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Purplehaze Acres
1. Purplehaze Acres
98%
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48mi from Elkhorn · 9 sites · Tents, Lodging
Purplehaze Acres is a 60-acre organic rustic farm in Rubicon, WI and resides at the beginning of the approx. 650-mile Niagara Escarpment--known locally as "The Ledge". We are in close proximity to the Ice Age Trail, and the natural treasures of the great Horicon Marsh, Lake Sinnissipi/Rock River with canoeing/kayaking/fishing, Ledges County Park, and the world-renowned Holy Hill Shrine.
Nearby Hustisford ("Husti") offers unique shopping and dining experiences. Need a few organic groceries? Make sure to visit Back To The Best Organic grocer only 3 miles away, featuring food raised on local organic farms including Purplehaze Acres.
We offer a variety of camping alternatives, with 7 tent sites, 1 group site, and a cabin. There is potable water, charcoal grills, firepit grates, eggs and, available for purchase, firewood. COMING SOON: Did you forget something? If so, check out our Camp Cupboard Store.
Your approach via 1/2-mile dirt drive up the hills and through the woods . . . to not your grandmother's typical house you go. You'll find wonderful vistas, wildflowers, berries, trails up into the woods, a 900' grass runway for aviators on an overall great "peace" of earth. ☮
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Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort
2. Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort
30mi from Elkhorn · 54 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Welcome to Fish Lake Beach, a family-friendly RV park in Volo, IL, tucked into the heart of Lake County just 45 minutes north of Chicago.
We sit right on the shores of Fish Lake, and the water is at the center of everything we do here. Guests come for the beach, the boat rentals, the fishing, and the kind of slow, easy days that are hard to find anywhere else. Beyond the lake, we have resort-style amenities including a heated outdoor pool, hot tub, dog park, indoor pickleball court, basketball courts, a softball field, playgrounds, and a full calendar of activities at the Pavilion all season long.
We offer four ways to stay: full hookup RV sites, long term RV sites, cozy cabins, and lakefront tent sites. Our season runs from May 1st through October 15th, during some of the best weather the Chicago area has to offer. We're looking forward to welcoming you to the neighborhood!
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Chain O'Lakes State Park IL
3. Chain O'Lakes State Park IL
100%
(2)
State park 23mi from Elkhorn · 185 sites
Explore these connecting lakes on the water or on land!
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Electrical hookup
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Rock Cut State Park
4. Rock Cut State Park
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(6)
State park 32mi from Elkhorn · 266 sites
Four seasons of fun await at this rock-cut wilderness within day-trip distance of Chicago.
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Recent reviews from the Hipcamp community
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Erica
2 weeks ago
With pets
This place was just as described. It was lovely place to get away with our dogs. Had everything we needed inside for some stovetop cooking, and a really lovely fire pit. Really cozy and wonderful!
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Kar
June 2026
With pets
We have tent camped here a couple times before, always a nice time. With the changing weather we decided to rent the tiny house instead, and might I add, it did not disappoint. Super cute cabin with everything you need to cook inside or out. The loft bed was very cool and enjoyed a nice selection of games and reading material. A perfect place for small families to disappear for awhile and get that up north experience.
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Jeff
May 2026
With kids
Great little cabin isolated on a hill above the owner's main property. Small but cozy and has everything you need for a comfortable few days' stay. Bed/loft up top is great for sleeping with several large windows up top allowing a nice cross breeze. Stove is ultra convenient and the pump-driven sink is a nice olde-tyme touch but actually works quite well. Hosts were very friendly and even delivered fresh eggs from their chickens once morning, which were very good when cooked up the next morning. I wouldn't try to put more than two people in here if you want to enjoy yourself, or maybe one adult and two small children.
Having a toilet in the house is super convenient, especially with kids, but no door on the area contributes to some unpleasant scents sometimes. Cabin could also use a few quick fixes to seal gaps, replace/remove broken/nonfunctional electronics/lighting, and remove random nails and screws stocking out of random areas. Also the "greenhouse" behind the cabin is a nice idea but is completely destroyed and in a state of total disrepair/overgrowth which kind of detracts from the experience pictured. Not reasons I wouldn't visit again, just some refining touches and repairs that would help deliver a consistent experience from booking to visit.
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Amy
April 2026
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
This cabin is so warm and welcoming. This is my second stay; this time, it was a retreat to write my master's thesis! This was the perfect writing retreat location, with very few distractions!
I would suggest bringing your own dry wood, as the wood provided was damp and took a long time to get a good fire going. AND...so AirPods to block out the sound of the rooster at 4 am :) Darryl is a generous host, checking in and even getting my car out of the mud when it was time to leave! I can't wait to be back!
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Lindsey
March 2026
2 nights at Purplehaze Acres
It was a lovely place to unwind! I wish I could bottle up the smell of the woodfire stove. Daryl's the nicest host. I would highly recommend staying here. Thank you for having us again :)
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Amber
March 2026
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
This place is truly magical. The perfect getaway. It’s a must visit.
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Bailey
February 2026
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Staying at Stone Ridge cabin was an amazing escape from city life. A perfect place to curl up with a good book around the woodstove. Very please with the ammenities and cooking supplies. The bed and sheets were dirty, but nothing we couldn't handle.
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Mia
February 2026
With pets
This was such a special stay and Darryl was incredibly accommodating and generous. Brought us freshly laid eggs:) the campsites look so cute too. We stayed in the tiny house and had such a cozy weekend with beautiful stars and sunsets:)
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Denise
February 2026
With pets
Great experience and great hosts! The view was spectacular and the cabin warm.
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Mitch
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Second visit, many more to come. The cabin is such a gem and a wonderful place to disconnect for a quick weekend away. Darryl has been extremely helpful and responsive.
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Lora
January 2026
With kids
Nice place to enjoy nature, very peaceful. The wood-burning stove keeps the cabin warm and cozy.
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Sam
January 2026
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Fantastic place! Can’t wait to come back. It was perfectly warm and comfortable in the cabin even with snow outside. Darryl’s systems were intuitive and easy to use. Super proactive and responsive host who clearly cares about the property. Definitely recommend this one to anyone looking for a lovely escape.
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ALEX
December 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Stayed at the cabin during winter. Wonderful small cabin. Wood stove and great views. Host was responsive and available. Would stay again.
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Michelle
December 2025
With pets
I planned an impromptu getaway and Darryl was wonderful about the last minute notice. It WAS a little more “rustic” than I had planned but it was still great. A much needed peaceful and relaxing trip!
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Lottie
November 2025
With pets
Super nice area! Spacious and lots of camp sites to offer. Staying in the cabin was really cozy. The stove and usb charging was really nice. Wood burning to stay warm, was something new that we enjoyed.
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Shayna
November 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
This was our second time staying at Darryl’s property and absolutely loved it. They provide all the perfect elements for a beautiful grounding get away.
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Mohan
October 2025
With kids
We really loved staying at the Tiny house (cabin). My 3 year old son didn't want to leave. This was our 1st time camping at an off grid cabin and it was a cool experience. Everything inside the cabin worked. The lights, gas stove, wood stove and the water pump. Also, 1st time using a composting toilet. It worked out well. Outside, there's a fire pit, some chairs, picnic table, gas grill and a charcoal grill. We got to meet Darryl and Linda, and they were very welcoming.
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Lauren
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
This was our third time camping on Darryl’s land, and our second time staying at the tiny cabin at his stone ridge location. We were super impressed with the upgrades made since our last stay. It was clean, with clear instruction. Every time we stay there we drive away saying, “best stay yet!”
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Bee
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Another wonderful weekend at this tiny cabin! We appreciated the extra firewood already at the site and the addition of a little store for any small items you may have forgotten or need like bug spray, first aid kits, emergency ponchos, lighters, charcoal, etc etc.
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Tony
September 2025
Weekend Trip to Purplehaze Acres
Great spot for a weekend getaway. Cozy little cabin in the woods.
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