- Granite City
Happy Trails Farm Resort
Hosted by Mandy · Granite City, Illinois
6 sites · RV, Tent · 20 acres
Best in Illinois: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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6 sites
Site 1 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
96%
(63)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 3 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
89%
(27)Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 4 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
98%
(20)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 2 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
90%
(10)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 5 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
95%
(10)Campfires allowed
Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Site 6 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
86%
(7)Toilet
Potable water
Pets allowed
Reviews
94% Recommend138 ratings · 103 reviews
Happy Trails Farm offers a peaceful and charming camping experience with plenty of farm animals and privacy, making it a delightful retreat close to city amenities. Visitors appreciate the easy access to St. Louis and the opportunity to enjoy the serene farm setting with willow trees and open spaces. However, some visitors noted the presence of nearby bright lights and occasional noise, which might affect those seeking complete tranquility. Overall, the welcoming host and the opportunity to interact with farm animals are standout features.
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· September 2026
Was greeted upon arrival, host was very friendly and told me to pick where I wanted to park. I found a nice place in back amongst a row of willow trees across from the horses.i had a picnic table close by. It was nice and quiet except some daytime farm noise but I was gone mostly during the day anyway. Farm is close to town with lots of amenities and I enjoyed a great cheesecake lounge in town. I enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay again if in the area.
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· August 2026
25 ft rooftop tent · Group trip ·
Site 1 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
Happy Trails was a lovely stop! The willow trees that line the field and the horses grazing in the pasture nearby made for a peaceful evening. Easy to find and easy to park!
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· August 2026
Loved the animals and the site/farm was very easy to find. Also very conveniently located near a Walmart.
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· July 2026
Great stay. Wonderful host
28 ft travel trailer ·
Site 3 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
Mandy is a wonderful host and my wife and I spent two nights on their property. We will definitely return and I admire the work Mandy and her mom are doing to care for the farm animals.
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· June 2026
Very nice place to pitch a tent! Mandy was very helpful and the animals were charming.
What a treat to wake up under the willows with several beautiful horses playing nearby. Lots of animals to visit on this working farm. The location is easy to find and very convenient if you're traveling through the area. It was perfect for my camping needs. Plenty of room and privacy.
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· June 2026
16 ft car ·
Site 1 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
Easy to find and close to everything! Plus there were animals
It was private and easy. THere was plenty of room to park car and set up my tent.
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· October 2025
18 ft campervan ·
Site 1 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
Beautiful setting and animal watching. Had a peaceful night under the stars.
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· October 2025
14 ft travel trailer ·
Site 1 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
Beautiful setting. Easy to get there and pull up. Nice to see the animals. Quiet.
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· August 2025
19 ft pop-up camper ·
Site 3 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
We had a great trip to Happy Trails Farm. It was perfect for us. We loved seeing all the animals and the people on the farm were very friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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· July 2025
Great secluded yet accessible spot!
33 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Site 1 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
Site was great! Lots of room and farm animals to watch and interact with if they are grazing. Mandy was an awesome host, we stayed for 4th of July and she showed us a great spot to watch fireworks from with our family. Would love to stay again for longer! Super close to amenities if you like, but feels like nothing is around for miles.
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· June 2025
30 ft travel trailer · With kids ·
Site 1 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
Super close to downtown St. Louis. This place was a great basecamp for exploring the city and had the added benefit of cool farm animals, which my daughters loved!
This was to be my first hip camp stay but when I arrived an aggressive dog was growling and acting like they were going to attack my 12 year old husky. A teenager informed me that the dog was ok with people but not always other dogs. I got my dog in the car and we left. On the way out a woman said she put the dog up but I just didn’t trust it at that point. I was gonna be there for 14 ish hours and if the dog got out, I was too worried it would attack my dog. my dog is old. There were also two other very large 100+ pound dogs in a pen, right where I parked. They did not stop barking and growling the entire time I did not feel safe here for my dog or for myself for that matter I had previously told the woman exactly what time I was showing up and then I had a 12 year-old dog. She refused to give me a refund even though I did not stay at all. When I asked for a reservation and she said no, I said I would take it up with hip camp because her dog was aggressive and that’s why I could not stay there and she called me a Karen.
Mixed feelings
· May 2025
I put "maybe" on my review mainly because our visit was so short. The property was peaceful and easy to get to from the interstate. We had booked site 4, but there are no site numbers present. The lady who greeted us was nice, but she didn't know which site was number 4. That really wasn't a huge deal since we were the only ones there. We arrived around 7:30 PM, made a quick dinner and coffee for the thermos, then to sleep. Left at 4AM to avoid the storms coming into the area. So beyond a walk to the Porta Potty, (did see their emu and peacock) we didn't really get the full picture.
This spot was so spacious and beautiful and homey. Lots of animals on the property but we weren’t ever bothered. We planned to stay for two nights, but got rained out the next day and were given a partial reimbursement. Overall everyone was very nice and accommodating and I would go back for the views and the animals :)
It was a cute working farm on the outskirts of St. Louis! We were only passing through on this visit but can’t wait to come back through on a future trip and spend some time exploring the region and the Chain of Rocks Bridge! The animals were a treat to see!
The only negative, if any, was the lack of graveled / dry parking area. It had recently rained and we had to park off of the gravel road because of standing water.
Very relaxing stay near Alton and St Louis. Very peaceful with lots of animals to see. Set up van under a willow tree the side of the property and had lots of privacy. I would stay again. Everyone friendly, including the animals.
We‘ve enjoyed our brief stay at Happy Trails. Very calm and big area. The sweetest animals. Would recommend going there.
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· November 2024
Beautiful place. Got my own fire pit and a table. Very quiet. What a place to see a sun set.
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· October 2024
Cute little farm, unfortunately adjacent a walmart supercenter so not very private. Very friendly and tolerant farm animals. Didn’t try the portapotty, but the hand washing sink did not have water or actual soap. This site only has well water so be prepared to filter and boil anything for drinking or cooking. Would stay here again if I needed something close to St. Louis and wanted to see farm animals.
Overall had a great experience. The animals are adorable, sunset was beautiful, lots of chairs and such you can use. However, there’s some big facility across from the campsite that has lights that are insanely bright all night. Plus, it’s really to the loud train station. We couldn’t sleep.
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· October 2024
Tent · With pets ·
Site 2 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
It’s a really peaceful place and we love seeing all the animals. Just a super easy spot to get to and from STL—so happy we found it!
Authentic property tucked away in the St. Louis area. We really enjoyed seeing the farm animals and livestock in the area. Unfortunately, the common area fire pits & outdoor cooking pit were not made apparent to campers. Be prepared for many folks accessing the property at any time of the night (farmhands, volunteers, etc). The property is directly behind a Walmart so you will be able to see bright lights and hear trucks unpacking throughout your stay. We ended up leaving less than 4 hours into our stay due to a family of skunks surrounding our campsite and accessing the neighboring fields.
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· August 2024
16 ft car ·
Site 1 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
Everything I needed for a quick trip to Evansville. Very simple. The firewood bundle deal is worth it!
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· July 2024
16 ft car ·
Site 1 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
This was a very accommodating site. It was very quiet at night which was nice. The sounds of the animals in the morning was also enjoyable.
This location worked perfectly for staying the night and visiting the Arch in the morning. No parking downtown for a camper. We arrived before 9pm with our 28’ fifth wheel. There is a small hill to enter the farm. We parked by the last horse corral. Enjoyed visiting with the horses and hearing the peacock in the distance. Communication was great and quick. Walmart is very close by. The Chain of Rocks bridge (Route 66) is just down the street. Just a nice unique place to stay.
My 8 year old daughter and I had an amazing stay at Happy Trails Farm Resort! The host was incredibly nice and helpful, making sure we had everything we needed for a comfortable visit. The space was filled with awesome farm animals, and we especially loved seeing the peacocks—they were such a treat!
Campsite 5 was fantastic, with a lovely swingset, tree swing, and nice picnic tables where we could eat our meals. It was the perfect spot for both relaxation and fun.
Just a note for future visitors: currently, there isn't a shower available, but the hosts plan on adding this amenity soon.
Overall, we had a wonderful time and can't wait to come back. Highly recommend this spot for a memorable camping experience!
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· June 2024
21 ft campervan · With pets ·
Site 3 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
Such a CUTE farm! Very welcoming - there were goats roaming around and a peacock! Bought some fresh eggs that i cooked for breakfast the next day. Very relaxing, quaint place to stay - easy access to highway!
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· June 2024
21 ft travel trailer ·
Site 6 - Happy Trails Farm Resort
This was a cute little farm, the campsites are private and the host was very helpful
Location
Granite City, Madison, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Mandy H.
Joined in October 2019Response rate: 100%Response time: Within an hour