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Near/Far Cabin and Campground
2 sites · Lodging, Tents15 acres · Stewart, OH
Immerse yourself in nature alongside a working farm! Our 15 acre property has many features. Enjoy hiking trails, a small 3 season creek, rock walls and large boulders, trickling waterfalls and caves if you're feeling adventurous. (The cave is currently an off trail experience, is only accessible at certain times of the year and requires steep hiking and some climbing large rocks.) An abundance of wildflowers and native flowering trees grow amongst the beautiful rolling hills of forest. In spring the wildflowers paint the landscape, in the summer the fireflies compete with the stars in a sparkling symphony and in the Fall colors fill the trees. You will experience true darkness, bright stars and the simplicity of being out in the country.
We are a small homestead raising much of our own food. It's likely you will be greeted by dogs, cats, chickens, sheep, pigs and a cow. The property is adjacent to hunting club land, which means hundreds of acres of undeveloped, wooded and wild. Wildlife is abundant, including coyote, fox, bobcat, turkey, raccoon, hawk, owl, (reportedly) bear and lots of deer. Most are nocturnal, so you may hear them rather than see them, but they are near.
Our livestock guardian dog keeps the pasture occupants safe, but that means nighttime barking. We provide noise machines in the cabin for white noise and you are welcome to bring a small fan. We live in a rural neighborhood, so there will be occasional sounds from other dwellings, there is a dog rescue across the street and although infrequent, you might hear ATV's and gun shots from down the road. There are copperheads snakes in the area as well as black widow and brown recluse spiders. You will not likely see them but it is wise to wear boots and stay on the trails.
The cabin and campground currently share a composting toilet/outhouse with a space for hanging a shower bag (you must bring your own shower bag). There are 5 gallon jugs of water for filling shower bag, hand washing station and dish washing. There is a Berkey water filter in the cabin, but campers will need to bring their own drinking water.
Please be aware that you may have minimal cell service during your stay and there is no wifi. The best place to get a good cell signal is the parking lot.
The town of Amesville is filled with personality and is just 7 miles away. With a convenience store, park and a wonderful restaurant, Parks Place, which serves American fare cooked with a chefs flare and local ingredients. There is also a community studio that offers yoga and other fitness classes. Amesville hosts Coonskin Saturdays from May to October with music, food, classes and more on the Third Saturday of each month.
The city of Athens is 20 miles away, with many restaurants and shops, ample grocery stores, movie theaters etc, as well as the beautiful campus of Ohio University. Strouds Run State Park and several Nature Preserves are within 15 miles of us, Baileys Bike Trail System is 20 miles away, Burr Oak is 25 miles away, and Hocking Hills State Park is 50 miles away. It is a spectacular area with so much to offer in the way of hiking and other nature related activities.
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My Spot Private Campsite
1 site · Tent80 acres · Dexter , OH
Nestled under the shade bequeathed by a tall canopy of deciduous trees and alongside a gentle flowing brook, lies a forest opening perfect for immersing in nature’s solitude.
Our private campsite is a short walk (3-4 minutes) from parking where you’ll find a footpath that empties out onto a level forest understory, surrounded by trees ideal for pitching tents and hammocks. Our campsite is equipped with the necessities: a firepit with a removable grill, a large table, and your own private outhouse with a composting toilet.
Trails leading from the campsite will usher you short distances to our best stargazing hilltop, for playing in the shallow creek running alongside our campsite, as well as shaded forest and ridgetop views. Our pond, equipped with a dock, ladder and seating is a favorite short 7 minute hike for swimming, fishing, or simply relaxing. For longer hikes, any trail will connect you to our larger network of maintained trails over hill and dale, through shaded forests and open (mowed) pasture trails and farm-life views across our 80 acre farm.
To make your packing lighter and your stay more comfortable, we offer the following "extra items" at an additional cost:
- Firewood bundles (unlimited)
- 5 gallons of water (or less) in jugs with handy pour spout
- Charged battery pack with plug and USB receptables
- Stringed twinkle lights - prehung (we do the hanging before you arrive)
* must be ordered with our charged battery pack or bring own power
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All purchased "extras" will be waiting at your campsite when you arrive.
Please see the "extras" for more detailed information and pricing.
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Bonnie Lea Farm & Retreat
5 sites · TentsBig Springs, WV
Bonnie Lea Farm & Retreat lies nestled in a hollow on the western side of the Appalachian Mountains, 7 miles from the town of Grantsville, WV. The mountain upon which the farm sits looms to the south, providing cover for deer, bear, fox, wild turkey, coyotes and a host of unusual species. Hike up the mountain and discover the wonder of nature in all her glory; lie back in the meadow at night and count the stars of the Milky Way; cool yourselves in the mountain stream winding its way through the hollow; close your eyes and feel the magic of the mountain soothe your soul. Learn more about this land:Tent camping available on The Meadow at Bonnie Lea Farm & Retreat where peace and healing is the order of the day. Come and soothe your aching soul on the west side of the Appalachian Mountains as the magic of nature surrounds and caresses you. Experience the miracle, touch base with your natural wild side!
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Big H Ranch
3 sites · Tents147 acres · Arnoldsburg, WV
This property is high on the mountain very nice views it's known as the world's darkest skys at night if you like to watch the Stars meteor showers lots of wildlife. Lots of hills to climb up and down mushroom hunting or game hunting. Sometimes you may need a four wheel drive to get up here the road gets pretty nasty at times. Especially after a hard rain.Learn more about this land:off grid camp sits Wooded area on top of the mountain in West Virginia Nice sunset view and newly built outhouse on the site good for mushroom hunting bird watching all kinds of animals bobcats bears deer turkey or if you just want to get away in a nice secluded area. lots of free fire wood on ground chain saw recommended sell phone service on the mountain. not in the holler.
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Apple Tree With a View
1 site · RV8 acres · Liberty, WV
Learn more about this land:Beautiful views of WV mountain sunsets. 10 minutes to Amherst Plymouth Wildlife Refuge where you can hike, fish, hunt, ride horses, or simply enjoy 7,000 acres of West Virginia outdoors.
Our property is quiet and is bordered on one side by a stream.
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