# East Woods on the IL River

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- **Location:** Ottawa, Illinois, United States
- **Price:** from $36.00/night
- **Rating:** 97% recommend (358 reviews)
- **Sites:** 2
- **Size:** 25 acres
- **Host:** Katie T.

## Overview

This 25 acre parcel was once owned by a sand mining company. There are mounds and valleys all along the Illinois River. We purchased the property in 1987, and cut in the road. The city of Ottawa recently annexed the property into the Ottawa city limits. It's like owning our own wild park.

## Highlights

- **Best in Illinois: Finalist:** Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
- **Nomadic camping:** Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
- **Staff verified:** Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.
- **Katie is a Star Host:** Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
- **Private sites:** 95% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.

## Amenities

- **Amenities:** Pets, Campfires, Trash
- **RV amenities:** Generators
- **Activities:** Biking, Boating, Fishing, Hiking, Paddling, Climbing, Swimming, Whitewater paddling, Wildlife watching
- **Terrain:** Forest, Lake, River, stream, or creek, Swimming hole, Field, Suburban, Wetlands

## Sites

- **Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond** (rv-tent, up to 5 guests, $40.00/night)
- **Goose Creek Lost Acre** (rv-tent, up to 4 guests, $40.00/night)

## Recent reviews

> Katie was very nice and responsive and took us to the site. And explained to us about the site and that some power lines where down along the path. But we were able to get by. Definitely would recommend and would go back again.
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> - Gerardo C., October 22, 2026

> We had a great stay at this site. It’s very private right next to a pond. We saw deer, frogs, a beaver, and many birds. Would definitely come back.
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> - Erika W., October 19, 2026

> Great location!
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> - Roeder F., October 3, 2026

> Katie was so kind and responsive. Super easy location that the perfect blend of accessible and away from it all.
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> - Peter L., September 30, 2026

> Secluded and private camping option but we chose the grass field which was perfectly flat. Everything was great!
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> - Brady M., August 1, 2026