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The best dog-friendly camping near Pickerington
96% (4.3K) • 376 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pickerington
Shady Owl Ranch
1. Shady Owl Ranch
99%
(176)
40mi from Pickerington · 4 sites
Shady Owl Ranch is a 18 acre non-profit animal sanctuary with dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and turkeys. The cats and poultry are free range so if you are fearful of chickens, ducks or turkeys, you probably shouldn't stay here. 😁
Owners Chuck and Amanda moved from Northern California and re-established their rescue here in Central Ohio.
We have two finished studio cabins. They are very close (2 miles) to the town of Mount Vernon, OH with hiking trails on the property.
Pets are allowed but there are free range animals on the property so their safety is priority. We have added a 2 acre fenced in area for dogs off leash. It's our version of a Dog Park.
Plenty of bike trails around town and only 20 miles to Mohican State Park.
Farm fresh eggs from our rescued chickens and local honey are available for purchase.
Money from our vacation rental helps with feeding our rescue animals and expanding our non-profit animal sanctuary.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$81
/ night
Pumpkin Ridge Retreat
2. Pumpkin Ridge Retreat
100%
(29)
40mi from Pickerington · 2 sites
Come visit our private nature escape within the Hocking Hills. Within a few minutes to a half hour, our campsites offer the opportunity to experience many regional attractions throughout the area. You can explore Old Man’s Cave, Ash Cave, Rose Lake, Conkle’s Hollow, Lake Hope, Zaleski State Forest, Vinton Furnace State Forest and Wayne National Forest. You can also visit multiple breweries and wineries within the same distance.
While at the campsite, you’ll be surrounded by a mature hardwood forest and the peacefulness that comes with Ohio’s last frontier.
Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring for preparing dinner or simply relaxing. Sustainably sourced firewood is available for purchase either ahead of time or while at the site. Both campsites are located within 200 feet of the gravel access road where parking is available.
Water and restroom facilities are not available at sites during winter. Approximately December through March.
Please feel free to contact me for further details.
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
from
$30
/ night
Altenbrauch Farm
3. Altenbrauch Farm
98%
(501)
41mi from Pickerington · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Located only 8 miles from Hocking Hills State Park, Altenbrauch Farm features 62 acres of open fields, small streams and wooded hills intersected by a lonely country road. Aside from our house, there are no neighbors in sight. Easily pitch your tent in an open field or trek through the hills and hollows to find your perfect campsite.As part of Ohio's famous Hocking Hills Region, Vinton County is home to the second largest state forest, in addition to multiple state parks and wildlife areas. You’ll encounter abandoned historical sites and relics dating back to the early 1800s, hidden away among the wooded hills of Ohio’s least populated county. If you're a lover of outdoor recreation, this is the place to be. Within about a half-hour drive, there are many opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, hunting and fishing, and birding. Nearby parks and forests include Hocking Hills State Park, Hocking Hills State Forest, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, the Moonville Rail Trail, Lake Alma State Park, Tar Hollow State Forest, and more!Set up camp wherever you like! There are 12 acres of open field space, surrounded by 50 acres of wooded hills and hollows with hiking trails and level spots to pitch tents. Vehicles can be driven to the field sites; we are still working on a road to access the hill sites by vehicle. The fields have about a dozen "permanent" sites with stone or metal fire rings and log seating. Portable fire rings are also available that can be moved anywhere. Dead wood for campfires is free to gather, or split firewood is available to purchase for $5/bundle. A toilet and solar shower are located at the center of the property. An outdoor water spigot is also available. Guests are expected to follow the "Leave No Trace" principles. Any trash packed onto the property must be bagged and taken with you.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$30
/ night
The Oasis
4. The Oasis
97%
(44)
41mi from Pickerington · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The Oasis is a 10 acre creek side campground located in Frankfort, Ohio, 15 minutes outside of Chillicothe.
Features of the property include:
-Tiny cabin, or "cabinette"
-6 rustic campsites (with more coming soon)
-The property is on the North Fork of Paint Creek with creek access and a large rock beach.
-We are at the 12.5 mile marker of the Tri-County Triangle bike trail that runs through the property from Chillicothe to Washington Court House.
Bring your fishing poles, bicycles, and kayaks and enjoy everything the property has to offer!
Campfires
Potable water
from
$23
/ night
Woody Acres
5. Woody Acres
98%
(95)
42mi from Pickerington · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Woody is our peaceful hilltop home nestled amongst the scenic hills in southeast Ohio between Hocking Hills State Park and Zaleski State Forest. Enjoy staying on a hilltop meadow filled with a mix of wildflowers and song birds. The meadow is surrounded by a tall mixed hardwood forest where campers are free to walk the mowed path through the woods. Come nightfall, you will be graced with some of the darkest skies in the state of Ohio. On a clear moonless night, the milky way galaxy comes into view and shooting stars are not an uncommon site. If you're lucky, our friendly black cat will grace you with his presence, he's a legend and likes to snuggle:)
We offer a variety of accommodations depending on the type of adventure you are seeking. Choose between staying in the off grid school bus tiny home, the 20 foot "glamper" with outdoor kitchen, the Hickory Hut which offers more "creature comforts" or simply pitch a tent or park a smaller camper in the open meadow campsite for a night of stargazing.
Woody is located within 25 minutes of many of the areas attractions:
15 minutes to Ash Cave
20 minutes to Cedar Falls
25 minutes to Old Man's Cave
20 minutes to Lake Hope
10 minutes to McArthur
25 minutes to Logan
Here at Woody we honor our place in the natural world and are humbled by the beauty that surrounds us. We see ourselves as a part of nature and work towards having a deeper connection with the earth and our place in it by applying caretaker attitude and careful technological use and observation. Our mission is to leave bounty in our wake. If you would like to dive deeper into your own connection with nature, consider going on a nature walk with Austin during your stay. Check it out in the add-ons.
We would love for you to come stay with us and be a part of a healing landscape where you can disconnect from your day to day, reconnect with nature and experience the Woody Acres magic.
Hope to see you soon!
Austin and Kate
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$29
/ night
96% (4.3K) • 376 campsites
Top-rated campgrounds near Pickerington
Shady Owl Ranch
1. Shady Owl Ranch
99%
(176)
40mi from Pickerington · 4 sites
Shady Owl Ranch is a 18 acre non-profit animal sanctuary with dogs, cats, chickens, ducks and turkeys. The cats and poultry are free range so if you are fearful of chickens, ducks or turkeys, you probably shouldn't stay here. 😁
Owners Chuck and Amanda moved from Northern California and re-established their rescue here in Central Ohio.
We have two finished studio cabins. They are very close (2 miles) to the town of Mount Vernon, OH with hiking trails on the property.
Pets are allowed but there are free range animals on the property so their safety is priority. We have added a 2 acre fenced in area for dogs off leash. It's our version of a Dog Park.
Plenty of bike trails around town and only 20 miles to Mohican State Park.
Farm fresh eggs from our rescued chickens and local honey are available for purchase.
Money from our vacation rental helps with feeding our rescue animals and expanding our non-profit animal sanctuary.
Toilets
Showers
Campfires
from
$81
/ night
Pumpkin Ridge Retreat
2. Pumpkin Ridge Retreat
100%
(29)
40mi from Pickerington · 2 sites
Come visit our private nature escape within the Hocking Hills. Within a few minutes to a half hour, our campsites offer the opportunity to experience many regional attractions throughout the area. You can explore Old Man’s Cave, Ash Cave, Rose Lake, Conkle’s Hollow, Lake Hope, Zaleski State Forest, Vinton Furnace State Forest and Wayne National Forest. You can also visit multiple breweries and wineries within the same distance.
While at the campsite, you’ll be surrounded by a mature hardwood forest and the peacefulness that comes with Ohio’s last frontier.
Each site is equipped with a picnic table and a fire ring for preparing dinner or simply relaxing. Sustainably sourced firewood is available for purchase either ahead of time or while at the site. Both campsites are located within 200 feet of the gravel access road where parking is available.
Water and restroom facilities are not available at sites during winter. Approximately December through March.
Please feel free to contact me for further details.
Campfires
Toilets
Potable water
from
$30
/ night
Altenbrauch Farm
3. Altenbrauch Farm
98%
(501)
41mi from Pickerington · 4 sites · Tents, RVs
Located only 8 miles from Hocking Hills State Park, Altenbrauch Farm features 62 acres of open fields, small streams and wooded hills intersected by a lonely country road. Aside from our house, there are no neighbors in sight. Easily pitch your tent in an open field or trek through the hills and hollows to find your perfect campsite.As part of Ohio's famous Hocking Hills Region, Vinton County is home to the second largest state forest, in addition to multiple state parks and wildlife areas. You’ll encounter abandoned historical sites and relics dating back to the early 1800s, hidden away among the wooded hills of Ohio’s least populated county. If you're a lover of outdoor recreation, this is the place to be. Within about a half-hour drive, there are many opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, hunting and fishing, and birding. Nearby parks and forests include Hocking Hills State Park, Hocking Hills State Forest, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, the Moonville Rail Trail, Lake Alma State Park, Tar Hollow State Forest, and more!Set up camp wherever you like! There are 12 acres of open field space, surrounded by 50 acres of wooded hills and hollows with hiking trails and level spots to pitch tents. Vehicles can be driven to the field sites; we are still working on a road to access the hill sites by vehicle. The fields have about a dozen "permanent" sites with stone or metal fire rings and log seating. Portable fire rings are also available that can be moved anywhere. Dead wood for campfires is free to gather, or split firewood is available to purchase for $5/bundle. A toilet and solar shower are located at the center of the property. An outdoor water spigot is also available. Guests are expected to follow the "Leave No Trace" principles. Any trash packed onto the property must be bagged and taken with you.
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$30
/ night
The Oasis
4. The Oasis
97%
(44)
41mi from Pickerington · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
The Oasis is a 10 acre creek side campground located in Frankfort, Ohio, 15 minutes outside of Chillicothe.
Features of the property include:
-Tiny cabin, or "cabinette"
-6 rustic campsites (with more coming soon)
-The property is on the North Fork of Paint Creek with creek access and a large rock beach.
-We are at the 12.5 mile marker of the Tri-County Triangle bike trail that runs through the property from Chillicothe to Washington Court House.
Bring your fishing poles, bicycles, and kayaks and enjoy everything the property has to offer!
Campfires
Potable water
from
$23
/ night
Woody Acres
5. Woody Acres
98%
(95)
42mi from Pickerington · 6 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Woody is our peaceful hilltop home nestled amongst the scenic hills in southeast Ohio between Hocking Hills State Park and Zaleski State Forest. Enjoy staying on a hilltop meadow filled with a mix of wildflowers and song birds. The meadow is surrounded by a tall mixed hardwood forest where campers are free to walk the mowed path through the woods. Come nightfall, you will be graced with some of the darkest skies in the state of Ohio. On a clear moonless night, the milky way galaxy comes into view and shooting stars are not an uncommon site. If you're lucky, our friendly black cat will grace you with his presence, he's a legend and likes to snuggle:)
We offer a variety of accommodations depending on the type of adventure you are seeking. Choose between staying in the off grid school bus tiny home, the 20 foot "glamper" with outdoor kitchen, the Hickory Hut which offers more "creature comforts" or simply pitch a tent or park a smaller camper in the open meadow campsite for a night of stargazing.
Woody is located within 25 minutes of many of the areas attractions:
15 minutes to Ash Cave
20 minutes to Cedar Falls
25 minutes to Old Man's Cave
20 minutes to Lake Hope
10 minutes to McArthur
25 minutes to Logan
Here at Woody we honor our place in the natural world and are humbled by the beauty that surrounds us. We see ourselves as a part of nature and work towards having a deeper connection with the earth and our place in it by applying caretaker attitude and careful technological use and observation. Our mission is to leave bounty in our wake. If you would like to dive deeper into your own connection with nature, consider going on a nature walk with Austin during your stay. Check it out in the add-ons.
We would love for you to come stay with us and be a part of a healing landscape where you can disconnect from your day to day, reconnect with nature and experience the Woody Acres magic.
Hope to see you soon!
Austin and Kate
Toilets
Campfires
Showers
from
$29
/ night
Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Stephanie
2 weeks ago
With pets
We had an excellent time! We didn’t get to explore much around the camping area due to weather, but we stayed very warm with the wood stove! Everything was so cute and the amenities were so nice! We ended up being over prepared because so much was already provided. Located perfectly to go spend the day at the multiple surrounding parks and trail systems!
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Aakash
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Woody Acres
We had a wonderful time at the Peppermint Patty Wagon. Austin and Kate were great hosts!
The P.P.W. was a nice camping trailer.
The outdoor kitchen is right up near trailer. We had booked fishing with Austin, that went good. We could not catch any fish because of the weather now, but Austin was too good at it. He even taught us filleting and that was sweet.
We didn’t get to see much of Kate, she was off with her work. But Austin was around like always when we needed something. Also, genuinely impressed by Austin’s knowledge.
Thank you for making that happen!
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Cherise
January 2026
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Kirby
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Woody Acres
Enjoyed this unique experience thoroughly. Thank you Kate for opening up your property to me. You have an amazing place there and will definitely keep you in mind for future adventures.
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Maggie
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Woody Acres
We highly enjoyed the location, amenities, and responsiveness of Kate! Will definitely be back!
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Albert
December 2025
33 ft travel trailer
Group trip
Perfect setting for any kind of outing. We will definitely be returning
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Chris
November 2025
Tent
Love the independent check-in. The property is fantastic. My daughter and I always go to the same spot every time. It is extremely peaceful and quiet. The valley that we camp in never has any wind. Perfect for tent camping. Caleb is always very accommodating and a great host.
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Alexis
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Woody Acres
We loved camping here, Kate was awesome about checking us in, making sure we were all set up, and stocking our fire wood! It got to 16 degrees and the wood stove kept us warm. Overall 10/10 experience
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Paul
November 2025
1 night at Woody Acres
Amazing campground, and Austin & Kate were awesome. Highly recommend whether it's hot or cold, this place takes care of you. And be sure to just buy their wood for your fires, it's cheaper than Kroger, and it burns way longer.
Can't wait to bring my kids here, they'd have an absolute blast.
I recorded my stay, you can find it @AYearInOhio on YouTube, dated 11/24/2025
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Christopher
November 2025
20 ft Class B
A nice Hipcamp done exceptionally well. The Stargazer site is next to the owners driveway but don’t let that stop you. Their property is quiet and peaceful with well maintained walking trails and a great privy. We had a wonderful stay and enjoyed talking with the owners and getting to visit with their cat. It was a perfect evening in a location with many parks in the area.
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Christina
November 2025
20 ft campervan
Best part... The stars at night. Beautiful!
Porta pot was clean. Camp store was a nice touch. Wish we would have looked at the map better. We would have taken a hike. The location and no interaction with ppl was enjoyable.
Nice property, my sister and I would totally come back to camp.
Thank u for having us.
Perfect birthday weekend 🏕️
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Ash
November 2025
With pets
Super cute space with great little amenities. The property is also lovely and we're super excited to stay again when we have more free time for the awesome classes the hosts offer. Definitely give this spot a chance and enjoy your stay 🙂
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Thomas
November 2025
Tent
This was our 2nd time staying at Caleb’s, very beautiful place and quiet. All the hocking hills attractions aren’t too far away and the town of McArthur has a few family owned restaurants with good food and atmosphere. Highly recommend staying here!
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Jenna
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Woody Acres
I love this place so much I keep going back! Their growing homestead has everything you need so you can soak in all of the goodness of the beautiful land and get the rest and relaxation you want. The hosts are fabulous humans who have created a welcoming and educational environment where anyone can learn new things about living with the land in a sustainable and kind way. Don’t miss it! ♥️
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Brick
October 2025
1 night at Woody Acres
Both Kate and Austin were extremely welcoming and hospitable. Their care and knowledge for the land that they share with us Hipcampers shows through! I hope for a trip soon where we find ourselves back at Woody Acres.
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Monica
October 2025
Tent
Group trip
Loved camping in this spot! My group of 10 had plenty of space to ourselves. The farm is beautiful and peaceful. I plan on coming back again!
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Tracy
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Beautiful wooded lot sandwiched between a bike trail and a creek. Each space included a fire ring, and a nearby latrine was available for use. This is an excellent place if you are looking to camp and have things to do. The host mentioned the creek is high enough to canoe or kayak in the spring. You can also enjoy access to the bike trail right from the site, and the Hopewell earthworks are within a short driving distance. The hosts were on-site when we arrived and were very friendly and helpful. Firewood is also available for purchase right there on the spot. There are also multiple sites located around a common area, making it ideal for large groups.
Overall, my sister and I enjoyed our stay.
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Terri
October 2025
Tent
With pets
It was beautiful by the creek and convenient to a bike trail. Owners were very friendly, helpful, and had great suggestions of things to check out near by.
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Andrew
October 2025
Tent
First time staying here so I didn't really know what to expect. Not that it's a negative but it's not a traditional campground. It's essentially two sites on private property. Site 1, the site I stayed at, is the first site and is closer to the road. You can drive up to this one which is really convenient. The site was pretty flat and could easily accommodate a few tents. The picnic table looked pretty new and the fire ring was pretty large making it ideal for larger, hot fires. There's plenty of firewood on-site which was super convenient and they even supply a wheel barrow to get it to your spot. The porta-john was the cleanest I've ever used as well. Denise, the host, was great and was very responsive to messages. A+ there. The only downside was no real facilities so you can't shower. Not the fault of the host but noise was a minor issue from time to time. Dogs barking across the street late at night and people driving around loud off-road vehicles. Other than those small things, it was very quiet. No one else was there during my stay which was also nice. All in all, it was a good couple of days of camping. I would definitely return.
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Melissa
October 2025
8 ft pop-up camper
With pets
This is a great holler to spend a few days in. Having the camp store on site was so convenient and the whole area was clean and well maintained. The sites were very spacious and my dogs loved the freedom. The view was absolutely incredible!
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