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Grins & Pickin's CampFarm

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· Marengo, Morrow, Ohio

20 acres hosted by Christy H.

1 lodging site · 11 RV sites · 32 tent sites

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Grins & Pickin's CampFarm was created to share the outdoors with others. Growing food & flowers, camping & hiking is what we like to do. And we like sharing these activities with others. Our family oriented outdoor recreation facility is open on weekends only and offers primitive camping, PYO produce during the growing season, homesteading activities & nature-based programs. The peaceful 20-acre country farm has food gardens, a frog habitat pool, a barnyard for the chickens & ducks, a bluegill fishin' pond, a pollinator maze, a prairie garden, and an outdoor stage. After crossing a winding creek into 10 acres of woods, you may see deer, turkey, fox, coyote, mink, eagles & barred owls. In early spring, the peepers are peeping, wildflowers are abundant & the vernal pools welcome the wood frogs, salamanders and fairy shrimp. Summer brings on the bullfrogs, butterflies, dragonflies and fireflys. Fall is a great time to pull grapevine to make wreaths & to build stick forts in the woods. We cater to the tent camper so that we can hear frogs & owls instead of generators. But, there is an RV section up front for those with quiet generators with several feet of gravel under the grass to hold the weight of your camper. We charge by the carload & there are different rates for driving back toward the woods for camping depending on the number of wheels & the weight of your vehicle (a factor on the wear & tear on the land). We believe in going outside to play, growing & eating fresh food, strengthening family bonds and promoting the awareness of our natural resources. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: 1) The speed limit is 5 mph as soon as you enter the property (kids & dogs are quick to dart in front of you). 2) As a state registered campground, it is mandatory that you check in at the house to fill out a Registration Form before heading to your campsite. 3) No glass allowed anywhere on the property (we don't want our feet or paws cut open and can do without flat tires). 4) Children under 18 must be attended to at all times for their safety (the frog pool is 10' deep, the pond is 8-10' deep depending on rains, and the creek can turn into a churning river). Thank you!

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Swimming hole

Field

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506 ratings · 386 reviews

Luke S.recommends

August 21, 2024

Arriving by car

Christy was helpful, knowledgeable, and so hospitable! We would love to stay again at this lovely farm. Perfect for young kids! There isn’t potable water, but it’s easy to bring your own and there is access to a stream in the woods should you need quick rinsing. We’ll be back!

Richard H.recommends

August 12, 2024

Arriving by car

Perfect for Stargazing

Grins and Pickin's is a beautiful property and my wife and I had an extremely relaxed weekend camping and stargazing there. Christy is wonderful camp host and truly did all she could to ensure we had an enjoyable time. We will absolutely be camping here again! Rich an Jen

Anthony G.recommends

August 4, 2024

Arriving by car

Camp site was amazing! Host was fantastic! We bought duck eggs and they’re delicious! Property is very well maintained and the view at night if the sky is clear is amazing! We stayed at the camp site that is before the porta potty on the right. I don’t believe it was numbered. We also picked blackberries and did some fishing in the pond! Lots of bluegill to catch. Drive slow in this camp site as there are multiple sites here and multiple campers.

Jim C.recommends

July 29, 2024

Arriving by car

Stargazing

Alway a warm welcome at Christy's. She is the best.

Elizabeth B.recommends

July 29, 2024

Arriving by car

A True Gem

Christy’s farm camp is a treasure to be found! Everything was so well maintained and my campsite was beautiful! Christy was so incredible and helpful, the duck eggs were delicious, and the hiking was gorgeous! I will definitely be a familiar face around Grins and Pickin’s! Thank you Christy for all you do!!

John G.recommends

July 23, 2024

Arriving by car

Great overnight stay!

Christy was very friendly, informative and helpful. Her gorgeous property is very spacious and private. I'll definitely be coming back!!

Location

Marengo, Morrow, Ohio, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Kaskaskia and Hopewell Culture First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking