Butterfly Valley at Zaleski

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10 reviews

· New Marshfield, Athens, Ohio · 3 acres

Hosted by Laura O.

Vehicle pitch

· 6 guests max

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

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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 50 feet 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

Vehicle pitch

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

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11 Ratings · 10 reviews

Amanda D.

8 reviews

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· 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

Rhonda H.

7 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Rv camping with family , dogs and

26 ft campervan · Group trip

Beautiful site very quiet and relaxing we really enjoyed our weekend

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!!

Rebecca L.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· 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.

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.

Michael K.

2 reviews

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· 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