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    Butterfly Valley at Zaleski

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    10 reviews
     · New Marshfield, Athens, Ohio · 3 acres
    Hosted by Laura O.
    RV site
    · 6 guests max
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    Nomadic camping
    Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
    Laura is a Star Host
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    Off-lead friendly
    Pets can be off-lead at this Hipcamp.
    UNPLUG & GET BACK TO NATURE at our secluded 3-acre PRIVATE RV RETREAT. Be immersed in nature and cocooned from the sights and sounds of city life. No cellular or wifi service will keep you communing with nature. String up your hammock on the banks of Hewitt Creek and bask in the peaceful serenity of nature. Stroll down our creekside path to the Paw-Paw patch and observe the kaleidoscope of wildlife including butterflies, birds, & bees. Come night, relax by our firepit and enjoy our unpolluted night sky. Park your camper at the end of our 120ft long private gravel driveway with 50-amp electric hook-up. Enjoy a large mowed clearing by the creek with firepit and picnic table. In late summer and fall, a field full of 8ft tall annual flowers keep you hidden from the few passing travelers. This is the perfect time to meander our Butterfly Walking Trail through the meadow. Split seasoned firewood is usually available for purchase. Plenty of recreational opportunities are near for outdoor enthusiasts. We border the nearly 28K-acre Zaleski State Forest, which boasts of Hunting, Hiking, Horseback Riding, Backpacking, Mountain Biking, and more. LAKE HOPE STATE PARK is just 4 miles away down an old dirt road, with a 120-acre lake for boating, paddleboarding, kayaking, fishing and swimming. They also have a free public Shooting Range. HISTORICAL REMNANTS are sprinkled throughout the area, most notably the haunted Moonville Tunnel, Kings Hollow Tunnel and the Hope Iron Furnace. While we don't allow hunting on our property, PUBLIC HUNTING is permitted in Zaleski State Forest (bordering our property) as well as the neighboring Waterloo Wildlife Area and the 5000 acre Wild Turkey management area. NEARBY ATTRACTIONS: ~ 1/4 mi to Kings Hollow Tunnel ~ 3 mi to Moonville Tunnel ~ 4 mi to Lake Hope ~ 4 mi to Zaleski Shooting Range ~ 4 mi to Uncle Bucks Riding Stable ~ 4 mi to Hope Iron Furnace ~ 8 miles to Albany, OH ~ 12 mi to Athens, OH ~ 17 mi to Dorr Run ATV Trails Wayne National Forest (145 miles of trails) ~ 30m to Burr Oak State Park ~ 20 minutes from Old Man’s Cave, Hocking State Park ~ 1hr drive from Columbus The property is located in a field by a creek and has the potential to flood with prolonged heavy rains. If you plan to camp during a rainy weekend, we suggest a NOAA weather radio to keep informed since no Wi-fi or internet.This private RV site borders the Moonville Rail Trail at the edge of Zaleski State Forest. Hewitt Creek runs along the back of the campsite. There is a mowed walking trail that loops through the meadow and along the creek.
    Vehicle details
    Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class A RVs, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, and Campervans allowed
    Driveway 12ft x 120ft
    Vehicles under 15 meters allowed
    120ft x 12ft gravel driveway with 24ft x 20ft gravel RV pad
    Back-in site
    120ft x 12ft gravel driveway with 24ft x 20ft gravel RV pad
    Accommodates slideouts
    120ft x 12ft gravel driveway with 24ft x 20ft gravel RV pad
    Surface type: Loose gravel
    driveway is mostly level, but some minor adjustments may be necessary.
    Surface levelness: Requires leveling
    driveway is mostly level, but some minor adjustments may be necessary.
    No Cars
    Driveway 12ft x 120ft
    Electrical hookup available
    50 amps. available for $10/night
    Generators allowed
    No water hookup
    Water can be filled at neighboring campgrounds for a fee. We fill and dump at Lake Hope campgrounds for $10.
    No sewage hookup
    Water can be filled at neighboring campgrounds for a fee. We fill and dump at Lake Hope campgrounds for $10.
    No TV hookup
    What to expect
    RV site
    You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
    6 guests max
    Campfires allowed
    Firepit
    Pets allowed
    Off leash, on leash. No horses. Please clean up after your pet.
    No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
    Picnic table present
    No potable water
    Lake Hope State Park Campgrounds (4 miles away) will allow you to fill up your water and dump your tanks at no charge..
    No showers
    Pack it out
    Cooking equipment absent
    No wifi
    Laundry absent
    Hot Tub absent
    No playground

    Things to know

    Getting there
    Check in: After 2:00 PM
    Check out: Before 12:00 PM
    On arrival: Head straight to site
    Cancellation policy: Moderate
    Minimum nights: 2 nights
    Accepts bookings: 9 months out
    Park at listing
    No wheelchair access
    Max 2 vehicles
    2WD accessible
    During your trip
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    11 Ratings · 10 reviews
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    Amanda D.
    8 reviews
    Recommends
    · November 2024
    Location great for hiking
    14 ft campervan
    Went off season, a great spot to backpack at the nearby trails and a nice clean and spacious area with hookup. Clearly marked and firewood available. It was a weekend and trails were busy Saturday. Zero cell service until about 2 miles away off the main road. Very little noise pollution and peaceful with lots of birds to see even in November. All friendly neighbors, backpackers, trail riders and locals. Would love to come back in the Spring, host was great very quick to reply
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    Rhonda H.
    7 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · November 2024
    Rv camping with family , dogs and
    26 ft campervan · Group trip
    Beautiful site very quiet and relaxing we really enjoyed our weekend
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    Amanda K.
    6 reviews
    Recommends
    · September 2024
    42 ft Class C
    Butterfly Valley was a pollinator's paradise! The site was very private and relaxing. I loved the mowed trails on the property and that it was so close to so many cool things! The neighbors in the area were so friendly. I also loved having the electric hookup! Thank you!!
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    Rebecca L.
    9 months on Hipcamp
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Great secluded location
    26 ft travel trailer · With kids
    The wildflower field was beautiful but be aware that it attracts more than just butterflies. We were welcomed by bees, wasps, and the most enormous, prehistoric looking horseflies I have ever seen. Thankfully most of the bugs (except for the bees) cleared out after it rained the first the night. The tall flowers gave great privacy from the road. There were quiet a few groups heading to the Moonville trail the weekend we stayed, as well as several ATV riders, but no one bothered us and we were able to enjoy a quiet night by the fire. If you are camping with curious little ones (we had three kids under 5), please know there is a lot of poison ivy growing near the trees by the creek.
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    Beth M.
    3 reviews
    Recommends
    · August 2024
    Great place
    26 ft Class B
    We loved Rv camping here. Very relaxing. Prompt communication and good directions.
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    Michael K.
    2 reviews
    Recommends
    · May 2024
    Private camping!
    30 ft travel trailer · With kids
    This place is wonderful! Easy hikes on the moonville rail trail that lead to some neat tunnels.
    Location
    New Marshfield, Athens, Ohio, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Kaskaskia, Hopewell Culture, Adena 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
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    Hosted by Laura O.

    Joined in April 2021
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