The Campsite at Dragonfly Lake

94%

7 reviews

· Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio · 20 acres

Hosted by Casey B.

Tent site

· 6 guests max

All to yourself

100% of recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp felt private.

The Campsite at Dragonfly is located on a secluded and private 20 acres in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. The campsite is a 1000 ft hike from the parking area. The campsite includes a fire ring and firewood and a nearby chemical toilet. There are various water sport activities like fishing, kayaking, or paddle boating and plenty of hiking trails to explore the great outdoors! This is a nature lovers paradise... enjoy watching ducks, geese, blue heron, egrets, hawks, varieties of turtles, largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, deer and many more animals. Please note that this hike is up and down a decent grade, so please plan accordingly and take this in consideration if any one in your party has physical limitations. During your stay you are welcome to enjoy the lake, we have kayaks, pedal boat, jon boat and stand up paddle boards located at the floating dock on the dam. You are welcome to use them all, weather permitting, just please return them to their proper place and in the same condition you found them in. The lake is deep so please make sure to keep any non-swimmers safe with the use of flotation devices. If you plan to fish you are welcome to bring your own fishing gear. The lake is stocked with bluegill, large-mouth bass, and catfish but it is nature so you may find other species that we don’t know about! We also provide firewood so you don't have to worry about packing it!!! Other things you will probably want to pack for your stay include: Sturdy shoes for walking to your camp site and exploring the trails. Please ask to see what is available/restricted during your stay. Flashlights/Headlamps for navigating outside after dark Bug spray Jacket/long pants (it can get chilly in the evenings in the spring and fall) Frequent questions and answers: *Can you drive up and park by the campsite - No, The camp site is a short 1000 ft hike from the parking area *How do you get your things to the camp site - Pack light... there is a hand cart to transport things up and down the hill. *Will there be other people on the property... there are two cabins on the other side of the lake... we have made every effort in layout and design of the property to maximize seclusion and privacy and the vast majority of our guest appreciate and are respectful of it. *Are there shared common areas and things - The lake is private and shared by the guest of the cabins... boats and life jackets are shared and are to be returned to the main dock area at the dam. *Can we swim in the lake - We have made no accommodations for swimming... it is a muddy bottom lake... Many people have swam in it... like all outdoor activities, they are at your own risk and should have adult supervision when appropriate. *Is there phone service.... service is spotty. *Is there a bathroom... there is a chemical toilet just a short walk from the campsite *Are there weeds and plant life in the lake - Yes, it is a natural body of water not a treated urban drainage ditch... we have at times had issues with vegetation and algae but we have made great strides to keep the lake clear and as natural as we can. *Can I bring a generator... no... we like to maintain the sound of nature for our guest. **Please check out our area tourism website for activities and area information** discover monroe county .org Check out our 5 star lodging reviews online for "The Nest Lodging and Rentals" located near Woodsfield, Ohio.The Campsite at Dragonfly is located on a secluded and private 20 acres in the foothills of the Appalachian mountains. The campsite is a 1000 ft hike from the parking area. The campsite includes a fire ring and firewood and a nearby chemical toilet. There are various water sport activities like fishing, kayaking, or paddle boating and plenty of hiking trails to explore the great outdoors! This is a nature lovers paradise... enjoy watching ducks, geese, blue heron, egrets, hawks, varieties of turtles, largemouth bass, catfish, bluegill, deer and many more animals. Please note that this hike is up and down a decent grade, so please plan accordingly and take this in consideration if any one in your party has physical limitations. During your stay you are welcome to enjoy the lake, we have kayaks, pedal boat, jon boat and stand up paddle boards located at the floating dock on the dam. You are welcome to use them all, weather permitting, just please return them to their proper place and in the same condition you found them in. The lake is deep so please make sure to keep any non-swimmers safe with the use of flotation devices. If you plan to fish you are welcome to bring your own fishing gear. The lake is stocked with bluegill, large-mouth bass, and catfish but it is nature so you may find other species that we don’t know about! We also provide firewood so you don't have to worry about packing it!!! Other things you will probably want to pack for your stay include: Sturdy shoes for walking to your cabin and exploring the trails. Please ask to see what is available/restricted during your stay. Flashlights/Headlamps for navigating outside after dark Bug spray Jacket/long pants (it can get chilly in the evenings in the spring and fall) Frequent questions and answers: *Can you drive up and park by the campsite - No, The cabin is a short 1000 ft hike from the parking area *How do you get your things to the cabin - Pack light... there is a hand cart to transport things up and down the hill. *Will there be other people on the property... there are two cabins on the other side of the lake... we have made every effort in layout and design of the property to maximize seclusion and privacy and the vast majority of our guest appreciate and are respectful of it. *Are there shared common areas and things - The lake is private and shared by the guest of the cabins... boats and life jackets are shared and are to be returned to the main dock area at the dam. *Can we swim in the lake - We have made no accommodations for swimming... it is a muddy bottom lake... Many people have swam in it... like all outdoor activities, they are at your own risk and should have adult supervision when appropriate. *Is there phone service.... service is spotty. *Is there a bathroom... there is a chemical toilet just a short walk from the campsite *Are there weeds and plant life in the lake - Yes, it is a natural body of water not a treated urban drainage ditch... we have at times had issues with vegetation and algae but we have made great strides to keep the lake clear and as natural as we can. *Can I bring a generator... no... we like to maintain the sound of nature for our guest. **Please check out our area tourism website for activities and area information** discover monroe county .org Check out our 5 star lodging reviews online for "The Nest Lodging and Rentals" located near Woodsfield, Ohio.

What to expect

Tent site

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

6 guests max

Campfires allowed

Toilet available

No pets

Bins available

No potable water

No showers

Cooking equipment absent

Picnic table 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: Flexible

Minimum nights: 1 night

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Short walk

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Leave it better

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

94%

8 ratings · 7 reviews

Timothy P.

6 months on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2024

Tent

I had a great time on the land, the hill was a little steep and luckily I had my own cart.

Mackenzie K.

8 reviews

Mixed feelings

· September 2024

Tent

We loved the site. Even though we both read all the information and still didn't understand what we were signing up for! The wagon was not available. The people in the cabin actually hid it after saying we could use it. We've never worked so hard to get to a site... we loved it, but would not recommend.

Kiley G.

3 reviews

Recommends

· August 2024

Tent · Group trip

The land was nice and private! The hike to the campsite was a little rougher than anticipated. I would go again and just pack even lighter though! We got to see some cows and chickens too.

Heather P.

3 reviews

Recommends

· July 2024

Tent

Beautiful property! Host was so helpful in getting our things to and from the parking area and the camping site!

Christopher M.

3 reviews

Recommends

· November 2023

One of my faves!

Tent

This was my second time staying here within 4-5 months. It’s an all around gorgeous place. The lake is dreamy! Park and hike in a short bit, passing a very intimate setting by said dreamy lake, cross a small bridge and then up to a great camping space! For me, I love it because the site accommodates hammocks, which is not a necessity, but I’d much rather sling my hammock than pitch a tent. Trust me, there’s plenty of space for that too! My only wish - and mind you they are up front about guests transporting fire wood for themselves - would be to have fire wood taken to the campsite, even if for an extra fee. After the bridge is a fairly steep hill you must climb to get to the campsite, and pulling a wagon up it is not an easy task. I made it, by myself, but it was a struggle. That’s literally the only downside, and I don’t mind it because of the peace I find there. Book your stay!

Erica N.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· September 2023

Tent

We loved tent camping at Casey’s camp! It was secluded and shaded. It is a steep walk to get to the site, so pack less rather than more! Casey provides a gorilla cart to carry your gear down to the site, firewood, and she takes care of your personal trash. The surrounding towns are picturesque country land and Piatt Park is a short drive and great place to explore.

Location

Woodsfield, Monroe, Ohio, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Shawandasse Tula (Shawanwaki/Shawnee), Kaskaskia, Monongahela 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