12 Best Private Campsites Near Bainbridge, OH, US 2026

Looking for a camping getaway near Bainbridge, Ohio? Hipcamp has over 170 private campsites in the area, offering a range of accommodations to suit your preferences. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to pitch your tent or a unique treehouse experience, there's something for everyone. And with options starting as low as $15 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out top campsites like Hidden Lake Farm (359 reviews), McKee Farm - Treehouses and Camping (188 reviews), and Lake Farm (106 reviews) for some tried and true camping experiences. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, showers, and trash disposal, and engage in activities such as off-roading, boating, and hiking. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Looking for a camping getaway near Bainbridge, Ohio? Hipcamp has over 170 private campsites in the area, offering a range of accommodations to suit your preferences. Whether you're looking for a cozy spot to pitch your tent or a unique treehouse experience, there's something for everyone. And with options starting as low as $15 per night, you can enjoy the great outdoors without breaking the bank. Check out top campsites like Hidden Lake Farm (359 reviews), McKee Farm - Treehouses and Camping (188 reviews), and Lake Farm (106 reviews) for some tried and true camping experiences. Enjoy popular amenities like campfires, showers, and trash disposal, and engage in activities such as off-roading, boating, and hiking. So pack your gear and get ready for an unforgettable camping adventure!

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1. The Viking Longhall

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16mi from Bainbridge · 11 sites · Tents, Lodging · Peebles, OH

The Viking longhall has been 9 years in the making by a group of semi serious Viking enthusiasts: the result is a 60 foot long building that has 18, 8,x4' sleeping berths. Set apart from the main open area it also boasts 2 meeting rooms and a kitchen. The campsite is a very peaceful place. Some go as far as to say a healing place! We are proud of what we have achieved and now want people to come out and enjoy it also. The field is close enough to the Appalachian highway (state route 32) for convenience, but far enough not to be bothered by it. The area is steeped in Native American culture. In fact, the world famous Serpent Mound is but 8 miles away, with many other Adena culture sites within easy driving distance. It's also in the heart of the Amish community. The area is known for its natural beauty with many hiking trails and canoeing opportunities. The area is awash in beauty and history from the ancient mound culture to the amish culture. The area has many hiking trails some of which are part of the buckeye trail and range in length from an easy 1 mile loop to rugged hikes of many miles. Come out and share the land that we have loved for the last 30 years PLEASE NOTE….WE WILL NO LONGER BE SUPPLYING BEDDING OR TOWELS.

2. The Shack

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36mi from Bainbridge · 3 sites · Tents · Wilmington, OH

This elevated shack overlooks a pond and is conveniently located within walking distance of Cowan Lake. The road is a nice place to go for a walk taking in the wildlife, cattle farm, and ending at the lake. This State Park provides a wonderful opportunity to hike, bird watch, and enjoy water recreation. The lake has a 10 hp limit, so it is perfect for kayaking, canoeing, paddle boarding, fishing, and sailing.

3. Todd’s Fork Adventures

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47mi from Bainbridge · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Morrow, OH

This property was the original location of Todd’s Fork Bluegrass Festivals back in the 70’s and is directly on Todd’s Fork with 1/2 mile of River frontage. We reside within the Village of Morrow, walking distance to restaurants and stores. The little Miami Bike Trail is approximately 1/4 mile from our entrance. This property is tucked away and you wouldn’t even know you’re close to town once you’re on site. Valley Vineyards is right down the road to enjoy a bottle of wine and cook your own steak dinner nights. Take a trip to visit Fort Ancient with a day hike. A Native American earthworks complex, the largest hilltop enclosure in the world and soon to be a World Heritage site! Enjoy some canoeing on the Little Miami River a State and National scenic river which is within walking distance. We have kayaks on location for the kids to play in the creek and creeks to hike with numerous fossils deposits. Southwestern Ohio is famous for its Ordovician fossil deposits. Kings Island is approximately 20 minute drive and the Ohio renaissance Festival is near. Caesars creek state park in Cowan lake state park is within a short drive. Smallmouth Bass fishing is awesome on Todd’s Fork and we have plenty of area to Wade fish.

4. Myhio Haven Horse Farm

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37mi from Bainbridge · 4 sites · Tents · West Portsmouth, OH

Established in 1983 on a 60-acre plot of land right in the Shawnee State Forest. The property is beautiful with flat land, fields, and at the back are the foot hills of the Appalachian Mountains. We put a horse farm on the land in 2000. The horses here are my family and I want to expand and offer more opportunities on the land. That's when I came across Hipcamp! I'm excited to share a piece of my heaven that I'm fortunate enough to call home.

5. Trothwood Forest

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42mi from Bainbridge · 8 sites · Tents · Mc Arthur, OH

Family-Owned 43+ acres. nearly all wooded. This property has been minimally developed so as to allow it to be as clean and as natural of possible. There are some trails making hiking the property easier. A few locations on the property are available for quite private camping stays or family friendly getaways. When you drive up the driveway stick to the right. The houses on the left are different properties. Park where the driveway first levels off or up near the flagpole. Trails are not meant for vehicles. Dual purpose / adventure motorcycles are ok to drive right up to the sites. No ATV's  Solar/fire heated shower near the flagpole. Closed during colder months (Nov-April). Always test the water temperature before use. Hand pulled wagon is there to make it easy to get your things to your site. Return it to the parking/flagpole area when not using it. There is cell service on the property! This is an ideal location to give children adventures that are still within minutes to a small town and other attractions in the Hocking Hills area. Approximate near by places: Enjoy the scenery while driving or just staying put: 17-minute drive to Le Petit Chevalier Vineyards and Farm Winery 20-minute drive to Ash Cave 26-minute to Old Mans Cave 2-3 minute drive to McArthur for supplies if needed

6. Rolling Meadow Outpost

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24mi from Bainbridge · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · Winchester, OH

Rolling Meadow Farm is an Ohio Century farm that has been in our family for well over 100 years. The newest generation seeks to integrate ecological management so as to leave the farm better than when their tenure began three years ago. Sharing the scenic property with others while also transitioning to organic hemp cultivation are the priority goals for the next twelve months. Currently, Homestead site and two dispersed camp sites are available for Fall 2024. Campers are welcome to explore the entire property, just please be gentle walking through the crops. Expect amazing night skies when it’s clear, and peace and quiet thanks to the dead end lane.

Stories from the community

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Brittany

2 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to The Viking Longhall

Amazingly unique!! 10/10 recommend! Will definitely be returning in early fall.

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Maura

3 weeks ago

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Viking Longhall

We had such a wonderful experience and have every intention of going back.

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Shohei

3 weeks ago

With kids

2 nights at The Viking Longhall

We had an amazing time staying at David's hand-built yurt! David is a wonderful host, making sure we had what we needed and providing helpful info while giving us our space. There's plenty to do, from axe throwing to board games to great hiking trails nearby.

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Carl

November 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to The Viking Longhall

This is my 5th time staying at the campground, everything about it is incredible! David is a fantastic host that has created a truly one of a kind and magical place for friends to get together and make memories.

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Jeremy

November 2025

Tent

1 night at Rolling Meadow Outpost

This was a great spot to camp! The views of the night sky were awesome and surroundings were peaceful and snow covered. The firewood was priced well and good sized which helped during the cold. The communication and directions were clear, and the price for being as close to the city while still being an escape is a bargain. I will definitely be camping here again in the future!

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Jody

November 2025

2 nights at The Viking Longhall

We had an incredible time at the yurt! David was an amazing host: he greeted us and shared all kinds of local information and tips on hikes and activities and brought us coffee in the mornings. He has built a magical place and put so much passion, care and attention into everything there. The nature and activities on the property can fill days. We loved the yurt Viking decor, propane fire in the middle and the incredible layers of soft bedding! We will be coming back for sure.

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Tonya

November 2025

Tent

Group trip

3 nights at The Viking Longhall

We enjoyed our stay at The Viking Longhall. The setting is peaceful and the grounds are well cared for. The communal kitchen and fire-pit area were nice touches. The host was friendly and helpful.

Jeff

November 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Rolling Meadow Outpost

Very private. The night sky was awesome. The location was super convenient to Fort Hill and Serpent Mound. The host was easy to reach and very friendly. I’ll be back in spring and visit some of the other State Parks around the area.

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Nick

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Myhio Haven Horse Farm

Very private and clean. Had a great stay and a perfect location. Will definitely be back!

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Zachary

October 2025

Weekend Trip to The Viking Longhall

The whole Viking Longhall property is like stepping into a cute, quirky woodsy fantasy. The unique building design and landscape layout are all charming. The Creekside Cottage was simple, cozy, and well provisioned. David is an excellent host, available and very considerate. I would stay again.

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Michael

October 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to The Viking Longhall

David was a fun and gracious host! We’ll 100% be back! He brought a pot of coffee each morning and a new propane tank to help heat the yurt, told us about the history of the area and places to check out nearby, and was fun and engaging to talk with. My daughters and I had a very fun, safe, and memorable trip and look forward to returning again sometime soon.

James

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Todd’s Fork Adventures

The land is very private, we were able to access the property with ease. The camp sites were distanced very nicely as we didn’t really hear or see anyone else. Access to the creek was easy, the creek water was very clear in nature. We did some fishing and caught 4 large mouth bass and a species I never dealt with before. After few forums the fish was skipjack herring know. As poor mans Tarpon. You can hear the coyotes late at night hunting animals. We didn’t encounter any wildlife like deer, or raccoons. The owner greeted us very next day. I would def come back during the summer time and do some fishing. Camp site 3 was excellent cause we like being away from people and being on our own. The location took me by surprise. The owner gave us a tip on hot tent camping, I had a stove was too close to the ground. He recommended some stone or concrete blocks. We went to Home Depot and got some cheap stone stepping stones and fixed our problem with the stove.

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Randall

October 2025

Group trip

2 nights at The Viking Longhall

This place has everything you need to have an awesome time.

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Jamie

October 2025

Tent

1 night at The Shack

We loved the Hideaway!! It was ticked back in the woods!!!!

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Farrah

October 2025

Group trip

2 nights at The Viking Longhall

I have wanted to stay at the Longhall since my visit to the Yurt several years ago and finally got my wish! My friends and I stayed at the Longhall for my 30th birthday and it was one of the most memorable birthdays I have ever had. Not only is the space remarkable, David was such a kind and generous host and made sure we had everything we needed. I hope to be back again soon— it is one of my favorite places to go for a getaway from the day to day. If you need a place to find some peace and quiet and enjoy the beauty of nature, please consider this hidden gem.

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Jamie

October 2025

Tent

1 night at The Shack

We loved staying at The Shack! So cozy, home away from home!

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Jamie

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Shack

We loved staying in the cozy little shack! Relaxation at its best right here. Quiet, secluded little spot, great for my wife and I!

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Pete

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Rolling Meadow Outpost

I've stayed here more than once, and have never been disappointed. The sunsets and night stars are gorgeous, and it is so peaceful.

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Eric

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Todd’s Fork Adventures

What an awesome piece of property! Great for all ages and groups! Will definitely be back!!

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Tanner

October 2025

Group trip

3 nights at The Viking Longhall

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our Tribe, Tyr’s Pride Raven Banner, recently held our Winter Nights gathering at the Longhouse in Peebles, Ohio, and it was absolutely incredible. The Longhouse itself is beautiful—you can feel the craftsmanship, care, and spirit that went into creating such a special place. The setting is peaceful and inspiring, surrounded by nature and perfect for both reflection and community. David, the owner, was an outstanding host. His hospitality was unmatched—welcoming, kind, and genuinely invested in making sure our stay was memorable. He went above and beyond for us in every way. We stayed for four days and every moment was meaningful. We shared good food, laughter, stories, and ceremony in a space that felt like it was made for such gatherings. If you’re looking for a place with heart, history, and true hospitality, the Longhouse is it. We’ll absolutely be returning and can’t recommend it highly enough. — Jarl Douglass Vandergrift II on behalf of Tyr’s Pride Raven Banner Tribe