Tenderfoot Learning Lab

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· New Marshfield, Athens, Ohio

16 acres hosted by Tenderfoot Learning Lab T.

2 tent sites

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Enjoy a private hike through old growth and pine forests. We have close to 3 miles of private trails with diverse ecosystems to explore and discover. (Leave No Trace, please) Our pond is also an attraction that can be swam in or fished. It is a 10 foot deep natural body of water that is managed carefully for optimum relaxation. (catch and release only, please) Tenderfoot Learning Lab is for students of all ages to learn how to live a sustainable life. Your stay here will help support our goal of teaching students to be critical thinkers who understand the effects of their choices in their communities. Learn more about this land: www.tenderfootlearninglab.org There are attractions all around us. -Ash Cave is within a 30 minute drive. -Zaleski state park is a 22 minute drive. Attractions UNDER 10 minutes away: - Fox Lake - bass fishing and birdwatching - Waterloo Wilderness Area - hiking and wild turkey hunting -Athens Ohio - many great attractions including our world famous breweries (yes, plural) -Hockhocking Adena Bikeway - A 21 mile rail to trail paved footpath between Nelsonville and Athens -Wayne National Forest Headquarters - A patchwork of public land that covers over a quarter million acres of Appalachian foothills We are located 22 miles from Hocking Hills State Park We can accommodate trailer parking with a pull around driveway for all the Hocking Hills ATV trails nearby. No riding on site.

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Best of 2022: OHIO finalist This camp site is built to mimic an appalachian trail campsite. Built with a fire ring, mulched tent pad, picnic table, and charm that will allow you to get back to the basics and rejuvenate. Unlimited firewood bundles at $5 each. The campsite is approximately 50 yards from parking. Ash Cave and Hocking are 30 minutes away Athens and Ohio University are 7 miles away Zaleski State Park is a 22-minute drive. Attractions UNDER 10 minutes away: - Fox Lake - bass fishing and birdwatching - Waterloo Wilderness Area - hiking and wild turkey hunting -Hockhocking Adena Bikeway - A 21 mile rail to trail paved footpath between Nelsonville and Athens -Wayne National Forest Headquarters - A patchwork of public land that covers over a quarter million acres of Appalachian foothills We can accommodate trailer parking with a pull around driveway for all the Hocking Hills ATV trails nearby. No riding on site.

Pitch a tent or hang a couple of hammocks. This intimate campsite is suited for those who want to camp in the privacy of the forest but don't want to be too far from their car. It sits in the banks of a small holler that wraps around the site, creating a protected and cozy atmosphere despite being not far from our country road. Some popular nearby attractions include Ohio University and the City of Athens, just 12 minutes away. We are 30 minutes from Ash Cave and other Hocking Hills trails, as well as 20 minutes from Zaleski State Forest and Lake Hope.

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99% Recommend87 ratings · 69 reviews

Tenderfoot Learning Lab's campsite offers a serene and private getaway, nestled in the woods near Athens and Lake Hope State Park. Campers appreciate the peaceful setting, though some note the proximity to a road with occasional car noise. Hosts Travis and Lindsey are praised for their warm hospitality, and guests enjoy exploring the property's trails and relaxing by the pond. The campsite's layout is thoughtfully designed, though campers should be prepared for a slightly uneven ground.

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Hunter G.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2025

Deciduous Downtime

Amazing camp site! This was our second time here and won’t be the last. It was our first time exploring the trails. The land is absolutely beautiful and magical and an explorer’s paradise. I highly recommend!

Enrique G.

3 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Deciduous Downtime

Excellent campsite near Athens and Lake Hope State Park. It was great chatting with Travis and learning about what they did at Tenderfoot. There are two sites on the property and we stayed at the larger one, called Deciduous Downtime. It was a short downhill walk from the parking area to the site. The site itself is surrounded by the woods and very peaceful. You don’t really see the house at all from there. One thing to point out though is the ground is not completely level across the site. We didn’t find it to be a deal breaker though. We had enough room for two tents and a big shelter that we could put over the picnic table. Note there is just one tent pad. The outhouse is clean and well kept and there’s lots of trails on the property to explore. We'd highly recommend staying here!

Bailey L.

4 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent ·

A Forest Hug

A great resting spot in Athens, Ohio for those hiking in Southeast Ohio. The design of the fire pit in particular was a wonderful addition to the site.

Joshua S.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Deciduous Downtime

My wife and I had a gorgeous autumn weekend together, made possible by this great camping site. It is perfectly situated away from the Hocking Hills crowds, but with easy access to that area. It is also a great place to access Athens and some great beer at Little Fish. The site was private, which made us feel we were deep in the woods away from the world for a couple of days. The hosts are wonderful people and the site is well maintained.

Miranda K.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· July 2024

Tent ·

A Forest Hug

very beautiful and relaxing scenery! It was also so refreshing to swim in the pond there.

Maddie M.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· May 2024

An AMAZING Experience!! 🐥

Tent ·

A Forest Hug

What a fantastic experience. Travis was a lovely host who gave us fresh eggs! The land is beautiful, and forest hug was about a 45 sec walk from parking. Very easy to get to. You could hear some cars on the main road from time to time, but overall the campsite was quiet and private. There are 5 hens in a coop, who I think should be named after the Golden Girls! If you stay on a rain weekend, beware the water runs from the hill on the right if you’re facing the campsite. Definitely set your tent on the mulched bed and you’ll be fine. If you use Apple Maps for your directions, it will tell you that you arrived to the campsite before you actually get to it. Keep driving down the road a little bit and you’ll see it on the left hand side. The area itself was very clean and well maintained. There’s a nice big pond, and a nice little trail. I have no complaints at all from our two night stay. This is an excellent spot, and what you pay to camp goes directly back into the Learning Lab to help develop it, like some of the spots on the property they’re developing like a classroom and outdoor shower. We will definitely stay here again!

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New Marshfield, Athens, Ohio, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking