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Kickapoo Kamping
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88% Recommend56 ratings · 34 reviews
Recommends
· July 2025
Tent ·
Kickapoo Kamping
Absolutely loved this site! Extra woodsy and quiet! Was able to see some deer and hear owls! Highly recommend!
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Megan B.
8 months on Hipcamp
The site was wonderful and Mark seemed like a really nice guy.
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Darick H.
1 year on Hipcamp
We were looking for a secluded place in the woods close to home to set up our tent and hang out for a couple nights with a fire and not at a campsite with a bunch of people! We also didn’t want to hike far with our gear.
This place was perfect!
There were a couple spots to choose and we chose the back one with the the view of the creek. The sounds and sight was exactly what we needed! Mark provided wood and was kind upon our arrival. We will definitely be back!
Autumn F.
1 year on Hipcamp
I had to cancel my trip because of the heavy rain. I never heard a reply from mark about my text. Looks like I just lost my money. Oh that's okay.
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Matthew B.
4 years on Hipcamp
Had a great time on Marks property, it's pricing and proximity to amenities was very helpful. Although Mark himself didn't make an appearance his help was available. I would only change a couple things, the on site tent is ready for replacement and the provided chairs were not up to task. The camp shower is ready for update as well. Also, there was a short bit of hike down hill to reach the site so I probably would've packed lighter had I known.
Do not buy firewood at the local convenience right off us 40, as it's twice the price of Kroger. 7.5/10 would visit again.
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Sean O.
3 years on Hipcamp
Nice place to camp! It is suitable for tents and/or hammocks. We did not get a chance to meet the host, as we only stayed one night as we were passing through the area. The place was easy to find, and there's enough room to park 1-2 cars right off the gravel road next to the sign labeled Kickapoo Camp. We are used to Backpacking for days at a time, so it was nice to have our vehicle just up the hill from our tent. The only traffic on the gravel road are the people that live down it. We still felt as if we were in the wilderness, hearing coyotes, owls/other birds, frogs, and occasionally some cows. They provided drinking water, a couple chairs, and fire pit. The ground was not perfectly flat, but it's about the best you can get in such a hilly area. We really enjoyed our stay here and would stay again!
Emily S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Kickapoo Kamping
Mark was awesome, very easy to communicate with. Camp site was great, no complaints. We had a blast!
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Jason M.
2 reviews
Mark & Deb were both so very nice, accommodating & helpful. Site & area were amazing.
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Twanna B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· February 2023
Tent ·
Kickapoo Kamping
Easy access and clear directions. Quick communications. Thoughtful host had much needed water bottles at the site. A nice fire and comfortable chairs.
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Owen B.
2 reviews
Easy to find. There was some government water construction happening on the property (which the host warned me about ahead of time!) so I’m sure it would be more pleasing to the eye at another point. It is pretty close to the road, and there was some kind of road buggy racing on the night I was there. Also what sounded like after-dark target practice nearby (I’m pretty sure it wasn’t fireworks but maybe). So not the quietest spot I’ve camped. But all the noise settled down by 9 or 10. All I needed was a relatively dry, flat spot to camp, so it was just fine for me.
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Cobre H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Directions where spot on, we did pull in the place right next door first but then knew to take the next drive that runs parallel to the road. There is an owners site first on your left and then tent campsites are marked with solar yard lights. We chose the smaller site by the creek. Very nice and explored the area with our dog and then went the State park beach and fished.
Cows, owls, and coyote sound throughout the stay. Seldom a car on the nearby road and didn’t bother us at all because you can’t see the road with all the trees.
Beautiful stay with the leaves falling and the sun shining through the trees.
Will be back.
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Joshua B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Mark and his wife are exceptional hosts. I got in a little late and set up in the dark so accidentally hit the wrong site (be sure if you are doing a primitive or the "glamping" option turn right at the kickapoo sign and head down the rock road that is parallel to Twin Hills Road heading south. If you go in to the left instead and there is an off-grid cabin right inside the gate to your left then you are on the wrong road, that is reserved for airbnbers). Beautiful sites, extra amenities which lessens the primitive just enough to stay true to roughing it but totally enjoy the experience. Beautiful area (check out the "Y" bridge in Zanesville). Mark makes it though, such an endearing host. Gets you set up then leaves you be to enjoy the outdoors!
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C E.
2 reviews
The campsites at Kickapoo camping were very nice and secluded , it felt as if you were camped in the middle of the woods. There is a road very close but not very much traffic. It is a nice quiet area to spend a night or two!! I will return when in the area for sure. Nice area for recreation being close to the licking and muskingum rivers , also I would recommend a kayak service company called Pea Ohana in zanesville , very nice folks there !!
Scott F.
15 reviews
The site was great & Mark even left some water for my use.
This was my 1st over night in a hammock and I will definitely be back!
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Larry W.
8 reviews
Recommends
· October 2020
Place was secluded and the hosts were very kind.
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Jacob C.
5 years on Hipcamp
Mark, the host was very nice in person and we actually had a good conversation on the second day. However, I was a bit frustrated leading up to arrival that communication was spotty. I had a few messages on the day of arrival go hours without reply. Which, unfortunately, was just the first hiccup of the trip.
The listing advertises that there is a portable toilet available, which I took to mean that a portable toilet (bucket toilet w/ gel) would be available to each site--with toilet paper or wipes. This has been the case with other Hipcamp sites I've visited. It was not the case this time. Of three campsites, one site had what looked like a nursing home style walker bed pan combo. My site had nothing. And only one site had a gel bucket toilet. When I messaged about this as I was frantically looking for my site's toilet, I was told, oh yeah your site doesn't have one. If I had planned on it that would have been fine but I hadn't packed tp and there was no good place away from the creek to dig a cat hole.
I also messaged about fire wood to see if any would be provided. I was told there would be wood provided and that I could gather whatever else I needed. The wood provided was little more than the leavings of a previous camp fire with a few twigs tossed on top. Not a huge deal but since i got in after dark it did mean that I had to stumble around in the woods at night looking for wood when I thought I might at least have one fire's worth of wood provided.
None of my critiques would have prevented me from happily camping here, had the listing and my communication with the host not caused me to be ill prepared. No bathroom? No wood? No problem! I can plan for that. But to say something is available and then it not be put me in a tough spot and significantly took away from my enjoyment.
Nathan W.
8 reviews
The camp site was private, clean, and very easy to find. Has great hiking trails nearby ~ my favorite was Blackhand Nature Preserve. Mark was very accommodating and welcoming.
Christina J.
2 reviews
Convenient for travelers looking for an inexpensive, private camp in the deep woods not far from I70 near Zanesville. We put in our request the night before our stay, and received a confirmation from the host very quickly. Shortly after our arrival, Mark the host, came by and offered us a gallon of water, and lots of interesting info about the area. He was friendly and accommodating. The 10’x16’ tent platform, fire pit, table and chairs were nice amenities. The “shower”, and “toilet”, accurately described in previous reviews, not so much. The camp site is fairly close to the road as described in other reviews but screened by thick vegetation so we felt no compromise to our privacy. It was fun hearing turkeys gobble, and lots of other nature sounds. Thanks for the camp Mark!
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Andrew B.
5 years on Hipcamp
This was a great spot for my dog and I to camp and explore. The river upstream was so beautiful and fun to play in.
Alyssa Y.
16 reviews
We only stayed less than 12 hours and Mark still made an appearance and gave us a little history about the estate. We roamed around in the daytime and wished we had more time to stay. This place is huge and beautiful! It was raining cats and dogs and we were still able to light a subtle fire at the campsite. The over drop from the trees provided a sufficient amount of coverage where we didn't feel rained in on at all. It was a really pleasant stay during a night we initally thought might be difficult to camp.
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Aimee S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· July 2020
For the price, this was exactly what we expected. It was an easy, quick stop with a flat place to put up our tent for the night. The free drinking water was great! Mark was very kind and respectful of social distancing guidelines. We were frustrated by how close we were to the road, and there were some VERY loud vehicles that drove through during the night. The campsite looked like it hadn’t been maintained in a while—shower curtain and pit toilet stall tattered—but it was free of any garbage from previous campers. As a word of warning, we got rained on very hard, and for the first campsite, trees to tie a tarp to for additional shelter were not very accessible to the best place to put a tent. However, for the price (which was a big motivator) I would still say that Mark offers a completely fair experience, and it suited our needs for the night.
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Anna F.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· July 2020
Camp was pretty private. Needed to drive to Dillon State Park as it was not accessible by walking/traversing the stream near the property. Lots of poison ivy around the campsite with existing tent that could not be taken down.
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Shane S.
5 years on Hipcamp
My boyfriend and I were absolutely thrilled with our camp site. When we arrived we had a choice of a few campsites that were open and chose the most secluded one. We could not see or hear anyone around us! All of the camp sites were under tree cover which was amazing and kept us out of direct sunlight during the day. There was a variety of campsites and each had different amenities. The fire pit was stocked with some firewood and the site was well kept. It had a camp shower that did the trick. At the end of our trip our trash bag was collected, so we did not have to transport it. We also met a very friendly worker, Patrick, who gave us local fishing tips and let us see the cows that were right up the hill! Just a heads up that the toilet is a bed side commode with a bag in it, but it had toilet paper and was clean when we arrived. Overall, we were super impressed with the site and can’t wait to return!
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Ava G.
10 reviews
Such a great place! There were three separate sites and each was unique to allow you to choose the overall atmosphere you wanted. Mark came down to say hello and introduce himself. Such a nice guy. We had lunch at Tom’s Ice Cream Bowl before heading home on Mark’s recommendation and I’m glad we did. The food was delicious and the ice cream was amazing. Thanks for the great stay Mark!
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Jacqueline T.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2020
Great little spot to stop on our road trip. Mark was a very friendly, helpful host. When we got turned around at the entrance, he was right there to point us in the right direction. We didn’t end up using the solar shower our toilet but it was nice to see both those things provided!
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Vickie C.
6 reviews
Mixed feelings
· June 2020
Group trip ·
Kickapoo Kamping
The host was beyond helpful and accommodating. The bathroom at the camping sight was a seat over a bucket in a tent right by the fire pit. The site was right by the road so it was noisy when cars went by. Beautiful area.
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Rebecca H.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2019
You're gonna love it here and your not going to want to leave! Peaceful and beautiful with easy access and everything you need. Mark and Deb are very caring, very nice hosts.
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Colleen T.
6 years on Hipcamp
Not recommend
· August 2019
I hate leaving bad reviews and this is my first. I always find the good, however the campsites were not as represented. It was difficult to drive down the muddy narrow path to see them. We counted three campsites. .or what looked like campsites. We drove slowly by them and they were very shaded and the only way we knew what they were was because of what appeared to be plastic and other items placed there. The path was grassy and in some parts narrow and muddy with huge ruts. The one at the end opened up and luckily we were able to turn around.
I contacted Mark and he messaged back "
"That's fine the pics are from across the bridge. Thanks for your interest. Mark"
I love camping..I love privacy. Nature should be the incentive to staying there. Nature was not in her glory at those campsites. They were depressing like a homeless encampment. No offense meant to any homeless people.
Laura G.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2019
We really enjoyed camping at Kickapoo. Overall, it was a wonderful place to spend a night camping with our young daughters. There are 3 campsites to choose from. Only one of them seemed satisfactory to us- it was the one down at the end of a long lane. It was the most private and secluded, had a gas grill, and a fire pit. Unforuntalty, the chairs and firepit were a bit old and worn down. We used our camp chairs instead. Mark provided a portable toilet and shower but since we had no directions on how to use them and they were placed right next to the firepit, we didnt use either of them. The site could have been set up nicer but overal it was a fantastic time and I am glad that we met Mark. He was so kind when he came and chatted with us. He provided toiliet paper and bottled water for us which was extremely helpful. He also offered to give us towels if we needed which was great.
Nicole M.
7 reviews
Recommends
· July 2019
Group trip ·
Kickapoo Kamping
The sites were all very private and mine had quite a few extra amenities.... it rained during my stay so it was nice to have a platform for my tent. The host, Marc, couldn’t have been more pleasant and helpful.
Jacqueline R.
2 reviews
Location
Zanesville, Muskingum, Ohio, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Mark W.
Joined in June 2017Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour
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