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Frakers Grove Farm

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· La Fayette, Knox, Illinois

250 acres hosted by Dennis B.

1 RV/tent site · 1 tent site

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Frakers Grove Farm has been part of my family since the 1980s, but its history extends back to 1828 when Michael Fraker arrived and negotiated a peaceful settlement with the local Native American tribes, becoming the first settler in North Eastern Knox County. His grave, along with those of approximately 26 relatives and friends, is located on the property. Camp on a 250-acre farm in Western Illinois, featuring a 1.5-acre pond stocked with Blue Gill, Crappie, Wide Mouth Bass, Catfish, and resident Grass Carp, plus a small creek. The property also has trails and abundant wildlife, including deer, American river otters, beavers, geese, wood ducks, and raccoons. A Jon boat is available for use on the pond. We offer 1 Walk-in Camp Site and 1 Drive-In Site by the pond, each with a fire ring. RV camping is currently in a trial phase; your feedback is invaluable. This area provides primitive wooded camping behind and around the pond, with the RV site located next to the pole barn. Note: The RV site listing is not normally active, so please reach out in advance if interested. Guest WiFi is available near the buildings. Assistance with transporting tents and supplies to and from the campsite on check-in and check-out days is available upon request. Facilities include a Porta Potty and potable water from a yard hydrant, both located near the Pole Barn. NOTE: This is an active farm with considerable activity involving heavy machinery during the spring and fall. We currently have chickens and are taking a break from pigs. The newly established pasture is expected to yield grass hay this year to help fund new fencing, a preparatory step for introducing cows.

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18 ratings · 17 reviews

Jennifer M.recommends

July 23, 2024

Pond Side

Vast and secluded

I had a great stay Pond Side. Beautiful property and well maintained. Dennis is a great host and answered questions promptly. I will definitely be back!

Stephanie L.recommends

July 22, 2024

Grove Behind the Pond

Dennis is SO nice. He even offered additional amenities during our stay. Highly recommend this spot! He takes great care of his land.

R M.recommends

July 15, 2024

Grove Behind the Pond

Amazing place with no neighbors

We recently camped at a wonderful site owned by Denis. The site features a small lake where we enjoyed boating and fishing. The well-maintained area includes a table, a convenient fire pit with a metal ring for safety, and plenty of space for our group of ten with five tents. Denis also provided us with clean water for our summer shower, which was very convenient. The natural surroundings are beautiful, and we had a fantastic time. Highly recommended!

Maddy W.recommends

June 23, 2024

Grove Behind the Pond

We loved tent camping on Dennis’s land! He was gracious enough to upgrade us to pond side when we got there. His land is gorgeous! The water was perfect for paddle boarding and our pups loved it! Would absolutely recommend to anyone camping with pups!

Charlie M.recommends

June 8, 2024

Grove Behind the Pond

It was a great location with a very knowledgeable and kind owner. Very relaxed and secluded from other people.

Tom N.recommends

June 3, 2024

Grove Behind the Pond

Great place. Very friendly. The long views were great

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La Fayette, Knox, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, 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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Joined in March 2022

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