120 acres hosted by Brady M.
7 RV/tent sites · 6 tent sites
Best in Illinois: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Brady is a Star Host
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
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99% Recommend536 ratings · 440 reviews
Horseshoe Bend offers a serene escape with well-maintained and private campsites, perfect for those seeking peace and nature's beauty. Visitors often highlight the seclusion, cleanliness, and amenities like firewood and portable toilets. The creek provides a refreshing spot for relaxation and fishing, while the trails attract nature enthusiasts. The host, Brady, receives consistent praise for his hospitality and responsiveness, adding to the overall positive experience.
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Recommends
· July 2025
Had a blast walking the trails and enjoying the creek alongside our camp site! Forgot our pump for inner tubes and Brady was kind enough to lend us one. Can’t wait to go back!
Peter H.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Creekside 2 site
I absolutely loved the site. Super easy to navigate to. secluded from the othesites so you’re not on top of eachother. Site is well shaded and the toilet is 187 steps from the site. The self serve firewood was also a huge plus! We plan on coming back in the fall!
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Amanda P.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Great spot with many amenities and a friendly, responsive host. I can’t wait to visit again!
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Robert P.
1 year on Hipcamp
It was wonderful to camp beside the Creek on Brady’s land. I arrived. In late afternoon to find a buck standing in the center of the creek in a deep and satisfying stillness made complete by the occasional cicada and later by the emergence of lightening bugs. Morning coffee beside the creek was one of my favorite moments of a three-week, cross-country trip.
Chris K.
1 month on Hipcamp
The site was secluded and extremely well kept. They had a fire pit, picnic table, and plenty of room to choose the best spot for a tent. We also had easy access to the creek that had shallow and deeper spots perfect for hanging out with our kids. Our dog also could be off leash which was amazing because she does really bad when on leash. The trails throughout their land were also great. We walked all of them and got some great pictures and wildflowers. We will definitely be back!
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Katrina B.
4 months on Hipcamp
Nice spacious tree covered site with table, fire pit natural firewood and porta-potty. We enjoyed walking the trails after dinner in town.
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John B.
7 reviews
Tent camping went great! Super peaceful quiet land with great spots for fishing and free firewood!
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Sophie B.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Beautiful site and wonderful host. Very quiet and well maintained. Host even provided wood for the fire.
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John B.
2 months on Hipcamp
I was able to be in an isolated location that provided the perfect experience for relaxing and taking in the beautiful location at my campsite. I will definitely be back soon!
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John E.
1 month on Hipcamp
Awesome campsite. Large, spread out, quiet, free firewood. Host was great and a good communicator. I would highly recommend.
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David Z.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Creekside 1 Site
Loved it! We fished off the campsite and had a great time
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Samantha M.
3 reviews
Beautiful old growth forest. Very quiet. Just a short hike to the creek. I stayed at the side of the pavillion. Theres a 30amp plug in there and at RV Ridge and RV South!
Jonathan J.
4 reviews
Excellent place to stay.
Went with my friends and two dogs to have a wonderful time and we did.
I saw a fox, marmots, spiders, a river shrimp and a lot of birds!!
Picnic table, a lot of wood and a very clean portable toilet.
I highly recommend this place.
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Erick A.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Lookout Point
Brady was a great host, very accommodating, directions to camp were pretty easy to follow, and the site was beautiful
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Nolan M.
2 months on Hipcamp
This site is secluded and away from the other sites! I would recommend this site for those who have children and dogs:)! All places are great but this site is alone and away. We loved everything about it. The creek is accessible for small children. My daughter had the time of her life.
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Dora K.
4 reviews
Brady is always awesome! He is always so accommodating especially towards my kids needs. I always have so many questions when booking. I am always looking for recommendation and he is always so patient. He is very informative what is safe and not safe for the kids. He would let us know which campsite would be best for my kids to play in the creek safely. Thanks Brady for being a great host.
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Dora K.
4 reviews
We loved it. Great host, cool camp site. Would definitely go back.
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Evan W.
2 months on Hipcamp
Horseshoe band is an absolutely beautiful place to camp. Each campsite is very private. There is a picnic table, a firing and firewood at each site. It was very peaceful and uncomfortable being here.
Molly H.
22 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent ·
Lookout Point
Wonderful and private campground, one of our favorite stays in Illinois by far!
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Cale L.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Awesome spot and great host
Tent · With kids ·
Horseshoe Bend - Creekside 1 Site
Beautiful property. Creekside #1 is a spacious site. We’ve stayed here twice now. I also got to meet Brady and he’s a great host! Offered more firewood if needed. The hiking trails are great and well-maintained/mowed. The various campsites are very spread out and you rarely encounter anyone else unless you’re out for a walk. I highly recommend camping here! We look forward to returning.
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Tom M.
2 reviews
5 Stars**. Great spot for a very secluded camping trip. The trails were great to walk thru. Having the firewood provided was a great plus. Thank you Brady for the opportunity and great memories!! We’re gonna be back soon!!
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Mike P.
11 months on Hipcamp
1st lets start with thanking the great Host Brady! The amount of firewood he dropped off at our campsite was fantastic! What a wonderful weekend. The entire area area is very well taken care of, and so peaceful! The views and acess to the bridge and creek was a huge selling point for us!!! If you are a bird watcher/listener, this is a great spot for woodpeckers and blue Indigo 💙 We will be back! Very soon!
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Tina M.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
We absolutely LOVED staying here! I think we said “we gotta come back here” about 10 times haha. Beautiful scenery, interesting wildlife, and unbelievably well kept! Private and quiet too!!
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Kiersten M.
3 months on Hipcamp
This was the best place to go to get away from the city, very secluded area in a beautiful, healthy forest. Great place for birdwatching, set up shop underneath a Cooper’s hawk nest without realizing! The provided firewood was so convenient and worked great for cooking and keeping warm. Already planning my next trip.
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Riley K.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Main #3
Such a beautiful and peaceful spot surrounded by nature. Super private, and my dogs had the best time running around freely. Perfect place to relax and unwind.
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Mel M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
It's a special place that keeps drawing me back. Brady is a very good steward of his land and it is well worth a visit. You will want to return.
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Steve S.
5 reviews
Beautiful site! The wind rustles the leaves of the tall trees and many brightly colored woodpeckers frequent the space. Off the beaten path, it really is secluded. You are surrounded by trees and lush ground cover. Lovely hiking trails, and enough of them for us to get a little lost at one point. Brady had a large pile of wood waiting for us and brought more when we ran low. We enjoyed sounds of coyotes at night and birds in the morning. Thankful for off-leash policy, our 3 doggos had a marvelous time running and playing. 10/10 will camp here again!
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Nykol D.
4 years on Hipcamp
The picture reviews do not do this spot justice with how serene it is. Came out here a weekend with the close friends and had the best time. Recommend x100
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Christian M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Horseshoe Bend - Creekside 2 site
The land was absolutely beautiful. I have been here multiple times and it is my favorite place to camp. Will definitely be back
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Christopher B.
8 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Creekside West
Wonderful time! Great fishing around the area and had a pleasant experience. Host is wonderful and looking forward to coming back
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Leila L.
3 months on Hipcamp
Location
Roanoke, Woodford, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Brady M.
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