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Marick Acres

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· Carthage, Rush, Indiana · 18 acres
Hosted by Mary S.
6 Vehicle/Tent sites
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What once started in the mid 1800's as a 240 acre sugar maple tree farm is now our little 18 acres of heaven on earth. Our house was built on the property in 1875. The land is rolling and dotted with flower beds, animals, and beautiful green grass that is mowed weekly. We are bordered by fields and a cemetery that dates back to the 1800's.We are neighbors with those who grow crops, raise beef cows, bison, and alpacas.2 blocks from our driveway is Blue River which offers fishing, kayaking, tubing, and canoeing (if you have your own equipment). Town is 2 minutes away, but there is not much there other than a convenience gas station, aTodd's Great Outdoor Bait Shop, and an engine repair shop. There are often festivals, open Music Jams and community events. "Civilization" is a 30 minute drive to find movies, grocery, shopping, and a public pool. The sky appears to be scattered with diamonds on a clear night and during season the fireflies light the trees up like twinkling lights at Christmas! Learn more about this land: We have an 18 acre mini farm, close to a small town and near a river. We have two small ponds that can be fished in during the early spring, wildlife, and birds to watch.  There are 6 very nice areas for camp sites that allow for privacy and relaxation. Each site has a fire pit and table. We also have just put in a new out house and have a port-a-potty for our campers to use. We are 10 minutes from Interstate 70 and only 30 minutes from Indianapolis. If you are just passing through or arriving late,  let us know and we will be happy to have a campfire started for you. Accommodations can be made for group camping!  We also have a gazebo that can be used for weddings and vow renewals. Officiant on site.We have an 18 acre mini farm, close to a small town and near a river. We have two small ponds that can be fished in during the spring, wildlife, and birds to watch.  There are 5 very nice areas for camp sites that allow for privacy and relaxation. Each site has a fire pit, wood, and a table. We also have just put in a new out house and have a port-a-potty for our campers to use. We are 10 minutes from Interstate 70 and only 30 minutes from Indianapolis.  Accommodations can be made for group camping!  We also have a gazebo that can be used for weddings and vow renewals. Officiant on site.
Vehicle details
Caravans, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Trailer tents, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 6 meters allowed
No Motorhome, Campervan, and Class C (larger motorhome with overcab space)
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Ask about slideouts
Ask about surface type
Ask about surface levelness
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
only one
No water hookup
You can get water from the hose.
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
Camping area selected or assigned upon arrival.
8 guests max per site
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, private. (Firewood provided when available)
Toilet available
Portable toilet. We have just purchased a port-a-potty and built an outhouse!
Pets allowed
Off leash, on leash. off leash only if pet is controllable
Drinking water available
Tap, hose
Bins available
Compost bin, recycling bin, trash bin
Picnic table present
No showers
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 1:00 PM
On arrival: Meet with Host
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
During your trip
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371 Ratings · 332 reviews
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Andrew M.
5 reviews
Recommends
· October 2024
5 m campervan
Beautiful grounds and well maintained. A large private area for each guest. Very accommodating and friendly couple. Wonder chocolate chip cookies on our arrival. Definitely a jem!
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Rebecca M.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Perfect Last-Minute Getaway!
Tent
Rick and Mary’s place was exactly what we needed! My partner and I decided last minute to get out of town, and with very little notice, they made sure everything was taken care of. They picked a campsite for us that was well-maintained, private, and super comfortable. A couple of thoughtful touches made our stay even better – free firewood and homemade cookies waiting for us when we arrived! Although there was another group camping on the property, it felt quiet and secluded the entire time. In the morning, we explored the grounds with a peaceful walk around the property, which was absolutely lovely. We could easily see coming back with family or friends, and it’s pet-friendly too! Before heading home, we had a great chat with Rick, who gave us excellent recommendations for sites to visit on our way back. We’ll definitely be back—thank you, Rick and Mary, for a fantastic stay!
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Blake B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2024
Tent
Mary is great! We booked kind of late and Mary wasnt home when we arrived but when she did get home she baked us fresh chocolate chip cookies! Couldn't ask for a better welcome! The free firewood was a big plus too!
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Bryan C.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
4 m campervan
This is a really cool place! Very well kept with a lot of very thoughtful touches such as, free fire wood, hanging swings, picnic tables, outhouses, a disc golf course, and even homemade cookies! There are multiple sites here but they are very spaced out. I was the only one there when I stayed but walked the grounds and there would be plenty of privacy even when it fills up. Highly recommend and would definitely stay again if I am passing through.
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Noah B.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
LOVE
Tent · Group trip
Super amazing time, perfectly suitable amenities and plenty of space for a large group
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Logan G.
11 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2024
10/10 Stay & Location!
Tent
What an amazing property to camp at, along with great hosts! During our stay, we arrived a little later than we had planned for, but Mary and Rick were understanding. When we finally arrived, we were greeted by Rick who gave us some freshly baked cookies, then led us back to our site for the evening. Our campsite felt fairly big, but it was so nice to have the space with our dog along for the adventure! The addition of free firewood (and lots of it) went to good use with a fire that roared throughout the evening and into the morning. Since we stayed on Friday the 13th, of course we had to have a scary movie! We initiated Starlink (you have a clear view of the sky at just about every campsite at Marick Acres), setup our AppleTV, and enjoyed a movie cuddled up together. It was quiet the entire time, which was perfect since we were tent camping, too! We had such a great, relaxing evening at Marick Acres, and we’re already talking about coming back soon! Thank you, Mary and Rick, for your hospitality!
Location
Carthage, Rush, 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
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Hosted by Mary S.

Joined in March 2018

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