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Scottish Highland Cattle Ranch
1. Scottish Highland Cattle Ranch
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22mi from Jackson · 6 sites · Tents, RVs
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We have five campsites in 135 acres of acres of forest and ranch land in our working cattle and sheep ranch. Located in a serene valley in the Ozark Highlands, the Ranch has Sheep, Scottish Highland Cattle, Chickens, Ducks and Great Pyrenees livestock guard dogs (only in the sheep pastures - and they are friendly). If you want to meet our animals and see the farm we are happy to show you around!
This is a unique site located in the Ozark Highlands. Only 45 minutes from Cape Girardeau (a small river town on the Mississippi), and 45 minutes from the Arcadia Valley including Taum Sauk mountain (the highest point in Missouri), Elephant Rocks, the Johnston Shutins, and other beautiful areas in the highlands.
The farm is five minutes from Marble Hill, which is home to the Bollinger County Natural History museum which highlights the only dinosaur bones found in Missouri. The bones were found at a farm in Glennallen (a few minutes from our farm) as well as a great barbeque (Jay’s Restaurant) and a good catfish restaurant (Jers Restaurant). On the way to our farm, feel free to stop at the 1,700 foot deep artesian well to get a cool, refreshing jug of natural artesian well water – the water is free, but you have to bring your own containers!
We are two and a half hours southwest of St. Louis, and two and half hours northwest of Memphis.
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Ridge Camping Private
2. Ridge Camping Private
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23mi from Jackson · 33 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
You will hike to your private primitive destination. We ask that you please have an above ground firepit! Explore the property and enjoy a private stay!!!!!!!!!!!
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Robyn M.’s Land
3. Robyn M.’s Land
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23mi from Jackson · 80 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
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Trail of Tears State Park
4. Trail of Tears State Park
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State park 11mi from Jackson · 52 sites
River landscapes, recreation, and history abound at this park.
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Shawnee National Forest
5. Shawnee National Forest
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National forest 70mi from Jackson · 172 sites
Welcome to the wilderness in Illinois’ only national forest.
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Wine Trail Wilderness
6. Wine Trail Wilderness
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24mi from Jackson · 16 sites · Tents, RVs
The Shawnee National Forest surrounds us, accessible only by wandering roads, passing over creeks and alongside wineries. The trip is worth the beautiful drive, eventually arriving at "The Villa".
Our home looks like an Italian villa, appropriately placed between two wineries in the middle of the Shawnee Forest.
It is actually a straw-bale home with supplemental solar energy.
Originally built as a Holistic Healing Center, we have converted it into a comfortable home with great vibes.
We have converted an old grain bin into a "GrainZebo" just outside our home as a fun place to hang out with friends and family. We hope you enjoy the same relaxed feel we get while living out here in the woods, when you come visit.
We will be happy to help you feel at home out here. We love sharing the Shawnee experience and believe all should enjoy this beautiful part of the country. LGBTQ are all welcome and accepted. We welcome all types of campers.
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Pond Ridge Adventure
7. Pond Ridge Adventure
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28mi from Jackson · 35 sites
We have 50 acres located in Southern Illinois 4 miles south of Murphysboro connected to 100 acres of Shawnee National forest.We set up a small family primitive campground for our family to enjoy every evening we ride our utv over from our house and watch the wildlife there are deer turkeys bobcats and many other small animals.There are several lakes just 15 minutes away kinkade spillway is a popular place to hike and swim and little Grand Canyon is an awesome spot
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Mostly suitable for Rv with generators and self contained units
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Sycamore Springs Campground
8. Sycamore Springs Campground
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31mi from Jackson · 10 sites · Tents, RVs
The campsite sits alongside the Castor River, offering electric hookups at 5 sites as well as 5 primitive tent sites. Enjoy outdoor adventures just minutes away, at the Amidon Memorial Conservation Area, a 1,630-acre area located on the upper reaches of the Castor River, located south of Route J, eight miles east of Fredericktown.
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Big Muddy Brewing
9. Big Muddy Brewing
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33mi from Jackson · 42 sites · Tents, RVs
Big Muddy Brewing is a production craft brewery and taproom offering over 25 beers on tap. Our taproom has beer tastings, pints and growlers as well as wine and craft spirits. We also have plenty of packaged beer to go.
Our kitchen has Bavarian pretzels, Flatbread pizzas and more.
Located in the heart of Southern Illinois, minutes from the Shawnee National Forest, Kinkaid Lake, Murphysboro State Park & Southern Illinois University.
Check our Facebook page for schedule of music and events.
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Trail of Tears State Forest
10. Trail of Tears State Forest
State forest 20mi from Jackson · 14 sites
Hike, hunt, and horseback ride at this conservation area in southwestern Illinois.
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Giant City State Park
11. Giant City State Park
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State park 30mi from Jackson · 65 sites
Sandstone and forest converge for fantastic camping, climbing, and hiking in southern Illinois.
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Lake Murphysboro State Park
12. Lake Murphysboro State Park
State park 31mi from Jackson · 61 sites
Camp like a star at this lake and forested wilderness area in southern Illinois.
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Mark Twain National Forest
13. Mark Twain National Forest
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National forest 90mi from Jackson · 452 sites
Missouri’s only national forest has 1.5 million acres of wilderness to explore.
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Fredrock Waterfront Glampground
14. Fredrock Waterfront Glampground
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39mi from Jackson · 1 site
Fredrock is a small privately owned glampground on crystal clear 12mile Creek.
It is located about 15 minutes from the nearest town on 33 beautiful acres.
Enjoy one of the 7 themed stays or bring your own RV and stay in one of only 5 RV spots.
It is just a few minutes walk to 12 Mile Creek which runs through the property.
Enjoy the beautiful bluffs, shut-ins, gravel river beds and crystal clear water. Swimming, hiking, stargazing, and horseshoes are all available at Fredrock!
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Grand Chain Vineyards
15. Grand Chain Vineyards
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39mi from Jackson · 23 sites · Tents, RVs
The RV Resort at Grand Chain Vineyards features 25 full-hookup pull-thru campsites nestled in the center of Grand Chain Vineyards overlooking the Ohio River. Grand Chain Vineyards is a 60+ acre estate of rolling hills and vineyards overlooking the beautiful Ohio River with on-site Winery, RV Resort, Event Venue, Cabins & Rooms, and Restaurant "Due South" BBQ & Grill.
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Monarch Hill Vineyard
16. Monarch Hill Vineyard
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39mi from Jackson · 5 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Monarch Hill! Tucked away in the hills of Ste. Genevieve County, we enjoy watching the sun rise and set over our secluded pastures and vineyards.
Our hilltop sites offer an open area with fire rings and picnic tables, great for groups or social butterflies. These offer well water at the nearby barn for drinking and showering.
The Seclusion sites are private escapes for those who want to immerse themselves in the sounds of nature. Take in the chirps of frogs, birds and crickets at these isolated sites.
We offer a complimentary wood basket with every booking, and have additional fire-building supplies available. Be sure to check out our experiences to make the most of your stay, and don't forget to reserve a s'more kit!
*** April 2024 Total Solar Eclipse ***
We are excited to be located in the best viewing path for this year's total eclipse! We will be preparing additional sites as needed for this weekend, so if we are fully booked check back soon or message us to reserve a spot. More information to come as we approach the date.
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Tall Tree Lake
17. Tall Tree Lake
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40mi from Jackson · 7 sites · Tents, RVs
We are a 220 acre family owned and operated campground in the middle of the Shawnee National forest. We love providing a safe, beautiful, peaceful, and central location for people to enjoy our beautiful area. Fishing and hiking are welcomed for all of our guests! Located in the heart of the Shawnee National Forest. Close proximity to Ferne Clyffe State Park, Tunnel Hill Bike Trail, and only a 10 minute drive from I-24.
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Saco Valley Farm, LLC
18. Saco Valley Farm, LLC
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43mi from Jackson · 2 sites
Camp, Swim, BBQ, wade the creek, enjoy the campfire!
Primitive Camping. Very Private. Water is cool and clear.
Open to the stars. A great place to commune with nature, or enjoy some peace and quiet!
12 mile creek runs directly through our property.
Shallow and deep all throughout. Great for wading, swimming, floating, kayaking. Great small mouth fishing! We are approximately one mile by water from the St. Francois River. We have kayaked down the creek to the river for many years.
The farm is very rural. We are 16 miles to the closest gas station, and 25 miles to town. There is no internet. Cell phone service is spotty at best.
Currently a working farm, we have 2 high tunnels on the property behind the house, and our original market garden.
Across the creek we are finishing up our 5 acre agroforestry planting. 3 acres of elderberries and 2 acres of blackberries.
28 acres, 3 on one side, and 25 on the other.
The farm is located approximately 2 hours south of St. Louis.
Fredericktown is 30 mins away. Food, Drinks, Golf, and Lalo's Mexican Restaurant! There are a ton of local antique shops, and outdoor activities.
Local places of interest:
Amidon
Arcadia Valley
Black River
Bonne Terre Mine
Elephant Rocks
Johnson Shut Ins
Mill Stream Gardens
One Nation Paintball Park
Sam A. Baker State Park
Saco Valley Farmstand
Sherpher Mountain Bike Park
Silvermines
Taum Sauk Mountain
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2 Broke Girls Glampground
19. 2 Broke Girls Glampground
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(10)
48mi from Jackson · 4 sites · RVs, Lodging
Welcome to 2 Broke Girls Glampground at Wappapello Lake. We are a small, privately owned campground, surrounded by nature and wildlife. We offer unique vacation rentals, annual, monthly and nightly campsites. Each of our vacation rentals and campsites are uniquely designed and conveniently located just seconds away from Rockwood Beach and Boat Ramp.
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Red Gate Farm, LLC
20. Red Gate Farm, LLC
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49mi from Jackson · 2 sites · Tents, Lodging
Welcome to Red Gate Farm, LLC, a farm with a vision! We previously ran a very successful Hipcamp site at our previous property, but completely relocated and are starting fresh! We purchased 50 acres of GORGEOUS timbered property, with rolling forested hills, several creeks, trees towering over 100 feet tall, and abundant wildlife. It's absolutely perfect for Hipcamp!
Building a new farm (and Hipcamp program) from scratch takes time--years even, but we decided now is as a good a time as any to share our beautiful timber with Hipcampers looking for some peace and privacy. While the site itself will be groomed and set up as listed, the surrounding grass won't be perfectly green yet, there will still be a lot of dead-wood and natural debris around the sites, and trails are a bit rough and uneven. If you can overlook the "rustic" aspects though, and enjoy the beauty of the peace and quiet of just enjoying nature, as it has sat unmanaged for roughly 50 years around the sites, then you are likely to love every moment!
If you desire more adventure than just hanging around and enjoying nature, be sure to check out the additional experiences we offer here on the farm, as well as the entire surrounding area. Southern IL is made up of the Shawnee National Forest and multiple state parks and recreational areas. You can find a wide variety of activities to keep you busy! Even the local towns have much to offer, whether you enjoy fine dining, casual restaurants, antique shopping, or a nice theater production.
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Kevin
1 day ago
Tent
Jon was an amazing host, fun to chat with, and provided water included with the site.
Site had a fire pit with grill and a bin for wood/trash. The firewood plus kindling for sale was a great value.
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Alex
1 day ago
21 ft travel trailer
With kids
Wonderful accommodations and great host! Jon was so friendly and helpful. The property was nice, clean, and well-kept. I love that the camp was environment-friendly. The bocce court was great and the kids loved playing on it. I would definitely recommend and would come back if our travels take us back to the area!
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Paul
6 days ago
Tent
With pets
Wine Trail Wilderness is a really beautiful location, but, frankly, so are a lot of Hipcamp sites. What makes WTW stand out head and shoulders above all the other Hipcamps I've stayed at is Jon's amazing attention to detail. He is obsessive about making sure that every camper has the experience HE would want to have if he were the camper... and he has thought of EVERYTHING. For instance, if you order firewood, it's waiting for you at your campsite in a rain-proof footlocker, with kindling, paper, and a butane firestick! And fresh water is waiting for you in a 10-gallon water cooler... with ice in it! These are just two of a dozen examples I could give of the little details Jon has thought of in order to make every camper's experience the best it can be. WTW will be a regular stop for us from here on out! Thank you, Jon.
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Travis
1 week ago
Tent
Loved camping at the gazebo Jon has on his land! Had an amazing time exploring the area and trails. Would definitely recommend and stay here again!
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Nina
1 week ago
Tent
With pets
We had a great time camping at Wine Trail Wilderness. We loved the spacious sites, shady, level sites, situated far apart from other campers. The composting toilet was very clean and well maintained. Jon provided delicious, ice cold well water, checked in frequently, and gave us good information on local sites and hiking trails. He could not have been nicer. We highly recommend Jon’s property.
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Azure
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
This place is a magical sanctuary that heals the heart and soul! This place became very special to my heart during our stay because of the scenery, the Host (Harless aka Harley) and how peaceful it is there! Harley is so friendly, kind, and caring and we are so grateful that we made a new dear friend! He answered all of our questions, gave great area recommendations, and even made sure we had plenty of fire wood! He has great restaurant recommendations should you choose to make that short 15 minute drive into town! We only we in for one meal. Harley invited us to Northtown Tavern for a crawfish boil while we were there and the crawfish boil and the pizza did not disappoint! It was delicious! But what made it really special was the people and the atmosphere! This was an experience for the books and we will be back for years to come! My husband, daughter, myself, our 2 dogs and cat stayed at site 10 and we fit comfortably! The camp site and the location was perfect! There is constant running water sounds and you are right on the Castor River! The shut ins were breathtaking! We cant wait to go back!
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Katherine
2 weeks ago
25 ft travel trailer
With pets
Perfect camping spot! Jon was welcoming to our family and pup. We got in late and Jon set a fire so our small one wasn’t cold. Much appreciated! Instead of a packed campsite, we had room to spread out. We will be back again.
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denise
2 weeks ago
Tent
Group trip
This is our second year at Wine Trail Wilderness Hip Camp. We love it. The land is beautiful, quiet and so expertly maintained, we plan to go every year. It’s close to the Little Grand Canyon which we love to hike. Jon’s an excellent host and his attention to detail is remarkable.
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Jeremy
2 weeks ago
Tent
Amazing piece of land. It was really serene! Grateful for Jon and his family for sharing it with me. The little details they put into each site and location is a testament to why they are recognized as a top Hipcamp location!
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Sheridan
2 weeks ago
24 ft truck camper
With pets
Property was easy to find and set up. They are about .5 mile from the lake and all it offers. Loved the concrete pads for our rig. It poured heavy rain all night and was so glad we were parked on solid ground. Having hook ups as well made for a comfortable stay. Was very quiet except for the occasional car going past on the road. Would definitely stay again.
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hanna
3 weeks ago
44 ft fifth wheel
Group trip
We had the best time! The staff was incredible, laughs were had, the facility itself was perfect for camping. They came around every night and dropped off firewood for us, live bait on the doc, boat rental was super easy, I can’t say enough good things!! The staff made the experience so good. We will definitely be back!!
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Susan
3 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
We loved tent camping at Jon’s! The area was beautiful and very well maintained. They were kind enough to have water and firewood available and even had an outhouse conveniently located to our site. There were many thoughtful touches, you could tell they took pride in providing a great experience.
Our dogs loved the opportunity to explore the big field, and we loved the opportunity to try some local wine from the winery next door.
We would definitely stay here again!
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Cailin
April 2026
Tent
We always have the best time at Jon’s place! Practically had the place to ourselves. Jon is great about checking in and getting you anything you need for a good time! We will be back as always!!
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Lori
April 2026
29 ft travel trailer
We were delighted with this campsite. It was a gorgeous location. Peaceful. Easy pull through site. No leveling needed. Dogs were relaxed as they were able to stretch out after a long drive.
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Zinnia
April 2026
Tent
With pets
Great experience at Jon's place, he went above and beyond to make us comfortable, bathroom was very clean and the bocce court was very fun to have for the kids.
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Adam
April 2026
Tent
Jon was very welcoming and we appreciated the water he left out for us. The surrounding area was beautiful and campsite was perfectly tucked away for quiet and relaxation. Would highly recommend 10/10!
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Lyn
April 2026
20 ft travel trailer
This is a super basic camp spot. Great for a quick overnight. What made this an absolute must stop is the owner, the staff, and patrons, of the brewery. The food and drinks are insane! I hope I get a chance to stay again!
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Dorine
April 2026
Tent
The animals are all friendly and well cared for. I felt free to roam around and I took some photos. Plenty of room to walk around. There is a store with fresh fresh fresh from the farm items, its only open on Saturday but as a guest you might be able to still purchase milk, eggs, ice cream and meats.
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Leo
April 2026
17 ft travel trailer
Campsite excellent! Restaurant on-site was delicious. Disappointed with winery. It was closed.
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