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Camp Whispering Pines

Hosted by Russell · Marseilles, Illinois
2 sites · RV, Tent · 5 acres
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70 reviews
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Off-lead friendly
Pets can be off-lead at some pitches.
The property has sloped grass areas and a level hard packed gravel driveway with 2 pedestals that support 50A, 30A, and 110 + outlets + $5. The property is less than 1 mile from The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off Road Park and is 2.5 miles to downtown Marseilles. Downtown Marseilles has several bars, restaurants, a bowling alley, and ice cream. It also has a boat ramp with access to the Illinois River. A Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial, Walmart 13 miles, We have cheap firewood. We have chickens for farm fresh eggs that are $4 a dozen. Pond is closed for maintenance.
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Whispering Pines Nook

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 30 · Vehicles under 50 ft
Level grass areas, level hard packed gravel driveway with access to 1 pedestal 50A, 30A,  and 110 + outlets using extension, + $5, ravines, property close to The Cliffs Insane Terrain Off Road Park, 2.5 miles to downtown Marseilles. Several bars and restaurants, bowling alley, ice cream, we fix that, self proclaimed fixers of anything. Middle East Conflicts Wall Memorial, Walmart 13 miles, Boat launch with access to Illinois River approx. 3 miles. Cheap firewood, farm fresh eggs $3 a dozen. Summer Weekend Grilling at Snug Harbor Marina with a beautiful patio on the Illinois River. Check them out on facebook at Snug Harbor Marina. Firewood Reload:  As much as one person can carry. $5
Campfires allowed
No toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Grassy Knoll @ Camp Whisperig Pines

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 45 · Vehicles under 50 ft
                                                             SITE 1:       Hard pack stone driveway. 50/30/100 pedestal. Pull to either side. Lots of grass and trees. Easy access from road. Fire ring and picnic table.  Parking on driveway side of pedestal, mostly level. may need to do some tweaking. Grass side is on a gentle slope, Oak Trees, Black Walnut, Osage Orange, Flowering Dogwood, Juniper and many more. Weekend Grilling at Snug Harbor Marina with a beautiful patio on the Illinois River. Check them out on facebook at Snug Harbor Marina.
Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Electrical hookup
No water hookup
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Reviews

97% Recommend86 ratings · 70 reviews
Recommends
· November 2025
31 ft Class C ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Russell was very accommodating and had great communication with us the whole time. We had a great time staying at his property!
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Leticia M.
2 reviews
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
Tent ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Small little campground with easy access to state parks. Tent camping is next to the road and there is a railroad track nearby. We were awaken a few times by cars and train. The portapotty was very clean. The shower is a little tricky. A bench and hooks would go a long way in making it easier to shower. The host was very attentive and made sure we were comfortable.
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Brigitte T.
21 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Loved camping on Russell’s land, he was super nice and a great host!
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Dominick T.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· April 2025
Whispering Pines Nook
Russel was very nice and helpful! Would definetly come back!
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Justin E.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· March 2024
20 ft campervan ·
Grassy Knoll @ Camp Whisperig Pines
I was looking for a quiet place for a quick overnight stay and this hits the mark. I had the site on the uphill side of the driveway. You may need a couple of inches of wheel levellers to get it straight. Russell did a great job keeping in touch and answering questions.
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Etienne S.
5 reviews
Recommends
· November 2023
Tent ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Beautiful and peaceful place! I had a swell time with my husband and dog Host is also nice thank you :) Highly recommend
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A Ram K.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· November 2023
16 ft car ·
Grassy Knoll @ Camp Whisperig Pines
needs some work regarding the surroundings/location of site. Not a "farm" as expected. Host was accommodating with site choice and provide plenty of seasoned firewood. good overnight stop while traveling.
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Christine H.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2023
Tent · Group trip ·
Grassy Knoll @ Camp Whisperig Pines
Tent camping went great! Russell got back to us fast and had extra wood sent out to the campsite. Grounds were great and plenty of space for our group.
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Palmer T.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· October 2023
Tent ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Nice quiet spot, well maintained, quick and easy to get to!
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Dan B.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
34 ft Class C · Group trip ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Russell was very accommodating. His location was perfect for our project. We would book again without hesitation.
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Khamla S.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
29 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Excellent host! Friendly. Helpful. Extras were on site when we arrived. Awesome experience! Would recommend it to others!
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Brian R.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
16 ft car ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Good spot to stop on our cross country road trip to let the dogs stretch and enjoy an evening by the fire!
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Jeanine N.
8 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
A Perfect Stop
20 ft campervan ·
Whispering Pines Nook
This was a perfect stop for us on our trip across the country. Really nice spot, easy to access and Russ is an awesome host. Thanks Russ - we'll be back next year!
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Robert H.
14 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
21 ft campervan · Group trip ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Easy experience, and exactly as advertised. Russel was helpful and communicating was clear. Would stay again.
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William D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· July 2023
Great campsite, even better host
20 ft pop-up camper · Group trip ·
Whispering Pines Nook
We had a great time camping on Russell’s land! Our site was extremely clean and the picnic tables and fire rings were perfect! We had an issue with our camper and Russell went out to get supplies for us and helped us fix it. We would have just had to go home if they hadn’t helped us out like they did. We had no issues with our electricity and the shower worked great!
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Gianna G.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
14 ft travel trailer ·
Grassy Knoll @ Camp Whisperig Pines
Great stay - host was super nice and welcoming! Quiet and spacious.
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Jen D.
4 reviews
Recommends
· June 2023
Great camping site
Tent · Group trip ·
Whispering Pines Nook
This is a great camping site and the host Russ is awesome. We had great experience camping here for a weekend. Will definitely be back.
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Eugeniu I.
6 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2023
Tent ·
The Outback
Russ was the nicest host that we’ve meet yet while using hipcamp, clean camping spots, would definitely come again if in the area
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Sarah M.
5 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
30 ft travel trailer · Group trip ·
Grassy Knoll @ Camp Whisperig Pines
Russ is the friendliest host we’ve ever had. Our site had plenty of room for our group. The portapotty is very clean. The shower has hot water and an ingenious design. We hope to stay here again.
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Carmen N.
17 reviews
Recommends
· May 2023
Look no further
Tent ·
The Blue Lagoon @ R&L Farm
The best camping I’ve ever done in my life! This place is magical…hard to explain…where you go to get some peace of mind….the way camping should be
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Dan D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· April 2023
Paradise
28 ft travel trailer ·
Grassy Knoll @ Camp Whisperig Pines
Russ is an amazing person! Was waiting for me when I pulled in…had firewood and fresh eggs for me! Gorgeous land!
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Dan D.
2 reviews
Recommends
· October 2022
Tent · With pets ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Great time, thanks!!
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Daniel S.
7 reviews
Recommends
· October 2022
Convenient drive to Starved Rock
Tent ·
Whispering Pines Nook
We tent-camped at the first site on the right. There was plenty of room for only the two of us. We appreciated having an electrical cable to re-charge our powerstation. The outhouse was convenient, clean and the automatic exterior lights made it easy for a midnight trip to the loo. The shower setup is not very private, but Russ intends to improve on it. There are lots of statuary throughout the property, plus several shipping containers, piles of poles and other ongoing projects. We appreciated the fresh eggs.
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Katalin K.
3 reviews
Recommends
· October 2022
Nice host:)
28 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Russ was very kind.
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Tyler R.
6 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Tent · With pets ·
The Blue Lagoon @ R&L Farm
The lagoon site provides campers with their own private lagoon. It is a smaller site, which makes it somewhat cozy. Flat areas for setting up your tent are predominantly harder packed earth - most of the grassy areas are sloped. There was a picnic table and trash can on site which made meal prep very easy and convenient. This site is located behind a workshop whose lights make the stroll down the path, to the portapotty, a relatively easy one at night. Mosquitos were pretty prominent at dusk. Russ was a gracious host who genuinely wanted us to be comfortable during our stay.
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John H.
4 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
15 ft car · With pets ·
Whispering Pines Nook
Generous host, clean amenities, and a respectable site. Not much more to say. We car camped for only a night but thoroughly enjoyed our stay with our dog.
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Ezra O.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Camping with friends
Tent · Group trip ·
The Blue Lagoon @ R&L Farm
Best campsite to spend out from city !! Highly recommended
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Acharya S.
3 reviews
Recommends
· September 2022
Great Experience!
18 ft travel trailer · With pets ·
Whispering Pines Nook
We LOVED our stay at R & L Farms!! Wow! Fantastic host. Russ was so very helpful and friendly. We were first time RVers and he went out of his way to teach and help in such a way that helped us build our confidence. We made a great friend and will be returning over and over again!! Russ kept us in stock of good humor, firewood and farm fresh eggs! He was so accommodating and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. It’s very peaceful and quiet there. Loved all the trees and fresh country air! Boutique RV host is the way to go! I would definitely recommend staying and returning! Thank you Russ for a great stay!!
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Kathy B.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2022
Camping
Tent · Group trip ·
The Outback
Loved the hospitality
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Karthik Reddy K.
3 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2022
Tent ·
The Outback
Secluded, private, a nice camping spot
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Jerry H.
3 reviews

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Marseilles, La Salle County, 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 Russell H.

Joined in May 2021

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