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Matthew
September 2025
Tent
What an incredible spot! Beautiful woods, fields, and creeks. It’s a three minute ride the Jane Addams rail trail. At night I heard barred owls and Sandhill cranes. It was a very quiet spot. Nance was a wonderful host who knows her land and the area very well. I hope I have the opportunity to stay here again!
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Deanne
September 2025
Tent
With kids
I loved tent camping at goatland. My daughter and I stayed at the family site. The hosts are literally the best, so sweet, generous with their land and showed us around. We loved hanging out with the sheep and goats as well as the peacocks. We are animal lovers so it was perfect. The kitchen area with fridge/freezer, microwave and washing sink made everything easier. The site was pretty close to the full bathroom as well.
None of the sites are technically “park at your site”. The family site has the closest parking of the 3 and there is a sturdy cart to bring your stuff to and from your car. This is a working farm so expect animal noises and animal poop on the ground. This is right up our alley as we love the farm atmosphere. We also loved that the farm is only an hour away from Galena and surrounding sites so we made that a day trip. Can’t wait to be back!
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Patrick
September 2025
With pets
I had a great time staying in the pod on Nance’s land with my dog. She was a great host! It’s behind the barn and in its own area. Other campers were there and I didn’t hear them. I had a campfire under the trees where I could look up at the fire and see the stars. It was fun to explore on her land. I meditated on one of the two platforms in the open field area. Very calming listening to nature. The barn was nice to use her burners to make coffee and she has refrigerators in there to store food.
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Dami
August 2025
Tent
My BFF and I loved our stay! Hosts were very nice and down to earth, felt like family. A full bathroom, fridge, and kitchen sink are available for you to use while here, making this one of the easiest camping experiences you can have. You do have to walk back and fourth across the grassy fields and through a few gates to use these amenities but it's worth it! Animals we met/saw included goats, sheep, peacocks, dogs, rainbow trout, green frogs, kingbirds, eastern meadowlark, song sparrows, blue jays, vultures, red wing blackbirds, killdeer, ground squirrels and bats! Heard coyotes one night but didn't see them (thankfully). Thanks for letting us enjoy your beautiful farm!
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John and Summer Lei
July 2025
Tent
With kids
Spent the week tent camping on this beautiful property with my 12yo. Couldn’t have asked for nicer hosts or a more relaxing experience. All the solitude of rustic camping, plus access to clean, private bathroom and kitchen facilities.
We arrived near 11pm after booking last-minute when our normal campsite flooded. Despite the late hour, our hosts greeted us personally and even helped us unload in the dark. The campsite is easily accessible by car and offers even ground for tents. Plenty of dry wood for campfires.
While we planned our original trip for rustic camping, we were pleased to have access to the clean, well-maintained onsite bathroom with tub, as well as the kitchen with microwave and fridge/freezer. Fresh ice from the freezer was a miracle when the heat index reached over 100 over several days! Both are located in a garage outbuilding, so no worries about disturbing the household.
What really sets this place apart, though, is that it is an animal-lover’s paradise. True to the name, you’ll find plenty of goats, but also sheep, peacocks, chickens, guineas, and stunning golden pheasants. The goats are incredibly sweet & love attention.
A creek also winds across the property and the pond teems with huge, beautiful fish; be sure to watch trout feeding time in the evening! Thanks to the spring-fed source, the water was delightfully cool even on the hottest days. We enjoyed wading, swimming, and even snorkeling with the trout.
You can’t go wrong with Goatland!
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Mikhail
July 2025
Tent
I enjoyed camping under pine trees at Nance’s land. You will get a great host, a community full equipped barn-style kitchen, vintage bikes to explore the area.
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Suzanne
June 2025
Tent
With pets
My dog and I had a great time.
It was very peaceful. We needed the rest.
Nance was a great hostess!!
We would go back again.
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June 2025
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Audrey
May 2025
Tent
My fiance and I adored camping here and the hosts were so great. Upon arrival we were greeted and given a tour of the farm. The facilities are clean and the hot shower was a huge plus. We got to see the trout being fed, as well as meet the goats and sheep which was very fun. They also graciously gave us some firewood and starters to make a fire when we didn't have anything. I would absolutely recommend camping on Jeanne's land and would love to do so again.
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