Campground in Amish Of Ohio

Some of your replies are for Indiana. I am asking about Ohio.

If both of you have motor homes which were birthed in the same place.. Check with the manufacturer to see if they have parking for you in Elkhart.. Some do, Some do not.

I you are a member of the Moose.. Elkhart lodge has plenty of parking NO HOOKUPS AT ALL,,,, Just parking, nothing more.

I have to use an outhouse to visit Amish country? I think not.

The Amish split from the Mennonites as they thought they were getting too modern back in the 1600s.

I agree driving around Charm Valley and going to the farm sale on Wednesdays in Mt. Hope. Hundreds of buggies and wagons lined up.

And Scenic Hills is a no nonsense Mennnonite run RV park. Not a fancy resort.

Not that I'm deliberately being a jerk here, but it baffles me why folks want to visit Amish Country but then want full hook-ups? Here's another thing that baffles me. Why do folks want to experience the "Amish" life style then visit areas that are nothing but commercialized tourist attractions?

I'm not scrutinizing full hook-up, it just kids of rubs me the wrong way. To experience the Amish (true) life style, you've really got to get away from commercialized locations and simply tour the back roads. If you get lucky, you may find an Amish family with a fruit or vegetable stand along the side of the road in front of their house. You may see someone working a team of horses with a 1 or 2 bottom plow. Watching them work a 2 or 4 hitch team is simply fascinating. You won't get these experiences at a commercialized "hot spot".

I'm more familiar with the Amish "hot spots" in Indiana, but I do know, the farms located along the back country roads is the best experience. My father-in-law has spend a lot of time negotiating with Amish folks for farm animals, Amish Auctions, and produce.

Shipshawanna Indiana does have a true Amish auction house. It's absolutely fascinating to attend one of these, but really exhausting too. Amish run stores are OK, but unfortunately, except for the type of dress the employees are wearing, there's simply too many "English" invading the space.

A little unnoticed group that get's neglected are the Mennonites. One step more liberal than Amish, they still preserve the "plain" lifestyle. And don't forget the "Old Order Drunkards" or (German Baptist) as they are called. I live right in the middle of a pocket of "Old Orders - (Dunkards)". Their lifestyle is "plain" too, but they do drive automobiles, but wear the old style clothing. My wife actually has 2nd and 3rd cousins living around us, and they are still following the Old Order ways. They are a fascinating people. Several years ago we attended a family reunion and about 400 relatives showed up, and probably 90% of them were from the "Old Orders". Talk about some culture experience! You never get these types of experiences in the commercialized settings.

What I'm saying is, park the camper where it's comfortable for you, then take off and hit the back roads!

Scenic Hills.

Scenic Hills in Berlin, OH.

Scenic Hills is your best bet. Stayed there in late august in a 37footer towing. They have a newer section on the backside with lots of room just remember the Amish don't watch any tv so carry your dish. Lehman's hardware is a can't miss as is Hershberger's farm and bakery in Millersburg.

We have stayed at Scenic Hills several times. We like it, nice people. No tent campers and no pool so quiet. Free firewood when we were there. Wifi was spotty you need to be near the office but they may have improved it. Its been a few years. Have a Hot Roast beef sandwich at Boyd and Wurthmans for me.

Located in Shipshewana In great area to visit & EAT.

http://www.irv2.com/campgrounds/showproduct.php?product=39&cat=15

We stayed at Evergreen for a week last year. Nice place. Sites are small unless you get the ones on the end. All paved.

We did look around at some of the other places in the area while we were sightseeing. Most of them were gravel roads/sites with some grass.

PM me if you need any more info.

Craig