Hidden Ridge - at Otter Lake

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· Palmyra, Macoupin, Illinois · 1 acre

Hosted by Teresa W.

Canvas tent

· 9 guests max · 1 bedroom · 1 bed · 1 toilet

Creature comforts

Enjoy the comforts of home—including flush toilets, showers, and a kitchen.

At Hidden Ridge, you will have the essential comforts of home while enjoying the serenity of a natural, peaceful setting. You will sleep on comfortable queen-size bed within a 14x16 canvas wall tent which is secured to a stilted deck providing beautiful views of the lake. A private outhouse with flushing toilet, hot shower and an outdoor cooking area are also available. More than just two of you? There is plenty of space for cots, air mattresses and additional tents. We encourage our guests to relax and recharge their spirits by unplugging from their electronic devices. Toss washers or play games which are available at the camp. Enjoy boating, skiing or fishing on Otter Lake - you can have your boat in the water within minutes from camp! Sit quietly and watch the fish jump - you may even see an eagle fly by. Snuggle by the fire, roast marshmallows or sip a glass of wine from the local winery. To ensure your experience is as authentic as possible, Hidden Ridge is off grid. There is no electricity; enough water is provided for quick showers and bathroom use. Enjoy firelight, lanterns and cooking on an open fire or grill! We do provide cooking essentials. Winter heating is provided by a small propane heater. Our water is not suitable for drinking. Please bring drinking water with you. Verizon and AT&T service coverage is good - just plan to recharge from your automobile. Learn more about this land: Experience authentic camping in a private wooded hideaway located at Otter Lake, Girard, Illinois, just 10 minutes from old Route 66. Experience authentic camping in a private wooded hideaway located at Otter Lake, Girard, Illinois, just 10 minutesExperience authentic camping in a private wooded hideaway located at Otter Lake, Girard, Illinois, just 10 minutes from old Route 66. Experience authentic camping in a private wooded hideaway located at Otter Lake, Girard, Illinois, just 10 minutes

What to expect

Canvas tent

You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.

9 guests max

Campfires allowed

Firewood provided, firepit. Please do not leave campfire unattended. Extinguish fire before sleep.

Toilet available

Flush toilet

Pets allowed

Pets loved to camp! And I love pets... but please be respectful and tend to and clean up after pets. Keep pets off furnishes and pets are only allowed inside the tent if they are crated. Keep in mind there is wildlife in the area, so please keep pet contained.

Drinking water available

Bottled water or jugs. The water from the kitchenette is not for drinking! We will supply a gallon of drinking water.

Showers available

Hot water

Bins available

Cooking equipment present

Grill over firepit, bbq, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station

Picnic table present

No wifi

Things to know

Getting there

Check in: After 3:00 PM

Check out: Before 1:00 PM

On arrival: Head straight to site

Cancellation policy: Moderate

Minimum nights: 2 nights

Accepts bookings: 12 months out

Park at listing

No wheelchair access

Max 2 vehicles

2WD accessible

During your trip

Leave it better

Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.

ExtrasAvailable at checkout

Ecoflow Delta Portal Power Stationrental

$60.00

https://youtu.be/nGXtkcd-CJY?list=TLGGaJfcwcvOlyAwNjA4MjAyMg Should provide plenty of power for your stay for those who need electricity. Can be recharged via automobile. If we need to recharge for you $15.

Reviews

100% Recommend18 ratings · 15 reviews

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· May 2025

Peaceful, Pet-Friendly, and Perfect

With pets

We stayed at Hidden Ridge for the weekend and had an amazing experience. The campsite is secluded, yet still very easy to find. You can tell Terri put a lot of thought and care into every detail. The outdoor kitchen station was fully stocked with everything we needed—silverware, plates, cups, cooking utensils, and more. The bathroom and shower area was clean and super convenient. The glamping tent was spotless, and the bed was comfortable. One of my favorite moments was waking up in the morning and enjoying the peaceful view from the tent’s back porch. Terri also had plenty of firewood ready to go. It had rained just two hours before we arrived, but the fire pit and logs were all covered and dry—such a thoughtful touch. And to top it all off, the place is pet-friendly! My cattle dog had the time of his life exploring the area. I truly can’t wait to come back and stay here again. Highly recommend!

Brett W.

3 reviews

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· May 2025

The Perfect Camping Experience

With pets

I don't know what I was expecting when I reserved this little camping spot, but it surpassed any and all expectations! This place is ADORABLE ... and cozy and homey and relaxing ... it was just perfect. And Teresa was a great host who checked in to make sure we had everything we needed. We travel to this part of Illinois on a regular basis to visit family/friends, and I have no doubt that we'll be staying here again in the future.

Staci C.

3 months on Hipcamp

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· November 2024

Hidden Gem at Hidden Ridge

We had a great time staying at Hidden Ridge. Teresa had everything ready to go when we arrived and all we really had to bring was clothes, food, and water. We also brought a cast iron skillet so we could cook over the fire, but there is a charcoal grill there also. There’s no electricity on the property so you’ll also want to bring a headlamp or lantern in the event it’s raining and you can’t use the tiki torches. The property itself is really unique and situated up on a ridge overlooking the lake. We loved sitting out by the fire overlooking the lake. The tent itself is super welcoming and my wife definitely appreciated the actual bed in it. On one of the rainy afternoons we played a board game in the tent and still had a great time. The shower and bathroom were great to have and hot running water was definitely a camping luxury. We would highly recommend staying here and have already told several friends about it!

Nicholas G.

9 months on Hipcamp

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· October 2024

Relaxing Secluded Camping Experienc

With kids

Hidden Ridge private campground is a truly unique camping experience that is a rare find in Illinois. This secluded private campground is located at the end of a one-lane gravel road that leads right to Otter Lake. There are no neighbors nearby and you're entirely surrounded by beautiful midwest forest (mostly walnut and oak trees). We were specifically searching for a place we could bring our 2 dogs and 3 kids and wouldn't have to worry about other campers nearby. This place did not disappoint- as the nearest person was all the way on the other side of the lake. We also wanted a place where we wouldn't need to bring a tent. This site already has a beautiful canvas tent set up. It's built on a wood deck that includes both a front and back porch. Inside the tent there is a queen bed and table and chairs. Both the front and back porch also have seating- and the backporch overlooks the lake. Outside of the tent is a seperate washing station, complete with HEATED running water! There is a kitchen sink, toilet, and shower area. The kitchen area is stocked with all the necessities needed for outdoor cooking and dining. The camp host provides coolers and a lock box as well. They advertise as a place where you "just need to bring food and drinking water". I recommend also bringing a cast iron if you're hoping to cook on the campfire. We came in the fall and the evenings were quite chilly- so I'd also suggest bringing extra bedding.

Dawn M.

2 reviews

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· August 2024

Memories on Hidden Ridge!

With pets

The place was AWESOME!!!! Very beautiful private peaceful secluded site, but very modern and efficient ammentities, We loved it!!! and will go back soon. The hosts were also wonderful People! loved the tent the showers the outdoor kitchem and the toilet !! Place has character and class but is still a primitive camping feel!!! See you Soon Hidden Ridge!

Ron Mother F******** R.

10 months on Hipcamp

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· April 2024

Group trip

Came here for my birthday. Terri was so helpful and responsive! The site is beautiful, cozy, and comfy. The kayaks were amazing too!! Overall a great trip and we would come again!

Celine R.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· October 2023

Bachelor Party Campout

Group trip

My friends and I celebrated a bachelor party at this site. It was very nice to have running water as well as a bathroom and shower. The outdoor kitchenette had everything we needed for cooking meals. I would definitely come back to this site!

Alex T.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· September 2023

Our #21 wedding anniversary!!

With pets

I loved everything about it, we had everything we needed, it was so peaceful, relaxing, which is what we were in need of, I will be returning, to enjoy this beautiful place again….

Reganna B.

1 year on Hipcamp

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· July 2023

With kids

We had a great time at Teresa's little hideaway. The queen size bed was perfect for our 78-year-old Nana. She doesn't do well, understandably, in a sleeping bag or on an air mattress. There was plenty of room for the other eight of us to pinch four tents. All the essentials were provided and the shower and the flushing toilet might have spoiled me for life when camping. There was a problem one day with the water. I emailed Teresa and her husband was out within the hour to do a quick fix. A+ for customer service. I was a little bummed there was no swimming at the lake but we went down and rented kayaks and that was a lot of fun for the kiddos. Long driveway is great for throwing a football or riding dirt bikes and I will definitely bring my own kayaks. We would definitely come back again.

Luisa S.

2 years on Hipcamp

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· June 2023

With kids

Beautiful site with lake view and water access. Hosts very responsive. I love that firewood is provided.

Karen B.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2023

With kids

This is a wonderful "glamping" spot! We will be returning. Everything was thought out and comfortable.

Sarah M.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2023

Great family spot

With pets

We had a wonderful weekend at Hidden Ridge. Theresa has thought of everything and all we needed to bring was clothes, food, and some drinking water. The tent was spacious, with room for our two kids to sleep on cots while we took the bed. The kitchen area had dishes, silverware, cups, etc. And what a treat to have a toilet and shower on site. We had an amazing time and are already thinking about our next trip back.

Lauren M.

7 reviews

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· October 2022

Mollie loved camping!

With pets

This was my 5th "glamping" experience and by far the absolute best. The attention to details and the cleanliness made for a relaxing time. A perfect romantic weekend!

Victoria N.

4 years on Hipcamp

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· July 2021

Hidden Gem

What a great place to get away too. Surrounded by hickory and oak trees, even the rain barely makes it to the ground. Multiple mushrooms of different varieties covering the forest floor. Site was clean and very comfortable. Great fishing lake, with or without watercraft. We caught largemouth, hybrid, crappie and panfish at all points of the day. On top of all of this, a pre-pitched tent with an actual bed! Don't hesitate if you are looking for something in this area.

Rob E.

3 years on Hipcamp

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· May 2020

Such a lovely stay!

This place was so special. Everything was so thoughtfully planned. Even though it rained the whole time we were there it didn’t take away from how romantic it was. We will never forget our stay. Thank you Teresa!