Camping in the Hocking Hills at Altenbrauch Farm

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Reviews

10 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bathroom

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Onsite parking available
  • Fireplace
  • Garden

Explore the area

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McArthur, OH
  • Place, Wayne National Forest Athens Unit
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Hocking Hills State Park
    ‪19 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Man's Cave
    ‪22 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

0 bedrooms

1 bathroom

Bathroom 1

Spaces

Garden

About this property

Camping in the Hocking Hills at Altenbrauch Farm

Unwind on 62 serene acres of rolling open fields, babbling streams, and wooded hills—just 8 miles south of Hocking Hills State Park. Situated along a quiet country road, Altenbrauch Farm offers the ultimate freedom to pitch a tent, stargaze, and disconnect in the heart of the Hocking Hills region.

Whether you prefer parking directly at your campsite in a spacious field or trekking through scenic hollows to find a secluded, primitive hideaway, you'll find the perfect spot to pitch your tent.

The Property & Campsites

• Spacious Options: Choose from 12 acres of accessible, open meadow or explore 50 acres of deep woods with secluded trails and level primitive spots.
• Easy Access: Standard vehicles can easily access field perimeters, while 4WD vehicles or hike-in campers can venture deeper into the hills.
• Fire-Ready Setup: Suggested sites feature established fire rings and log seating. Portable fire rings are also available to move to your preferred spot.
• Campfire Wood: Gather fallen dead wood across the property for free, or buy dry, split firewood bundles for $5 at the Camp Store.

Amenities & Camp Store

• Fresh Water & Portajohn: A water spigot and portajohn are centrally located at the check-in area.
• Outdoor Solar Shower: Available seasonally (March 1 – November 30, weather permitting).
• Camp Store: Stocked with essentials, souvenirs, and split firewood for your stay.
• Eco-Friendly Stay: We practice "Leave No Trace" principles to keep the landscape pristine—please pack out all bagged trash.

Explore the Hocking Hills Region

Avoid the heavy park crowds while staying minutes from the region's top trails, waterfalls, and natural wonders. Within a short drive, you can hike, kayak, mountain bike, horseback ride, fish, or hunt across Southern Ohio's most beautiful public lands:
• Hocking Hills State Park & State Forest (Old Man's Cave, Ash Cave, Cedar Falls) – 8 miles north
• Lake Hope State Park & Zaleski State Forest
• Historic Moonville Rail Trail & Tunnel
• Lake Alma State Park & Tar Hollow State Forest

After a fun-filled day of outdoor recreation, return to your campfire under a clear, unpolluted night sky. Book your campsite today and experience authentic Hocking Hills camping!

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House Rules

Check in after 11:00 AM
Minimum age to rent: 18
Check out before 4:00 PM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings and birthday parties
Inquire for any events other than small gatherings
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Pets

Pets allowed: less than 453 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
Dogs and chickens are present on the property.
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Smoking

Smoking allowed: in designated areas
Cigarette butts should be thrown in a campfire.
Extinguish any campfires before leaving.
Take any trash with you when you leave.
Do not cut or carve rocks, trees, or saplings.

Important information

You need to know

Property # 1690649vb
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings and birthday parties) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 99
Note from host: Inquire for any events other than small gatherings
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has not indicated whether there is a smoke detector on the property

About the area

McArthur

Located in McArthur, this campsite is in a rural area. The Perfect Touch Massage & Traveling Spa and Blue Moon Acres are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Hocking Hills State Park and Resilience Woods. Kayaking and power boating offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with horse riding and hiking nearby.
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McArthur, OH

What's nearby

  • Wayne National Forest Athens Unit - 8 min drive - 4.8 km
  • Hocking Hills State Park - 19 min drive - 23.4 km
  • Old Man's Cave - 22 min drive - 27.5 km
  • Hocking Hills Regional Welcome Center - 38 min drive - 47.8 km
  • Ohio University - 50 min drive - 66.1 km

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬15 min drive
  • ‪Club Vinton - ‬11 min drive
  • ‪Pizza Crossing - ‬24 min drive
  • ‪Granny's Acres - ‬21 min drive
  • ‪Mama Renies - ‬21 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is Camping in the Hocking Hills at Altenbrauch Farm pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows pets (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 453 kg per pet.

How much is parking at Camping in the Hocking Hills at Altenbrauch Farm?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at Camping in the Hocking Hills at Altenbrauch Farm?

Check-in begins at 11:00 AM.

What time is check-out at Camping in the Hocking Hills at Altenbrauch Farm?

Checkout is at 4:00 PM.

Where is Camping in the Hocking Hills at Altenbrauch Farm located?

Situated in a rural location, this campsite is 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from Wayne National Forest Athens Unit and within 9 miles (15 km) of Hocking Hills State Park and Herbert Wescoat Memorial Library. Ash Cave and Ash Cave Recreation Area are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

10

Exceptional

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Rating 10 - Excellent. 43 out of 45 reviews
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9.8/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.6/10

Communication

9.8/10

Location

9.8/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is my friends and my favorite camping location. We come here all the time during the summer and we always look forward to coming back! Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
I stayed here for one night and loved how open the property is. It’s conveniently close to Hocking Hills State Park and quite scenic. I wish I had the time to hike on the ridges!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We appreciate being able to come down and unplug. The place is beautiful and we haven't even explored the woods... yet. The creek was flowing this time around and made for a good spot to cool off and listen to the water while we fell asleep. Thank you so much see you soon!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Everything was as expected. The property was clear and clean. Check in was painless. Only 3stars on communication bc we really didn’t need anything. Definitely a great place for groups to go together.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Perfect place to actually unplug and enjoy yourself in the outdoors. Really like the simplicity and the camp spots that are already there. Can't wait to come back and camp in the woods next. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderful

Perfect for camping
Stayed 2 nights in May 2023
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Communication

Thumbs up 👍

Had a great time. Very clean, neat, and secluded
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
We absolutely loved our stay here. The campground is quiet and beautiful. Our campsite backed up to a large stream and small waterfall, which was wonderful to fall asleep to the sound of. The trails through the woods are a great attribute to the campground and absolutely worth the trek up the hill. We will definitely be returning.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Very remote and very private.

Very private
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
We used this as a group camp. The campground was great for our needs and I could also see it would be a fun simple place to camp as a family (probably would stay in the one of the lower campsites at the edge of the field with my family). Caleb was great to work with and really helped us by providing a great setting to pull off a great group camp. The solar shower was used by many and they said it was quite refreshing. The services available were as advertised. As long as you know this is primitive camping, then you should not be disappointed coming here.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great camp site on private property

Sweet private camp 20 minutes from Hocking. Large sites, shower, porta potty, firewood, nice owner. Close to a road but little traffic. Sites were not as distant from each other as I believed based on reviews.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The property was very welcoming to pets, the only downfall was the ticks so just make sure your fur babes have their flea and tick meds. We ended up not getting to stay the whole night due to our tent not holding through the rain (it's been a lot of places). All in all it was a very beautiful place and we will be back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Very good!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

It really was a great time. So peaceful and quiet. They give you a map and let you pick a spot

I can’t wait to camp there again. It was just one of the best locations I have camped at. The stars and crickets were so relaxing. If you like to camp visit this site. They give you a map and also tell you about other places to see while you are enjoying your stay. Thanks so much. I will be back
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome

Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
Disliked: Cleanliness

Beautiful setting

Nice spots to camp and mostly peaceful. Water was very low so the stream was dry, not a problem though. The grass could’ve been mowed in the camping spot. Lots of ticks so bring spray. Also about 8pm a bunch of people came and camped or partied next to us through out the night. There were about 10 cars and were very loud much later than 10 pm.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Shady summer stay

We picked a pre-made campsite for ourselves in a little grove in the middle field. The first morning a hummingbird joined us briefly in midair in our campsite. There were a number of other birds chirping and singing in the trees and field around us. Camping in the tree-line offered much-needed shade and we enjoyed having so much space to ourselves unlike a usual campground. The host was hospitable and promptly answer All my inquiries.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2024
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This is our third time staying here. The check in process is extremely simple, the host is remarkably available and quick to respond, and guests truly hold up their end of the bargain on “leaving no trace” upon leaving. There are items to borrow and items to buy in a cabinet/shelter which is on the honor system. I really appreciated the host allowing us to pay for firewood at the end of the stay so we wouldn’t have to make multiple payments- it made it extremely easy. We’re already planning our return, hopefully in a couple weeks. Thanks for sharing your land!
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place is the absolute best! We have been camping here for 3 years with a pretty big group and it is so spacious and perfect for us. The host is so spectacular and so flexible! Totally recommend this place to anyone looking for a nice weekend getaway!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Love love love this place

We loved it here! Nestled in the hills, this is a place you can really go to escape the city. The trails were really cool to walk, very steep though! Our area was able to have 4 camp sites but they were all spaced so far apart so we still felt nice n private in a way. The stars were stunning and so many if them due to no light pollution. Plenty of wildlife too! 10/10 would come back again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome stay!

Everything was exactly as described with the listing. It's absolutely beautiful. If you decide to go with the sites that are already set up, they are very spacious and well kept. It was our first primitive camping experience and we all thoroughly enjoyed it!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location
Disliked: Communication, listing accuracy

Too noisy! Barely slept!

First I want to say this place has the potential to be really lovely. Unfortunately we realized that generators must be allowed 24 hours a day, because there were 3 running almost the entire time we were there, day and night. The group also had flood lights illuminating an entire field for campers. I didn't feel comfortable knocking in the owners door after hours, and I had zero cell reception, so we just had to deal with rude disrespectful campers. We didn't stay our second night because we were tired of listening to generators running constantly! Also, they advertise there were solar showers, but they are NOT finished, so no showers available and you have to go behind the owners house for water.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful location in Hocking Hills

If you enjoy a primitive camping this is your spot.
Stayed 1 night in May 2022
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Great Stay

Great Stay
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2021
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, communication
The property is beautiful. We really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2021

About the host

Hosted by Caleb Appleman

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Our family has lived at Altenbrauch Farm for three generations. We enjoy sharing our beautiful property and local history. We've been hosting guests since 2017.

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