The best mountainous campgrounds near Woodsfield, Ohio

Looking to go camping near Woodsfield, Ohio? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for finding the perfect camping spot. With over 900 options in the area, you'll have plenty to choose from. Whether you're into tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with prices starting as low as $5 per night, you won't have to break the bank to enjoy the great outdoors. Need some recommendations? Check out these top campsites: Grins & Pickin's CampFarm (258 reviews), The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews), and McKee Farm (188 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly spaces, and cooking equipment. And if you're into adventure, you'll love the activities available, such as whitewater paddling, boating, and off-roading. So why wait? Start planning your camping trip now!

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Top-rated campgrounds

Welcome to the rolling Appalachian Hills

Looking to go camping near Woodsfield, Ohio? Look no further than Hipcamp, the go-to website for finding the perfect camping spot. With over 900 options in the area, you'll have plenty to choose from. Whether you're into tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, Hipcamp has got you covered. And with prices starting as low as $5 per night, you won't have to break the bank to enjoy the great outdoors. Need some recommendations? Check out these top campsites: Grins & Pickin's CampFarm (258 reviews), The Pleasant Valley Farm (191 reviews), and McKee Farm (188 reviews). These campsites offer popular amenities like potable water, pet-friendly spaces, and cooking equipment. And if you're into adventure, you'll love the activities available, such as whitewater paddling, boating, and off-roading. So why wait? Start planning your camping trip now!

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1. Appalachian Retreat Camp

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26mi from Woodsfield · 7 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging · Newport, OH

Bring a friend and rent this site in conjunction with some of our other sites or split up your camping trip with a night in our backcountry camp site. Located in the rolling Appalachian hills of Southeast Ohio. This farm has been in our family since 1869 when our relatives settled here from Germany. Originally farmed for cattle and sheep with many orchards over the years our property is now mostly mature forest. Southeast Ohio, including our property is known for its hilly topography and microclimates. Hills range from 400 to 1,100 feet. Nearly 500 acres of land with an additional 200+ acres of Wayne National Forest adjacent to our farm and close proximity to other Wayne areas for outdoor activities. We have nearly 10 miles of available trails for hiking. Many activities can be done at or centered around our property. Such as excellent and challenging road biking, mountain biking, horseback riding, hiking, fishing, kayaking and boating. We are two miles from the Little Muskingum River. A great river for kayak trips. The Wayne Kinderhook horse and hiking trail is roughly 5 miles from our location. Hike to the Irish Run Natural Land bridge trail also a short drive to the trailhead from our property. Ride your motorcycle up Rt. 26 a great Ohio byway for scenic driving. This is also a great home base for dual sport or adventure bike motorcycle riders to camp while adventuring along gravel roads through Appalachia. If motorcycles aren't your method of entertainment and travel. Bring your horse and ride on several of our trails. From steep ascents to long flat ridge lines, you will have lots of time to immerse yourself with nature while hiking. We're next to a section of the Wayne National Forest and a short drive to other similar Wayne activity sites. If you like to camp, but don't want the busy public park experience then you will enjoy the privacy of our camping location. We are also only about a 20-minute drive to downtown Marietta. Where you can find restaurants, bars, and many other fun activities.

2. Paradise

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43mi from Woodsfield · 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.

3. Backwoods Campground & Winery

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40mi from Woodsfield · 6 sites · Tents, RVs · Cairo, WV

Grassy, wooded, hilly, flat, open area, woods to explore, wildlife watching, peace, mountainous views, owners on-site for guidance, starting winery with a campground. Secluded quiet area’s to camp.

4. Honeycomb camps

26mi from Woodsfield · 1 site · Tent · Lowell, OH

Honeycomb Camps — Hilltop Tent Retreat in Lowell, Ohio Escape the everyday and hike up to a peaceful hilltop meadow with sweeping valley views at Honeycomb Camps. This rustic tent-only site sleeps up to 4 and is ideal for adventurers who love solitude in nature — no running water, no restrooms, no amenities beyond what you bring. At night, fall asleep under a canopy of stars and let the silence of the Ohio countryside be your lullaby. During the day, explore nearby trails, soak in the landscape, or simply unwind away from interruptions. Pets are welcome, but be prepared — this is true “back-to-basics” camping. Important Notes: • Short uphill hike required to reach the flat site • No potable water, toilets, showers, or fire pits • No campfires allowed • Precise address is revealed only after booking • Instant booking available, from ~$16/night

5. The Land

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21mi from Woodsfield · 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.

6. Hog Hollow Farms

49mi from Woodsfield · 19 sites · Tents, RVs · Salem, WV

100 acres or farm land and woods. In the middle of Appalachian forest. Farm land and farm animals to watch and feed. Plenty of room for camping. Come to hog hollow for hiking, fishing, camping and enjoying the outdoor scenery. We are in the middle of nowhere where anything is possible. Come visit

Stories from the community

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Kathryn

November 2025

Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp

The R Frame cabin was amazing! So cozy and well designed with great amenities. I packed a bit heavier than I needed to, considering almost everything I needed was available there. I will definitely be back.

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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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Mike

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp

Wife and I had all we needed at the Nature Camper. Camper has water, hot water, stove, oven, fridge, microwave, and a Solo Firepit on the private deck. Lots of charm inside, more like a tiny house with completely new appliances and birch walls. Best of all you are on 500 private acres. We hiked part of the 10 miles of trails in total privacy. Site also has huge grassy tent area you can expand into with large fire-pit - comes with the camper so no neighbors. Owner’s family goes back to the original log cabin, that is still there off one of the trails. Owner has made his own private preserve, He was interesting, respectful and responsive. Camper pdf had all the details you need. Easy drive to Marietta Ohio River historic areas, shopping, dining, activities, and Wayne NF trails. No cell or WiFi but it comes in as you drive down the road. Unplug and enjoy!

Chill on your small deck surrounded by trees.

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Christiana

October 2025

1 night at Appalachian Retreat Camp

I wish we’d had more time to explore the Appalachian Retreat. It was a lovely and lush piece of land and the little a-frame was very cute and comfortable. I appreciated all of the cool design features of the cabins and outhouse. We only arrived late at night, slept well and had to head out in the morning.

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Ken

October 2025

Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp

Really cute A-Frame with everything you need to enjoy a time away. The property has many trails to explore and plenty to see without ever getting in your car. The cabin was comfortable and equipped with many nice add ons, aside from the occasional expected creepy crawler. Nice small generator that kept all of our devices charged, and a nice bathroom and comfy bed. Definitely recommend!

Eli

October 2025

26 ft travel trailer

With kids

Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp

What a killer spot. Lizzies RV Retreat is peaceful, remote, and just about perfect. The dark skies are unreal for stargazing, and the camping area has everything you could want. Fire pit, composting toilet, elevated deck for tent campers, cooking tools, and even a 50 amp hookup for those of us who like a little juice in the trailer. The property backs right up to Wayne National Forest with trails leading straight out from camp. There are vernal pools to check out and plenty of wildlife. Coyotes howling, owls hooting, and total quiet otherwise. You’re only about 15 minutes from Marietta too, where you can grab a drink and some great food at Black Diamond Distillery or hit up the local shops downtown. Jay was an awesome host. Super friendly, stopped by to chat, shared some cool history about the land, and showed us his on site camper that he remodeled from top to bottom. It looks fantastic and is available to rent. Jay rides too, so for the motorcyclists out there, this spot is perfect for motorcycle camping. Routes like 26 and 800 are nearby and make for some great rides. Highly recommend. Can’t wait to go back.

Michael

October 2025

25 ft travel trailer

With pets

1 night at Appalachian Retreat Camp

Nice, quiet, private campsite. Level and easy in/out. We enjoyed our stay, and would stay again.

We loved all the native plants and the morning fog made it so beautiful.

Kelly & Cheryl

September 2025

20 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp

Really great little site. Lots of fun touches that we don’t see often at Hipcamp spots- a nice campfire spot, a picnic table, paw paws (yum!), privacy… and the toilet!! So clean and didn’t smell like anything but the wood the outhouse was built with. That was amazing, honestly. We used a long extension cord and plugged our camper in at the back part of the site, off the road. Worked beautifully. Plenty of sun for our solar panels for boondocking, if we had brought them. Will definitely star this spot!

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Josh

September 2025

3 nights at Appalachian Retreat Camp

My brother and I rented the A- and R-frame cabins and stayed three nights. What an amazing camp! Calm and serene, brimming with wildlife (butterflies, birds including woodpeckers, hawks, and owls, deer, possum, and more). Great, well stocked firepit. The A- frame is definitely more rustic than the R-, so if you want to feel more connected to nature, the A-frame is for you. The hosts were communicative and friendly and they've clearly put a lot of thought into their camp. Lots to do in the area if you're into fishing (we caught a 15" bass at the Devola dam) or hiking. The creek was dry when we went, so we got our water from the house nearby. Both my brother and I would definitely want to go back, maybe at a time when the creek would more likely be running since it runs right by the cabins and would be incredibly relaxing to listen to. My brother at the end of the trip, "I give that camp ten out of five stars." :)

Anthony

September 2025

25 ft travel trailer

3 nights at Appalachian Retreat Camp

Our stay at Lizzies RV Boondocking Site was perfect. We enjoyed the stunning property & the super quiet location. The signage for the spot was also super helpful upon arrival. We would love to return to this property in the future! Thank you, J!

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Chad

August 2025

Tent

With pets

Weekend Trip to Paradise

Great Hosts, Great Communication! Stayed for 2 nights and the property is very clean and well kept. Plenty of fish in pond, Large Mouth Bass, Striped Perch, and Blue Gills. No cell service so you can unwind. Had a peddle boat for use, be we didn’t try it. Heard Coyotes in the evening. It was a wonderful weekend. Highly Recommend.

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Christopher Morgan

August 2025

17 ft travel trailer

Weekend Trip to Paradise

Great stop to relax in nature, hosts were very kind, and if you pull a camper/have an RV don’t take the back way there 😂

Great open area under the canopy for camping.

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Sebastian

August 2025

Tent

2 nights at Appalachian Retreat Camp

Great location, plenty of firewood provided on site, very private. The hike up there is no joke so be prepared to walk up some steep hills! Will for sure be reyurning here when the weather is a bit cooler.

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S’Mart

August 2025

1 night at Appalachian Retreat Camp

My Lovely companion and I were touring the area on motorcycles. This gem was perfectly, centrally located for our excursions. The weather was exceedingly hot when we arrived and started down the shaded pathway into the cool glen. This place is dripping with charm and teaming with all sorts of wildlife! It’s very well provisioned and equally romantic. Very private. We were unable to meet in person with “J” unfortunately, given our itinerary, but our host was still completely available and accommodating via text. We are already planning another trip to the area with every intent to stay here again but with a small group. Thank you!

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Kiley

July 2025

Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp

J.’s land is beautiful! He was very friendly and helpful as well. The cabin was gorgeous and so peaceful and quiet. We stayed overnight for a group motorcycle ride close by. We will definitely be back and tell friends to check it out.

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Mariah

July 2025

Tent

Weekend Trip to Paradise

What a great host and really couldn’t have asked for a better camping experience!If you want that real camping feeling(from no service, to hearing the coyotes at night and the closest stores for anything are about 15 minutes away) this is the place! Truly would recommend this place for anyone looking for a nice break from the real world! Thank you for this experience!

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Colin

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp

We stayed at J.’s “Cabin in the Woods” and it was awesome! It’s nestled deep among the trees and really makes you feel like you’re in the woods. It’s so tucked away that it’s hard to see from the lower cabin so make sure you read those instructions carefully! The cabin itself was very clean and comfy! There was a ton of handy extras inside like a lantern, a camping chair, a lighter, a hammock, and even some bug spray! The porch had a nice spot for setting up our camp stove and the area around the solo stove was great for sitting around the fire and hanging out for the evening. J was super helpful and responsive! Can’t recommend it enough if you’re looking for a super isolated stay in the woods! Oh and the bugs weren’t too bad and it rained pretty hard most of the night and we stayed nice and dry in the cabin. Oh and there were two overhead LED bulbs that let us stay up chatting even when the rain drove us inside. Can’t recommend it enough!

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Shannon

June 2025

21 ft travel trailer

With pets

Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp

This location was awesome! Quiet and beautiful, with trails that connect to the nearby forest, and no cell service! Perfect for disconnecting for a few days. Marietta, Ohio is just a few minutes away with shopping, dining, fishing, kayaking - so much to do and see there. J.R.'s property is huge, with lots of hiking opportunities. The fire pit has a bench seat that was perfect for cozying up when we got back to camp. Also, it was nice to have the composting toilet - it kept us from having to find a dump station on our way home to empty the RV tanks. We saw deer, turkey, owls, woodpeckers, hummingbirds, and SO MANY FIREFLIES!! The meadows matched the evening sky - it was awesome. J.R.'s father met us as we arrived and, let me tell you, that man is a gem! Through our conversation, we realized that he (at one time) not only worked in my hometown, but in Shannon's hometown, too! It's a small world. The amenities were just as described in the listing, with a steady power supply, picnic table, BBQ grill, fire pit, composting toilet, and a nice platform for tent camping. J.R. even gave us great recommendations for day trips (I even caught some fish!). Overall, a great escape from the rat race. We'll be back!

Sarah

June 2025

Weekend Trip to Appalachian Retreat Camp

This is an incredible spot. Full of meaning and history. J and his family steward their land in the most wonderful way - it’s an incredible contribution to the community and the region. The cabin itself is perfect, hidden, and very private. Everything you could and (and more) for a tent alternative. J is an excellent communicator and full of amazing tidbits that make the trip even better. He is kind, considerate, and genuinely wants people to enjoy this land. Thank you, J and family!

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Adam

June 2025

14 ft pop-up camper

1 night at Appalachian Retreat Camp

A clean, safe, accessible campsite perfect for those with a pop up tent on a suv. (Bronco sport). Or regular tent. Very quiet and peaceful, great spot as a midway point or for exploring nearby Marietta OH. Couldn’t be more pleased. Having a SUV I think is preferable for navigating the roads. The only down side is no internet or cell service so make sure to make arrangements and get everything done before hand. Literally a 7 min drive to a Walmart if you desperately need internet. I actually enjoyed knowing that I can’t be bothered. Overall 10/10 experience.