Trothwood Forest

It was a beautiful campsite, we saw some wildlife like rabbits and had an absolute blast escaping from everything in whispering pines!

George C.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Amazing Experience

Tent ·

We completely loved the camp site and privacy. Everything was scenic and comfortable. Jim was very responsive and accommodating. I highly recommend visiting!!

Aurelio D.

5 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent ·

Whispering pines was a great site!! Jim and his wife are very nice people. The site it's self was very quiet, with multiple trees to choose from to hang a hammock from. There is also plenty of room for a tent as well.

Brad M.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2025

Tent ·

Really enjoyed tent camping here. The hiking trails around the property were well kept and easy to follow. Found a waterfall I had no idea was nearby. The campsite was easy to find and I enjoyed the walk to it, made it feel very isolated which is what I was hoping for. The host was super nice and offered to get me anything from the gas station in town if I forgot anything. Highly recommend!

Jeff I.

2 reviews

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· February 2025

Warm Spot on a Cold Weekend

Tent ·

The Brooder Woodstove Cabin

Headed up to Trothwood Forest for a winter camping trip this past weekend (Feb. 21-23) and hiking at nearby Zaleski State Forest with a buddy. We booked the Whispering Pines site. Site was clean, well-maintained, and the log benches and firepit with attached cooking spit and grate were a nice convenience with the snow covered ground. Jim the host was great, responded very fast, and was very helpful especially since I got turned around when I first arrived and went the wrong way!! I messaged him and he had someone come out to help show me the site and the right path almost immediately (Tip: if you park at the flagpole, head straight in with the house on your right and you'll see the marked site signs). The sites are well-marked with signs on the path and the pines were beautiful. The path to get to the sites was wide and maintained. Whispering Pines was perfect for a hammock with the tree spacing and we luckily had two clear nights and a beautiful view of the stars above the pines with no light pollution. It got down to 8 degrees the first night and stayed around 15 the second night but the site was well-sheltered from the wind and we only felt a slight breeze which made it better with the cold temps! The site had cellular service the whole time too. We would definitely book again and recommend it. Also, if you're in the area, shout out to Mama Renie's in nearby McArthur which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner and great pizza when you've been hiking all day!

Matthew K.

5 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· October 2024

The hosts were awesome and very accommodating. The cabin itself is awesome and there is a great set of trees for hammocking, but it should be noted that the property around the Brooder Cabin site was recently cleared. There is very little privacy and you can pretty much see straight into the house nearby. I know they are planting something to correct this, so if you’re seeing this review in a few months, you should be set!

Hannah D.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent ·

The hosts were so welcoming and helpful. We had a great experience and will definitely come back again!

K R.

9 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· October 2024

Tent · Group trip ·

The site was definitely private. More clarification would have been good in the description. The site is almost a quarter mile hike from where you park. It's more ideal for hammock camping than larger ground tents. We had a hard time finding suitable spots to set our stuff up. We had 7 people, one who camped in their car in the parking area and we felt very cramped near the fire area. Not a bad site by any means, but we probably wouldn't have booked it had we known what we were getting into.

John V.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Tent ·

This is a great private spot. I enjoyed a couple nights in the tent with my dogs. Great spot to set up my hammock as well. I needed a last minute place to pitch my tent and this was the perfect spot to pick! A noisy group was blasting music until 2am the first night but the next night was quiet and peaceful listening to the wind blowing through the pine trees

Zachary R.

3 reviews

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· September 2024

Tent · With pets ·

Beautiful camp site! The walk is well marked, the facilities are clean.

Sarah & Paul E.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· September 2024

Tent ·

Cute little campsite, use directions through the app, bugs werent bad at all, jim was great! Would come back here had a great time.

Morgan P.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· August 2024

Tent ·

Jim was a great host, very accommodating and welcoming. Still had total privacy and the campsite was adequate. Would definitely stay again, and recommend this spot to anyone.

Justin B.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· June 2024

Whispering Pines

Tent · With kids ·

Lovely, quiet spot in the woods and very friendly and helpful hosts. We will return!

Jules W.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

Camping at the Shelter

Tent ·

Beautiful area and well positioned in the wood. Provided ample shade. Jim and Laura were excellent hosts. They gave great activity recommendations and were generous with their land. I will definitely be coming back!

Alex V.

3 reviews

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· March 2024

Nice Camp

Tent ·

When I arrived I was greeted by Jim and his wife. Very nice folks and they made me feel welcome. They even offered to haul my gear to Fallen Pines The day and night was very enjoyable. We even got to hear some Coyotes. I would go again

Carl W.

23 reviews

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· February 2024

Tent ·

Already planning a second trip. These folks have some beautiful property. All sorts of wildlife came to visit all weekend. Plenty of fallen/dead wood around. Highly recommend a visit

Matt W.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· November 2023

Tent ·

Very quiet and peaceful location. Signs help find the tent site. Expect a little bit of a walk, but worth it. Would recommend!

Jordan M.

2 reviews

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· October 2023

Tent ·

Great place, only a small walk to the site, very private location.

Cade H.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· October 2023

So much fun!

Tent ·

I have nothing but good things to say about this camp site. It was so peaceful and quiet. We felt tucked away but also not too far away. Our dogs joined us and loved the land to be able to explore. Getting there was super easy and we were able to pull our truck up to our camp site. Having the shelter above us was also really nice. I highly recommend staying here, Jim was also very friendly and communicative. There’s tons of places to go hiking around the area and on the property.

Madison K.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2023

Would Go Again!

Tent ·

Site: 10/10 beautiful. Wonderful for hammocking. We brought a 6 person tent and it JUST fit in the space available. Host: 10/10 came and said hello. Cared about our experience. Was happy to help and hear us. Directions: 7/10 GPS says its location. A sign by the road would help immensely. Got a bit lost in translation as to how to get to our site exactly. Had to ask for permission to drive closer to our site. People were ruining their trails in muddy conditions. Sound: 9/10 it sounded as if there were coyotes or dogs going off for like a hour but it died down. Completely calm. Heard a loud vehicle of the bugs and critters very rarely. We didn't shower or use the restroom besides peeing but I wasnt afraid to figure it out.

Cody B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2023

Field Crest

Tent ·

Field Crest

We thoroughly enjoyed our campsite! Lots of privacy and close by to Hocking Hills! Beautiful views and very tranquil! And the prices were exceptional!!

Margaret S.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Tent ·

Field Crest

It was great tent camping here with my brother! the location was secluded so no noisy neighbors, we were all by ourselves. Most of the site was under the cover of some trees which is nice in case of rain. There's no picnic table like you would see at a traditional campsite although there is a log to sit on near the fire. If you want a table to cut up vegetables or eat meals at you will have to bring it yourself. The owner of the property was helpful, and responded quickly to any and all questions we had! Overall a great stay. I don't know how well the shower works, we only stayed one evening and didn't have to use it.

David G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Easy First Motocamp Spot

Tent ·

Great location, fairly quite, and easy to get to. I rode my ADV back to the site without issue, first motocamping experience. There was a ton of space to set up tents. Plenty of close trees for hammock tents and a really cool fire ring, seating included.

K H.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· August 2023

Tent ·

I loved that we were the only campers there. I was however not impressed with the shower, that was not solar heated. Beautifully quaint. Perfect getaway into nature

Veronica G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· June 2023

Tent · Group trip ·

Vary nice Cute remote site, great for hammock camping!

Zaccaria V.

2 years on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· June 2023

Tent ·

We ended up not staying in the Addy Shelter (very secluded) due to clearance issues with our Sprinter van but fortunately the Fieldcrest site (which is a little more exposed/close to the parking area for other camp sites) was available. The sites seem to be place pretty far apart for privacy. Two other campers showed up and we never heard them after they got settled. The Fieldcrest site is close to the firewood supply and the shower. The port-a-potty is along the road as you come in. Locating the driveway to the property was a bit of a challenge ... our directions said to turn right but the turn was on the left with no really distinguishing markers other than looking for a steep driveway that leveled off. We did enjoy the seclusion and grateful for options to camp out in a private setting with our dog.

Melinda S.

2 reviews

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· June 2023

Tent ·

Trothwood Forest was so beautiful. The campsites were secluded. Everything you needed was close by but far enough away you wouldn't be disturbed by other campers. There's a lil walk to most of the sites but it's pretty short. At night the forest was light up with lightening bugs and the night sky was was full of stars. It was a prefect getaway. I loved our stay and will definitely visit again!

Katie M.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2023

Tent · With kids ·

This was a great campsite! So much better than a crowded campground. Easy to access, secluded, minimalist backwoods feel. Jim was very welcoming and a great host. Definitely recommended!

Laura O.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2023

Tent · With pets ·

We had a really nice private campsite, it was great to get away from the hustle and bustle.

Brighid W.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2023

Tent ·