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Bear Creek Farm and Ranch

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· Palmer, Christian, Illinois
103 acres hosted by Debbie D.
1 lodging site · 2 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site
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Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
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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, that we swim & boat in. There are hiking trails that go through 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 for folks to purchase. Supposedly our house is haunted and there are a couple of haunted sites within 15 miles of the farm.
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Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
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784 ratings · 380 reviews
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Ham F.recommends
September 22, 2024
Cottage in the woods
The Cabin in the Woods
Clean cabin! Always friendly! Love the shelf in the living room where other campers leave a token behind. An annual tradition for me and my friends.
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Xavier S.recommends
September 22, 2024
Site 3 - Ponds Edge
Perfection
Truly the most ideal campsite I have ever been to. Everything about this place is top notch and unforgettable. There’s a reason they have a 100% positive review score. Go read them, no one is even slightly exaggerating, Bear Creek Farm and Ranch is an unrivaled gem that will immediately become iconic with your group and the only bad thing about it is that you didn’t find it sooner.
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David T.recommends
September 15, 2024
Site 2 - Ponds Edge
Total Vibe!
Highly Recommend! Site 2 on the pond is so serene and a total vibe! It feels so secluded and having the ability to fish, swim and canoe/paddle board at anytime is perfect. Going through the greenhouse with Mark and picking farm fresh veggies and apples was awesome. Debbie special delivered brown butter cookies and the sourdough, both of which are amazing. The hosts are all so kind and hospitable. We had an incredible time and will definitely be returning!
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Hopey G.recommends
September 8, 2024
Cottage in the woods
A lovely location with great outdoor activities and helpful, friendly hosts. We have a large family and the little cottage was charming and held all of us, while allowing us time to enjoy nature and the animals on the farm.
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Jeffrey R.recommends
September 8, 2024
Site 1 - Ponds Edge
Great experience
Great place to stay. Very peaceful, looking forward to coming back.
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Ariz S.
September 5, 2024
Site 2 - Ponds Edge
Place was very beautiful. And Ms. T was so kind and welcoming.
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Palmer, Christian, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Debbie D.

Joined in February 2018
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