15 acres hosted by Naimhe Jeanne R.
4 tent sites
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99% Recommend160 ratings · 72 reviews
Goatland is a delightful camping spot that charms visitors with its friendly animal residents and welcoming hosts. Campers consistently enjoy the unique opportunity to interact with goats, sheep, and other animals, offering a memorable experience for families and individuals alike. The facilities, including a clean bathroom and shower, enhance the comfort of the stay, making it a favorite escape from city life. While the farm setting requires a bit of walking and respect for the animals, the peaceful environment and engaging animal encounters make it an appealing choice for campers seeking a blend of rustic charm and modern amenities.
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Recommends
· September 2024
Tent ·
Tree
LOVED this experience. Super great way to camp but still have the amenities of a shower and a fridge. The host is lovely and her many animals are just as wonderful, cannot recommend enough and will certainly be back.
James S.
8 months on Hipcamp
My 10-year-old and I had a very lovely mother-daughter trip. The hosts were very accommodating, showed us around the farm and we got to pet some goats when they came in at the end of the day! We loved our camp spot by the tree, and really appreciated having access to a bathroom with a shower. We will definitely be back!
Katy L.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2024
Tent ·
Tree
This place was great! The host gave us a tour to show us around and made us feel right at home, the animals were adorable and the campsite was very peaceful! 10/10 would recommend
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Melissa G.
3 reviews
I took my two girls here (4 & 7) and we had the absolute best time. Jeanne and her husband were wonderful hosts and the property was perfect for a family. Already booked our next stay.
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Elliot D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2024
Tent ·
Family site
We had a great time camping at Goatland! Nice location and facilities. The host was great. The lambs were so sweet.
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Amanda C.
4 reviews
Loved getting to be hands on with the animals! Agnes, Larry and Gracie were some of our favorites!
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Jess G.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2024
Tent ·
Family site
Had an amazing time walking around the pastures and petting all the animals. Hosts were amazing. 10/10. Hope to be back soon. Also bathroom, little kitchen, etc were great.
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Julian B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2024
Tent ·
Tree
Very nice place! Lovely knoll overlooking the farm. Very much enjoyed my stay
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Kenny D.
1 year on Hipcamp
Title speaks for itself. Hands down can't stop loving that spot, still looking at pictures and smiling.
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Morgen B.
2 reviews
I'll try to keep this short but the past couple days spent roaming around goatland were by far the best of the year. I have been all over the united states hipcamping and traveling, and this is definitely in my top three.. got the tour and the tips about the area from Jeanne and she left us alone the remainder of the time, which personally, I loved asking her questions about her land and hearing her talk about the goats -at the end of the day I visited here bc of them and to see how her farm was operated as I am interested in homesteading- she was my kind of gal for sure, really knowledgeable-and after checking out the indoor bathroom as the last stop she left us alone for the remainder of our visit, which I appreciate bc I could truly soak in the land and animals.. the trout pond was awesome to watch- however I believe they are more pets for Tom, and I don't think there's fishing for them, but they will come up to shore when they hear voices. The animals are all the cutest, especially the donkey, very therapeutic for me to say the least.. if you want hands on- this place is fo you 100% bring apples to feed the animals or pick them from the front tree. Peacocks, chicken, goats, donkey, sheep, cow.. oh my! Was such a blessing to make the stay, we booked another night instead of leaving.. I didn't want to leave day two :/ could of set up a tiny house where our tent was and just called it home! See yall again hopefully sooner then later. ♥
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Morgen B.
2 reviews
We LOVED our stay on the Goatland farm!!!! It was freezing, I was with my 72 year old father and 5 year old niece and we still all has an amazing time. The hosts were so accommodating. We had to arrive after dark due to a family conflict and Tom still met us and walked around to show us two different options of where to set up camp. We talked to him several times a day wherever we wandered around the property and learned so much about the land and all the animals there. He was willing to answer my niece’s million questions :) We loved the donkey, cow, dogs, sheep, goats, peacocks and more. Some were very snuggly. It felt like a dream falling asleep right next to the babbling brook and seeing a full open sky filled with stars. As much firewood as we wanted was supplied and my niece loved pulling a wagon full all by herself. We spent hours playing in the fields and loved having so much space all to ourselves. Walking distance to a heated garage type space with a full, bright and clean bathroom to wash up in the morning and before bed. We biked just a few minutes to a beautiful forested bike trail and enjoyed sweet smells and sights of Fall. When we left Tom even let us pick out some beautiful peacock feathers to take home. We are all looking forward to making this spot a new family tradition.
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Amanda S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Everything was great! The site was as expected, the goats and other animals were really lovely to visit with, and I have no idea why, but there were no mosquitoes. I have never gone camping and not come back with a bunch of mosquito bites. The host made everything very easy and her communication was fantastic ahead of the trip. She gave us a tour and showed us around after we arrived so that we felt comfortable. Everything was clean and wonderful. We would definitely stay here again!
Jennifer J.
1 year on Hipcamp
This was my first time camping on someone’s land and it was what I needed. I had to be in the area for a funeral but really needed some peace, fresh air, and space. Staying at a campground just seemed like too many people. The Tree site was a nice distance off from the only other site being used (Family site), the road close by was quiet enough that it was more like white noise than I expected (better than New Glarus Woods), and the animals didn’t wake me up like I thought they would. I love animals but also thought for sure the peacocks or roosters would wake me up early. The owners were very kind and made sure I was comfortable and knew how to operate the microwave and shower, pick where I wanted to set up, settle in, where to get firewood if I wanted it. The full bathroom was very nice. It was the perfect mix of being outdoors and having modern day conveniences. The pastoral scenery was beautiful and the animals were sweet and funny. Thank you so much for everything!
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Michelle B.
1 year on Hipcamp
Serene setting to camp in a field just a fence away from the sheep and goats (and a very friendly donkey + cow). I had a really nice short one night stay here for the Perseid meteor shower and saw a lot! It was nice having access to a real bathroom with a real shower inside one of the buildings.
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Sam P.
6 reviews
Recommends
· August 2023
Tent · With kids ·
Family site
Naimhe's farm is gorgeous, and the animals are sweet and adorable. We have been multiple times and we always find something new. It has helped my kids grow in their confidence. Is also very convenient to reach from Chicago, and the accommodations are clean and in great condition!
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Jennifer G.
1 year on Hipcamp
We loved camping at Goatland! Nice facilities, close to activities and baby lambs and goats.
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Amanda C.
4 reviews
My boyfriend and I set up camp on the “Pond Site” for two nights. It was so nice, we could hear the stream of water and looked at the Milky Way by the fire at night. The Landowners were very friendly and gave us a little tour of their land and the animals when we got there. The Goats and the Donkey were very lovely and friendly. There is a bathroom/shower with full plumbing we were able to use in one of the buildings on the property. Would definitely return again!
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Tim S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Camping was easy at Naimhe Jeanne s farm. A bit of a walk to our site; but we wanted peace and quiet, so our choice. Goats were a hoot; farm is easy to get to and nearby bike trials made it even better.
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Dennis C.
2 reviews
If you want to experience farm life and be among the animals this is the place for you. Know this is not a Disney farm park. This is a working farm with busy people running it. You need to manage to cart-in your gear to your site while securing the livestock gates so the animals don't get out. The animals are a very curious bunch! A few come a-running when they hear the gate chains jingle (Ahem, Gretchen, the goat, with her two kids in tow.) Loved Grace, the guard donkey, and the family dog, Libby. Tom was kind enough to let me watch the baby goats being fed and showed me a trout feeding at the pond. It was a more challenging solo camping experience than I'm used to. I chalk that up to age. But I no longer enjoy the party campgrounds. I want peace and goat noises in the distance instead of blaring music and drunkards. (Did I tell you that I'm old?) If you want rustic and solitude, Goatland is the perfect place. Thanks Jeanne & Tom.
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Leslie D.
2 years on Hipcamp
I can’t overstate how amazing our hosts were at Goat Land! Jeanne took me and my nephew around a tour of the entire farm and answered every little silly question I had! She also gave my nephew free peacock feathers that he already hung up in his room. And our other host, Tom, was great as well! He let us feed the fish and gave us all the firewood, kindling, and fire starter we could need to get going. And even though it started storming in the middle of the night, we were able to stay in their very accommodating garage loft. My nephew had such a great time that he was begging me for the photos so he could show his friends. Haha thanks again Goat Land!!
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Zachary Z.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2022
Tent ·
Goatland
Such an easy, laid-back, peaceful camping experience!! Jeanne’s land is beautiful, the animals are friendly and chill, and the amenities are perfect. Hope to come back soon :)
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Erin E.
2 years on Hipcamp
Such a great spot - peaceful and quiet, Jeanne was kind and friendly. We will definitely return.
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Liz D.
3 years on Hipcamp
Our stay at Jeanne’s farm was better than we could have ever hoped for! She keeps a huge variety of animals including a donkey, cow, sheep, goats, Guinea fowl, peacocks, chicken, and you might get to meet her dog Libby! The farm is lush and the different campsites are very spaced out across her 15 acres. She offers access to an indoor bathroom that even has a shower. Jeanne is such a cool host, and extremely welcoming. She’s also incredibly knowledgeable about her animals. I definitely plan to return and I highly recommend it!
Rachel B.
4 reviews
Goatland is AMAZING. You can tell how much they truly care about their animals. Nicest hosts I've ever had :).
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Blake B.
2 reviews
Wonderful place! You have the run of the farm but you need to operate with courtesy and respect (for both the owners and the animals). Don't bring kids who will run wild and harass the animals- this is a unique, beautiful place that really allows you access to the farm, so don't take advantage. That being said, come if you're ready to relax and learn more about some animals and interact with them in a lovely setting. The shower and bathroom are a huge plus, and everything is super well kept up.
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Penny W.
2 reviews
Amazing place! Great hosts. If you love animals and peace and quiet this is the place for you. We had a great stay; the variety of gentle animals and shower both made this rank as a five star place for us. We will be back!
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Penny W.
2 reviews
Perfect weekend of camping despite the heat. The views from our site were gorgeous, animals were fun to have hanging around, and location was great for us (close to hiking and breweries). Having a clean bathroom with shower was a definite plus. Read the description - you’ll likely set up camp a ways from your vehicle so consider packing light. From my wife: “I saw a goat be born and it was the greatest most amazing experience in my recent memory. I can’t imagine another camp-on-a-farm adventure even comparing.”
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Richard L.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2021
Amazing well maintained farm. Host was amazing, showed us the property and introduced to many animals living there. All of them are super friendly and my 3.5 year son was super excited to pet them.
Evgeny K.
18 reviews
Staying at Goatland was a fantastic experience! The host, Naimhe is a funny and kind person. Great place to enjoy the beauty of nature and get place to escape the city. My Boyfriend and I truly felt comfortable with the whole experience and hope to go back for another family get-away.
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David N.
3 years on Hipcamp
We had a great night at Goal Land! Naimhe was very welcoming and the site is well kept.
Colin R.
18 reviews
Location
Cedarville, Stephenson, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Naimhe Jeanne R.
Joined in July 2018Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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