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75% Recommend4 ratings · 4 reviews
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· June 2025
Tent ·
Hidden Bluff
We tent camped at Elyse’s land. She has gone out of her way to make it as pleasant as possible. Nice little touches around the camp. We put our tent away from the light pole and had no problem getting to sleep! Great place to explore the Shawnee National Forest.
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Dennis C.
3 years on Hipcamp
This site has a lot of potential but there is one glaring issue with it. Nowhere in the description of this "primitive" site was there any mention of a farmyard/streetlamp light on a pole that automatically came on at dusk and stayed on all night. You would have had to put your tent off in the woods to not have it illuminated inside like it was. Star gazing really wasn't an option either as it washed out the sky. Traffic noise from the interstate is constant here, as well. Elyse was responsive in her email communications but stated that it wasn't possible to turn the light off. It is a functional camp site and accessories were provided upon request/booking. Nice to have a supply of firewood, some water, and a camp toilet with a privacy popup. I don't like to leave negative reviews but the description online should match the reality on the ground and that light was too much. It even came on during the eclipse.
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Rick D.
3 years on Hipcamp
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· October 2023
Tent ·
Hidden Bluff
This is a beautiful campsite in a great location! Elyse is a wonderful host and she is a great resource for local information. This campsite is beautiful itself with mature trees, level spaces for tents, and a great fire pit. You could enjoy spending all your time at the campsite or use this site as a base camp to explore the nearby Shawnee National Forest or the Cypress Creek National Wildlife Refuge. I highly recommend it!
Reuben H.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2023
Tent ·
Hidden Bluff
Had great experience on Elyse's property. Isolated for sure-didn't see anyone for the 2 days I was there-which was what I was looking for. Easy to find and Elyse was available for questions.
Near Dixon Springs State Park which had some nice hiking trails.
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Mike T.
2 years on Hipcamp
Location
Grantsburg, Johnson, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Elyse M.
Joined in July 2022Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 12 hours
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