Enjoy the outdoors camping in covered pavilions. Hang your hammocks, pitch a tent, or just roll out the sleeping bags!
Located on JKR's 220 acre nature preserve, this site is improved with a campfire area and two large covered pavilions. There are plenty of trails to hike and sites to see.
Drinking water access is a short walk away or bring you own to be self sufficient
Camp fire ring
2 Large covered pavilions
Hammock hooks on each pavilion
Firewood included
Campers have access to the Pool Bathhouse for bathroom/shower/water access which is a 6 min (0.25 miles) walk away
Composting toilet 3 min walk away
Rental Info
No Minimum Stay
Rate: $60/night for up to 12 people. $5/night for each additional happy camper
Rental Season: August 15th-May 15th
25% deposit and signed user agreement required to hold your reservation
Check In/ Check Out
Check in: 3pm
Check out: 12pm
Restrictions
No Pets
No Smoking
Cancellations
Deposits are refundable only when your cancellation is received in writing (like an email), 30 or more days prior to your visit, minus a 10% (of the total reservation) admin fee.
During your stay, take advantage of our self guided activities like: visiting our Labyrinth and meditation garden, hiking (look out point has a great view!), bird watching, our self guided nature trail, mountain biking with your own bike, disc golf, catch and release fishing, and more. Click the link below for more info.
At its heart, John Knox Ranch is a summer camp. We have learned that all people (young in age and young at heart!) love the summer camp classics like: canoeing, archery, swimming. tie dyeing, rock climbing, etc. Contact us about adding one of these guided activities to your reservation.
Guided Adventure Activities
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