My Spot Campsite, Ohio

Known in these parts as the Chapman Farm, this 135 year old homestead was once a thriving self-sufficient homestead and is one of the few family farms that escaped a buy-out from coal-mining investors back in the 70's. After many years in disrepair, we purchased the farm in 2006 with the intent to regenerate the pastures and return them to a state for healthy food production. We added four sheep to the farm in 2010 and at our peak, managed as many as 150 ewes and lambs, taking full advantage of our hillsides, valleys, woodlots and open pastures to intensively manage grazing and offering nutritious grass-fed lamb to our local community.

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Surrounded by 3500 acres of privately owned forest in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, My Spot Campsite is easily accessible and offers a perfect retreat to this peaceful countryside.  My Spot is so tranquil, private and scenic, that you may never want to leave camp until it's time to head home. However, if  exploration is your aim, 80 acres of private pastures, forests and trails offer breathtaking views where you might catch a glimpse of grazing sheep or free-ranging hens. Just a short hike from camp, you’ll find the pond a great place for cooling off or for catching fish.  Evenings can be enjoyed at the campfire or trekking to the nearest pasture hilltop for some amazing stargazing. If venturing further out interests you, Lake Snowden, a 15 minute drive, offers kayaking, canoeing, swimming and the popular Paw-Paw Festival in September. Hocking Hills State Park, the charming college town of Athens, and the quaint riverfront village of Pomeroy are all a short 30 minute drive.