6 acres hosted by Jana M.
1 RV/tent site
Our 6 acre property is a small, simple place to sleep for a night or a weekend while you're traveling through. No fancy frills, just a quiet, pretty place to pitch a tent or park your camper for an evening or two.
During the eclipse this weekend, we are at 99.95% totality.
Only 3.2 miles north of Exit 92 (Carefree exit with a Love's Truckstop), this is the perfect place to stop over while traveling.
Both my sister and I travel solo and with friends and having affordable place to park your vehicle or pitch a tent with a place to go to the restroom, gaze at the stars, and have a campfire makes cross country trips more enjoyable.
Our land has a gorgeous nighttime view of the stars on the front half, and the back half is wooded and boarders a creek. At night, you can watch the soft glow of the Milky Way climb across the sky or sit by a campfire.
There is a cleared walking path from the front of the land to the creek at the back so you can sit for a while and enjoy the sound of the running water 11 months a year (the creek is very low in August). You can't drive back there, but you could pitch your tent in the flat area by the creek.
If you stay for a few days, we are:
5 miles to the Louisville Astronomical Society's Dark Sky viewing location,
6.1 miles to Wyandotte Park
7.8 miles to Marengo Cave
8.6 miles Cave Country Canoe
6.6 miles Rothrocks Mill Public Access to Blue River
NOTE: This property is completely off grid.
We have an enclosed Thetford Cassette toilet and hand sanitizer on the porch of the little yellow cabin in a green privacy tent.
A gas fire ring.
This place is very safe, but I always like to be near the road when I travel solo. You might choose to park a little further in, and that is fine, but the topography goes downhill (literally) toward the back of the field. You are welcome to park by our little tiny house if your vehicle is safe to do so. Be aware that this road is gravel and in the spring, it can be muddy if there has been a lot of rain!
Remember, we are in the country. :) Our neighbors have cows and they talk to each other during the day. You might hear dogs in the distance, as farmers often have dogs. There is a friendly slow-moving elderly, quiet, yellow lab dog who sometimes shows up for rump scratches. I don't know his name, but he waddles around for a few minutes then wanders off. Super friendly, even to dogs who are skittish. In the summer, you will hear birds, crickets, and cicadas, so if nature sounds annoy you, this might not be the place for ya!
We love this little get away and we think it is perfect for a safe, simple, and affordable place to stay while you are on the road. :) If you have any questions, reach out!
While you are here, please feel free to message us if you need something or have questions. We are happy to help and if we aren't sleeping, we will respond as soon as possible!
For special groups that plan in advance:
My little sister is a Wilderness EMT and has taught Survival courses for over 10 years. It might be fun to get a group of friends together and take a small group weekend course on the property where you'd learn how to build a fire, make simple shelters, walk slack lines, orient, and learn what to do if you are lost in the woods (and/or how to teach children what to do if they are lost in the woods), among other things.
I have a telescope and for those groups, I can set up the telescope for you to see stars and planets.
Other options include a rest and reflection weekend, group yoga weekends, and group sound baths. If these options interest you, reach out in advance.You can pull in and park or pitch your tent at this spot nearer the road or pull in further toward the tiny house. :)
There is tall grass as we seek to support native wild plants and critters. When you are sitting in chairs or on the ground, this also offers privacy. :) We mow once a year in the spring.
There is a fire pit for you to use. Please ensure fire is completely extinguished before leaving as to avoid an accidental wild fire. Pets are welcome as long as they stay with you and should be leashed if they do not respond to your commands. Clean up after yourself and your pet before you go!
