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Firefly Grove Tent

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· Markleville, Madison, Indiana

13 acres hosted by Ronda M.

7 tent sites

Welcome to Firefly Grove! A beautiful 13 acre forested property located 6 miles east of historic Pendleton, Indiana. Come enjoy the laid back environment and scenery. We have walking paths that traverse the property and a creek that meanders through. You may see river mink, bunnies, deer, squirrels, hummingbirds, butterflies, hummingbird moths, blue herons, owls and a variety of native flowers, mushrooms, (including morels) and birds. However, nothing is as grand as the firefly season where you can watch them emerge from the ground and progress onward into the tops of the trees. It is a spectacular scene mixed with a lullaby of tree frogs. Our property is bordered by Lick Creek that forms a large forested wetland. You are welcome to fish, float or wade around in it. Please beware there are areas of poison ivy and stinging nettle. We ask that you stay on our property and its one and a half miles of paths when in the woods.Welcome to Firefly Grove! This is a beautiful 13 acre forested property located 6 miles east of historic Pendleton, Indiana. We are 20 minutes to Deer Creek, Ruoff Music amphitheater. Come enjoy the laid back environment and scenery. We have walking paths that traverse the property and a creek that meanders through. You may see river mink, bunnies, deer, squirrels, hummingbirds, butterflies, hummingbird moth, blue heron, owls and a variety of native flowers, mushrooms, (including morels) and birds. However, nothing is as grand as the firefly season where you can watch them emerge from the ground and progress onward into the tops of the trees. It is a spectacular scene mixed with a lullaby of tree frogs. Our property is bordered by Lick Creek that forms a large forested wetland. You are welcome to fish, float or wade around in it. Please beware there are areas of poison ivy and stinging nettle. We ask that you stay on our property and its one and a half miles of paths when in the woods. We do have electrical available for campers with 30 AMP You will need 75 foot cord. There is also service for 20 AMP*if you are found littering on our property you will be asked to leave immediately. This is the country so you will hear many bugs, birds, owls, dogs, cows, horses, and tractors, tree frogs and more. This is the country so please understand there are some noises that are out of our control. This is the Midwest. We are about a half mile back off the highway. For $95 a night you can have a 4 person tent put up for you with air mattress. You provide your sleeping bag or bedding. We also have a list of items to make your camping experience more glamping. The fee includes use of any of these items :Waterproof plastic outdoor rug, Camping Cook Stove, Table, Dish Sink, Coffee Percolator or French Press, 2 cast iron skillets, 2 sets of tongs, a spatula, cooking spoon. Hand mitt for skillets & wash cloth, Cooking water, Hand washing station, Hand Sanitizer, Environment friendly dish soap*you will need to provide your own food, eating utensils, cups & plate ware. Cooler, Flashlight, Bluetooth Speaker, Bocce Ball, “Pole”ish, Basketball, KanJam x 2, Frisbee, Solar charger for phones, Sleeping Hammock x 2,Electrical outlet for charging. POINTS OF INTEREST: Ruoff 16 miles, Interstate 69 exit 219 4 miles, Interstate 69 exit226 8 miles, Finch Creek 16 miles, Mounds State Park 7 miles, Summit Lake State Park 17 miles, Fort Harrison State Park 22 miles, Falls Park 6 miles Downtown Pendleton, 5 miles, Madison County Winery 3 miles, Belgian Horse Winery 6 miles, Oakley Brothers Distillery 8miles, Harrah’s Hoosier Park Gambling & Horse Track 5 miles, Ball State 18 miles, Top Golf 20 miles, White River Paintball & zipline 3 miles, Cardinal Greenway 29 miles, White River Canoe/Kayak/Float 14 miles

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15 ratings · 14 reviews

Kirsten C.recommends

June 13, 2023

Firefly Grove Tent Camping

Thanks!

Thank you, Ronda! I appreciate your thoughtfulness and consideration ❤️

Chelsea K.recommends

September 20, 2022

Firefly Grove Tent Camping

Great experience!

Ronda was an incredible host and the property was serene and beautiful. Close to stores if you need to grab something you forgot, but also secluded enough to make you feel off grid and away from society. Beautiful creek just steps from your campsite and they will keep you stocked on wood for your fire!

Amy H.recommends

September 18, 2022

Firefly Grove RV

Camping with 40ft Class A

We had an amazing time! Property is wonderful and has spacious private sites, a beautiful view, and a fire ring with access to wood. Ronda and her husband were very helpful too. We arrived later at night so it was very dark. We missed the drive but Ronda was able to talk us through finding it easier. We can’t wait to return!

Matt K.recommends

September 6, 2022

Firefly Grove Tent Camping

Beautiful central Indiana.

The property was beautiful with lots of cleared space and lots to do. Anytime we had a question we got a prompt answer and were even brought out wood when we said we were getting low. Ronda and Travis were very kind, accommodating, and genuinely happy to be able to share their property through HipCamp! We will most definitely stay again if the opportunity arises.

Ginger I.recommends

September 5, 2022

Firefly Grove Tent Camping

Lovely spot!

Google misdirected me slightly, but Rhonda was super-responsive and gave me landmarks - very easy to find the turn-in if you're looking on the right side of the road! What a welcoming host she was, chatted a bit and found info for me about the Danville laundry, recommended the Falls Perk for morning espresso, and showed me the chemical (?) toilet tent - and since no one else was there, I enjoyed an outdoor "shower" with the battery operated pump in a 5-gal. water jug. Camped in a beautiful grove, freshly mowed and maintained and level. Katydids, night skies - super nice!

June S.recommends

September 5, 2022

Firefly Grove Tent Camping

Hidden gem!

Great place to camp! So beautiful and very peaceful! My children had a blast exploring the trails and splashing in the creek. Property and bathroom was kept well. This is a new favorite spot, we can not wait to go again!

Location

Markleville, Madison, Indiana, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Myaamia, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Ronda M.Joined in September 2018

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