Laura D.recommendsJuly 19, 2023
Site 1 - Bally Loch
Beautiful location! Pictures don't do justice. Lovely lake, lovely firefly show.
Leanna C.recommendsJune 3, 2023
Bally Loch
A Loch in Paradise.
Beautiful property and lovely welcome. Saw 40 different birds, and recorded another half dozen that eluded sight. This is a nature lovers paradise. Well marked hiking trails around the loch. Peaceful night and woke to fog lifting off the water like something out of a dream. I cannot wait go back and spend several nights.
Susan E.recommendsAugust 8, 2022
Bally Loch
Easy access from I86
Lance’s property is lovely. Peaceful, overlooking a small pond, with trails to hike/camp around the pond. Behind a barn with covered porch and picnic table in case of rain. Super easy access from 86 on my thru trip from Chicago to NY. The downside of that access is the road noise, particularly at night. Also note that heavier vehicles will need to be on or near the driveway, as the ground is soft! Lance was great, responsive and his brother-in-law met me as I pulled in and answered all my questions. Recommend.
Amanda L.recommendsAugust 4, 2022
Bally Loch
The land is beautiful. Very quiet with excellent stargazing. Lance and his brother in law Barry were very friendly and accommodating. Highly recommend this site!
Bally Loch
Wet ground makes for poor parking
The site, which is behind the barn, has a nice view of the pond, but it was too wet to park there and I was camping in my truck. So I parked on gravel next to a pile of wood.
Bally Loch
Not Quiet but a Great Pond
The property was beautiful although it was very close to residential dwellings. The biggest issue for me was the traffic noise from the nearby interstate that sounded especially loud in the pre-dawn hours.
The host was away although his brother was very sweet and made me feel very welcome and safe.
The pond was a bit smaller than expected but really is full of fish. I enjoyed my few days of catch and release with the many healthy, large species in there.
I took the short hike around the pond but wasn’t sure where boundaries were so I didn’t venture in very far.
Great place for families if you are prepared and don’t mind not having a toilet or electricity. I charged my phone in the car and I bring a composting toilet.
I go camping for the fishing and quiet and Findley Lake was nearby for a nice outing.
Great pond, great hosts, just a bit too much traffic noise to sleep well. Definitely worth a visit though.