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Welcome to our Magical Woods

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170 reviews
· Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois
16 acres hosted by Heidi H.
5 tent sites
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Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
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Peaceful and enchanting. Very rustic and private. we are in the best part of the Illinois wilderness. Our woods transport you a world away, yet you are just a short walk from your vehicle and a short drive to Starved Rock, numerous parks, lakes, hiking, fishing and boating sites, stores, and restaurants. We have 4 well spaced campsites complete with fire pit, picnic table and a couple of chairs ready for you at your campsite. Rent 1 or rent them all! Just bring your tent or your hammock! Your initial firewood . lighter, trash and recycling cans, and firestarters are brought to your site before you arrive. Our "camp host" Tiller the big lovable doggo will patrol to scatter any trash pandas that might happen by. We keep track of him using GPS, so we know if He is hanging with you around the campfire. When his collar lights up and plays a tune, it's time for him to come home! Please send him on his way - thank you. We are LBGTQ+ and Very Family Friendly. Everyone is welcome here. Message us when you are 30 minutes out, so we can you our tractor to help bring your things to your site. Same at check out. Just let us know 30 mins before you are ready to go and we will help you pack out! Sorry you will not be able to drive your vehicle to your site. This keeps the woods quiet for all of our guests. Each site is just a few hundred feet from the parking area. The magical woods is located along the bridle trails behind our horse farm. Sorry, we do not offer trail rides as we have show horses. However you are welcome to arrange a visit to meet the animals when you arrive. We have horses, a miniature horse, a mule, miniature sheep and a very sweet goat named Hairy. There are about 50 chickens wandering the yard all day and we have 3 dogs and 3 cats that are always around. They are used to other dogs. At night we have a lovely lullaby of owls, night birds, insects and frogs. Sometimes you can even hear sounds from the Illinois River and railway a miles away. Barges, trains (not many) tug boats, and the interesting sounds that come with them. Listen carefully, can you tell them apart?
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97% Recommend219 ratings · 170 reviews
Bumpy's Hollow offers a tranquil camping experience with a strong emphasis on hospitality from the hosts, Heidi and her family. The site is well-maintained, providing essentials like firewood and camping gear, which adds convenience. Visitors appreciate the serene setting, the presence of farm animals, and the proximity to local attractions like Starved Rock. While the campsite is generally praised for its privacy, a few reviews note minor issues like the distance to the porta potty and the presence of some broken glass on trails.
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Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Heidi H.

Joined in December 2017
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