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Camping in Hocking Hills on Altenbrauch Farm

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Reviews

9.8 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Outdoor space
  • Pet-friendly
  • Fireplace

Explore the area

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McArthur, OH
  • Ash Cave
    19 min drive
  • Hocking Hills State Park
    20 min drive
  • Old Man's Cave
    25 min drive
  • Athens, OH (ATO-Ohio University)
    37 min drive

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About this property

Camping in Hocking Hills on Altenbrauch Farm

Located only 8 miles south of Hocking Hills State Park, Altenbrauch Farm's 62-acre property features a mix of open fields, small streams, wooded hills and a lonely country road. Easily pitch your tent in an open field or trek through the hills and hollows to find the perfect primitive campsite. Campers and RVs are also welcome, although no utility hookups are available at this time.

As part of Ohio's famous Hocking Hills Region, Vinton County is home to the second largest state forest, in addition to multiple state parks and wildlife areas. You’ll encounter abandoned historical sites and relics dating back to the early 1800s, hidden away among the wooded hills of Ohio’s least populated county. If you're a lover of outdoor recreation, this is the place to be. Within about a half-hour drive, there are many opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, hunting and fishing, and birding. Nearby parks and forests include Hocking Hills State Park, Hocking Hills State Forest, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, the Moonville Rail Trail, Lake Alma State Park, Tar Hollow State Forest, and more!

Set up camp wherever you like! There are 12 acres of open field space, surrounded by 50 acres of wooded hills and hollows with hiking trails and level spots to pitch tents. Vehicles can be driven to the field sites; hill sites may be accessed by hiking or four-wheel drive vehicles. Our property map provided at check-in shows suggested primitive sites with stone or metal fire rings and log seating. Dead wood for campfires is free to gather, or split firewood is available to purchase for $5/bundle. A toilet, solar shower, and outdoor water spigot are available . Guests are expected to follow the "Leave No Trace" principles. Any trash packed onto the property must be bagged and taken with you when you leave.
During your stay at this campground, you'll be within walking distance of Wayne National Forest Athens Unit. Enjoy your stay with amenities like a fireplace in the accommodation.
  • The accommodation offers a fireplace
  • 8 mi (12.9 km) from Hocking Hills State Park and 3.6 mi (5.8 km) from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit
This campground offers its guests a garden. The front desk is open around the clock.

This McArthur campground is smoke free.

Property manager

Caleb Appleman

Languages

English

Property amenities

Parking and transport

  • On-site parking
  • Car required

Bathrooms

  • 1 bathroom

Living spaces

  • Fireplace

Outdoor areas

  • Garden

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • 2 total pets

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Smoke-free property
  • Note from host: Cigarette butts should be thrown in a campfire.

Location highlights

  • In a rural location

Things to do

  • Hunting nearby
  • Hiking/biking trails nearby
  • Mountain climbing nearby
  • Power boating nearby
  • Fishing nearby
  • Horse riding nearby
  • Kayaking nearby
  • Mountain biking nearby
  • Winery tours nearby

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property)

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 11:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 4:00 PM

Special check-in instructions

You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Restrictions apply
  • For more information, you can reach out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Note from host: Dogs and chickens are present on the property.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Important information

You need to know

This property is managed by a private host (a party not acting within their trade, business or profession). EU consumer law, including the right of withdrawal, will not apply to your booking. The cancellation policy set by the private host will cover your booking.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Please contact us to schedule parties or events.
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property
This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation
You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions. You will also receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account which will enable you to manage your booking.

We should mention

  • To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly using the information on your booking confirmation.

Property is also known as

Altenbrauch Farm Camping in the Hocking Hills
Camping in the Hocking Hills at Altenbrauch Farm Campsite
Camping in the Hocking Hills at Altenbrauch Farm McArthur

Camping in Hocking Hills on Altenbrauch Farm Reviews

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 29 out of 31 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 1 out of 31 reviews" "
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Brandon B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great camp site on private property
Sweet private camp 20 minutes from Hocking. Large sites, shower, porta potty, firewood, nice owner. Close to a road but little traffic. Sites were not as distant from each other as I believed based on reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024

8/10 Good

Bethany W.

Disliked: Cleanliness
Beautiful setting
Nice spots to camp and mostly peaceful. Water was very low so the stream was dry, not a problem though. The grass could’ve been mowed in the camping spot. Lots of ticks so bring spray. Also about 8pm a bunch of people came and camped or partied next to us through out the night. There were about 10 cars and were very loud much later than 10 pm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Catherine R.

Liked: Cleanliness
Shady summer stay
We picked a pre-made campsite for ourselves in a little grove in the middle field. The first morning a hummingbird joined us briefly in midair in our campsite. There were a number of other birds chirping and singing in the trees and field around us. Camping in the tree-line offered much-needed shade and we enjoyed having so much space to ourselves unlike a usual campground. The host was hospitable and promptly answer All my inquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Virginia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
We absolutely loved our stay here. The campground is quiet and beautiful. Our campsite backed up to a large stream and small waterfall, which was wonderful to fall asleep to the sound of. The trails through the woods are a great attribute to the campground and absolutely worth the trek up the hill. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlin C.

Liked: Cleanliness
Thumbs up 👍
Had a great time. Very clean, neat, and secluded
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel O.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome
Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jacob M.

Liked: Cleanliness
Wonderful
Perfect for camping
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Savannah B., Canal Winchester

Liked: Cleanliness
Love love love this place
We loved it here! Nestled in the hills, this is a place you can really go to escape the city. The trails were really cool to walk, very steep though! Our area was able to have 4 camp sites but they were all spaced so far apart so we still felt nice n private in a way. The stars were stunning and so many if them due to no light pollution. Plenty of wildlife too! 10/10 would come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Rachael A.

Liked: Cleanliness
Awesome stay!
Everything was exactly as described with the listing. It's absolutely beautiful. If you decide to go with the sites that are already set up, they are very spacious and well kept. It was our first primitive camping experience and we all thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Lawrence E.

Liked: Cleanliness
It really was a great time. So peaceful and quiet. They give you a map and let you pick a spot
I can’t wait to camp there again. It was just one of the best locations I have camped at. The stars and crickets were so relaxing. If you like to camp visit this site. They give you a map and also tell you about other places to see while you are enjoying your stay. Thanks so much. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

4/10 Poor

Gina J.

Liked: Cleanliness
Too noisy! Barely slept!
First I want to say this place has the potential to be really lovely. Unfortunately we realized that generators must be allowed 24 hours a day, because there were 3 running almost the entire time we were there, day and night. The group also had flood lights illuminating an entire field for campers. I didn't feel comfortable knocking in the owners door after hours, and I had zero cell reception, so we just had to deal with rude disrespectful campers. We didn't stay our second night because we were tired of listening to generators running constantly! Also, they advertise there were solar showers, but they are NOT finished, so no showers available and you have to go behind the owners house for water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022

10/10 Excellent

Stephen D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful location in Hocking Hills
If you enjoy a primitive camping this is your spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022

10/10 Excellent

Cole T.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great Stay
Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family, Travelled with pets
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The property is beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Tina D.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great spot!
We had a private area that Backed up to the creek. Fire pit was awesome! Everyone loved it. We will be back! Thank you Caleb.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Scott S., Columbus, OH

Liked: Cleanliness
Will be back!
Everything was perfect and was exactly what we expected. Already planning a fall trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

10/10 Excellent

Amy B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Beautiful rustic campsite
We had a great stay at this rustic campsite. We met Caleb at his house across the road from the campsites. He was very informative and provided us with maps and lists of his favorite things in the area. The property has a large creek that runs through it, though it was mostly dry at this time. There are trails up the wooded hill for hiking, or for an adventurous off-roader. Everything was as expected and we would definitely come back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Leslie B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great camp site!
We had a great weekend! Camp site close to Hocking Hills. We had a very remote wooded camp site away from other campers and felt we had the whole place to ourselves. No cell service, but it was nice to disconnect. Highly recommend!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Jeff B.

Liked: Cleanliness
This place is awesome!
Took my two kids here for a night.... they had so much fun I could barely get them to come back to the tent! Has a tiny creek with tiny creek chubs. Fun for the kids to get them in the spirit of fishing. Highly recommend this plae6
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2021

10/10 Excellent

Caleb H.

Liked: Cleanliness
Super chill
Super easy and great place
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2021

10/10 Excellent

Katie S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Amazing!
We absolutely loved our stay. We of course waited until the last minute to try to find somewhere to camp and thats unheard of nowadays since you have to book a campsite 6 months in advance! Caleb was so responsive and even had visitor guides for us when we got there. The land is vast and very spread out, we didn’t have anyone near us! We loved the privacy and the serenity of the property and ended up booking again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Sara W.

Liked: Cleanliness
Great!
Easy to find- he provided extra details about lactation just in case the map gave the wrong address. Plenty of space and an excellent location! Everyone said next time they go down to hocking hills this is the place they’ll try to book!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2021

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like everything, i want to go back soon. The propertie are so perfect to be relax
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021

10/10 Excellent

Shawn B.

Liked: Cleanliness
Camping
Nice property for camping, tucked along a creek with some hiking trails
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2021

10/10 Excellent

Samantha S.

Liked: Cleanliness
Perfect camping spot
My boyfriend and I wanted to go to hocking hills. Of course we waited till the last minute to book anything. So happy to stumble upon this location. We were tucked in the hills. Really no one around for a few years. Camp site was large. Fire wood for sale. But we enjoyed going on walks (they have some carved out hiking trails as well)in the woods to find wood. A perfect creek that house many butterflies. We had a wonderful stay. It was about 25 minutes to Old mans cave. But the drive there is super fun. Big hills lots of turns. Would absolutely recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2020