10 acres hosted by Julie L.
3 RV/tent sites
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94% Recommend150 ratings · 64 reviews
Serenity Fields Farm offers a delightful camping experience with its serene atmosphere and friendly animals that appeal to families and first-time campers alike. The farm's unique charm is enhanced by the presence of various farm animals and activities like horseback riding, making it a hit with kids and adults. The hosts are noted for their helpfulness and accommodating nature, ensuring guests feel welcomed and at ease during their stay. While a small number of reviews noted maintenance issues, the majority praised the peaceful setting and the opportunity to interact with animals, creating a memorable outdoor stay.
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Recommends
· September 2024
16 ft car · With kids ·
Site 1- Creek Side Nook
Great. Loved it. Will stay again if we come through that area.
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Derek D.
1 year on Hipcamp
This was my first experience camping and it couldn’t have been more perfect. The property is beautiful and homie! The animals are friendly and love a good scratch. Overall it was a very peaceful and pleasant stay. Definitely recommend! The host is also very helpful, she let us purchase fire wood and left it at our site since we were getting in pretty late.
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Vivian R.
11 months on Hipcamp
AMAZING. A bit of a haul to get to- get there before the sun sets- FAMILY FRIENDLY- a zoological farm of many kid friendly animals. Great laid back host. Worth the drive.
Richard J.
18 reviews
Mixed feelings
· May 2024
12 ft travel trailer ·
Site 2: Field of Dreams
Although the site was mostly serene, there is a bit of road noise. Not the hosts fault about that. But the bathroom should be cleaned more regularly. Nice and overflowing trash
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Carolyn M.
10 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
17 ft campervan ·
Site 1- Creek Side Nook
Lovely farm and camp space near bathroom with running water. Enjoyed it very much!
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Pam K.
1 year on Hipcamp
A lovely spot next to a pony farm beside a babbling brook. I only stayed a night, easy in and out. Would highly recommend.
Michael V.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent ·
Site 1- Creek Side Nook
Cute spot to camp with friendly animals. Bathroom & water access is available. 🏕️
Jade C.
5 reviews
My main reason for choosing this Hipcamp was to stay by the animals and enjoy the atmosphere. I did love the wide open sky for stargazing and sunset/sunrise, and a big black cat jumped into my van and didn’t want to leave, which was sweet. When I went out to say hi to the animals in the morning (I arrived at sunset so couldn’t see them) I was really saddened and it really wrecked my stay. The chickens were in a tiny coop but the horses…covered in mats and burs and caked on filth. And one of them had a hideous 4-5 inch long wound on her face where the flesh was pulled away from the face and hanging. Bone was exposed. It was dried up and not fresh or treated. When I messaged the host she said she didn’t know that a horse was injured. I described the injury but in the 1.5 hours before I left nobody came out to check on it. I still feel sick about how bad the animals looked. They offer horseback riding…but the horses and other animals clearly haven’t been looked over, brushed, etc in quite some time. I left feeling sad and still can’t shake it.
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Rebecca K.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Site 1- Creek Side Nook
What an awesome little site! Julie is outstanding - super communicative and accommodating! The sunsets were beautiful from our spot, and the whole area is so peaceful. Despite our spot being the most tucked away, the bathroom was not far at all. The horseback riding was a blast as well. Definitely a great stay for those who enjoy farm life!
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Ryan F.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
15 ft campervan ·
Site 1- Creek Side Nook
Shady mostly private site close to the home. Very friendly and well behaved host dogs! Did not get to meet the host but instructions were clear and communication was very good.
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Norm B.
10 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent ·
Site 1- Creek Side Nook
I absolutely loved my time out at Serenity Farms! Julie made me feel incredibly welcomed, and the animals were all lovely and extremely gentle. Julie’s two dogs are fantastic! One of them didn’t leave my side. She was even leaning up against my tent when I was going to bed. It was comforting having her around. I had forgotten my bug spray, but I definitely didn’t need it. I didn’t see a single mosquito! I will most definitely be returning in the future!
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Victoria B.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2023
Tent ·
Site 1- Creek Side Nook
Julie created a very welcoming and relaxed experience. I was tucked away in Site 1 along the creek, and it was so secluded and peaceful.
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Josh H.
1 year on Hipcamp
I dont think the place is horrendous but it's not beauty in all directions.
My site was next to a horse trailer with manure underneath. The large tree covered with poison ivy. The "playhouse" structure is not on level foundation and the area is over grown with weeds. The dogs and cats were friendly but they aren't well groomed or clean so we spent a lot of time chasing them away from our food. They never stopped begging.
Were directions easy? Yes. Was owner responsive? Yes.
Would I go back? Nope. Too many other places.
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Aaron G.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent ·
Serenity Fields Farm
Serenity Farms was a beautiful break from the road. Directions were clear, scenery was beautiful and the animals were the best!
Rachel G.
5 reviews
Peaceful spot with bathroom available which was super nice with camping. Rode the horse and got to relax.
Aissa And Hank N.
7 years on Hipcamp
Overall we had a very nice experience at Serenity Fields Farm. We when first arrived we were unsure of where to park our 34' travel trailer for site 3. But after calling the owner we were able to talk through the situation and find a suitable location. The challenge initially is that site 3 is not very level but we found something that ultimately worked. Once we settled in we ended up having the best time there. The property is very quiet and serene. I must say that we had some of the best sleep we've had in years. We really enjoyed visiting the animals on the farm and saying hello to the horses. The location of the farm is perfect as it's far enough from the hustle and bustle but close enough to places of interest. We visited both Arthur about 25 minutes away to experience the Amish culture and also Arcola which is a very quaint town. My only suggestion for the property would be to have actual signs and markings for each of the sites and a clear path around to the back. It would have also been nice to get a welcome packet with suggested things to do. We also wish the animals would have been accessible but can understand that perhaps that is not feasible. Overall we recommend Serenity Fields Farm.
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Kevin Z.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2023
8 ft pop-up camper ·
Serenity Fields Farm
I was the only camper. I found Serenity Fields Farm to be very quiet and peaceful. I especially enjoyed watching the horses.
Marie S.
8 reviews
This was my first HipCamp experience. My two kids and I had a great time at Serenity Fields Farm! My kids favorite parts: the cats and dogs, the mini horses and sheep, the horseback riding. They also got excited about hot running water in the outdoor bathroom :) One of the farm dogs stayed by our campsite all night and barked/chased a couple things away in the night. She joined us in our warm tent the next morning when the boys invited her in.
Julie was a great host. We had everything we needed and more!
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Susan E.
6 reviews
Can’t go wrong with hip camp. But not for everyone! Site 2 is near a beehive so they were very active from 7 - 11am. My husband got stung. There are also free roaming kittens and they are both charming and mischievous. If you are not comfortable with either of those things - this place is not for you. I would not recommend for children during the fall pollination season.
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Robin C.
4 reviews
Absolutely beautiful farmland, horses and cows grazing just beyond our tent, bees buzzing in the wildflowers, and a very friendly kitten coming by to say hello.
The guest bathroom was clean and well lit, and it was wonderful to have running water in the sink. What a wonderful setup!
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Sarah F.
2 years on Hipcamp
We had a fantastic stay on the farm! Our host was gracious enough to answer all our questions and offer recommendations (over text), but otherwise allowed us complete privacy for a romantic weekend. The farm is gorgeous! We loved playing with the dogs and friendly kittens. Overall a great experience!
Frank N.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2022
13 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Serenity Fields Farm
beautiful property and super friendly and helpful hosts
Lauren D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2022
Tent ·
Serenity Fields Farm
We camped in site #1, creek-side. Lovely little spot in back of a farmhouse. It was a peaceful place to get away from home for a night. The sunset over the fields was beautiful. Facilities are excellent. Firewood available self-service/venmo payment, and the host has set up a private restroom for guests outside the house, which was clean and well-equipped. Interesting farm animals abound... we were visited often by a sweet black cat and two farm dogs, and we walked over to see the chickens, horses, and alpaca(?). Bring a camp table or something to set up for meals -- there is no picnic table at the camp site.
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Garret G.
2 years on Hipcamp
Serenity Fields Farm is the BEST spot to camp for families with children! There were lots of animals for everyone to enjoy. We especially loved the horses and perhaps next time we'll pay for a ride! Additionally, there were so many toys set up for kids to play with that the front yard felt like a park. Swings, zipline, trampolines, large tires, and climbing toys. The bathroom was clean and had running water. We stayed at campsite 1 which comes complete with a little platform that overlooked the forest and creek. The sunsets right over the vast field and is truly an experience in itself. The host Julie was very kind and accommodating. 10/10 we'll be back!
Hope F.
11 reviews
Recommends
· December 2021
Flat land, sweet animals, a clean restroom, and easy in/out.
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Sameer K.
17 reviews
Recommends
· October 2021
Group trip ·
Serenity Fields Farm
Wonderful fall overnight. We’re a family of four with a 6 and 2 year old. The kids loved the animals, zip line, trampoline, and ninja course. Adults loved the peace and quiet and stargazing. We enjoyed site 3 and could hear the creek at night. Horse rides in the morning. Julie was great with our son who had never rode a horse before. We’d come back again!
Melissa S.
4 years on Hipcamp
Serenity Fields was a great spot for the whole family.
The kids rode horses, jumped on the trampoline, used the zip line, picked fresh fruit and veggies, grabbed fresh chicken eggs for breakfast, held bunnies and roamed the property.
Julie was responsive and a great host. We will definitely come back!
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Lane I.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2021
Group trip ·
Serenity Fields Farm
My kids are animal lovers so this spot was super fun including horseback riding! We enjoyed the zip line and ropes course. A beautiful night of star gazing too!
Samm M.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
We loved Serenity Field Farm! Julie was a kind, helpful and communicative host. The property was exactly as described. It made for a wonderful last minute weekend getaway. We would definitely come back! :)
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Courtni H.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2021
Serenity Fields Farm is a lovely property, very peaceful with the addition of two playful dogs and a menangerie of farm critters.
After spending more than a year in the desert of New Mexico during the pandemic, the lushness and flowing rivers, streams and lakes was very heartening. Thanks for having us!
We enjoyed our stay!
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John G.
3 reviews
Location
Dalton City, Macon, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Julie L.
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