10 acres hosted by Jay K.
2 RV/tent sites · 8 tent sites
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Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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100% Recommend295 ratings · 183 reviews
Rusty's Retreat offers a peaceful and private camping experience with sites near a creek and plenty of opportunities to connect with nature. The hosts, Jay and Heather, are praised for their welcoming and accommodating nature, ensuring campers feel right at home. Visitors enjoy the farm animals, particularly Rusty the cow, and appreciate the availability of fresh produce and firewood. While the majority of reviews are overwhelmingly positive, a few campers note the need for more conveniently located amenities like porta-potties.
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Recommends
· April 2025
Tent ·
Site 1 - Rusty's Retreat
Beautiful place. Awesome hosts. Helped us set up and hung out with us for a bit.
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Dustin K.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· November 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - Rusty's Retreat
Rusty’s retreat was a lovely place to stay! Our campsite was clean and provided a lot of privacy for our quick stop through town. We were on site 1 right next to the creek. I would definitely recommend this property to anyone looking to relax and spend some time outdoors!
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Laura S.
2 reviews
Jay's location and site 1 was perfect for our 1-night stay. Gracious, he gave a quick tour of the other sites and amenities. We stayed in our class b van comfortably for the evening after enjoying some quiet time in front of the fire using the hardwoods firewood Jay offers for a small, additional fee.
I do have a couple of notes for others.
1) Buy the firewood, it's high-quality hardwood and just a couple of pieces burned for hours keeping us comfortably warm. After years of purchasing cheap bundles at other campgrounds, constantly feeding and tending the fire, this was an experience worth remembering on a cool night. I don't recall moving tending the fire, at all, for the 2.5hrs we sat in front it.
2) Buy the eggs. They were just wonderful for our morning omelette.
3) If in-season, make sure to try some of his free tomatoes. Stunning flavor and even better on an omelette.
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P N.
9 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - Rusty's Retreat
Jay and Heather were so kind and welcoming! Their property was beautiful AND hanging out with Rusty the cow and Lexy the mini horse was a treat. We will be back!
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Sally M.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Site 3 - Rusty's Retreat
This was the perfect quick getaway for my golden retriever and me! We just wanted to get away from it all for a couple nights and since it was so short and last minute, decided to car camp instead of setting up a tent. Jay responded very quickly that they could accommodate that! We loved our peaceful little nook. Jay checked in on us, but mostly just let us be, which is exactly what we wanted. We would definitely stay here again!
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Tiffany G.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
This was a great spot! My kids loved playing in the nearby stream. Our host was kind, communicative, and considerate. Will likely be back!
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Scott G.
8 months on Hipcamp
We had so much fun visiting this farm and camping. The hosts were so welcoming and couldn’t have been kinder for our first time using Hipcamp. Jay was so generous and offered produce they were growing to us. We were able to kayak, see some cool farm animals, and relax at a private campsite. The bugs weren’t bad even next to a creek. We were able to get firewood on sight and they even helped us out with water. I would highly recommend camping here if you want kind hosts and a chill campsite. Rusty the cow is really sweet too, and we were able to give him lots of love in the morning before we left.
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Angela D.
7 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Site 3 - Rusty's Retreat
Had a wonderful time! Sites were spaced out and secluded. Jay and his wife were very helpful with anything we needed. If your looking for a secluded quiet spot this it. The place would be great for groups that still wanted a little space between camps! Great fishing in the acre pond!
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Jeff D.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
26 ft Class C · With kids ·
Rusty's RV Retreat Site 1 creekside
Jay and Heather were fantastic hosts, quick to respond and accomodating! The site and whole area were well tended, clean and peaceful. Lots of various options for campers of all skills and amenity preferences, check them all out. Would highly recommend anyone to try it out.
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Victor W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Site 1 - Rusty's Retreat
Excellent camping experience with good communication by friendly host.
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Thomas P.
2 reviews
We had so much fun! Me and my 3 friends stayed on lot 3 (which is the biggest by the way). We picked tomatoes and used it for out dinner that night. Jay was so kind and patient, gave us a tour of the grounds, and helped us move our stuff with his golf cart. It's definitely rustic camping but it'll be fine if you're prepared for it. And there's a city nearby with a kroger we shopped at everyday.
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Makyah T.
9 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Site 2 - Rusty's Retreat
I loved tent camping out at Rusty’s Retreat. Heather and Jay were incredibly kind. Views were exceptional. Other sites were close by but the sites were spaced out lovely. Definitely will be back for more stays!
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Adrienne P.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - Rusty's Retreat
Everything about our experience was fantastic. From the moment we arrived we felt welcomed and we were shown to our site, which we were able to drive our vehicle right up to the river’s edge. We had ordered firewood which was waiting for us when we arrived. We enjoyed the sounds of nature and the beauty of the land. We even ventured over to the pond for a swim and leisurely kayak ride. Do not hesitate to book! You will not regret it. We are already planning our next trip back! Oh, don’t forget to say hi to Rusty!!
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Tom F.
2 years on Hipcamp
He was so kind to start a fire and stayed up until we got there. It was a late minute thing and he was so helpful and kind
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Don H.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
Jay and Heather were wonderful hosts. They let us camp in a spot that was more accommodating or our group than our original reservation and were delightful throughout our stay. The land was so peaceful, only minimal traffic on the road and we could see the stars at night. A+ would stay again. 😁
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Samantha S.
9 months on Hipcamp
Beautiful property! Private and well taken care of! Awesome Hosts. Had a great time. We will definitely be back.
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Emilee W.
3 reviews
Fantastic! Just book it and go. We stayed in Site 1 with a Creekside setting. It was peaceful and private. Jay & Heather are superb hosts and gave us a tour of the property in the golf cart and brought us fresh tomatoes and peppers. If camping isn’t your thing, they host a modern apartment overlooking the pond too. If we are in the area again, we will definitely be back.
Julie M.
12 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent ·
Site 3 - Rusty's Retreat
Jay was an incredible host. Guided us to our site and showed off the amenities. Very friendly and helpful
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Justin Q.
3 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Excellent place to relax
10 ft travel trailer ·
Rusty's RV Retreat Site 2 creekside
Cool people. Safe. Serene. Kind. Would highly recommend. ❤️🌸
Aimee I.
11 months on Hipcamp
Great spot for a quick overnight. Site 3 is biggest with access to the water. Site 2 is on the water but does not have ready easy access to the water and is smaller. Site 1 is a decent size, the most scenic with direct access to the water. Probably has the most privacy too.
Be nice to have one of the porta pots closer to tent sites 1-3
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David B.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Site 1 - Rusty's Retreat
Beautiful well maintained site! Jay gave us a great tour of the land and we got to meet Rusty!
Nina K.
4 years on Hipcamp
So glad we picked this spot for an overnight. The kids had a blast creek walking and playing in the pond. Jay and Heather were so hospitable and ready to help with whatever we needed. We would definitely recommend a stop!
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Clara Elisabeth S.
4 reviews
We loved this campsite! Very private, with a serene view of the creek, lots of wildlife, and hosts are extremely sweet, easy going couple. This was my favorite campsite ever and we hope to return in the future!
Lisa W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Peaceful & Pleasant Weekend
22 ft travel trailer ·
Rusty's RV Retreat Site 1 creekside
Very peaceful and pleasant weekend. Drove up to White Star & Silver Rock to swim and kayak in the quarries. Will do it again.
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Brent D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Jay provided a welcoming atmosphere that contributed to a positive vibe to the stay. He showed us around the property on his golf cart and let my kids pet/feed Rusty the cow. They loved camping here.
The property is a nice mix of farm and wooded areas. We stayed at campsite one and the birds were an interesting mix of gnatcatchers, song birds, and woodpeckers. At night Eastern Screech Owls made the atmosphere surreal with their calls.
Super fun place. I would highly recommend.
Adam G.
7 reviews
Jay is an amazing character, he gave us a tour of his beautiful property and words cannot even describe how perfect our site was. We were right on the river and it felt so secluded we didn't hear anything but the birds and the critters in the creek!
The water was teeming with all kinds of life and Jay came to check on us a few times on his golf cart to see if we needed anything ❤️ will absolutely be going again I'm so glad we picked his land !!
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Jessie L.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - Rusty's Retreat
Great sites and cool place, loved the animals. Loved the river and the pond. Hosts are super cool and friendly.
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Dave M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Site 1 - Rusty's Retreat
Nice and secluded and right on the south branch Portage river. Pond was fun to float and the water was very comfortable. Jay and Heather were very accommodating and super cool and friendly.
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Dave M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Site 3 - Rusty's Retreat
100% recommend, it was our first time using Hipcamp and we are definitely coming back here! The host is amazing super welcoming and helpful, the land is beautiful no mosquitoes and minimal bugs. Perfect for families with kids of any ages, my teenager was in the creek for hours catching minnows and crawfish. The swim pond is great for swimming and fishing and the pontoon paddle boat is pretty cool they have bees and Rusty the cow is a hoot! Country and camping in one we couldn’t have been happier. The creek and the river is very clean just overall perfect I can’t recommend this place enough! Bring your bikes the trails are super cool and be sure to purchase some wood when you make your reservation, having it already at our campsite when we got it was such a blessing.
Pictures really don’t do this place justice I urge you to come see for yourself
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Samantha W.
10 months on Hipcamp
It was a very enjoyable weekend trip, the grounds are kept nicely and the owner jay is a good guy providing an excellent spot for people to unplug real quick without breaking the bank. The animals are happy living their best lives. The pond also has some big bass if you bring your fishing gear as well.
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Adam A.
10 months on Hipcamp
Location
West Millgrove, Wood, Ohio, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Jay K.
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