Backpackers following the Buckeye Trail will find this primitive camping spot just 0.17 miles off the main route near Hipp's Lock, part of the historic Miami-Erie Canal towpath. The site accommodates up to two tents and includes a metal fire ring with ample deadfall for campfires. A nearby pond attracts diverse wildlife, and tree frogs and bullfrogs provide evening sounds.
This Boy Scout-maintained site requires Leave No Trace practices since no facilities are available. Road walking characterizes much of this trail section, making this free camping area a welcome break for hikers. For those preferring developed amenities, Blue Water Campground sits a few miles southwest.
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Map & DirectionsDelphos Section is located in Ohio near Grover Hill
Coordinates
41.04580072 N
84.37925174 W
Connectivity
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Access
- Walk-InPark in a lot, walk to your site.
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
PERMIT might be REQUIRED
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Drive Time
- 52 min from Fort Wayne, IN
- 1 hr 17 min from Toledo, OH
- 1 hr 35 min from Monroe, MI
- 1 hr 57 min from Muncie, IN
