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Ruin Ridge—Apocalypse Camping

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· Ray, Vinton, Ohio

20 acres hosted by Amanda C.

1 tent site

Welcome to Ruin Ridge at Marmalade Hill Retreats! This cozy, secluded, radioactive wasteland is nestled in the rolling hills of Vinton County. Rich with wildlife, our beloved twenty acres are home to deer, turkey, fox, coyotes, and bobcats, as well as many native plants and mushroom species. Located on a quiet gravel road, our acreage is off the beaten path but still within a reasonable traveling distance to several state parks and local attractions. In addition to our fun and unique camping experiences, we also have plans to complete a series of lovely hiking trails soon!It's been three years since the nuclear fallout, and society is no more. Cities are in ruins. Highways are clogged with the skeletal remains of abandoned vehicles. The winds of desolation whistle through the barren streets of empty towns. Humanity is all but wiped out. Food is scarce. You, a weary survivor, have been living as a nomad, traveling on foot from state to state in search of a safe haven, fending off marauders and killing the hungry creatures that used to be animals but are now . . . something else. So far, you've come up empty. Today, you've arrived at Ruin Ridge, what appears to be a deserted camp in the woods of yet another rural county in Ohio. It feels like you've been hiking through the endless state for an eternity. How long had it been now? Weeks? Months? You don't know anymore. The camp could be a safe place to hunker down for a few days. Regain your strength. Repair your gear. Map out your next steps. Or it could be a trap. Either way, you're too exhausted to go further. Gripping the hilt of your battered but trusty machete, you venture down the path and hope for the best. *** With the least residents of all of Ohio's beautiful counties, Vinton County is close to several state parks and nature preserves. Experience the great outdoors by participating in a plethora of nearby activities including hiking, kayaking, zip lining, fishing, horseback riding, and more. Local parks include Hocking Hills State Park, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, the Moonville Rail Trail, Lake Alma State Park, Tar Hollow State Forest! Enjoy 100% privacy at your secluded, post-apocalyptic campsite. (Seclusion may be less in the fall and winter months due to loss of foliage. During those seasons you may be able to glimpse our home and the neighbor's home. You may hear occasional traffic and dog activity, though we strive to keep the latter to a minimum.) A fire ring is provided, as well as a primitive toilet system. Deadwood is free to gather, and a starter bundle of seasoned and split firewood is included with your booking. Additional firewood is available at our camp store for $10 a bag load. Other camping essentials and souvenirs are also available for purchase at the camp store, including tent rentals. A loot crate containing potable water and nuclear fallout survival "necessities" is located near your campsite and can be found using the map you'll find upon arrival. Guests are expected to follow the "Leave No Trace" principles.

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Wildlife watching

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Forest

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2 ratings · 2 reviews

Kimberly D.recommends

October 14, 2024

Ruin Ridge—Apocalypse Camp

We had a great time! The kids LOVED the scavenger hunt and all the themed decorations! We heard coyotes and enjoyed the rustic solitude that really set the Halloween atmosphere! Make sure to read the directions and provided map - the site is across the road from the parking but VERY easy to get to and well signed. The camp store came in handy because we forgot our fire starters; it was so nice to have that option available!

Billy B.recommends

May 30, 2024

Ruin Ridge—Apocalypse Camp

Interactive and Themed Campsite

This was the most incredible EXPERIENCE I have ever had with a campsite. Not only is the theme and decoration of this site extremely well done, but the extra aspects of the geocaching/ escape room style puzzles made this site into a full event. Finding clues, using tools including a compass and UV lights, finding camouflaged supplies for use, solving puzzles, and more was extremely exciting and entertaining. I could go on and on about how much fun I had here. The site itself was perfect- fenced in and private, only a short way down a hill. A provided wagon made transporting our gear even easier. There is also a camp store by the parking spot for some extra supplies/ snacks if needed, and car blankets in case the cats were to jump on the car (which didn’t happen for us, but I’m still impressed by how well thought out and accommodating everything was). This site shows a high level of thought, creativity, and effort and I cannot wait to camp here again. My correspondence with one of the hosts, Amanda, was great as well. She was extremely kind and accommodating in every way. Overall I cannot recommend this place enough! Truly a game changer for what I’ve seen/ experienced on Hipcamp and would urge anybody considering it to book immediately!

Location

Ray, Vinton, Ohio, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Kaskaskia, Hopewell Culture, and Adena Culture First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Amanda C.

Joined in May 2023

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