The one-lane gravel drive leads past a colorful knight statue before opening to spacious, well-separated campsites scattered across forested terrain. Happy Hollow Homestead accommodates RVs up to 25 feet alongside tent camping, with both primitive sites and areas closer to amenities. The property spans multiple terrain types, from open areas near the entrance to wooded sites deeper in the property.
Kerry, the host, provides guided tours showcasing the creek with waterfall, bee hives, and natural sinkholes that dot the landscape. Kids gravitate toward the tree web suspended 15 feet above ground and the tire swing, while adults appreciate the fire-starting service using a propane torch. Marvin B. describes the experience as "rustic in a level, spacious kind of way." The composting toilet and shower facilities receive consistently positive feedback from visitors.
Cell service remains spotty with only one bar available, even with signal boosters. Water access requires a short walk from most sites, though sources are conveniently located throughout the property. The campground occasionally hosts music festivals that bring live entertainment and communal bonfires, though most weekends maintain a quieter atmosphere. For additional camping choices, see camping near English. Happy Hollow works well for families seeking space to spread out and campers comfortable with basic amenities.
Description
Listed on Rachael Ray Magazine's "8 of America's Coolest Campgrounds" This listing is for tent, car, or small RV camping- We currently do not rent the tree house since it is my home. I may rent it out in the future and I will have a cabin available later in the year We are on a solar powered, off the grid 60 acre homestead that has 54 acres of wooded land and 6 acres of groomed land. Come explore our land and relax in the"Tree Web", see the 2 story tree house that I live in, have fun on the tire swing, or just sit and enjoy all that nature has to offer. You can explore our interesting topography that has close to 100 foot of elevation changes, our(mostly) dry creek system that starts with 2 springs that drain into 3 sinkholes or walk 3 miles of trails (if you follow each trail from end to end). Camping can be in the Black Walnut Grove, in an open field or a shady grove. We like to interact with people or you can keep to yourself and have a quiet getaway in the woods. We love groups- Host your event here or have a group gathering with all your friends and family. We have spaces large enough to host hundreds of people. \- 3.5 miles to Marengo Cave \- 7 miles to the Blue River(canoes, rafting and swimming) \- 30 minutes to Pataka Lake- 37 miles west of Louisville \- 13 miles north of Interstate 64
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Location
Private CampgroundHappy Hollow Homestead is located in Indiana
Coordinates
38.39681254 N
86.35699428 W
Connectivity
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VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
AT&TNo Coverage
Connectivity
T-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoors- T-Mobile5GGood Coverage
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 1 user
- AT&TNo Coverage
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- Cabins
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Reservable
- Showers
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Pets
- Fires
Drive Time
- 49 min from Louisville, KY
- 1 hr 14 min from Elizabethtown, KY
- 1 hr 14 min from Bloomington, IN
- 1 hr 36 min from Columbus, IN
