Allen & Ann Rainey's "Off-The-Grid" Camp Amakanata
Hwy 101, Brookville, Indiana; 765-647-1652 (camp phone)
513-521-0708 (h); 513-477-5126 (cell); allenrainey@juno.com

This evolving campsite is off-the-grid with 1 KW of power from solar PV arrays and a Air 403 wind generator. Standalone system includes recently upgraded MPPT charge controller, batteries and inverter to operate lights, well pump, fans, tools, phone, battery charging, etc., for two cabins, restrooms and a recently remodeled, now well-insulated barn/meeting hall. Toilets are composting and showers are solar heated.

The camp is 5 miles north of Brookville on Highway 101, at the bottom of the hill just north of Garr Hill, but south of Mounds State Park.

The 1.25 mile gravel drive goes eastward off 101, through the white gates. Keep driving until you see the solar panels!
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