Grins and Pickin's CampFarm

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The fishing pond is stocked with bluegill
The fishing pond is stocked with bluegill
The fishing pond with cattails removed
Peaceful site 24 among the trees
Rv camping area during a music festival
Sites 16, 17 and 18 are the best for stargazing
Non-electric grass pitch
Site 31 is close to the small bat colony
Camp surrounded by trees in the pollinator maze
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The fishing pond with cattails removed
Peaceful site 24 among the trees
Rv camping area during a music festival

  • Nature-based campground five minutes’ drive from I-71 in central Ohio
  • Groovy Plants Ranch five minutes’ drive and Alum Creek half an hour
  • Extra-large primitive sites; rewilded farmland and abundant wildlife
Tucked away among native woodland in central Ohio, Grins & Pickin’s CampFarm is a primitive campground on a 20-acre farm five minutes’ drive off I-71 and SR 61 (exit 140). On the outskirts of the quiet town of Marengo and 40 minutes' drive north of downtown Columbus, the sites are set in grassy glades or among the trees. The vision here? To rewild the farm and share it with guests. All the family (dogs included) can hike the woods, explore the creek and look out for wildlife – deer, turkey, mink and barred owls live here too. There’s also a fishing pond for catch-and-release bluegill, plus a prairie garden trail, a pollinator maze, bat houses and a frog pool. On clear nights, you may get to see the Milky Way, the Perseids and occasionally the Northern Lights. As this place is all about primitive camping, there is no electricity on the spacious, tree-sheltered sites – and that means you can hear the frogs and owls when they come out at night as there is no generator noise. You’ll need to bring in your own water, but you can buy firewood as well as duck or chicken eggs, plus home-grown teas, oils and chutney when in season on the farm. No glass is allowed on the sites, and during heavy rains you may have to hoof it into camp as the creek can become impassable.

Site type

Tent sites 35
Travel trailer sites 10
RV sites 5
Open now
Opens May 1
Please note
  • This park has no on-site shower facilities.

Safety

  • Fires, barbecues and/or firepits will not be permitted in dry, windy and/or hot weather conditions.

General

  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Admission

  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, May 1 to

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Primitive grass travel trailer or trailer tent campsite

Liked Very relaxing and well maintained site. Friendly owner

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on park

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Playground Recreation room/arcade TV room Takeout Tennis Watersports

Amenities on park

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Free wifi Grocery store Ice pack freezing Internet access Laundromat Local produce Parent & baby washroom Payphone Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Restrooms Shower available Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Rallies welcome Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcome

Rules

Barbecue grills allowed Barbecue provided Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all year

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent sites

Themes

Forest Hikers’ paradise Peaceful Spectacular scenery

Utilities

Charging facilities Dump station Electric car charging point(s) No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Propane/gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Convenience store nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 sites)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at site

Nearby leisure

Canoeing/kayaking nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Golf nearby Horseback riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Sailing nearby Watersports nearby

Touring and motorhomes

Caravan storage facilities

Location

Grins and Pickin's CampFarm

1 County Road 170

Marengo

Ohio

USA

43334

Directions

Timezone

Europe/London +0100 (GMT+01:00)

GPS

40.35189°N
82.7925°W

Route directions

Some GPS does not like our rural location. From Interstate 71, Exit 140, go south on State Route 61 toward Pilot gas station. Go 1 mile. You'll see the town of Fargo sign. Take the next left which is County Road 15. Go 2 miles. Turn right on County Road 170. Go 1 mile. We are on the left side with an entrance sign and #1 on the mailbox. Follow the U-shaped driveway to the parking lot to get checked in and a quick overview of the property.

Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.

Local attractions

You can learn about growing food, flower gardening and homesteading from the farm owners, and if you’d like to take some native Ohio plants back home with you, Groovy Plants Ranch (five minutes’ drive) grows and sells wild cacti and succulents of all shapes and sizes. To see local vegetation in situ, look out for rare Eastern Prickly Pear cacti when you visit Hocking Hills State Park (an hour), where you can also discover spectacular waterfalls, cave complexes carved out by rivers and the Rock House – a water-sculpted natural tunnel through rock. Alum Creek State Park (half an hour) is your best bet for fishing and watersports like boating, kayaking, jetskiing and wild swimming; there’s also a designated dog beach so your canine pals can join in the fun. For a change of pace, you can learn to shoot clays at the Cardinal Shooting Range (10 minutes), and if you fancy a music night, Hoof Hearted Brewing (five minutes) hosts regular gigs as well as brewery tours.

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Grins and Pickin's CampFarm have a swimming pool? No View all features
  • Is Grins and Pickin's CampFarm dog friendly? Yes View all features
  • What attractions are near Grins and Pickin's CampFarm? You can learn about growing food, flower gardening and homesteading from the farm owners, and if you’d like to take some native Ohio plants back home with you, Groovy Plants Ranch (five … Read more
  • When can I check in and check out of Grins and Pickin's CampFarm?
    RV, travel trailer and tent sites
    Arrive:  8 a.m. –  8 p.m.
    Depart by:  4 p.m.
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  • How much does it cost to stay at Grins and Pickin's CampFarm? From $35.18 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.