# Happy Hollow Homestead

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- **Location:** Marengo, Indiana, United States
- **Price:** from $35.00/night
- **Rating:** 99% recommend (978 reviews)
- **Sites:** 23
- **Size:** 30 acres
- **Host:** Kerry B.

## Overview

- Voted best Hipcamp in Indiana for 7 years. 

- Listed on Rachael Ray Magazine's "8 of America's Coolest Campgrounds"

We offer a "Camping Cabin", The "Cozy Camping Cottage" or tent camping in Black Walnut Grove, in an open field, in the woods, or a shady grove. We like to interact with people or you can keep to yourself and have a quiet getaway in the woods. Sorry, but the tree house isn't available to rent since it is my home. I may rent it out in the future. Also in progress is the "Dome" 

We are on a solar powered, off the grid 30 acre homestead that has 24 acres of wooded land and 6 acres of groomed land. Come explore our land and relax in the "Tree Web", see the 2 story tree house that I live in, have fun on the tire swing, or just sit and enjoy all that nature has to offer. You can explore our interesting topography that has close to 100 foot of elevation changes, our (mostly) dry creek system that starts with 2 springs that drain into 3 sinkholes or walk 3 miles of trails (if you follow each trail from end to end).

We love groups - Host your event here or have a group gathering with all your friends and family. We have spaces large enough to host hundreds of people. 

We welcome pets for camping, but no pets allow in the Camping Cabin. Also be aware that we have 2 friendly dogs on the land that roam freely. 

- 3.5 miles to Marengo Cave

- 7 miles to the Blue River (canoes, rafting and swimming)

- 30 minutes to Patoka Lake

- 37 miles west of Louisville

- 13 miles north of Interstate 64

## Highlights

- **Best Hipcamps in Indiana:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2025.
- **Best in Indiana: 1st place:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
- **Family-friendly:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
- **Staff verified:** Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.
- **Kerry is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
- **Romantic:** Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is romantic.
- **Private sites:** 96% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Potable water, Toilets, Campfires, Showers, Trash, Cooking equipment, Picnic table, Wifi, Playground
- **Activities:** Hiking, Paddling, Wildlife watching, Fall Fun
- **Terrain:** Cave, Forest, River, stream, or creek, Waterfall, Farm

## Sites

- **Black Walnut Grove at Happy Hollow** (rv-tent, up to 100 guests, $35.00/night)
- **Cozy Camping Cottage** (tiny-home, up to 100 guests, $60.00/night)
- **Camping Cabin** (treehouse, up to 30 guests, $99.00/night)
- **Hidden A-frame in the woods** (a-frame, up to 100 guests, $70.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Kerry was very welcoming to us. He meet us at the gate and toured us to a great site. Each sight was spacious and clean, in addition to the facilities. He has some pretty good stories to tell as well. We look forward to staying again.
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> - Eric C., October 27, 2026

> We were super happy with our stay. We wanted to take our toddler camping in the woods like we do when we are backpacking but she is a bit too young for longer walks so we compromised and found this lovely campground with wooded sites. There are a nice mix of manicured grassy sites, partially wooded and wooded sites. The bathrooms had a bidet and the shower had heat. Wifi was also available which was a nice touch. The area was nicely kept but not over manicured. We enjoyed our time in the woods and would definitely come back to enjoy the area again.
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> - Caitlin W., October 25, 2026

> The Hidden A-Frame was the perfect spot for our fall break camping trip! My kids loved sleeping in the A-Frame and stayed completely dry when it rained overnight. All 5 in our group were able to sit in there and play cards and stayed warm on a chilly fall day. Kerry was a great host and showed us around and let us check out the pigs, Susie and Sally, as well the chickens. Maynard the dog hung out with us and was a joy to have around. We enjoyed hiking around the land, hanging out up in the spider web, and swinging on the new rope swing. We love Happy Hollow and will be back!
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> - Kelsey M., October 20, 2026

> Our group had such a relaxing weekend. Kerry was a wonderful host, and the campsite was exactly what we were looking for. Recommend to anyone!
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> - Levi N., October 18, 2026

> We had a great trip to Marengo, IN. Kerry was a great host, very responsive and full of knowledge. The site was exactly as described. The area was quiet and through the trees, we had an amazing view of the night sky. We look forward to a return trip. We loved having a few furry, friendly visitors.
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> - Lindsay B., October 18, 2026