We camped overnight at Nature and Nurture Farm on a hot night in July during the Covid-19 pandemic - not ideal camping conditions - but I would say our visit exceeded expectations. We were out of doors and not close to anyone. As an alternative to wearing mask in the 90+ degree heat, Michael kept 20 feet from us. We would certainly consider returning.

Michael greeted us a few minutes after we drove up. He showed us the parking area then walked ahead on the short, winding, almost invisible road to our campsite. We were able to drive up and unload before parking back towards the house. After showing us the campsite Michael asked about any needs we might have (water, etc.) and gave us a few tips about the area, then went back to his work. Parking in view of the house helps him know when it's OK to let his very social dog Kiwi out - during the pandemic he prefers Kiwi not to be petted by visitors, though Kiwi doesn't quite understand this!

Campsite #1 is an ideal tent site: a large, flat, round clearing in a wooded area with stacks of firewood (available for purchase in advance or after arrival). Except at high noon there's lots of shade but still a breeze when the wind blows. There's a wooden picnic table, space for several tents, and a campfire spot. We didn't visit other sites but the site selection photo and descriptions on the website seemed accurate. A fun touch for Campsite 1 is that nearby are several small structures built by local homeschoolers, including a miniature straw-roofed roundhouse with indoor seating around the perimeter - the kind of things my sons would have loved to build when they were kids.

We took our own water, but there is both non-drinkable and potable water available, and a nifty foot-operated hand washing station. There's a port-a-john but no shower; in non-Covid times we'd have taken showers at the truck stop just off the interstate, less than 5 minutes away. (You can also buy ice, toiletries, drinks, etc. at the truck stop.) Instead, at Michael's suggestion, we took a late afternoon swim in one of several lakes at state parks nearby.

I would describe the setting as rural rather than backcountry -- like sleeping in a tent near my cousins' farmhouse as a kid. Beyond the house and nighttime run for free-ranging guinea fowl are an orchard, a greenhouse, and fields surrounding the woods where the campsites are. There's a factory down the road that produced a low hum for a while during the night. Just after dusk the woods filled with fireflies - giving a magical feel. The firewood was dense, long-burning, and plentiful.

The farm is a couple of minutes from the town of Dexter and a very pleasant 20-minute drive into downtown Ann Arbor, through rural and then suburban residential areas. (Our reason for being in the area was to see the U Michigan campus.) Michael can give advice about places to visit if you ask him. He was also willing to talk about the farm operation (producing organic heirloom seeds sold gardeners online), though with 20 foot distancing I'm not sure tours are available now.

Overnight you keep food in your vehicle (or perhaps a lockable cooler) to protect it from critters, and you carry out or burn your trash. Take flashlights and/or a lantern - it gets quite dark after sundown. There were a few mosquitoes and other small flying bugs.: I found loose fitting long pants to be adequate - my son wore shorts and got a few bites on his legs. There was visible poison ivy on the ground near the campsite, though neither I nor my son got a reaction to it. (Since it's an organic farm, they probably can't use herbicides to get rid of poison ivy, but it appeared to have been mowed or weed-whacked back.) Someone sensitive to night sounds might take earplugs for the distant vehicle noise and the plant.

All-in-all the farm campsite was a pleasant place to hang out in the evening and camp overnight. Anyone who is self-sufficient and equipped for camping in campgrounds and willing to respect a few organic farm rules would enjoy camping here. People put off by port-a-johns, the lack of on-site showers, the likely presence of bugs and critters, and rural night noises might not enjoy it so much. For people who value being left mostly alone and hanging out by a campfire in the evening it is ideal. Seeing a working organic farm up close is a bonus.

The prepared site is pretty much accurately described, and we had a great time in the Pine Barrens. We went on a couple of canoeing trips with a company the host suggested. There's a small area at the site for a tent (our 5-person filled it - it would be perfect for a 2-3 person tent); a fire circle; and a nylon shelter with a portable toilet inside. The toilet is has a chemical cleaning system and flushing was a little tricky - we got the hang of it. Water for cooking is a few hundred feet down the driveway by a barn. No shower, but the river is very refreshing (just pay attention to tides as the level varies a lot). You could hear a band playing at a nearby establishment in the evenings - music my sons and husband like, but might not work for people seeking peace and quiet in the outdoors. The only problem we had - which turned out to be significant - was that the site is very close to the neighbor's driveway, and apparently the neighbor wasn't happy about it. As we were preparing to swim in the river our last full day, and older man drove by in his truck and dumped out a pot of water then drove off - making my teenage son uneasy. Then a few minutes later he drove back and started videoing me with his phone while I was unloading something from the trunk of my car (parked on the site owner's property but near his driveway). When I said something he drove off towards his house. At our insistence, the host and neighbor then had a conversation they probably should have had before the site opened. After this conversation, we talked to the host and felt OK enough to stay one more night and leave in the morning. It appears that the listing hasn't been reopened since last summer, which is unfortunate. I don't know what happened - apparently the neighbor has already complained to the local town council - but I guess it's a caution to hosts to discuss what their intentions with the neighbors, especially if campsites are anywhere close to property lines.

Great place to stay near Acadia NP. Facilities are nice and it's a short drive to the island. It's lovely and right on the water.

We stayed here on a road trip - quick overnight. It's not far from the highway. The campsites and facilities were nice - seemed like it would be a great place for a family with lots of kids! It was not crowded, and the people we encountered were friendly.

My boys and I were literally the only people in the campground in early June. A ranger came and talked to us to make sure we knew how to get help if we needed (we didn't). Lots of good trails in the State Forest there, and the pool is nice when it's open.

We stayed here to visit Bryce Canyon. Its a nice, smallish campground with great facilities - showers, etc. We were in a tent and it worked fine. Some good hikes right from the campground, and stunning Utah scenery.

It's large but always a fun place to be - so much to do in Ohiopyle.

This is a great family campground, and there's lots to do outdoors both within Watoga SP and nearby.