The best family-friendly glamping near Richwood, Ohio

Looking to go camping near Richwood, Ohio in the United States? Hipcamp has over 769 options to choose from in this area. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $5, there's something for every budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: The Viking Longhall (257 reviews), Grins & Pickin's CampFarm (258 reviews), and The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and campfires. And if you're into wind sports, biking, or exploring historic sites, you're in luck—these activities are popular in the area. Happy camping!

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The pond is quite large and had a canoe, two kayaks and a paddleboard for us to use

Looking to go camping near Richwood, Ohio in the United States? Hipcamp has over 769 options to choose from in this area. With an average price per night of $30 and options as low as $5, there's something for every budget. Check out some of the top campsites with rave reviews: The Viking Longhall (257 reviews), Grins & Pickin's CampFarm (258 reviews), and The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like potable water, toilets, and campfires. And if you're into wind sports, biking, or exploring historic sites, you're in luck—these activities are popular in the area. Happy camping!

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1. The Lake at the Flying J Farm

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(1384)

40mi from Richwood · 9 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Johnstown, OH

The Flying J Farm is 250 beautiful rolling acres including 100 acres of forest, 6-acre lake small pond, three streams, and numerous fields for crops and pastures with cows. The owner bought the farm in 1998 for his retirement from a faculty position at the Ohio State university. Two buildings, the farm house and old barn, are original dating back to 1831. These have been restored for current use. The mission of the farm is to restore health both in people though the products produced and in the land by farming in a sustainable way with no conventional chemicals, antibiotics, and use of GMO. We host many visitors including tours and events. An on farm market is available to visitors for purchase of our products including grass-fed beef, maple syrup, and fruits and vegetables. The cabin was built using wood from the farm. It has off-grid electricity meaning it is powered by batteries charged by solar panels. There is not sufficient power for devices with a heating element such as coffee makers and hair dryers. You may charge cell phones. For any other use, please check with the owner. Wild Life. There is an abundance of wildlife to be observed on the farm. Deer can be seen at dusk, raccoons can be seen going through your camp food at night (if you put it in your car), turkeys, hawks, vultures, rabbits, coyotes (heard screaming at night), frogs (especially heard at night), fish (jumping), and many song birds (my favorite, the bobolink, May and June only, nesting in the pastures). Trash. This sustainable farm has no garbage hauling, please carry away your trash.

2. The Pleasant Valley Farm

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(850)

47mi from Richwood · 17 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Lucas, OH

Pleasant Valley Farm was originally a working farm with a two-story farmhouse and traditional bank barn, built in the late 1800s. The massive timbers and joinery are constant reminders of the meticulous craftsmanship of the era. Jim and Kathy Grogg purchased Pleasant Valley Farm in 1994 and not only updated the house and barn, but also expanded the lake to its current 13 acres. The large 144-year-old, 2736-square-foot barn is now available for special occasions such as weddings, receptions, birthdays, and reunions.

3. Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

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27mi from Richwood · 47 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Marengo, OH

Grins & Pickin's CampFarm was created to share the outdoors with others. Growing food & flowers, camping & hiking is what we like to do. And we like sharing these activities. Our family oriented outdoor recreation facility offers primitive camping, $PYO$ produce during the growing season, homesteading activities & nature-based programs. The peaceful 20-acre country farm has food gardens, a frog habitat pool, a barnyard for the chickens & ducks, a bluegill fishin' pond, a pollinator maze, a prairie garden, and an outdoor stage. After crossing a winding creek into 10 acres of woods, you may see deer, turkey, fox, coyote, mink, eagles & barred owls. In early spring, the peepers are peeping, wildflowers are abundant & the vernal pools welcome the wood frogs, salamanders and fairy shrimp. Summer brings on the bullfrogs, butterflies, dragonflies and fireflies. Fall is a great time to pull grapevine to make wreaths & to build stick forts in the woods. We cater to the tent camper so that we can hear frogs & owls instead of generators. But, there is an RV section up front for those with quiet generators with several feet of gravel under the grass to hold the weight of your camper. We charge by the carload & there are different rates for driving back toward the woods for camping depending on the number of wheels & the weight of your vehicle (a factor on the wear & tear on the land). We believe in going outside to play, growing & eating fresh food, strengthening family bonds and promoting the awareness of our natural resources. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1) The speed limit is 5 mph as soon as you enter the property (kids & dogs are quick to dart in front of you). 2) As a state registered campground, it is mandatory that you check in at the house to fill out a Registration Form before heading to your campsite. 3) No glass allowed anywhere on the property (we don't want our feet or paws cut open and can do without flat tires). 4) Children under 18 must be attended to at all times for their safety (the frog pool is 10' deep, the pond is 8-10' deep depending on rains, and the creek can turn into a churning river). Thank you!

4. Shady Owl Ranch

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43mi from Richwood · 4 sites · Lodging · Mount Vernon, OH

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.

Stories from the community

Paul

October 2025

1 night at Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

Had an amazing time at Christy's farm, she is so sweet & gracious. The barn was awesome, and the whole area was beautiful. I definitely recommend, and I'll absolutely be back! I recorded my stay, you can watch it on YouTube here: https://youtu.be/0fnwr5f_RWU?si=pJEPnpGjQj_yvasZ

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Rendering To

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to The Pleasant Valley Farm

James was a great host , very nice property. Everything was exactly what we were expecting and more. Highly recommend!

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Lucretia

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

Conifer Cabin was perfect for a great night’s sleep. I wish I could have stayed longer.

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Debbie

October 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

Love this place. So quiet but close to many activities in the area. The cabin is so adorable and the hosts are wonderful people. So nice that they established this rescue for animals with their property. Their farm fresh eggs they offer are so good. Definitely will plan a trip or 2 back. More to explore. Thank you Chuck and Amanda for sharing

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jared

September 2025

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

The cabin was perfect! Highly recommend it. The host did a great job with the place. Gives a good detailed layout of the property and places to visit in a book. Also fun with all the different animals on the property the host owns.

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Tiffany

September 2025

With pets

3 nights at The Pleasant Valley Farm

Very friendly/accommodating, beautiful little property close to things but you still feel lost in nature!

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Bonnie

September 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

With adorable cabins, friendly hosts, and entertaining animals this place is definitely worth the stay. We had a lovely time with no complaints.

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Caleb

September 2025

Weekend Trip to The Lake at the Flying J Farm

Nice spot, easy to get to. The trees are dense so it gets dark early, feels like you’re truly in the woods. The walking path around the lake is well maintained. Plenty of fishing jumping in the morning. The structure is basic but kept us warm and dry! Would come back

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Hannah

September 2025

3 nights at Shady Owl Ranch

Me and my Dad stayed at The Shady Owl Ranch for a few days and it was amazing!! It was super cute, I loved every small detail, with the pictures on the walls and the whole esthetic was cozy- we loved everything so much!! It was so peaceful and full of animals!! We will definitely be back!! Also the folks here are super nice 🫶🏻 (caught a lot of fish too) 🎣😁

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Damon

September 2025

With pets

2 nights at Shady Owl Ranch

Host/hostess are very helpful and nice. I recommend you read pre-arrival instructions before arriving. If it’s going to be dark when you’re arriving, make sure you have a big flashlight to use when you’re going to the cabin. The stovetop is manually lit without the “clicking” of a pilot. I suggest putting the burner on low. The surrounding area has a full service grocery store and a few fast and fast casual restaurants within 2 miles. Finally, beware of the free range Turkey. They will lounge behind your vehicle and will not leave. We just drove around them to get out. Overall, we enjoyed the quiet and peaceful setting of the cabin. We would definitely recommend it if you’re looking for a good retreat or recharge trip. The honey and eggs were delicious and worth adding to the trip. The unlimited firewood would be great for a longer stay, but wasn’t valuable for what was a little more than one night stay because of our last minute trip.

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Amber

September 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

This was a wonderful location and my children (and dogs) and I had a great time. Pond was beautiful, fire pit made a peaceful evening, and the cabin was clean and welcoming. We can’t wait to go back!

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Bridgette

September 2025

With kids

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

Conifer Cabin was magical. The property is beautiful and the cabin is cozy. We loved the animals, the little pond, and the amazing fire pit. We’ll definitely come back!

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Faye

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

Oh my goodness!!!! I knew right when we pulled thru the gate this place would be perfect!! Loved the vibe!! Amanda’s property is so cozy & welcoming! Everything she does has a purpose. Our kiddos loved the pond & all the animals roaming. The kittens & of course Tom & Jerry the turkeys! The cabin was super cute & decorated to perfection! We loved everything about this place! Thank you!!

Meghan

August 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

This a perfect place for families. From the pond with great fishing and paddle boards to the well maintained trails and lots of animals to see. My 4 kids absolutely loved it and had a wonderful time. The owners are great, friendly and helpful! We hope to be back!

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Michelle

August 2025

With pets

1 night at Shady Owl Ranch

Host were quick to respond to requests and questions. Cabin was Soo cute and perfect amount of space for us (2 adults and 1 older kid). Having the option for AC and a real bed is what I needed to relax and get away from "life" but also cook on the fire and sit by the water. Turkeys do get close and that was awesome. Would love to go back in every season! Thanks for a cool unique stay!

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Tonya

August 2025

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

A lil overnight getaway in the Conifer Cabin was just what we needed. We fished the pond, had a small fire, listened to the sounds of nature, played card games, and most of all enjoyed the peacefulness. Cabin is private and serene with surrounding woods and best of all…it’s in total privacy. We loved it! Can’t wait to book again in the future! The animals were definitely an added bonus! ☺️

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Adriana

July 2025

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

Absolutely LOVELY place to stay. There's various farm animals to watch and interact with, along with some eggs and honey for sale. Both the eggs and honey are so tasty. The hosts are wonderful people and very easy to talk to. We've stayed two summers in a row and absolutely will be staying there again in the future. Can't recommend them enough if you're staying in the area 💕

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Kevin

July 2025

With pets

3 nights at Shady Owl Ranch

Even though it rained all three days, we still had a blast. It was the getaway we needed.

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Brian

July 2025

With kids

1 night at The Lake at the Flying J Farm

This was my second time staying at flying j with my son(5 y/o). Perfect for a spur of the moment adventure. Easy to pull right up to the campsite and great to not have to take down a tent in the morning. Will definitely stay again.

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paul

July 2025

With pets

Weekend Trip to Shady Owl Ranch

Amanda was a great host! The cabin was well apportioned and very clean. There is a giant fire pit and plenty of outdoor seating. The hiking trails were well maintained and the enclosed dog run was very clean.