57 acres hosted by Mariah S.
5 tent sites
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98% Recommend24 ratings · 22 reviews
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· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Piney Ridge Camp
Great place! They were quick to reply to questions, are very flexible about reservations and the place is beautiful!
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L M.
2 months on Hipcamp
A beautiful piece of land to explore. The cliffs were awesome and my children loved its we took a challenging off the path hike to a creek which was fun to explore. Be careful because there is serious cliffs that are unmarked.
The whole time there we had a tour guide dog. If you follow this dog it will bring you to cool places and protect you. We called the dog Shaboozey, turns out his name was Tony Montana. At night coyotes were in the area and the dog guarded our camp site.
The hosts brought us farm fresh eggs for the morning and everything was quiet and clean. Would love to go back
Bill A.
5 reviews
The scenery was amazing and the host family was extremely kind and thoughtful! Very kind locals in the area. Fun things to do as well as the lakes and trails all within an hour radius and much more.
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Kenneth T.
1 year on Hipcamp
Beautiful farm with awesome hosts and lots of animals! The dogs were very friendly and charming. Very grateful for the firewood!!! The campsite was back in the woods on a ridge surrounded by cliffs. We only stayed for one night between two busy days of hiking but had an amazing time at the private site. I fell asleep to the sounds of owls and whippoorwills then woke up to the songs of warblers, making for an excellent night of sleep and delightful stay. I hope to come back to explore the trails and fish in the pond!!! Thanks so much for hosting us!!!
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Devin R.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2023
Tent · With pets ·
Piney Ridge Camp
My friends, my dog, and I had a great time staying at Mariah's campsite. We did not have the chance to explore the property as much as we would have liked since we had plans away from the site, but I would book again to immerse myself further. Mariah and her husband were very accommodating and friendly.
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Brittany R.
4 reviews
We loved our stay at Piney Ridge Camp. There's a fantastic spot for a tent and campfire. There are hikeable trails with gorgeous views. Our kids got to climb up to a rocky overhang just off the path and climb up to a waterfall. (The waterfall had a good volume of water because of recent rains.)
The hosts' hospitality is beyond excellent. Eggs for breakfast, muffins, and even some dry cardboard since drenching rains our first night had made it difficult to get a fire started in the morning. And there's water available right at the campsite, so there's no need to bring large amounts of water.
We were accompanied for much of the time by the host's very friendly and well behaved dog. The kids loved petting and playing with him. He even accompanied us on our hike through the woods.
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Jennifer S.
4 reviews
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· July 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Piney Ridge Camp
What a beautiful campsite and sweet family! The sunrise this morning was absolutely stunning, and the cliff walls blew my mind. It is a magical place to spend some time.
Kellie G.
4 reviews
My friends and I stayed at Piney Ridge to do some tent camping during the Memorial Day weekend and had a great time! We all really enjoyed the property and the campsites. Nice woods to hike in, rock cliffs to check out, creeks, wildlife, farm animals, you name it. It was wonderful! Just a short, scenic drive to Cave Run. Very highly recommended!
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Jason S.
2 reviews
I just can’t say enough about the hospitality of this place, as well as the absolute beauty and peacefulness of the property. I picked this place to go on a camping trip alone to have a mental reset and just unplug. I read all the good reviews and wanted a place that was safe since I was a female camping alone, but also dispersed and primitive and not some cheesy RV campground. I have been to the gorge 25 times or more and decided to venture out. This was only a two hour drive from my home in Northern KY and very easy to find. The drive through rolling country fields in the sunshine was majestic itself. I was greeted immediately by Jamie who was so kind and welcoming. He showed me around the property and even later brought me some water and container to help myself to fresh eggs from their farm! He knew so much about the land and when he told me that he goes in the woods to talk to Gos, I knew I had been led to the right spot because that was exactly what I needed. His son Christian came by later and brought me a map of trails and told me where I could find cliffs with overlooks and cab and rock houses on the property. Unfortunately rain came and I had to cut my trip short but I plan to come back this summer with some girls and have another retreat. The night sounds were glorious, firewood was cut and in plentitude all around, there is a portalet and water spigot up the hill closer to the farm which helps if you are staying multiple days. Go see it! It was heaven!
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Crystal S.
2 years on Hipcamp
We had the BEST stay! The land was beautiful, the hosts were super helpful and inviting (they showed us at least three campsites and let us choose where we wanted to stay) and our kids loved seeing all the animals. It was quiet, well kept and convenient to Cave Run Lake/Morehead area. I really appreciated the ‘primitive’ vibe of the camp area while still having access to a water spigot. Loved it and would highly recommend!
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Miranda B.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· October 2022
With kids ·
Piney Ridge Camp
Our family loved this spot. Perfect for tent camping. Plenty of trees for our hammocks. Massive rocks, hiking trails, a creek. The land owners lent us a skillet because we forgot to bring ours. They also let our kids gather fresh chicken eggs from their coop! Their dog Tony was super sweet and accompanied us on our hikes. We would definitely go back.
Ian F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· June 2022
Tent · With kids ·
Piney Ridge Camp
Great spot
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Colleen M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2022
Beautiful land. Dustin is a very thoughtful Host!
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Libya B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Beautiful property to explore. Great communication process with owner. Definitely recommend.
Paul M.
9 reviews
Great secluded location. Quiet and calm. Plenty of trees for hammocks, space for a couple tents. We stayed "down the hill" but more space available at the end of the field.
Adam S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2021
My son and I backpack every fall, we decided not to go backpacking this year but still wanted to go camping. Well Hardwood forest had the feel of being alone in the woods but had the relaxation of a campground without the people!!! Beautiful cliffs, rock overhangs trails and even a baby goat! We’ll be back!!
David F.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2021
Group trip ·
Piney Ridge Camp
Our party of four had a great time staying at Hardwood Forest! The farm itself was easy to find and Dustin met us upon arrival to escort onto the property. He was very informative and welcoming, and we had several campsites to choose from.
We decided to set up camp just inside the tree line and had plenty of space to spread out and relax in the woods. It was easy to tell that Dustin had put a lot of effort into making his property a fantastic place to pitch a tent and stay for a while. Also, the view of the night sky is breathtaking!
My only regret is that we did not have enough time to really explore the property, as we spent a lot of time on the nearby Grayson Lake - which is fantastic for canoeing/kayaking, btw.
We very much enjoyed our stay would absolutely love to come back to Dustin's farm. Our booking met all of our expectations and then some. What a great place to spend some time. Thanks again!
Justin C.
3 reviews
We had an absolutely fantastic time visiting Hardwood Forest. Dustin and his wife were fantastic hosts, making sure all of our needs were met...and then some. They even brought us dry firewood during a rainy day to make sure we could still have a campfire, and also brought us freshly baked cookies.
The camping area itself was beautiful, private, and clean. This made for a very relaxing getaway. We explored the wooded camping area, the nearby cliffs and overhangs, and even got to know the pony and goats.
We had little to no cellular service while visiting, which was a plus in our eyes. It allowed us to unplug and relax.
At night, we were entertained by the sounds of nature. Owls, coyotes, and whip-poor-wills sang us to sleep each night. During the day, there were plenty of places to hang a hammock.
We really enjoyed our stay and would love to come back and visit again sometime.
Sam W.
7 reviews
I had the most amazing experience here! Dustin was an awesome host! He showed us around and allowed us to pick our own spot that best fit our desires! The hiking spots are unbelievable and soooo much to see! This is exactly why I would recommend Hipcamp over any camp ground! This is exactly why I LOVE camping! All the beautiful pieces of this property and the unbelievable hospitality that was given... I WILL DEFINITELY be back soon! LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS! Before we left, they delivered DELICIOUS fresh cookies thanking us for our visit! I am so thankful for this little “peace” of Heaven!
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Brandie C.
7 reviews
This is EXACTLY what we have been looking for since coming to Kentucky! His land is spectacular - very serene and beautiful. It has been so hard for us to find someplace without other people around, and this was perfect! We will definitely be back and would love to own land like this!!!
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Joe N.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2021
Group trip ·
Piney Ridge Camp
We had a wonderful stay at Hardwood Forest! Plenty of firewood, and easy directions. Beautiful rolling hills with cows, goats and chickens. Exceptional host!!! We will be back for future visits:)
Tasha P.
3 reviews
Recommends
· April 2021
There was no confusion with how to get to the property, and the owners are super nice. It was a beautiful area to explore and they provided plenty of firewood.
Amber G.
4 years on Hipcamp
Location
Morehead, Rowan, Kentucky, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Mariah S.
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