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99% Recommend38 ratings · 32 reviews
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· April 2023
Tent ·
Seclusive Nature Site
It was a great site in a copse of trees and Tom provided lots of firewood.
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Kathleen S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Sometimes I book my weekend as two separate trips for financial reasons. So I get to leave two reviews for a single stay. 😎
Scroll for my many past reviews, and check out Skamping With Jay on YouTube for video tours of here and other Hipcamp locations.
Jay G.
35 reviews
Feel free to scroll for my past reviews.
There are reasons why I keep coming back.
Looking forward to many stays to come.
Jay G.
35 reviews
It was great camping here! Tom had a campfire set up for us and introduced us to all of his farm animals. It was very comfortable and safe here. Super quiet as well. Definitely recommend!
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Isabella M.
5 reviews
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· July 2022
Tent ·
Seclusive Nature Site
This was a great spot to stay the night on a roadtrip. Feels very secluded even though you’re so close to the highway. Tom was very friendly and provided a good pile of firewood to keep us going.
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Isaac B.
3 reviews
Nice secluded campsite in the woods with a great view of some open wetlands. We showed up at dusk so the mosquitoes were poised for attack, but the deep woods off kept them at bay while we setup. Once it was dark they completely went away and we were able to sit around the campfire and enjoy the beautiful evening. The firewood provided was nice and dry without a single pop or crack during the whole fire. We did hear a few passing trains and some traffic noise during the evening but nothing that negatively impacted our stay.
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Matthew H.
3 years on Hipcamp
I had another great stay at the Old Corris Family Farm. Tom is always an exceptional host.
You can find walkthrough videos on my YouTube channel Skamping With Jay.
Jay G.
35 reviews
Another awesome stay at the Old Corris Family Farm.
Scroll up for my previous reviews.
Jay G.
35 reviews
Recommends
· September 2021
What an amazing site and host! Will definitely be back, looking forward to staying here when I want to get out of Chicago
Chris O.
7 reviews
This is my 4th stay. Scroll up for my previous reviews.
Tom is awesome.
The site is great.
I'll be back again and again and again.
Jay G.
35 reviews
Recommends
· August 2021
Group trip ·
Seclusive Nature Site
Once again awesome place to camp out at. Was able to camp out next to River and had a blast.Went fishing and caught 4 fishes within a few hours of fishing.
Eric G.
3 reviews
Tom was great at communicating during the reservation process (and we booked last minute), and Anna warmly greeted us upon arrival & brought us over to the campsite, which is located in a secluded wooded clearing between a hayfield and wetland.
They allowed us use of their backyard fishing spot (complete with friendly goats and ducks) and even gave us some fresh eggs for breakfast (what a treat!). Bug spray was a life saver, and we enjoyed the coyote howls at night, multitude of bird songs in the morning, and generous supply of firewood.
While you can hear cars and trains at this primitive campsite (no water, table, toilet), you have the space to yourself and a pretty pastural view, which is exactly what we needed, just 15 minutes away from Winthrop Harbor where we enjoyed a fishing charter.
Jennifer M.
4 years on Hipcamp
This was my 3rd stay at this site. Scroll up for my previous reviews. Always a good time. Thanks again, Tom!
Jay G.
35 reviews
2 sites available. I stayed nearing the house right near the banks of a charming little river. Roaring fire already goi h for me when I arrived after dark. Anna, the host, is incredibly welcoming. Baby goats, geese and ducks abound and love to be fed... if you’re into that kind of thing
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Andrew H.
2 reviews
Tom was really flexible with our group, and I appreciated that he showed up wearing a mask. We were a mixed group from both sides of the boarder looking for a safe outdoor place for a few hours together around a fire. One couple from our group decided last minute to stay the night, and Tom never showed frustration with our plans.
The sounds from the road are a thing, but the site was truly far from roads. It was perfect for our group and we were thankful to find Tom's place literally right between Milwaukee and Chicago!
Sherilyn S.
6 reviews
Recommends
· October 2020
What a great spot! The animals are friendly, the host accommodating and kind, and a secluded spot!
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Robbie W.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2020
Group trip ·
Seclusive Nature Site
Fantastic campsite and Tom is a great host.
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Jeffrey T.
5 years on Hipcamp
This was my 2nd stay at The Old Corris Family Farm.
The first stay didn't go so well through no fault of Tom's. The heat and bugs back in July really got to me and I ended up cutting my trip short.
This stay was night and day compared to the last. It was cool and virtually bug free.
The site is secluded, and quite large. The fire pit is 5 feet in diameter. There's lots of room.
You will be alone and unbothered unless you message Tom for more firewood. Then he'll come by and drop it off.
Know that in the summer months the bugs are seriously no joke. You will need bug repellent of some sort. I would recommend bringing a can of yard fogger and some Deep Woods Off.
This stay I didn't use any of the bug repellent I brought with me. It was glorious.
In conclusion, I highly recommend Tom's place in the cooler months. The heat and mosquitoes are too harsh for me in the summer. I'll stay in the summer again, but I'll keep an eye on the upcoming temps for that weekend.
The bugs can be controlled. If you enjoy the heat, you may like it in the Summer.
Jay G.
35 reviews
My husband and I totally enjoyed this site over the labor day weekend with no neighbors around. The site is in some oak grove in the middle of some hay field. The "hike" is about 5 mins from where we park, and Tom gave us a ride on his 4-wheeler to carry our heavy gear into the site. He gave us a HUGE pile of wood for $10.
The only negatives are his direction on the confirmation email is an alternative site by the river, which is in his backyard. You can also hear the road, train, and the post office truck backing up all morning on Sat.
I still enjoy the campsite, and would definitely come back.
Sally L.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2020
Group trip ·
Seclusive Nature Site
We had such a lovely time! We enjoyed meeting the animals and loved the secluded setting. Tom and Anna were super nice and accommodating, too :)
Frances K.
4 reviews
Recommends
· August 2020
Group trip ·
Seclusive Nature Site
it rained but we still had a great time
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Dion J.
5 years on Hipcamp
My kids (5 and 7) were eager to go on their first camping trip. They had a great time. They loved seeing the baby goats, having a campfire and seeing the stars. And the campsite is very secluded so there were no problems being socially distanced. Tom warned us about the mosquitoes, and he wasn't kidding! But we still had fun and the site was very much as described.
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Emily S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Awesome site tucked a good ways away from everything. Lots of shade, but plenty of breaks in the trees if you want to sit in the sun. I'm not sure of Tom's limit, but you could easily pitch 4 to 6 two-person tents throughout this site.
There is a lot of mosquitoes. The site is near marsh/swamp land. My Thermacell did a really good job at keeping them away.
There is road and train noise, but I found it more than tolerable.
I also had service on my phone (T-Mobile). So I was able to enjoy modern conveniences while hanging out in nature.
There's also a Kwik Trip, a TA truck stop, and a bar nearby.
My suggestions.
Pack light.
Bring bug repellent in some form.
If it rained recently, wear shoes you don't care about.
Pay the $10 to have your wood waiting for you. Worth every penny.
Overall, I will definitely return. I'm hoping to book a weekend in September or October.
Jay G.
35 reviews
Dan and Hannah were so kind and welcoming!
Lovely property with adorable animals. Camp site was across the street on their private property. Very secluded and a great layout.
Just be prepared with a water jug and TP and you’ll be living!
Zoe M.
5 years on Hipcamp
It was very nice .I had options on where I wanted to camp out. I decided to be some what in a very secluded area. Next time I will ask to stay next to river.
Eric G.
3 reviews
Recommends
· July 2020
I loved the privacy and the atv ride and wagon offered to reach the site was super nice!
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Megan L.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2020
Group trip ·
Seclusive Nature Site
This is a great campsite and Dan was friendly, helpful, and very responsive. We biked in from the Waukegan Metra station, pitched our two small tents, and had a great time exploring the area (on bikes and off) and sitting around the fire. The site itself is beautiful, only a few minutes from Wisconsin (and a case of New Glarus) and very close to the Lake Michigan Circle Tour route. I hope to come through again as part of a longer tour.
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Daniel S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Tom was really helpful and very laid back. It was a beautiful little get away and exactly what I wanted. The camping area was perfect amount of space to walk around and enjoy the campfire. We also loved that Tom had a petting farm 10 minutes away and we pet the most friendly cute goats and sheep! Highly recommend !
Narineh S.
5 years on Hipcamp
Mixed feelings
· June 2020
Group trip ·
Seclusive Nature Site
This was nice but there were too many mosquitoes.
Mengjie Z.
5 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2020
It was just what we we're looking for. Some fresh air away from the city. The camp is in a little wood area in the middle of some fields. Definitely secluded and primitive. If it has rained or is going to rain, definitely take some waterproof boots. Just a little swampy entering and exiting the camp. Tom is happy to transport you and your gear to the site on his fourwheeler as well.
Amber K.
5 years on Hipcamp
Location
Russell, Lake, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Tom F.
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