Upcoming events!

Cicada Fest - no one knows when they are coming, but they will be here sometime soon!

Ottawa Pride Fest: June 8th in downtown Ottawa, IL. - It will be amazing! Pond side Paradise is our most popular and most remote primitive site. This is a HIKE IN ONLY site - there is no road access and it is appx .2 miles from the parking area

The magical woods awaits you just behind our show horse farm. Tranquil. Peaceful. Beautiful. A world away is within reach.

This is a Pack in Pack Out tent/hammock site and is not accessible by your vehicle. We can assist you with our tractor with a 30 minute notice to bring your things in to your site and back to your car. On occasion we are away at a horse show, so you will have to move your things yourself.

Just 20 miles from Starved Rock Maple, Beech, Ash and Oak trees surround this primitive site. A private spot for your small group to hang hammocks in the trees or level ground to pitch your tent. At the bluff atop Bramble Creek for you to have enjoy and relax.

Owls and wild birds are plentiful. Frogs sing and wildlife scampers about. Plenty of seasonal wildflowers and great small XC skiing trails for adventurous winter campers. On site hiking on the paths that lead from camp site to camp site and to the trail head are a lovely easy peaceful walk, and plenty of nearby trails at the state and local parks.

A Campfire ring and your initial dry firewood is provided. You will feel the wonderful Illinois wilderness all around. Peace, quiet and relaxation. There is a spool table for cooking and a small picnic/dining and two chairs to relax in. Ask us for recommendations of other local parks and attractions in addition to Starved Rock, there are so many beautiful places to visit without the crowds.

A Port A Potty toilet at the trail head - please follow the instructions provided for the comfort of every guest. Accompanied by a fully stocked hand washing station.

Download the All Trails App for more places to hike in our beautiful part of Illinois.

Your camp site will be cleaned, sanitized and stocked to your specifications before you arrive. Your site includes a Campfire Ring with a cooking grid, 2 camp chairs, a small table, a small picnic/dining table, 1 bundle of dry firewood, fire starters and a lighter.

Golden Pond is treated weekly for mosquitos. And your site has been sprayed with the same spray they use at Disney World to keep the insects at a hopeful minimum.

We ask that you recycle glass, cans, cardboard, etc and pack out your trash to the trail head in the bins provided. We ave also provided green compost bags for egg shells, banana peels, melon rinds and other food waste. Please put it into the compost bin at the trail head and we will add it to our compost heap.

Best Hipcamp in Illinois 2022 runner-up.