Forest barns in Ohio

Ohio’s lake beaches, forested hills, and winding rivers set the stage for outdoor adventure.

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Three Acre Wood

3 sites · Lodging, RVs, Tents3 acres · Newark, OH

You get a whole lot of sweet country for only $25 a night! - Gentle hillside with a 25' x 15' level, graveled space for a camper or RV. This space overlooks the gentle sloping hillside into the woods. - FIRE RING, comfy chairs, large picnic table and a new tall toilet tent. You are welcome to any of the plentiful fallen wood on my 3 acres for your fire. There is plenty of open easy access and safe places to park your vehicles and/or trailers with kayaks/canoes. I kind of went nuts making trails all through my woods. Lots more camping spaces for campers and tents being tweaked, and the barn lodging which is fabulous! will be finished soon and ready for your visit. Watch my site for updates. - This is a new adventure for me as a host. I am a newly retired nurse. I can promise you will not be disappointed! - The site is close to my pole barn where you can connect to my electric supply. I have a 100 ' heavy-duty weatherproof extension cord but by spring expect to have a 30-amp hookup by the site for camper hook up. - I have a propane powered generator which kicks on in the event of any outage and supplies both my barn and cabin. Nice to have out here in the woods! - I have a hot/ cold outdoor shower beneath the 40-foot deck of my cabin that you're welcome to use! - You can use water from my outdoor faucet via long hose. Delicious well water from "The Dragon" that is 200' deep. - Pets are very welcome! I have four rescue dogs, three littles which are confined to a fenced dog park attached to my cabin. I just ask that you be a good dog parent and clean up any poopies. I do have an old hound named Joey who feels it's his job to cruise the premises, he may bark but is actually quite the scaredy cat. If need be I am happy to confine him to my dog park so he does not become too noisy. There are so many nearby attractions anywhere from 2 to 10 miles away. Great curvy, hilly country roads! Look out for deer as they are active all the time, lots of cattle and horses to see. Super clean countryside. Google these sites for SO many places to see/things to do: *BLACKHAND GORGE State Nature Preserve and Natural Area (1.8 miles from my Three Acre Wood) -free, long paved path along the Licking River, safe and clean. restrooms at entrance. *Flint Ridge State Memorial (7 miles away) -free, called the "Great Indian Quarry of Ohio" *Dillon State Park/Lake/Dam (less than 10 miles away) -free entrance Picnic tables, playground, tennis courts, "Story Book Lane", Free launch area into Dillon Lake for watercraft, fishing, beaches, heavily wooded shoreline. Shallow/clean. Paved road. *Boyce - Licking River Access (1.8 miles) -free, lots of room for parking/can put in kayaks/canoes or other inflatables. Lots of gravely clean beach to play on when the water is low. There are country neighbors both police and fire who have very safe outdoor firing ranges so hearing gunfire sometimes is not a cause for alarm, just part of living in the woods! I have the best neighbors ever. We all look out for one another. I will gladly greet you upon arrival, answer any questions then give you the country privacy but be available via text.

Forest barns in Ohio guide

Overview

With its vast agricultural plains hemmed in by mountains, lakes, and rivers, Ohio’s natural scenery covers all terrains. Beach breaks await along the sandy shores of Lake Erie to the north, while to the east, ancient caves and waterfalls are hidden away in the forested foothills of the Appalachian Mountains. Outdoor activities take place through all four seasons, from hiking and canoeing to snowshoeing and ice fishing, and camping is possible year-round. Summer temperatures average 80°F, and this is prime time for campers, but the views are most spectacular in the fall, when the eastern hills are ablaze with colorful foliage.

Where to go

Great Lakes Plains

Sandy beaches and island getaways dot the 312-mile shore of Lake Erie, stretching from Toledo through Cleveland to Conneaut. East Harbor State Park is a highlight of the Lake Erie Birding Trail, and birders flock to nearby Maumee Bay State Park during the spring warbler migration. The most scenic spots for summer camping are on the islands, and regular ferries set out for the Bass Islands and Kelleys Island state parks.

Till Plains

Cornfields and farmlands blanket Ohio’s central region, but there are also more than a dozen state parks within a short drive of Columbus. The limestone gorges of John Bryan State Park harbor some of the region’s best hiking trails, while to the north, the Mohican River is one of Ohio’s top spots for canoeing. For beaches, boating, and lakeside campgrounds, Indian Lake State Park and Alum Creek State Park are both popular choices.

Appalachian Plateau

East of the Till Plains, the patchwork farmlands of Amish Country lead the way to the state’s only national park, Cuyahoga Valley. This is where Ohio’s adventurous spirit comes into its own—take a ride on the Cuyahoga Valley Railroad, go ziplining or caving in the Hocking Hills State Park, or enjoy backcountry camping in the heart of the Wayne National Forest.

Bluegrass Region

Rambling woodlands and steep cliffs line the banks of the Ohio River in the state’s southernmost region. Just outside Cincinnati, East Fork State Park has one of the largest state campgrounds in Ohio, while the rugged landscapes of the Shawnee State Park are just a 2-hour drive from the city. For hikers, the ultimate challenge is the North Country National Scenic Trail, which cuts through southern Ohio.