The best river, stream, or creek campgrounds near St Clairsville, Ohio

Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! Whether you're a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or a first-time camper, we've got you covered. If you're looking for a camping experience near St Clairsville, Ohio with a beautiful river setting, you're in luck. We have over 700 options available, each offering a unique experience by the river. Among the top campsites, you'll find The Turkey Hollow Campground (239 reviews), Pleasant Valley Farm Camp (194 reviews), and The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews), all highly recommended by fellow campers. With amenities like toilets, potable water, and pet-friendly spaces, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, popular activities such as whitewater paddling, hiking, and horseback riding will ensure an unforgettable adventure. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready for an amazing camping experience along the river near St Clairsville, Ohio!

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Welcome to Hipcamp, your go-to website for camping adventures in the United States! Whether you're a seasoned outdoors enthusiast or a first-time camper, we've got you covered. If you're looking for a camping experience near St Clairsville, Ohio with a beautiful river setting, you're in luck. We have over 700 options available, each offering a unique experience by the river. Among the top campsites, you'll find The Turkey Hollow Campground (239 reviews), Pleasant Valley Farm Camp (194 reviews), and The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews), all highly recommended by fellow campers. With amenities like toilets, potable water, and pet-friendly spaces, you'll have everything you need for a comfortable stay. Plus, popular activities such as whitewater paddling, hiking, and horseback riding will ensure an unforgettable adventure. So pack your bags, grab your gear, and get ready for an amazing camping experience along the river near St Clairsville, Ohio!

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Top-rated campgrounds

1. DLR Mustang Ranch

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40mi from St Clairsville · 2 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Salineville, OH

Located roughly 20 miles from Beaver Creek State Park, DLR Mustang Ranch is a 17-acre peaceful sanctuary for many wild and previously wild mustangs. The Ranch offers veteran and first responder mustang programs year-round. Please let us know if you are a veteran or first responder for a special rate. Accommodations include a small one-room cabin nestled on a little pond a stone's throw from the main house and veteran program area. The cabin has electricity, a microwave, small refrigerator, tv, futon, heating and cooling; however, it does not have plumbing. Nearby is an outhouse with electricity and a water pump fed from well water. There is a firepit for cooking and picnic tables available. There is also a flat space for tent camping right beside the cabin area. The outhouse and firepit are shared between the cabin and tent campers. If you prefer a more secluded experience, please book both sites. There is space for an RV in the driveway next to the woods with electric hookup and access to the outhouse, water pump, and firepit. While this is a working ranch with farm animals, our aim is to create a peaceful relaxing environment in order to unwind and enjoy the creation around us. Going in the pastures with horses while unaccompanied by the owners is prohibited; however, it can be arranged for you to meet and interact with the mustangs if interested. There are other farm animals including a sheep, a goat, pigs, donkeys, peacocks, turkeys, chickens, ducks and barn cats on the premises. If you want a quaint country escape complete with farm sounds, this is the spot for you!

2. Memory Park Campground

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36mi from St Clairsville · 28 sites · Tents, RVs · Mineral City, OH

Memory Park is a primitive, beautifully maintained family-owned private campground located near beautiful Atwood Lake State Park. First developed in 1968, Memory Park offers peace, quiet, and tranquility for you and your family for that perfect weekday or weekend getaway . There are plenty of primitive sites to choose from, including Murphy Meadow, Outback Bend, Honeymoon Point, and Shady Rest, just to name a few. Each campsite includes a picnic table and fire pit. Firewood is available ($10 through hipcamp or cash on-site per full wheelbarrow load). Memory Park is the ideal rustic environment to restore the soul, including simple activities like sitting around a fire, reading or taking a nap, hiking, cooking over the fire, observing nature, and enjoying fellowship with friends. Memory Park can be your 'go to' camp spot, especially for Buckeye Trail hikers! Water is available from two hand pumps on the property. Electricity is not available. Quiet generators are welcome. A clean port-a-jon is maintained for our campers.

3. Pleasant Valley Farm Camp

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47mi from St Clairsville · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Fresno, OH

Welcome to Our family farm of 170 acre ! We are two sisters with our husbands and children want to share with you our peaceful farm. Surrounded by Hills, Creeks, Woods, and Beautiful Sunrises and Sunsets! We are settled in the Hills of White Eyes Township. There is lots of history of Native Americans, and the first settlers in this area ( there is a great outdoor play based on a true story called Trumpet in the Land about 30 min from our location) On our farm you may still be able to find arrow heads in the creek bottoms! There is lots of wildlife that may wander through your camp site. The air is full of fresh Country smells. Some tame animals that you will see are Lowline cows ( miniature cows), Chickens, Pigs, Miniature Donkeys, Dogs, Cats. North of us 20 minutes you will find Sugarcreek ( the little Switzerland ) as well as south east of us Coshocton with canoeing and biking trails as well as Roscoe Village.

4. Fernwood State Forest

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22 sites · Wintersville, Ohio

Discover Fernwood State Forest's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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5. Ryerson Station State Park

44 sites · Wind Ridge, Pennsylvania

Discover Ryerson Station State Park's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

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6. The Land

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33mi from St Clairsville · 2 sites · Tents · Senecaville, OH

Experience "The Land" - Private Wilderness Camping in Ohio Welcome to our 40-acre slice of heaven, where hand-painted trail signs made by kids mark paths like "Coyote Howl Overlook" and "Firefly Lane." This is "The Land" - our family's private retreat that we're excited to share with you for the first time. You'll choose your campsite from spots throughout the woods with great star views - you'll often catch shooting stars on clear nights. Until now, only our friends and family have camped here, so you're among the first to experience this special place. Three miles of well-maintained trails are the real star here, winding up and down hills all over the property. The trails take you through woods, valleys, and fields with plenty of wildlife like deer and turkey. There's a shallow creek where you can bring your boots for creek walking and lift up rocks to find crawfish, plus a natural spring to discover. For the adventurous, there's even a steep "mud chute" that requires a rope to navigate down - it's a blast! Don't miss the homemade tree swing for old-fashioned fun. Beyond exploring, you can tour our orchard and meet our chickens who lay beautiful rainbow eggs - help collect them if you're up for it. We can serve you a farm-to-table breakfast with those fresh rainbow eggs and vegetables from our garden, or set up something really special with an outdoor dinner under string lights. As a retired hotel operator who traded the hotel business for farming, I love making sure guests feel welcome and taken care of. The Land is fantastic for little kids who love adventure, dogs who need room to run, and groups looking for privacy. The combination of safe exploration and hands-on farm experiences makes for memories that stick. You'll have a fire ring and level spot for your tent. Firewood is available. Check in at the cabin to charge devices and use WiFi if needed - cell service is good too. There's also a large fire pit on a hilltop overlooking the orchard with incredible star viewing. We build a fire there each night and can offer s'mores if you're not up for making your own fire. Your campsite requires a hike from parking, but our ATV and trailer can haul heavy gear. We are 15 minutes from town and 10 minutes from Senecaville Lake for swimming or boating.

7. Towpath Trail Peace Park

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50mi from St Clairsville · 5 sites · Tents · Bolivar, OH

Primitive tent camping on the Greenville Peace Treaty Line, Buckeye Trail, Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Scenic Byway, Tuscarawas River Water Trail, and the Great American Rail Trail! Located on the historic Ohio-Erie Canal between the village of Bolivar Ballparks and the McDonnell trailheads on the towpath trail ten miles south of Canton, Ohio, and 1.5 miles west of I-77 exit 93 on Scenic Byway Rt 212 in beautiful Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The Peace Park is designed for bikers, hikers, dog walkers, and anyone traveling through to book a campsite even if anyone isn't available to meet and greet. Campers, once booked may go to an available campsite and set up camp. Dog-friendly, handicapped-accessible Porta-Jon with hand sanitizer, shared electricity for charging phones, pristine aquifer water, picnic tables, fire pits, fire-side benches, birds, butterflies, lightning bugs, wild turkeys, deer, and other wildlife are often seen. Please note: We're located on a section of the Ohio-Erie Canal Scenic Byway, the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, and a 90-degree corner with a slight slope that causes trucks to downshift brakes. If you're a light sleeper, we recommend bringing earplugs! We now offer disposable individual packaged earplugs in our Porta-Jon.

8. Fish Farm Camp

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37mi from St Clairsville · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Pleasant City, OH

We have a beautiful 20 acre lake. It's 60 ft deep with crystal clear water and is great for swimming and fishing. Kayaking welcome too. We also have a couple other ponds available for fishing as well. We raise fresh water prawn and bluegill in the summertime, so late september we have fresh shrimp available. Lots of waterfowl and deer here to see.

9. Paradise

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28mi from St Clairsville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · West Finley, PA

This is retired farm in the middle of nowhere. We have a lake that is stocked with trout, catfish, bass and whatever else is in there. The lake is catch and release only. Fee for fishing. This is a place for people that want to enjoy nature and not have several people camping next to them. This is not a campground with a lot of people, sometimes you may be the only people staying there. Learn more about this land: Hike in woods, basically enjoy nature. We have wooded areas and open field areas to explore. Great place to get away from the world and relax. No utilities or restrooms available. Cell phones only work in limited areas.

10. Salt Fork State Park

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23 sites · Kimbolton, Ohio

Hike, golf, or get on the water at Ohio’s largest state park.

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11. Wayne National Forest

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121 sites · Murray City, Ohio

Drive, hike, fish, and camp in The Wayne for a wilderness adventure.

12. Tomlinson Run State Park

55 sites · New Cumberland, West Virginia

Discover Tomlinson Run State Park's natural beauty and outdoor fun.

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13. Raccoon Creek State Park

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195 sites · Frankfort Springs, Pennsylvania

Wildflowers, wetlands, and woodlands provide photo-worthy views through every season.

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14. Beaver Creek State Park

25 sites · Lake Tomahawk, Ohio

Follow your bliss to Beaver Creek. Cradled in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains in eastern Ohio, it’s quite the sight to behold! This wonderland is comprised of Little Beaver Creek, which is a state and national wild and scenic river, and 2,722 acres of forest wilderness. The park’s rich human history, unique geology and unusual flora and fauna make it nirvana for historians and naturalists alike. Campgrounds, including group sites and a primitive area, rest along Little Beaver Creek. Several miles of hiking trails also meander along its edge, freckled with delicate wildflowers.

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Camper favorites near St Clairsville

Top-rated campgrounds reviewed by the Hipcamp community.

The Land

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33mi from St Clairsville · 2 sites · Tents · Senecaville, OH

Experience "The Land" - Private Wilderness Camping in Ohio Welcome to our 40-acre slice of heaven, where hand-painted trail signs made by kids mark paths like "Coyote Howl Overlook" and "Firefly Lane." This is "The Land" - our family's private retreat that we're excited to share with you for the first time. You'll choose your campsite from spots throughout the woods with great star views - you'll often catch shooting stars on clear nights. Until now, only our friends and family have camped here, so you're among the first to experience this special place. Three miles of well-maintained trails are the real star here, winding up and down hills all over the property. The trails take you through woods, valleys, and fields with plenty of wildlife like deer and turkey. There's a shallow creek where you can bring your boots for creek walking and lift up rocks to find crawfish, plus a natural spring to discover. For the adventurous, there's even a steep "mud chute" that requires a rope to navigate down - it's a blast! Don't miss the homemade tree swing for old-fashioned fun. Beyond exploring, you can tour our orchard and meet our chickens who lay beautiful rainbow eggs - help collect them if you're up for it. We can serve you a farm-to-table breakfast with those fresh rainbow eggs and vegetables from our garden, or set up something really special with an outdoor dinner under string lights. As a retired hotel operator who traded the hotel business for farming, I love making sure guests feel welcome and taken care of. The Land is fantastic for little kids who love adventure, dogs who need room to run, and groups looking for privacy. The combination of safe exploration and hands-on farm experiences makes for memories that stick. You'll have a fire ring and level spot for your tent. Firewood is available. Check in at the cabin to charge devices and use WiFi if needed - cell service is good too. There's also a large fire pit on a hilltop overlooking the orchard with incredible star viewing. We build a fire there each night and can offer s'mores if you're not up for making your own fire. Your campsite requires a hike from parking, but our ATV and trailer can haul heavy gear. We are 15 minutes from town and 10 minutes from Senecaville Lake for swimming or boating.

Towpath Trail Peace Park

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50mi from St Clairsville · 5 sites · Tents · Bolivar, OH

Primitive tent camping on the Greenville Peace Treaty Line, Buckeye Trail, Ohio-Erie Canal Towpath Trail, Scenic Byway, Tuscarawas River Water Trail, and the Great American Rail Trail! Located on the historic Ohio-Erie Canal between the village of Bolivar Ballparks and the McDonnell trailheads on the towpath trail ten miles south of Canton, Ohio, and 1.5 miles west of I-77 exit 93 on Scenic Byway Rt 212 in beautiful Tuscarawas County, Ohio. The Peace Park is designed for bikers, hikers, dog walkers, and anyone traveling through to book a campsite even if anyone isn't available to meet and greet. Campers, once booked may go to an available campsite and set up camp. Dog-friendly, handicapped-accessible Porta-Jon with hand sanitizer, shared electricity for charging phones, pristine aquifer water, picnic tables, fire pits, fire-side benches, birds, butterflies, lightning bugs, wild turkeys, deer, and other wildlife are often seen. Please note: We're located on a section of the Ohio-Erie Canal Scenic Byway, the Wheeling and Lake Erie Railroad, and a 90-degree corner with a slight slope that causes trucks to downshift brakes. If you're a light sleeper, we recommend bringing earplugs! We now offer disposable individual packaged earplugs in our Porta-Jon.

Fish Farm Camp

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37mi from St Clairsville · 5 sites · Tents, RVs · Pleasant City, OH

We have a beautiful 20 acre lake. It's 60 ft deep with crystal clear water and is great for swimming and fishing. Kayaking welcome too. We also have a couple other ponds available for fishing as well. We raise fresh water prawn and bluegill in the summertime, so late september we have fresh shrimp available. Lots of waterfowl and deer here to see.

Paradise

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28mi from St Clairsville · 10 sites · Tents, RVs · West Finley, PA

This is retired farm in the middle of nowhere. We have a lake that is stocked with trout, catfish, bass and whatever else is in there. The lake is catch and release only. Fee for fishing. This is a place for people that want to enjoy nature and not have several people camping next to them. This is not a campground with a lot of people, sometimes you may be the only people staying there. Learn more about this land: Hike in woods, basically enjoy nature. We have wooded areas and open field areas to explore. Great place to get away from the world and relax. No utilities or restrooms available. Cell phones only work in limited areas.

Public campgrounds near St Clairsville

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Hidden Hollow Campground

19mi from St Clairsville · 22 sites · Tents, RVs · in Fernwood State Forest

Polly Hill Campground

28mi from St Clairsville · 44 sites · Tents, RVs · in Ryerson Station State Park

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Salt Fork Campground

32mi from St Clairsville · 23 sites · Tents, RVs · in Salt Fork State Park

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Lamping Homestead

35mi from St Clairsville · 6 sites · in Wayne National Forest

Ring Mill Campground

35mi from St Clairsville · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

Tomlinson Run Campground

36mi from St Clairsville · 55 sites · Tents, RVs · in Tomlinson Run State Park

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Raccoon Creek Park Group Campground

38mi from St Clairsville · 3 sites · in Raccoon Creek State Park

Pioneer Campground

38mi from St Clairsville · 4 sites · in Raccoon Creek State Park

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Raccoon Creek Park Campground

38mi from St Clairsville · 182 sites · Tents, RVs · in Raccoon Creek State Park

Sioux Campground

39mi from St Clairsville · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · in Raccoon Creek State Park

Haught Run Campground

41mi from St Clairsville · 4 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

Hune Bridge Campground

43mi from St Clairsville · 3 sites · Tents, RVs · in Wayne National Forest

Stories from the community

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Breanne

3 weeks ago

With kids

Weekend Trip to DLR Mustang Ranch

This was the most beautiful and peaceful experience! My kids had so much fun feeding the horses and meeting all the animals after our long drive. Renee was the absolute sweetest person and made us feel so welcome and comfortable. I would highly recommend.

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April

3 weeks ago

Weekend Trip to DLR Mustang Ranch

Absolutely loved this place. My husband and I stayed the weekend to explore the area for our final trip for the year. The cabin was so cozy,we did have our air mattress with us just incase I was unable to sleep on the futon but was surprisingly comfortable. We were exploring most of the time but getting to see and pet the horses was amazing. Thank you for opening your home to us.

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Rebecca

November 2025

Weekend Trip to DLR Mustang Ranch

I had such an amazing time on the property! It was the exact environment I was looking for to take a break by myself. Renee and Dale were fantastic folks to meet. The cabin was adorable. Just absolutely what I needed!

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Santos

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pleasant Valley Farm Camp

Camping at this site was great. The views are nice and you could see the stars clearly. Sheila was so nice and left us plenty of firewood to keep us warm as the night rolled in. I definitely recommend this site.

Helen

October 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pleasant Valley Farm Camp

Second time staying at Sheila’s place in the Walnut Grove. It is so magical this time of year with all the trees and changing leaves. Would highly recommend

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Kendra

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to The Land

This was an awesome place to camp! Usually I don't see the host much, but this host was very friendly and accommodating. The site was about 0.25 miles from where our car parked and he brought all of our things there for us in his trailor. He even came back later to help us blow up our air mattress. The land itself was so secluded and really quite. There is a spring with fresh drinking water. You can see so many stars at night too!

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Zeker62

October 2025

Tent

With pets

4 nights at Pleasant Valley Farm Camp

Place was just what I was looking for, peace and no distractions from the world around me. It was nice just having the stars above us and the cows beside us. Easy to find and good hosts.

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Aishwarya

October 2025

2 nights at DLR Mustang Ranch

We loved staying at the cabin. It was well furnished and had an amazing view. We had a great time interacting with the farm animals, specially the horses and the cats. The hosts were amazing and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. We are definitely going back for another stay. I would recommend this place to anyone who is looking for a farm stay.

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Kali

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Pleasant Valley Farm Camp

My friend and I had a fantastic and fun weekend camping on Sheila’s land! The spot is genuinely beautiful and very nice, offering a perfectly secluded and private experience with truly pretty views. The overall amenities were great, and we loved the extra treats—the cinnamon rolls were delicious! Highly recommend!

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paige

October 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Towpath Trail Peace Park

I truly appreciate all joe does for so many. This spot created a great memory for my family and will create more!

Amber

October 2025

Tent

3 nights at Fish Farm Camp

Always a great stay with a great host! Been coming for years and will keep coming back.

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Francesca

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to DLR Mustang Ranch

Our stay was perfect, the site is beautiful and well kept and the host was very welcoming and kind to our two boys. She showed us all their animals and told us their backstories and even let our oldest help feed the chickens. She provided snacks for the horses which we were able to feed whenever we wanted. They come right up to the tent site and the cabin. We felt very safe and it was easy to find when driving in. Each animal we interacted with was good, the turkey will climb on your shoulder and the cats will sit on you by the fire. We are very happy and plan to come back again! If you want a more private stay I would recommend booking both the tent site and the cabin if possible. The out house and fire pit are communal so if you don’t you’ll end up getting cozy with some strangers.

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Rebekah

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Pleasant Valley Farm Camp

We booked this spot for my daughter’s 8th birthday and every detail was perfect. The spot is a short walk from the car, but feels very private and peaceful. We loved the area nearby with swings, toys and the sink at the shelter was very convenient. To top it off, the cinnamon rolls were a delight. We highly recommend!

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Michelle

October 2025

Tent

4 nights at Pleasant Valley Farm Camp

We usually camp in state parks, but after camping on Sheila's land, we may never camp anywhere else! We stayed at site 2, Peaceful Stream. The farm was beautiful, we had such a private site, and our hosts were wonderful. Definitely go for the cinnamon rolls - they're wonderful. The land brings forth such a peaceful feeling. And the amenities were more than satisfactory - a clean porta-jon, a shower with a shower bag, and running water. It felt like we were the only people around for miles. The site is a short walk from the car, down a little mulched path. There are even wagons to use to haul your camping gear. The hosts thought of everything, and I know we'll definitely be back.

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Justin

October 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

We were the only campers on the lake. Property was beautiful. Drew was a helpful host. Would recommend this spot

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Maddy

October 2025

Tent

1 night at Fish Farm Camp

Beautiful site for camping. Drew was very accommodating for my last minute booking.

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Christopher

September 2025

Tent

Group trip

Weekend Trip to Pleasant Valley Farm Camp

Excellent late night views of the nights sky, wonderful hosts. Thank you pleasant valley farm!

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Derrin

September 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Pleasant Valley Farm Camp

Second time back with our pup. Will definitely try to return for a third! Loved our stays at Walnut Grove and want to check out the other spots soon!

Heather

September 2025

1 night at DLR Mustang Ranch

I don't know where to begin. This has been an incredible experience from the moment I got here. Dale and Renee are 2 of the nicest people you could ever meet. Renee goes above and beyond to make you feel like family. I fell in love with Buddy, the donkey. All of the animals from the handsome Fred the turkey to Pumpkin the cat are soo soo sweet. The horses are beautiful. I sat on the porch of the cabin and watched them across the pond. I even got a visit from 2 horses asking for treats. It was amazing!!! I can NOT recommend this place enough. It is peaceful, quaint, and feels like home away from home. I will definitely be back! Thank you for everything!!!!

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Severn

September 2025

Tent

With kids

Weekend Trip to Fish Farm Camp

Awesome spot for fishing, leisurely paddling, and car camping. Clean, water was great, firewood was well seasoned and appropriately priced, outhouse was accessible and not terrifying (I only rate outhouses as terrifying or not). Will be coming back very soon.