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Windy Goat Acres
1. Windy Goat Acres
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19mi from Van Horne · 5 sites
We love animals, plants, art, and outdoor recreation and love sharing these things with people! We found the perfect little plot for all of these things we love. Nature, art, animals, and lots of space! The hilly, lush land is also known as the Bohemie Alps and it's quite a beautiful area tucked away in Iowa.
Visit with the llamas, goats, peacocks, potbelly pigs and the horses and hike around the property or stay in for a quiet stay with a good book and enjoy all the sights and sounds. Lots of extra 'add ons' to enhance the experience, like a waffle bar kit, smore's package, hikes, and more!
Semi wooded property with hiking trails, hammocks, aerial silks, campfire pit. 5 mi away is Otter Creek Lake, a recreational park for fishing, kayaking, swimming, etc. We have 2 kayaks available. So much to do! Also perfect to just relax, meditate, yoga, sleep...
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Walking Stick Adventures Tipi Camp
2. Walking Stick Adventures Tipi Camp
99%
(85)
24mi from Van Horne · 1 site
We offer one private site on four acres, including a small pond, beach, treehouse, trails and peace and quiet. In addition to the tipi, there are kayaks, canoe, fire ring, wood supply, cooking equipment, dutch ovens, hammock, and tables and chairs Catch and release fishing is allowed. Campers will need to bring sleeping bags and food. Dogs are welcome. There is a rustic restroom (outhouse), with an outdoor shower. Water and electricity are available at the restroom and campsite.
In addition, Navigation Play-Williamsburg, provides outdoor play opportunities at the farm on a seasonal basis. If interested, find her on her facebook page.
Our dream was to restore an old farmstead to prairie and woods, grow our own food, make some wine and create a wonderland for grandchildren. The tipi and pond campsite is our way of sharing our place. We love meeting new people, especially those that are looking for a new camping experience.
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Folk School Farm Stay
3. Folk School Farm Stay
99%
(282)
30mi from Van Horne · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Come enjoy the natural beauty of a working farm! In our transition to agroforestry, wetland restoration and perennial ag, you'll find some great spaces to walk your dog, let your children run and learn about land conservation. The farm is also home to a flower cutting garden, a food forest garden, and a folk school. Guests are welcome to cut flowers for a donation, and enjoy the sheep, chickens and resident cat. The setting is also great for taking in sunrises, sunsets and star gazing.
Come explore the landscape, book a farm tour or enjoy some studio space at Land Alliance Folk School.
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Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
4. Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area
State park 16mi from Van Horne · 74 sites
Discover the allure of Pleasant Creek State Recreation Area.
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Palisades-Kepler State Park
5. Palisades-Kepler State Park
State park 31mi from Van Horne · 40 sites
Discover the scenic beauty of Palisades-Kepler State Park.
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Sunset Hills Bison Ranch & Lodging
6. Sunset Hills Bison Ranch & Lodging
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(14)
30mi from Van Horne · 3 sites
*NEW 2023*Prairie-Schooner Wagon*You are invited to stay where the buffalo roam in a beautiful Conestoga Wagon! These unique wagons have heat & a/c, a king bed, twin/twin bunk beds and locking front door. Enjoy the beauty of the sunset along the rolling hills. Stargaze while cuddled around your private fire pit. Wake up to our bison herd grazing near by. Private luxury shower house w/ heat & a/c. The wagons do NOT have a kitchen. They do have a coffee maker, refrigerator, microwave, toaster and grill & more.
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Pinn Oak Bunk House
7. Pinn Oak Bunk House
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(2)
31mi from Van Horne · 1 site
Welcome to summer camp at Pinn Oak! This traditional bunkhouse features five sets of bunk beds plus one Twin XL bed—perfect for group getaways, friends, or family adventures.
Just a short walk from your cabin, you’ll find our shower house and shared campfire areas (firewood included). During your stay, enjoy access to our swimming beach and complimentary use of our kayaks and canoes—outside watercraft are not permitted on the lake.
Our property also offers scenic walking trails, multiple cabins, and plenty of space to relax and reconnect with nature. A small charcoal grill is available near your cabin for easy camp-style cooking.
Come unplug, unwind, and experience camp life!
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Lucky Star Farm
8. Lucky Star Farm
100%
(6)
35mi from Van Horne · 1 site
Located on a 20-acre stretch of land between Iowa City and Kalona, Lucky Star Farm is a working farm raising dairy goats, llamas, chickens, turkeys & ducks. We are dedicated to sharing local food, education and lodging with the community. Come visit our diverse, sustainable and entertaining farm!
The farm is full of outdoor opportunities. Guests can stroll over to the pond and swim, explore, or relax on the sandy beach and dock. Guests are also welcome to fish (catch and release) or use the stand-up paddleboard (lifejackets provided). There is a fire pit, complimentary firewood, and roasting sticks for your use. At the barn you can visit the goats and see their kids playing in the spring. There is a half mile trail around the property that takes you past the restored prairie and llama pasture. Guests can see what's growing in the edible forest and circle through the mandala garden. Visit the chicken coop and see how farm fresh eggs are made!
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Union Grove State Park
9. Union Grove State Park
State park 34mi from Van Horne · 22 sites
Discover Union Grove State Park's natural charm and outdoor activities.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Kyra
1 week ago
Weekend Trip to Lucky Star Farm
We had such a wonderful stay at Lucky Star Farms near Iowa City! The Airstream was incredibly cute, clean, and comfortable. The property itself is beautiful, with a peaceful pond, a fire pit by the water, and animals everywhere you look.
We absolutely loved Tomas the llama — he was our favorite and so friendly! There were also sheep, goats, dogs, and cats roaming around, which made the whole experience feel magical. And of course, Crash the toeless cat is truly the star of the whole farm… besides Susan, who is the real MVP! Susan was so welcoming and friendly and gave us an amazing farm tour. You can tell how much love and care goes into this place.
We already can’t wait to come back
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Marielle
3 weeks ago
1 night at Windy Goat Acres
We had such a lovely stay! My partner and I both celebrate our birthdays around Mother's Day and booked a short jaunt. The weather was gorgeous and everything was super green and beautiful! We also did the Cornhole with Llamas and it was so much fun! If you are a stargazer, this is your chance to see the Milky Way! Whimsical! Unforgettable! Fantastical! Cannot recommend enough! We will be back!
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nathan
3 weeks ago
With pets
Everyone was so kind and helpful! Had plenty of stories to share about the property and all the animals on it. Such incredible views, awesome trails, and the animals are so kind and welcoming to strangers. Also have so many activities that they can accommodate. I would recommend this place to anyone!
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Laura
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Windy Goat Acres
Everything was beyond my expectations during our stay. You find all sorts of treasures while out exploring the land around Windy Goat Acres and it's absolutely beautiful! When sending out photos to friends one of them commented, "I wouldn't be surprised if a unicorn strolled by next!" Jessica is very welcoming (as are the animals) and an amazing person that makes you feel comfortable and at home. I haven't been able to stop talking about our trip since we left and am looking forward to our next adventure back! The only downside was having to leave.
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Emily
3 weeks ago
With pets
Windy Goat Acres is an enchanting land. We had the most lovely weekend wandering around the farm, being entertained by the animals, sitting on the Hobbit House patio reading, enjoying a fire, and just getting away from the rest of the world. We can't wait to return.
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Annie
3 weeks ago
Weekend Trip to Lucky Star Farm
What a treasure! Betty was super cozy and we had a lot of fun exploring the land and hanging out with the animals! We'd highly recommend visiting Lucky Star Farms! Being able to sign up for goat yoga was a wonderful bonus as well :)
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Weston
3 weeks ago
1 night at Windy Goat Acres
Such a magical and whimsical place to stay full of adventure and wonder ✨️ stayed in the Hobbit room and it was a cozy dream. The hosts were very easy to contact and very amenable. Cannot wait to book another stay here!
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Andy
3 weeks ago
3 nights at Windy Goat Acres
This is truly one of the best places you could possibly pick for a peaceful getaway! A very
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Lori
3 weeks ago
With pets
The Hobbit House was a great place to stay! Cute hobbit interior to match the outside of the house! Perfect location within the farm. The parking and porta potty are short walks away from the house. We cooked steaks over the fire for dinner and enjoyed the waffle breakfast that Jessica brought to us in the morning!! Dogs are welcomed also!
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Heather
May 2026
With kids
My family had a great time at Windy Goat Acres. Jessica was very friendly and accommodating. We love spending time feeding and watching the animals as well as exploring all of the little areas set up all over the property. We walked several of the trails and loved the view from the top of the hill. While I'm not personally fond of staying in cabins (this was a family gift), I would definitely go here again just for all of the experiences.
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Monica
May 2026
Weekend Trip to Windy Goat Acres
This was our 2nd time staying at Windy Goat Acres. It is truly a special place to get away. We appreciated the nice touches of the hobbit house as LOTR fans. But also just walking around& seeing the animals. The owners are lovely as well. Highly recommend& we will definitely be back!
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Aaron
May 2026
Group trip
The property was incredible and the owners were hospitable. The yurt was clean and comfy, the animals were friendly and very adorable (I love you banana), and it was generally a beautiful and very relaxing landscape. Only hitch was it got a little cold but that’s what blankets are for
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Bryn
May 2026
With pets
We stayed in the Hobbit House and it was a dream come true! It felt so warm, cozy, and inviting! We loved the experience of our add-ons (the goat social, waffle bar, and photoshoot)! The waffle bar is a MUST and we loved holding the baby goats! I wish we booked our stay a bit longer, but we’re excited to come back soon!
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Danielle
April 2026
Weekend Trip to Windy Goat Acres
We loved staying at the Hobbit House and Windy Goat Acres! It was truly so relaxing and peaceful. A perfect place to reconnect with nature, play games, read a book, and enjoy the land/animals. We tacked on the Goat Social as an extra to our stay and it was incredible. We were able to pet the baby goats and be in the barn with other animals. Jessica & Jim were so kind and welcoming! I would highly recommend this to anyone looking for a calm weekend away!
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Nicole
April 2026
With pets
We loved staying in the Hobbit House! It was such a magical experience and we can’t wait to come back for another stay and a new adventure!
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Kimberly
April 2026
With pets
We really enjoyed our stay at Pilgrim Heights! We originally booked the Pinn Oak Cabin/bunkhouse but it was unavailable. The staff were quick to respond and moved us to the oak Lodge, which honestly better suited our needs. We found the lodge to be spacious, clean, comfortable with a full kitchen, full bath, and even a little bunk house. The only thing that I have to say as constructive feedback is that there was a coffee pot and coffee filters, but no coffee. Also, one wall of the lodge is almost entirely windows and the window coverings are somewhat limited so when the sun came up a little after six, we were up with it. Still no complaints and we stopped for coffee locally after a well rested night. I would recommend to other others and we would definitely stay again. Although we didn’t get to enjoy the amenities, the grounds were beautiful with a large fire pit and a beautiful view of sportsman Lake.
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Mari
April 2026
Weekend Trip to Windy Goat Acres
We absolutely loved the hobbit house and the property. It was definitely rustic, but that's what made it so charming. At the end of my stay, I didn't want to leave and go back to the "real world", because it truly felt like a fairy tale there. Hopefully I get to visit again one day!
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Katie
April 2026
Weekend Trip to Windy Goat Acres
Host was so attentive with last minute add ons and provided everything needed in cabin!
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Becca
April 2026
2 nights at Windy Goat Acres
If you're looking for a break from everyday life, this is the place!
Jess & Jim are welcoming, accommodating and super helpful if you need something (like going out to get propane, swapping it out & coming in to start the fireplace- thanks again, Jim!)
Such a special spot & they make it feel like a "home away from home" - offering beautiful yurts & cabins, add-ons like dry firewood and a waffle bar (HIGHLY RECCOMEND!), a spacious farm filled with fun & quirky animals and hidden gems all throughout the property.
I can't put it into words just how grateful I am for Windy Goat Acres, Jess & Jim, and a spot where I can just breathe and rest my soul.
Until next time!❤️
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Arlin
April 2026
1 night at Windy Goat Acres
The architecture itself is a marvel. Tucked into the rolling hillside, the house features that iconic round wooden door and deep-set porthole windows that frame the landscape like living paintings. Inside, the craftsmanship is stunning—curving stone walls, exposed cedar beams, and a fireplace that makes you want to brew tea and stay forever.
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