The best forest camping near Galesburg

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Looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of the forest near Galesburg, Illinois? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 180 available options, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your outdoor adventure. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, Hipcamp has got you covered. Explore top-rated campsites like Draco Hill Farm (192 reviews), Horseshoe Bend (137 reviews), or East Woods on the IL River (135 reviews). With popular amenities like potable water, showers, and campfires, and exciting activities such as whitewater paddling, wind sports, and wildlife watching, your camping experience will be one for the books. Plus, with an average price per night of just $39 and options as low as $20, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your gear and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors with Hipcamp!

95% (78)

Top-rated campgrounds

1951 Dream

2. 1951 Dream

88%
(4)
31mi from Galesburg · 1 site · Lodging · Orion, IL
This is an 82 acre property of approximately 65 percent old growth forest, 20 percent row crop and 15 percent of alfalfa/vegetable garden. It is a working farm which naturally takes people, but it is unlikely you will encounter any other campers. Please keep in mind, the only running water is the creek and the only electricity comes from a single solar panel. We truck water in for showers and provide enough port-a-potties to match the event. There are three levels of booking: Ghost...Starts at $35 Perfect for those who just want to pitch a tent for the night or host a picnic during the day. There is a well-maintained port-a-potty and an open-air shower. You're free to explore all 82 acres, dangle your feet in the creek, sunbathe. A popular stop with cyclists, it's called Ghost because outside of a couple grocery bags of trash in the metal can, we don't expect to even know you were there. Figure $35 for the first car/tent, and $15 per additional. Access to ConX7 starts at $100 Are you hosting a small group and you want a weather-secure space? Container Experiment No.7 (Conx7), is a forty-foot, high-cube intermodal container. It was built in China, carried one load of tires and has been adapted as a multi-use hospitality property. It’s camping... in a tent made of cor‑ten steel. Conx7 is off the grid, enough solar power to charge devices and LED illumination after dark. Not enough for hair dryers. A day watching thunderstorms with friends from inside ConX7 is a comfortable and pleasant experience. After dark, the container is a nightlight and an HQ for the party. Concierge Support Hands-on assistance for your event of stay. We can arrange for a generator or catering. Tenting for groups up to 250, monster wall of sound, fireworks displays, video/drone event coverage, bodyguards, we've done all that. We have a deep bench of resources in the community and we're glad to share them.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$35
 / night

Looking to immerse yourself in the beauty of the forest near Galesburg, Illinois? Look no further than Hipcamp! With over 180 available options, you're sure to find the perfect campsite for your outdoor adventure. Whether you prefer tent camping, RV camping, or cabin rentals, Hipcamp has got you covered. Explore top-rated campsites like Draco Hill Farm (192 reviews), Horseshoe Bend (137 reviews), or East Woods on the IL River (135 reviews). With popular amenities like potable water, showers, and campfires, and exciting activities such as whitewater paddling, wind sports, and wildlife watching, your camping experience will be one for the books. Plus, with an average price per night of just $39 and options as low as $20, camping has never been more affordable. So pack your gear and get ready to enjoy the great outdoors with Hipcamp!

95% (78)

Top-rated campgrounds

1951 Dream

2. 1951 Dream

88%
(4)
31mi from Galesburg · 1 site · Lodging · Orion, IL
This is an 82 acre property of approximately 65 percent old growth forest, 20 percent row crop and 15 percent of alfalfa/vegetable garden. It is a working farm which naturally takes people, but it is unlikely you will encounter any other campers. Please keep in mind, the only running water is the creek and the only electricity comes from a single solar panel. We truck water in for showers and provide enough port-a-potties to match the event. There are three levels of booking: Ghost...Starts at $35 Perfect for those who just want to pitch a tent for the night or host a picnic during the day. There is a well-maintained port-a-potty and an open-air shower. You're free to explore all 82 acres, dangle your feet in the creek, sunbathe. A popular stop with cyclists, it's called Ghost because outside of a couple grocery bags of trash in the metal can, we don't expect to even know you were there. Figure $35 for the first car/tent, and $15 per additional. Access to ConX7 starts at $100 Are you hosting a small group and you want a weather-secure space? Container Experiment No.7 (Conx7), is a forty-foot, high-cube intermodal container. It was built in China, carried one load of tires and has been adapted as a multi-use hospitality property. It’s camping... in a tent made of cor‑ten steel. Conx7 is off the grid, enough solar power to charge devices and LED illumination after dark. Not enough for hair dryers. A day watching thunderstorms with friends from inside ConX7 is a comfortable and pleasant experience. After dark, the container is a nightlight and an HQ for the party. Concierge Support Hands-on assistance for your event of stay. We can arrange for a generator or catering. Tenting for groups up to 250, monster wall of sound, fireworks displays, video/drone event coverage, bodyguards, we've done all that. We have a deep bench of resources in the community and we're glad to share them.
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$35
 / night

Public campgrounds near Galesburg

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