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Butterfly Valley at Zaleski

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· New Marshfield, Athens, Ohio

3 acres hosted by Laura O.

1 RV site

Nomadic camping

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

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Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash 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.

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11 ratings · 10 reviews

Amanda D.recommends

November 17, 2024

Moonville Rail Trail RV Site

Location great for hiking

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.recommends

November 3, 2024

Moonville Rail Trail RV Site

Rv camping with family , dogs and

Beautiful site very quiet and relaxing we really enjoyed our weekend

Amanda K.recommends

September 9, 2024

Moonville Rail Trail RV Site

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.recommends

August 18, 2024

Moonville Rail Trail RV Site

Great secluded location

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.recommends

August 12, 2024

Moonville Rail Trail RV Site

Great place

We loved Rv camping here. Very relaxing. Prompt communication and good directions.

Michael K.recommends

May 29, 2024

Moonville Rail Trail RV Site

Private camping!

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 To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking