1 / 100

Altenbrauch Farm

98%

· Mc Arthur, Vinton, Ohio

62 acres hosted by Caleb A.

4 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Ohio: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Located only 8 miles from Hocking Hills State Park, Altenbrauch Farm features 62 acres of open fields, small streams and wooded hills intersected by a lonely country road. Aside from our house, there are no neighbors in sight. Easily pitch your tent in an open field or trek through the hills and hollows to find your perfect campsite. As part of Ohio's famous Hocking Hills Region, Vinton County is home to the second largest state forest, in addition to multiple state parks and wildlife areas. You’ll encounter abandoned historical sites and relics dating back to the early 1800s, hidden away among the wooded hills of Ohio’s least populated county. If you're a lover of outdoor recreation, this is the place to be. Within about a half-hour drive, there are many opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, hunting and fishing, and birding. Nearby parks and forests include Hocking Hills State Park, Hocking Hills State Forest, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, the Moonville Rail Trail, Lake Alma State Park, Tar Hollow State Forest, and more! Set up camp wherever you like! There are 12 acres of open field space, surrounded by 50 acres of wooded hills and hollows with hiking trails and level spots to pitch tents. Vehicles can be driven to the field sites; we are still working on a road to access the hill sites by vehicle. The fields have about a dozen "permanent" sites with stone or metal fire rings and log seating. Portable fire rings are also available that can be moved anywhere. Dead wood for campfires is free to gather, or split firewood is available to purchase for $5/bundle. A toilet and solar shower are located at the center of the property. An outdoor water spigot is also available. Guests are expected to follow the "Leave No Trace" principles. Any trash packed onto the property must be bagged and taken with you.Located only 8 miles from Hocking Hills State Park, Altenbrauch Farm's 62-acre property features a mix of open fields, small streams, wooded hills and a lonely country road. Easily pitch your tent in an open field or trek through the hills and hollows to find the perfect primitive campsite. As part of Ohio's famous Hocking Hills Region, Vinton County is home to the second largest state forest, in addition to multiple state parks and wildlife areas. You’ll encounter abandoned historical sites and relics dating back to the early 1800s, hidden away among the wooded hills of Ohio’s least populated county. If you're a lover of outdoor recreation, this is the place to be. Within about a half-hour drive, there are many opportunities for hiking, biking, horseback riding, kayaking, hunting and fishing, and birding. Nearby parks and forests include Hocking Hills State Park, Hocking Hills State Forest, Lake Hope State Park, Zaleski State Forest, the Moonville Rail Trail, Lake Alma State Park, Tar Hollow State Forest, and more! Set up camp wherever you like! There are 12 acres of open field space, surrounded by 50 acres of wooded hills and hollows with hiking trails and level spots to pitch tents. Vehicles can be driven to the field sites; we are still working on a road to access the hill sites by vehicle. The fields have about a dozen "permanent" sites with stone or metal fire rings and log seating. Portable fire rings are also available that can be moved anywhere. Dead wood for campfires is free to gather, or split firewood is available to purchase for $5/bundle. A toilet and solar shower are located at the center of the property. An outdoor water spigot is also available. Guests are expected to follow the "Leave No Trace" principles. Any trash packed onto the property must be bagged and taken with you.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Off-roading (OHV)

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Field

Farm

98%

431 ratings · 313 reviews

Elli S.recommends

September 30, 2024

Camping in the Hocking Hills

Lovely sites along a dry creek bed. I was there after a months’ long summer drought. Enjoyed the night sounds in the hollow. Appreciated the solar shower and clean porta potty.

Jamie L.recommends

September 22, 2024

Camping in the Hocking Hills

A nice base camp

We stayed at Altenbrauch farms (mother and teenage daughter with our dog) for two nights. The creek was dry and there was a burn ban due to drought conditions, but that’s nature and was not the owner’s fault. We were given the option to cancel without penalty when the ban went into effect, but it was right before our trip started and we were committed, so we went with it. I did pay for firewood while reserving, though, so it was a little disappointing to be unable to use it. Even with the ban, though, camp was lovely. We had the whole lower field to ourselves and there was one other camper in the middle field for one of our two nights there. We did not meet our hosts, but the camp store setup was very nice and check in was easy. The porta-potty was clean and the grounds well-kept. We felt safe and comfortable in the field and the surrounding countryside is gorgeous. It was a perfect home base for our hiking and river trip in the Hocking Hills and we would happily stay again (hopefully when the water is higher) in the future.

William S.recommends

September 16, 2024

Camping in the Hocking Hills

I enjoyed camping here, I had no issues finding a campsite and the sites in the field are well maintained. There was plenty of space to walk around and it was really quiet during the night.

Heidi R.recommends

September 13, 2024

Camping in the Hocking Hills

We loved it. We had the run of the 63 acre farm and our dogs could run too. It's also close to Hocking Hills and lakes.

Robert T.recommends

September 9, 2024

Camping in the Hocking Hills

Amazing Stay A++++

We set up camp. Had a nice solar shower provided. The grounds were clean and very safe. Caleb kept the firewood in stock the entire time and the bathroom was spotless. Would def recommend this place to anyone. Amazing time!

Kylie C.recommends

September 6, 2024

Camping in the Hocking Hills

Excellent location, room to roam

We really enjoyed our stay here. It's the first site we've found in Ohio that has virtually zero light and noise pollution at night (even distant highway noise). We are in a drought right now so the creek was bone dry but I imagine it's a very nice addition to these sites when water is flowing. The water spigot was very helpful so we didn't have to conserve water, and it tasted great. There is also a portajohn to use if desired. The camp store is a nice touch and offers quite a few options for purchase, along with a couple of grates to put over the fire for cooking. The solar shower was also a convenient addition. My daughter used it and it stayed plenty warm for her 3-5 minute rinse off after we went hiking. The road (gravel) is fairly close/visible to the open field sites but we saw probably less than 10 cars our entire stay (3 days) and basically nothing during the night. Most came through during normal working commute hours. The field has plenty of flowers that attracted tons of butterflies, and there were also tons of dragonflies that helped keep the mosquitos to a minimum. We saw only a handful of biting/stinging insects (horse flies and wasps). We were 25 minutes to Hocking Hills trailheads and there is a small grocery/souvenir store on the way (Grandma Faye's) that had snacks and drinks. Our trip was delayed last minute and Caleb was very kind to let us delay our stay by one day. We would definitely stay here again!

Location

Mc Arthur, Vinton, Ohio, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Ofo, 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