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McCully Heritage Project

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· Kampsville, Calhoun, Illinois
940 acres hosted by Mc Cully H.
1 lodging site · 1 RV/tent site · 5 tent sites
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Best in Illinois: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
Amazing views
Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.
Creature comforts
Enjoy the comforts of home at some sites—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.
McCully is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
The McCully Heritage Project is a 940- acre environmental center located one mile south of Kampsville, Illinois in beautiful and remote Calhoun County. We are a private non-profit left as the legacy of Howard and Eva McCully.
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383 ratings · 189 reviews
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Angelica V.recommends
April 20, 2024
Watkin's Place at McCully
Secluded getaway
The Watkins cabin was a perfect refuge on the way down to see the Solar eclipse. It was Super secluded and the giant tree in the yard just a foot or 2 from the back porch was breathtaking. We saw and heard so many birds. We definitely plan on going back to do some of the trails! <3
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Linnea F.recommends
April 13, 2024
McCully Heritage Project Levee
What a great experience. They were very responsive to a day-of reservation and instructions were very clear. I didn't use the firewood provided, but what an excellent perk to be available. Restroom/shower facilities were clean and info provided nearby gave plenty of info about the property. The property is gorgeous and the Levee site is perfect for a camper van. Highly recommend and I really hope to visit again.
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Andrew S.recommends
April 10, 2024
McCully Heritage Project Levee
Beautiful place, great separate campsites, fun educational stuff, trails and water Would be a good place for a few nights stay
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Clea M.recommends
April 8, 2024
Site 3 - McCully Heritage Project
The campsite was very sweet and the restrooms were huge and clean with piping hot water. The cypress trees exhibited the famous knobby formations alongside the creek and ponds.
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Dawn M.recommends
March 30, 2024
Watkin's Place at McCully
Absolutely Perfect Private Getaway
McCully's cabin was the perfect spot for our two young children, our dog, and my husband and I. Camp staff were extremely friendly. The cabin was clean and perfectly secluded; it truly was the perfect, private little getaway. There was plenty of firewood available and the kitchen had everything you'd need if you choose to cook indoors. We fished at both of the campsite ponds over 2 days and on the second day we had the pond entirely to ourselves. The entire site was cabin beautiful, quiet, and well maintained. Highly recommend! We'll be back!
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Mason S.recommends
March 16, 2024
Watkin's Place at McCully
Fantastic Remote Place To Stay
I spent an evening, night, and morning here to break up a long drive. Other than having everything I needed to rest and relax, I found that this place is magical in itself. The peace and quiet, all the amazing nature and wildlife around. It was awesome. Highly recommend!
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Kampsville, Calhoun, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Mc Cully H.Joined in January 2018
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