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Welcome to our Magical Woods

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151 reviews

· Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois

16 acres hosted by Heidi H.

6 tent sites

Best in Illinois: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Heidi is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

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% Recommend197 ratings · 151 reviews

Heidi’s campsite offers a charming escape with its serene woods and welcoming atmosphere. Many guests appreciated Heidi's helpfulness and the delightful presence of Tiller, the dog, who enhanced their experience. The campsite is well-stocked and provides privacy, though some found the paths dusty and the distance to the porta-potty inconvenient. Overall, it's a peaceful spot close to nature with the added fun of farm animals.

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Miranda C.

1 review

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· May 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Meadows Edge

This spot was great, close to starved rock simple to get there. Heidi was super helpful and responsive and we loved seeing Tiller around the grounds.

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Ashley N.

5 reviews

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· May 2025

Tent ·

Pondside Paradise

A beautiful space, and Heidi is so welcoming. We loved our stay here.

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Drew A.

2 reviews

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· April 2025

Tent ·

Forest Get A Way

Fantastic stay! Heidi was a great host as usual. Can’t wait to come back for a another visit!

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Joseph R.

6 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Tent ·

Forest Get A Way

Beautiful farm/property with amazing hosts (Including Tiller!) We made a last minute booking and they were very accommodating even on short notice and made our stay super enjoyable! They helped us bring stuff to our campsite and back to the car in the morning. We will happily camp here again!

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Katherine D.

3 reviews

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· October 2024

Leaves Are Falling, Nature's Callin

Tent ·

Pondside Paradise

Absolutely lovely spot in the woods on a horse farm! Friendly owners & family, and TILLER the dog! Camp sites are far enough away from each other for some nice privacy. The owners were very accommodating to switch sites for the best spot for our truck bed camping rig. My hubby, doggo, and I had a wonderful time! Highly recommend.

Dan M.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

Camping with Farm Animals

Tent ·

Forest Get A Way

Nice place with plenty of campsites! The host was very friendly and even sent a helper with a tractor to carry our gear from the car to the campsite. Would definitely recommend this site to anyone camping in the area. There are horses and chickens are the property too!

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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