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 wild campsite 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 pitches 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 wild camping, there's 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 pitches, and during heavy rains you may have to hoof it into camp as the creek can become impassable.

Site type

Tent pitches 35
Touring caravan pitches 10
Motorhome pitches 5
Open now
Opens 1 May
Please note
  • This site has no on-site shower facilities.
  • Under 18s must be accompanied by their parents or legal guardians.
  • Please note that the toilet facilities are unisex.

Languages spoken

English

Open from Fri, 01 May to

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Non-electric grass touring caravan or trailer tent pitch

Liked Very relaxing and well maintained site. Friendly owner

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Features

Portable toilet

Dogs allowed

Campfires allowed

Leisure on site

Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis Watersports

Amenities on site

Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Local produce Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Picnic table Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area Wifi

Groups welcome

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

Rules

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

Camping 2.0

Jumbo tent pitches

Themes

Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Walkers' paradise

Utilities

Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available No drinkable water point No hot water No running water Recycling available Renewable energy

Nearby amenities

Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Shop nearby

Type

Farm Medium (26-50 pitches)

Accessibility

Accessible parking at pitch

Nearby leisure

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

Touring and motorhomes

Tourer 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

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?
    Camping and touring
    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 R412,84 (for 1 night, 6 people) - prices may change depending on your dates and party.