Primitive Campsites

Enjoy the quiet grandeur of the outdoors by sleeping under the stars, or tent camping in one of our primitive campsites.

Located on JKR's 220 acre nature preserve, each of these sites has a campfire ring, benches/logs on which to sit, and ample space for a tent or four. If you enjoy "roughing it," the Primitive Camp Sites are for you! There are plenty of trails to hike, and sites to see.

Primitive Campsite Accommodations

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Description

Located on JKR's 220 acre nature preserve, each of these 5 campsites have a campfire ring, benches/logs on which to sit, and ample space for a tent or four.

Features

Drinking water access is a short walk away or bring you own to be self sufficient
Camp fire ring
Benches or logs
Firewood included
Campers have access to the Pool Bathhouse for bathroom/shower/water access which is a 3 min (0.15 miles) walk away from the closest campsite (PC 5).

Rental Info

No Minimum Stay
Rate: $30/night for up to 6 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.

Self Guided Activities Included

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.

Guided Adventure Activities for an add-on fee

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.

Explore Our 300 Acres
Accommodations/Rentals

Calvin Cottage
Perfect for a couple's weekend get-away, a family gathering, or a personal retreat.

Cedar Elm
Screened Cabins

Star Meadow
Screened Cabins

Ranch House
Perfect for families, family reunions, and larger groups. A 3-bedroom, 2 bath house that sleeps up to 18.

Windmill Wood
Screened Cabins

River Bluff
Screened Cabins

Limestone
Perfect a family gathering, organizational retreat, or luxury adult camp out.

Cedar Ravine
Perfect a family gathering, organizational retreat, or luxury adult camp out.

Red Oak
Perfect a family gathering, organizational retreat, or luxury adult camp out.

Live Oak
Perfect a family gathering, organizational retreat, or luxury adult camp out.

Chapel Hill
Screened Cabins

Group Camp Sites
Bring your group camping! Perfect for church youth groups, scout groups, or an adventurous family reunion.

Camp Site
Primitive Campsites

Oak Commons
Beautiful meeting space near our duplex cabins with a fireplace, full kitchen, bathroom, and back porch.

Outdoor Pavilion
This area is perfect for picnic meals, but also for outdoor gatherings, recreation, and events.

Camp Site
Primitive Campsites

Dining Hall
Let us cook our famous homemade meals for your next retreat. Our Dining Hall can also be rented as a meeting space.

Meeting House
A spacious, open meeting space that can be set with tables and chairs to meet your group's needs.

Blue Hole

Chapel

Meditation Garden & Labyrinth