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Backwoods Camping

98%

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20 reviews

· Cumberland, Guernsey, Ohio · 10 acres

Hosted by Bill M.

Tent pitch

· 6 guests max

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

Purchased in 2019, these overgrown acres are now a federally registered Farm with the crop being Trees, and have a 10 year Woodland Stewardship Management Plan with the Ohio Dept of Natural Resources. I will be working hard over the years to bring this back to a healthy stand of mixed hardwoods, full of wildlife habitat. Learn more about this land: Enjoy approximately 10 wooded acres while being the only campers on site. Provided are a 4x8 lean-to, outhouse, fire ring, and a spool table. Hiking trails are cut throughout the woods, so feel free to explore. Just stay within the wire fence lines to avoid crossing onto neighboring private lands. This is a Federal and State managed Woodland, so please do no harm to any living tree or plant. Feel free to pick up any dead wood for use in the fire ring. (Cut Firewood also provided for free at campsite.) You do have to hike in and out between parking area and campsite. The access is on a slope, so you will get your cardio. It's about 500 feet from parking to campsite. 10 minutes from The Wilds. 10 minutes from I-70. 15 minutes from I-77 and Cambridge.Enjoy approximately 10 wooded acres while being the only campers on site. Provided are a 4x8 lean-to, outhouse, fire ring, and a spool table. Hiking trails are cut throughout the woods, so feel free to explore. Just stay within the wire fence lines to avoid crossing onto neighboring private lands. This is a Federal and State managed Woodland, so please do no harm to any living tree or plant. Feel free to pick up any dead wood for use in the fire ring. (Cut Firewood also provided for free at campsite.) You do have to hike in and out between parking area and campsite. The access is on a slope, so you will get your cardio. It's about 500 feet from parking to campsite. 10 minutes from The Wilds. 10 minutes from I-70. 15 minutes from I-77 and Cambridge.

What to expect

Tent pitch

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit. Please burn only in provided fire ring.

Toilet available

Pit toilet. out house

Pets allowed

Off leash. Pets are only allowed off leash if they will reliably return to you on command, and only at the campsite and on the hiking trails. Please leash your pets when going from parking to campsite, since we have free range chickens and our own dogs (fenced in) around our house. You are also likely to encounter deer, rabbits, and squirrels in the woods. Please do not let pets cross the property lines and bother neighbors' livestock.

Picnic table present

A small spool table is provided. Bring your own chairs.

No potable water

Bring your own water. No water available.

No showers

No Shower,

Pack it out

There is a $50 charge if I have to pick up your Cigarette butts, or other trash. Please keep it clean. This is our home.

Cooking equipment absent

Fire ring provided. Bring your own grate or tripod.

No wifi

Cell service is unreliable, but best chance is at parking area at top of the hill.

Laundry absent

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 3:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Access: Moderate walk

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 18 months out

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Follow the

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

Reviews

98% Recommend23 Ratings · 20 reviews

Bill's campsite offers a secluded and serene retreat, perfect for those looking to immerse themselves in nature. With its clean facilities, including a well-maintained lean-to and outhouse, visitors can enjoy comfort amidst the wilderness. The site is ideal for those who don't mind a bit of a hike, as the trail from the parking area is slightly challenging, but it adds to the charm of the experience. Wildlife is abundant, and the area is both peaceful and conveniently close to town for any essentials.

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David M.

2 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent

Our host, Bill, was excellent. Very communicative and up to date on any potential weather issues we were looking at that weekend. The site itself is secluded and well laid out. Very clean with a well built leanto to keep you and your gear out of the rain. The outhouse was exceptionalally clean as well. There is a hill going into camp (down going in, up going out) so wear decent footwear and don't mind the cardio- it's good for you. Thanks for a great weekend, Bill!

Jacob H.

7 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Very nice site!

Tent

Bill's campsite was great! Quiet, secluded but not far from stores if needed, clean and well kept. Some nice trails through the woods to explore. Nice place for a weekend away from everything. Highly recommended and on my list of places to return to!

Joe F.

4 reviews

Recommends

· September 2024

Enjoyable

Tent

Beautiful little piece of property. I enjoyed making a fire and sleeping in the lean to. Would recommend!

Clinton S.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent

This site was great. I had a nice weekend and there were deer walking right up to the site

Elizabeth W.

2 reviews

Recommends

· June 2024

Excellent camping

Tent · With pets

Beautiful property full of wildlife. Clean campsite. Definitely a great place to get away.

Cooper G.

10 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· June 2024

Tent

Great secluded spot for tent camping in the woods.

Location

Cumberland, Guernsey, Ohio, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Kaskaskia, Hopewell Culture, and Ofo First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking