a great host. Would recommend.
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Stella
June 2026
With pets
I loved camping in Kerri’s hut. What a great weekend and he has a great property!
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Melissa
June 2026
15 ft pop-up camper
With pets
We absolutely adored staying in the grove in our pop-up camper. It was cool and shady all day. Loved having the sink available and the outhouse has some nice amenities. The birdsong under the trees was just lovely- it almost sounded like a recording with the slight echo in the canopy. Kerry was a very gracious host and we enjoyed chatting with him and learning about his projects. He was incredibly helpful with helping us plan our excursions- there is a lot to do in the area! He was also totally on top of keeping us informed as some rough weather came through, and checked on us after it passed. We fully enjoyed our stay and would absolutely choose this spot if/ when we come back.
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Todd
June 2026
16 ft pop-up camper
Group trip
We had a great time. Such a Bueatiful place and kind host.
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Brittany
June 2026
Tent
Kerry was wonderful and greeted us as soon as we arrived.
Major pros were the warm more like perfectly hot shower was incredible.
And the suspension net was really cool
To note the nature of the land- not viewed as negatives
- the creek across my Highlander did scrub a little bit
- bring bug spray
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