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Cricket
1 week ago
11 ft travel trailer
We were really happy to get to sleep test a Road Toad, and Cary’s tour of the Camp Inns and the factory was awesome. Campsite and fire rings great, even pre-raked the area for us so there weren’t leaves near fire. Loved having a hot shower available before returning to spaces full of other humans.
On our walk at the Wildlife Refuge, we saw trumpeter swans and sandhill cranes 🙂
There is some highway noise and there are some lights , for those who are sensitive to either, but we still had lots of stars on our first night!
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Paul
3 weeks ago
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
I would definitely stay up there again. Lots of privacy and the train running not far by peaceful in its own right. I heard coyotes in the distance and a screech owl pretty close. It is also a great place to look at the stars.
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Mark
November 2025
13 ft travel trailer
This is the second time I have stayed here. I have only needed it for an overnight place to stay and it has worked nicely for that.
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Paul
November 2025
30 ft travel trailer
With pets
Peaceful,quiet,Great for star gazing bright beautiful stars
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Tim
November 2025
Tent
With pets
I stayed at the RV site. Good size for about an 18 foot RV, more length may be pushing the space to its limit. There is water and power at this site. There is a remarkable (Best On HipCamp it seems) outhouse approx 100 yards from the site as well. Nice walking trail, and plenty of star gazing, moon gazing.
Owner has wood for sale on site.
Owner is also a super nice guy, and can accommodate pretty much anything you need.
There is another site more in the woods, primarily for tent (RTT) camping that the owner may advertise for rental later this year (2025). This site is more remote/private, very well maintained, large (approx 50 meters X 30 meters), and should easily fit 3 or 4 tents if your traveling in a group.
There is a remote possibility the owner may open a very primitive, solo tent camping location......... stay tuned.
All sites are accessible by auto/truck, but you could also park in the lot and just hike into the tent camping locations, or drop off your gear and park in the lot to save space at your site.
Overall a great three days / two nights staring at the fire and moon with my dog.
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Yah
October 2025
16 ft campervan
Friendly owners and great spots! Stayed at camp Twenty and it was amazing. Very private and very picturesque! The sites are a good distance away from each other and this site was a ten minute drive from the main farm. Very nice!
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Zac
October 2025
15 ft campervan
Amazing view I had a blast owners are super nice and friendly I felt right at home definitely coming back next year I give it 15 out of 10 lol
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Yah
October 2025
15 ft campervan
Joe’s homestead is lovely and the outhouse is world-class. The stargazing is unbeatable and the forest is as still and quiet as night. Joe has a great sense of humor and made the trip nice and easy!
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Red Rosie
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Above and beyond! That's how Brenda and her family role. They are the most genuinely kind and caring people. They truly treat you like family.
I took my 2 kiddos (ages 8 and 9) and our dog, for a fall camping adventure. The property is absolutely beautiful. Their are 3 campsites right on the river. We happened to be the only people there, so we had it to ourselves! But, would be a perfect spot if you have a larger group to book all 3 sites together.
Brenda and her family truly made us feel like family. We had a couple bumps in the road- it was my first time taking my kids camping by myself, but they made me feel like I had a safety net, in case anything happened. I felt completely safe and it put my mind at ease.
My daughter said if she could rate her stay, she'd give it "450 trillion out of 5 stars". My son said, the experience was, "one for the books"- meaning he had so much fun, he can't stop talking about it. :)
Aside from the top notch host, they offer things to do, like kayaking and fishing. They will even drive you to a place to start and you'll finish at your campsite. They have 2 docks right on the river, which offer gorgeous views of sunset and sunrise. Also, just to bask in the peacefulness surrounding you.
I could go on and on about how amazing our experience was... but you should check it out for yourself!
We can't wait to go again!! We're already planning our next adventure there!
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Susan
October 2025
Tent
Pretty spot along the river. Access to kayaking and tubing during warm weather. Michael was a friendly host. Good privacy between sites. One heads up, Google maps will tell you that you’ve arrived, but you’ll need to go just a little further before you see the red building.
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Malinda
October 2025
20 ft Class C
With pets
Nice, quiet stay! When we saw the ATV signs on the roads to the camp, we worried it would be loud, but it definitely wasn’t. Very cute and host was super nice. Pit toilet was immaculately clean.
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Talee
October 2025
22 ft Class B
The site was easy to find and very spacious. Was extremely nice for last minute booking. A nice quiet location as well.
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Elizabeth
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Fishing off the dock, kayaking the river, getting to meet some of Brenda and Josh's "pets" (a stud horse and the sweetest little goat!) whilst stoking a fire was the perfect weekend escape. Yes, the train horns do occur, but we thought they were funny!
Seeing a flock of 50 Sandhill Cranes all take off at once was a speechless moment along with watching changing leaves gently fall onto the river 🍂🛶.
Plenty of firewood and kindling on site as well as all the water and eggs you could chug!
Brenda was thoughtfully communicating throughout brooking process and a gracious host during our stay. We can't wait to come back with some friends!
Can't recommend enough for fellow camping sweethearts and nature-loving families. 👏🤗
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David
October 2025
Tent
With pets
Great place to stay! Clean space and easy to find. Bathroom and shower were super convenient.
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Hiro
October 2025
Tent
Very communicative and the camp sites were very easy to locate. The heated facility with shower and bathroom were nice and clean. Very comfortable stay! Thank you!
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Kim
October 2025
32 ft Class C
We were coming in late in the day and late in the season and Western was extremely quick with response time and helping us pick a site. We only stayed over night but the grounds were well kept and the bathrooms and showers were clean and well kept as well.
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Chad
October 2025
40 ft travel trailer
My stay was excellent! The campsite was even better than I could’ve imagined. The only bummer is that I didn’t get to stay longer. I will absolutely stay here again in the future.
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A
October 2025
45 ft fifth wheel
Group trip
Nice established campground. We arrived at dark and left at daybreak so we don’t have too much to review. Minor highway traffic noise. Water and electric hookup. Flat enough spot to park camper. Trees at campsites. Nice gravel road through campground. Would stay overnight again!
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Shelly
October 2025
20 ft travel trailer
With pets
Great location with a very thoughtful host! Wish we could’ve stayed longer to enjoy the lake. The site is spacious and easy to get into. There are other folks and homes nearby, but there is plenty of privacy.
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Eric
October 2025
3 nights at Old Red Mill Oasis
Michael is an incredible host! He had everything ready for us upon arrival. We will definitely be back!
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