Bear Creek Farm and Ranch - Hipcamp in Palmer, Illinois

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Bear Creek Farm and Ranch

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291 reviews

· Palmer, Illinois

103 acres

4 sites

1 Lodging

3 RV/Tent

We purchased our 45 acre farm in 1997, since then we have operated a sustainable small organic farm. In January of 2018 we purchased 58 more acres that is attached to our land. The property has a greenhouse, high tunnel and about a half acre of field that we raise vegetables & fruit on. We have a 3 acre pond with a naturally sustaining fish population, we swim in the pond, many small pastures and woods with streams running through them. Plenty of wildlife, hiking & mountain biking areas. We have a certified kitchen at the farm and have products raised & made on the farm to purchase. Supposedly the house is haunted and there are a couple of haunted sites within 15 miles of the farm.

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Palmer, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Debbie D.Joined in February 2018

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375 ratings · 291 reviews

Marcia D.recommends

September 19, 2022

Cottage in the woods

Quiet Quiet!

My husband & I planned a weekend away from the norm to recharge and reconnect an WOW did we find a great place! I cooked a couple of our meals over an open fire and also used the very well equipped kitchen. We loved the welcome tour Matt gave and the bit of family history connected to a usable antique. The house is an earth home with some well done updates that we found (along with decor) so very charming! Definitely recommend this Hipcamp space for anyone looking for a wonderful comfortable country get away!

Jason H.recommends

September 11, 2022

Cottage in the woods

I've had the pleasure to camp at multiple sites. The tent sites are right on the water and offer privacy and stunning views. The cabin is about a 10 minute trail hike to the water but it offers full kitchen, bath, and bedrooms. Cabinets even have a few board games to play. I left behind an Uno deck for the next lucky travelers!

Rachel R.recommends

September 5, 2022

Cottage in the woods

Great place to get away from it all

This was our second time renting out the cabin, and is likely to become a yearly family vacation. You can't get much service, which we love for the most part. When I did need some service for a quick work thing, they were gracious in allowing me to connect to their hot spot. They are always so nice and welcoming. And accomodations are great too. Love the new touches this year.

Priscilla J.recommends

September 5, 2022

Site 3 - Ponds Edge

SO much FUN!

We absolutely loved tent camping here! The property is totally beautiful and there is so much to do here. We camped with our 2 dogs, 3 kids, and ourselves. Site 3 was big and spacious with PLENTY of room for us to spread out. And nice and secluded, perfect amount privacy especially since we had our dogs with us. I loved that the site was right on the water and our kids loved playing in the lake. The paddle boat and canoe were such a fun time also. The brown butter chocolate chip cookies were absolutely amazing. As were the Leto everything bagels. Matt and Debbie were so accommodating, constantly asking us if we needed anything and responding to our requests promptly. We really enjoyed the hiking trails in the woods which were much more extensive than we expected. Only downside is the entire campsite was on a complete downward slope which made sleeping and lounging in chairs a little harder to do comfortably. 10/10 recommend and would definitely visit again!

Jacqueline H.recommends

September 5, 2022

Cottage in the woods

Impeccable hospitality!

The cottage in the woods was better than we imagined. It was stocked with everything we would need to stay and if we forgot something or needed anything the owners were just a text away. The land was great for what we needed hiking, swimming, boating, the night fire and cooking out. There sites for swimming, peddleboat, fishing, kayaking. We got to do it all. SUPER PET FRIENDLY TOO! Bring walkies though there service is spotty.

Bonnie L.recommends

August 29, 2022

Site 3 - Ponds Edge

Lovely spot with generous hosts

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