The best forest campgrounds near Crawfordsville, Indiana

Looking to camp near Crawfordsville, Indiana and explore the forest? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for all your camping needs. With over 249 options specifically tailored to your forest preference near Crawfordsville, Indiana, you'll have plenty of choices to find the perfect campsite. And with an average price per night of $35, and options as low as $7, you can find a campsite to fit any budget. For top-rated campsites, check out Walnut Valley Realm (230 reviews), Heritage Farm Stay Adventure (196 reviews), and Hoosier's on the Ridge (70 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and potable water. Plus, you can enjoy activities such as wind sports, biking, and whitewater paddling. Start planning your forest camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

We really loved this cabin and farm! Right out back is tons of space to camp, hammock, walk through the woods or wade through the creek. So wonderful!

Looking to camp near Crawfordsville, Indiana and explore the forest? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for all your camping needs. With over 249 options specifically tailored to your forest preference near Crawfordsville, Indiana, you'll have plenty of choices to find the perfect campsite. And with an average price per night of $35, and options as low as $7, you can find a campsite to fit any budget. For top-rated campsites, check out Walnut Valley Realm (230 reviews), Heritage Farm Stay Adventure (196 reviews), and Hoosier's on the Ridge (70 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like campfires, toilets, and potable water. Plus, you can enjoy activities such as wind sports, biking, and whitewater paddling. Start planning your forest camping adventure today with Hipcamp!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. Heritage Farm Stay Adventure

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44mi from Crawfordsville · 24 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Flora, IN

Enjoy a stay at Heritage Farm and experience all the exhilaration that an Indiana farm has to offer. Heritage Farm is a working alpaca farm with over 50 alpacas you can watch and interact with. Also residing on the farm are a flock of chickens, several goats. The newest addition to the farm is a pair of small breed Kune Kune pigs! If you want to, you can help with the daily chores of feeding the animals and collecting eggs. After that, you can explore the big red barn that was selected as one of the top-ten Bicentennial barns in the state. Roam around the 120 acre homestead, woods and creek and soak in the sights, sounds and smells of the farm. Be sure to visit our farm store before you leave where you can shop for alpaca products such as sweaters, hats, mittens and scarves. Pick up some farm fresh eggs from our flock of pastured chickens! Heritage Farm has several options for overnight lodging. One of the most popular places to stay is in our authentic 1850's log cabin. And it's certainly special to us as well. The cabin represents a valued part of our heritage. It reminds us every day of our agricultural roots, solid values and the importance of faith and family. Our Philosophy You want to have a wonderful stay at Heritage Farm and we want that for you too. This is your retreat for however long you are staying and we hope you'll be relaxed, comfortable and happy. Our Faith Our Christian faith is important to us. We have been so richly blessed with this farm and sharing it with others is what God has called us to do. We strive to show God's love to our guests by exceeding their needs and expectations and by inviting them to enjoy his beautiful creation. We abide by what it says in the Bible in 1 Peter 4:9-10: "Cheerfully share your home with those who need a place to stay. God has given each of us a gift from his great variety of spiritual gifts. Use them well to serve one another." Valuing Our Past, Building for the Future Our mission at Heritage Farm is to apply that same pioneer spirit and value system to our alpaca business and Farm Stay enterprise. We are dedicated to working hard to provide the best of care to our herd and our overnight guests. Visit us on Facebook: facebook.com/heritagefarmstays

2. Apple acres

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35mi from Crawfordsville · 1 site · Tent, RV · Clayton, IN

My Great great grandfather purchased the land in 1834, I am the 5th generation on this farm. Areas first apple orchard started in 1910-1990 now a wedding venue with beautiful scenery. The retired apple orchard still has trees with vast walking trails between the rows. Amazing wildlife! Vast walking trails that are kept mowed. Fishing pond available (with prior permission) pet friendly property for responsible owners that clean up afterword. 2 Bathroom options! One with running water only a 2min walk or use a new port-a-pot with attached sink very close to the shelter. Enjoy - Breeo smokless firepit, two Adirondack chairs, two hammock chairs, 8ft epoxy coated picknick table. Fast Wi-Fi at this spot! R/C and non motorized bike dirt track available to use. Berms, high bank turns and whoops! dogs love them too. Local attractions - Brew links brewing = 3 min drive, Splash Island water park = 5 min drive, Indianapolis Motor Speedway = 35 min drive, Hendricks Live Music Center - 7 Min drive More local info, check out this link! https://www.visithendrickscounty.com/trip-planning/regions/plainfield/ No chickens on or near property, so go ahead and sleep in...

3. Fairytale Camping

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46mi from Crawfordsville · 1 site · Lodging · Delphi, IN

Farm to Folklore is an inclusive getaway and activity farm where families and friends are welcome to rest and explore. Rent the farmstays filled with mystery and wonder. An eclectic expression of the rural Midwest mixed with just right touch of the fantastical. Our family farm is 40 acres of beautiful fields, woods with trails and creeks, and even a small pond with an island. An adventure awaits while walking through the fields, gardens, pond, and forest trails. Bonfire areas throughout the property. Visit with the ponies, ducks, chickens, and farm cats. Experiences available for everyone. Close to Indiana Beach, Delphi Historic Wabash and Erie Canal, Brookston Festivals. Please be aware our property is a family farm and we host mutiple stays. Please be respectful of other guests and private spaces. Thank you

4. Stone of Hope Campground

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37mi from Crawfordsville · 2 sites · Tents · Brazil, IN

A private lake nestled in the woods with trails throughout Peaceful, wild life - a real opportunity to experience nature at its best

5. ♥ Uncle Bob's Backwoods

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47mi from Crawfordsville · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Noblesville, IN

Camp with privacy on a chicken homestead nestled a quarter mile into the woods. Choose to camp in a highly frequented deer area by the driveway or walk back to the orchard. Each campsite is private, ensuring you won't have anyone camping right next to you. Sites accommodate from 3 to 7 tents, each with its unique charm and surrounded by ample firewood. Experience the natural habitat of foxes, deer, pileated woodpeckers, hawks, owls, and other woodland creatures. Depending on rainfall, a pond occasionally fills up, providing a great opportunity for catch-and-release frog and toad adventures! (Nets provided or use your hands like a pro) Meet our two domesticated squirrels, "Big" and "Little," who are always hungry and love pecans. Please be sweet to these two precious babies. They are the squirrels that don't run away from humans. Wake up to the delight of fresh eggs, straight from our homestead! (Inquire if interested) Water: Garden hoses are at each site filled with fresh water from our well cut deeply into limestone. Drinkable, but it has a little extra iron in it. Restroom: Porta potty on the Southside of the driveway across from the Pipeline Pole. The walk to Orchard Campsites is a 2-3 minute. - Feel free to pee in the woods like God intended Power: Electrical access available near house for charging and 15amp at each RV site. - Ruoff Music Center: 18 minutes (Northwest, so less traffic) - State Road 37: 6 minutes - Downtown Historic Noblesville: 5 minutes - Amenities: Grocery, shops, food, and drinks! - Bier Brewery: 9 minutes (great outdoor area) - Wolfies Restaurant: 6 minutes (on Morse Reservoir) - Forest Park: 3 minutes - Features: Playgrounds, sand volleyball, skate park, basketball, bocce ball, tennis courts - Schwartz's Bait & Tackle: 4 minutes

6. Swanky Acres

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20mi from Crawfordsville · 22 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bloomingdale, IN

Our property is located north of Rockville, Indiana, in beautiful Parke County, right off Highway 41. Nestled in a quiet ravine, it offers a peaceful getaway close to local attractions. Turkey Run State Park and Shades State Park are just a few miles away, and kayaking or canoeing is available down the road. The area is famous for its 30+ beautiful covered bridges, as well as local Amish shops and food stands. Rockville itself has several charming coffee shops and unique shopping spots. On-site, our property features walking trails, a his-and-hers bathhouse with toilets and showers, and a covered picnic area for you to enjoy. We are also within 30 minutes of Bridgeton and Mansfield—perfect if you’re visiting for the amazing Bridge Festival.

7. Martin H.’s Land

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28mi from Crawfordsville · 2 sites · Tents · Van Bibber Lake, IN

8. Camp Friend Park

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31mi from Crawfordsville · 7 sites · Tents · Greencastle, IN

Camp Friend was founded in 1951 when 83-year-old John George Friend donated 51.5 acres of wooded land—most of his property—“for the benefit of the youth of Putnam County.” To manage and preserve this gift, the Putnam Friend of Youth Foundation was established, ensuring that young people continue to enjoy the natural beauty of the land for generations to come. John and his son worked as gardeners for several Greencastle families, including the Barnabys, who owned a lumber yard and sawmill and contributed generously to the community. John likely felt encouraged to donate the wooded acreage due to his association with the Barnabys and his love for spending time in nature with his grandchildren. His gift allows all guests to appreciate and explore the great outdoors.

9. Camp with Alpacas at Aris Farm

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42mi from Crawfordsville · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Universal, IN

This was once a self sustaining farm built in the 1950s. The farm raised cattle, pigs, chickens. There was 35 tillable acres which produced corn and oats for the livestock. The farm had its own feed grinder in the old barn. There is an old hand built cooler room where all the meat was stored. There are four wells on the farm one of which is used for watering animals and cooling alpacas on hot summer days. One of our tent sites is in the corner of our alpaca pasture. You'll hear the roosters, goats, donkeys and more than likely, Rose, our Maremma livestock guardian dog, throughout your stay.

10. Powers Farm Camp Site

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31mi from Crawfordsville · 1 site · Tent · Sheridan, IN

This is a single campsite at the back of the farm in the woods. Suitable for tent camping, a grass lane will take you back to the woods providing your family and friends with a secluded campsite to enjoy the sounds of birds and wildlife while you unplug and unwind. This site does not have running water or electricity, but does have plenty of wildlife and a few trails throughout the woods.

Camper favorites near Crawfordsville

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

Stone of Hope Campground

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37mi from Crawfordsville · 2 sites · Tents · Brazil, IN

A private lake nestled in the woods with trails throughout Peaceful, wild life - a real opportunity to experience nature at its best

♥ Uncle Bob's Backwoods

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47mi from Crawfordsville · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Noblesville, IN

Camp with privacy on a chicken homestead nestled a quarter mile into the woods. Choose to camp in a highly frequented deer area by the driveway or walk back to the orchard. Each campsite is private, ensuring you won't have anyone camping right next to you. Sites accommodate from 3 to 7 tents, each with its unique charm and surrounded by ample firewood. Experience the natural habitat of foxes, deer, pileated woodpeckers, hawks, owls, and other woodland creatures. Depending on rainfall, a pond occasionally fills up, providing a great opportunity for catch-and-release frog and toad adventures! (Nets provided or use your hands like a pro) Meet our two domesticated squirrels, "Big" and "Little," who are always hungry and love pecans. Please be sweet to these two precious babies. They are the squirrels that don't run away from humans. Wake up to the delight of fresh eggs, straight from our homestead! (Inquire if interested) Water: Garden hoses are at each site filled with fresh water from our well cut deeply into limestone. Drinkable, but it has a little extra iron in it. Restroom: Porta potty on the Southside of the driveway across from the Pipeline Pole. The walk to Orchard Campsites is a 2-3 minute. - Feel free to pee in the woods like God intended Power: Electrical access available near house for charging and 15amp at each RV site. - Ruoff Music Center: 18 minutes (Northwest, so less traffic) - State Road 37: 6 minutes - Downtown Historic Noblesville: 5 minutes - Amenities: Grocery, shops, food, and drinks! - Bier Brewery: 9 minutes (great outdoor area) - Wolfies Restaurant: 6 minutes (on Morse Reservoir) - Forest Park: 3 minutes - Features: Playgrounds, sand volleyball, skate park, basketball, bocce ball, tennis courts - Schwartz's Bait & Tackle: 4 minutes

Swanky Acres

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20mi from Crawfordsville · 22 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Bloomingdale, IN

Our property is located north of Rockville, Indiana, in beautiful Parke County, right off Highway 41. Nestled in a quiet ravine, it offers a peaceful getaway close to local attractions. Turkey Run State Park and Shades State Park are just a few miles away, and kayaking or canoeing is available down the road. The area is famous for its 30+ beautiful covered bridges, as well as local Amish shops and food stands. Rockville itself has several charming coffee shops and unique shopping spots. On-site, our property features walking trails, a his-and-hers bathhouse with toilets and showers, and a covered picnic area for you to enjoy. We are also within 30 minutes of Bridgeton and Mansfield—perfect if you’re visiting for the amazing Bridge Festival.

Martin H.’s Land

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28mi from Crawfordsville · 2 sites · Tents · Van Bibber Lake, IN

Camp Friend Park

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31mi from Crawfordsville · 7 sites · Tents · Greencastle, IN

Camp Friend was founded in 1951 when 83-year-old John George Friend donated 51.5 acres of wooded land—most of his property—“for the benefit of the youth of Putnam County.” To manage and preserve this gift, the Putnam Friend of Youth Foundation was established, ensuring that young people continue to enjoy the natural beauty of the land for generations to come. John and his son worked as gardeners for several Greencastle families, including the Barnabys, who owned a lumber yard and sawmill and contributed generously to the community. John likely felt encouraged to donate the wooded acreage due to his association with the Barnabys and his love for spending time in nature with his grandchildren. His gift allows all guests to appreciate and explore the great outdoors.

Camp with Alpacas at Aris Farm

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42mi from Crawfordsville · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Universal, IN

This was once a self sustaining farm built in the 1950s. The farm raised cattle, pigs, chickens. There was 35 tillable acres which produced corn and oats for the livestock. The farm had its own feed grinder in the old barn. There is an old hand built cooler room where all the meat was stored. There are four wells on the farm one of which is used for watering animals and cooling alpacas on hot summer days. One of our tent sites is in the corner of our alpaca pasture. You'll hear the roosters, goats, donkeys and more than likely, Rose, our Maremma livestock guardian dog, throughout your stay.

Powers Farm Camp Site

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31mi from Crawfordsville · 1 site · Tent · Sheridan, IN

This is a single campsite at the back of the farm in the woods. Suitable for tent camping, a grass lane will take you back to the woods providing your family and friends with a secluded campsite to enjoy the sounds of birds and wildlife while you unplug and unwind. This site does not have running water or electricity, but does have plenty of wildlife and a few trails throughout the woods.

Public campgrounds near Crawfordsville

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Shades Campground

12mi from Crawfordsville · 106 sites · Tents, RVs · in Shades State Park

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Turkey Run Campground

20mi from Crawfordsville · 211 sites · Tents, RVs · in Turkey Run State Park

Prophetstown Campground

32mi from Crawfordsville · 105 sites · Tents, RVs · in Prophetstown State Park

Brian Plawer Campground

45mi from Crawfordsville · 92 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kickapoo State Recreation Area

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Redear Campground

45mi from Crawfordsville · 92 sites · Tents, RVs · in Kickapoo State Recreation Area

Horse Campground

47mi from Crawfordsville · 15 sites · Tents, RVs · in Owen-Putnam State Forest

Stories from the community

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David

2 weeks ago

Tent

1 night at Stone of Hope Campground

What an awesome camp site. It is on a nicely mowed flat lawn on the edge of an old stone quarry. Beautiful! The hosts are very nice and showed me the whole property. I can’t wait to go back next summer!

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Salaam

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to Fairytale Camping

Magical little place <3 Angela is a sweet heart. Would definitely recommend this ☺️

Relax here! New hammock chairs, padded adirondack chairs and a sweet smokeless fire pit!

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Adam

3 weeks ago

Tent

Weekend Trip to Apple acres

Johnathan’s spot totally exceeded my expectations. This is a terrific spot for RVers, given the available hookups. I just had a roof tent, but the extra high carport kept everything from getting wet in a blow-through rainstorm, and the fire pit was a lovely way to wind down after a long day on the road. I highly recommend the breakfast add-on to get a little fuel in you. It’s nothing fancy, but it is tasty and delivered when you need it. It’s a beautiful, quiet property — wish I’d stayed longer than one night to explore the trails around the property. Also, my dog loved it.

Thane

3 weeks ago

22 ft campervan

Weekend Trip to Apple acres

Great, covered spot with convenient features for a quick overnight or extended stay. Having an indoor bathroom was nice as well as a port-a-potty closeby. It was very quiet and the pond was beautiful. Friendly, accomodating host.

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Abi

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Camp Friend Park

We loved camping here!! It was so beautiful and the trees were amazing! Plenty of fire wood provided which was so kind and William was very helpful and quick to answer any questions we had! We hope to be back!

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Sarah

October 2025

50 ft fifth wheel

1 night at Heritage Farm Stay Adventure

It was beautiful watching the sunset. over the alpacas in the field. As we sat by the fire making dinner. Friendly kitties almost took one home in our pocket… they were just so darn cute! But our Harry ( spoiled kitty) wanted nothing to do with the cute animals. Wonderful stuff purchased at their store that was made from the farm.

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Brittney

October 2025

12 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Swanky Acres

We loved the property including the modern amenities while still having privacy to relax and unwind. Sherri is an outstanding host and we will absolutely consider staying on her property in the future!

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Kristi

October 2025

30 ft travel trailer

With kids

3 nights at Heritage Farm Stay Adventure

Heritage Farm was such a great getaway to slow down and soak in nature’s sounds and farm life! We enjoyed it all- from hiking in the woods with the goats to feeding and walking the alpacas! All experiences we have never had. Our daughters (ages 3 & 5) especially loved the huge slide down the hill and the adorable cats and kittens to play with. Tim and Beth are wonderful hosts! If you’re looking for a great place to unwind and reset, Heritage Farm is truly the place to escape to!

Rob

October 2025

35 ft Class C

Weekend Trip to Apple acres

Jonathan’s place was great. Very nice site, with lots of amenities. We have a 35’ motorhome and had plenty of room for it and our toad. We were there for a wedding on property also. Jonathan and his family have an event center on the property too. While at the reception, I left the table for a bit. When I returned there was Jonathan playing tic tac toe with our son. Vice nice place ran by great people.

Ian

October 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Martin H.’s Land

Peaceful property. Easy to communicate with. Would camp here again!

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Jon

October 2025

Tent

With pets

2 nights at Heritage Farm Stay Adventure

We absolutely loved our experience at Heritage Farms, the camping sites were very clean and well kept. There were a couple of farm cats that kept us company the whole time and they were as sweet as they could be. The bathrooms were very clean and well maintained, and always stocked with all of our needs. The host were extremely welcoming and very pleasant to talk to. I can’t say enough nice things about this place. There’s lots of alpacas that next time we would like to feed and mingle with. We will definitely be back and see ourselves spending quick getaways here in the future.

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Jonathan

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Heritage Farm Stay Adventure

Easy going and friendly host, and we loved being around the dogs and cats and feeding out food scraps to the pigs rather than throwing them out. Got to take in an amazing sunset on the horizon of the fields on the west side of the farm. We've camped here twice now and both times loved it. Would gladly return!

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Alyssa

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fairytale Camping

The grape escape fulfilled my wanderlust garden fairy needs. The sleeping accommodations were magical and cozy, provided with just the right amount of fairy lights and very fitting reading material. The outdoor kitchen was also accommodating, I didn’t need to pack much which was extra appreciated. This cozy little tucked in camping spot had fun trinkets and treasures inside the site itself and along the hiking areas. I spent most of my time in the hammock by the fire, which is heaven to me. ◡̈

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Kathleen

October 2025

With kids

2 nights at Heritage Farm Stay Adventure

The kids loved the animals and the huge slide! It was fun all sleeping in the same room. The sunsets were beautiful. It was a peaceful fall getaway!

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Brad

October 2025

24 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Apple acres

Easy to back in and great amenities for the price. Enjoyed the trails through the woods too. Much better than any campground we've used. We will be back - thank you.

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Ashley

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Martin H.’s Land

Incredible spot, I forgot the magic of camping under full trees. While it’s been a dry summer with no rain, the waterfall wasn’t active but a gorgeous place. This also meant no mosquitos and hardly any other bugs. Peaceful.

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Elizabeth

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Fairytale Camping

We truly enjoyed our experience here. It’s set up beautifully at the camp. The trails were glorious. So incredibly peaceful and relaxing. Exactly what we were searching for. We will be back in the spring.

Andi

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Fairytale Camping

So cozy, so dreamlike, and so quiet. Perfect for a weekend getaway. Just what I needed!

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Rob

September 2025

24 ft Class B

1 night at Apple acres

Beautiful quiet place, nice friendly family! Located a couple of miles off of I 80 Metal car port that you can park under if your rig is 10 feet tall or less. Beautiful setting, I would definitely stay here again!

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Katelynn

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Powers Farm Camp Site

We loved getting to spend time together as a family on Aaron's property. Our dogs and kiddos had so much fun playing and running around. My husband, kids and dogs enjoyed the trails that were mowed and the kids loved the zipline and play ground equipment. The property is so peaceful. My husband said he would like to meet Aaron next time. We will definitely love to return in the future.