120 acres hosted by Brady M.
7 RV/tent sites · 6 tent sites
Best in Illinois: 1st place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Family-friendly
Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.
Brady is a Star Host
Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Horseback riding
Natural features
Forest
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
Field
Reviews
99% Recommend509 ratings · 419 reviews
This campsite offers a peaceful escape into nature, surrounded by lush forests and abundant wildlife. Visitors appreciate the spacious, secluded sites and the convenience of provided firewood. Many highlight the excellent maintenance of trails and campsites, as well as the host's attentiveness and helpfulness. The area is ideal for relaxing, exploring the outdoors, and enjoying the sounds of nature, with frequent mentions of birdwatching and the picturesque creek.
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1st lets start with thanking the great Host Brady! The amount of firewood he dropped off at our campsite was fantastic! What a wonderful weekend. The entire area area is very well taken care of, and so peaceful! The views and acess to the bridge and creek was a huge selling point for us!!! If you are a bird watcher/listener, this is a great spot for woodpeckers and blue Indigo 💙 We will be back! Very soon!
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Tina M.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
We absolutely LOVED staying here! I think we said “we gotta come back here” about 10 times haha. Beautiful scenery, interesting wildlife, and unbelievably well kept! Private and quiet too!!
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Kiersten M.
2 months on Hipcamp
This was the best place to go to get away from the city, very secluded area in a beautiful, healthy forest. Great place for birdwatching, set up shop underneath a Cooper’s hawk nest without realizing! The provided firewood was so convenient and worked great for cooking and keeping warm. Already planning my next trip.
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Riley K.
2 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Main #3
Such a beautiful and peaceful spot surrounded by nature. Super private, and my dogs had the best time running around freely. Perfect place to relax and unwind.
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Mel M.
3 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
It's a special place that keeps drawing me back. Brady is a very good steward of his land and it is well worth a visit. You will want to return.
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Steve S.
5 reviews
Beautiful site! The wind rustles the leaves of the tall trees and many brightly colored woodpeckers frequent the space. Off the beaten path, it really is secluded. You are surrounded by trees and lush ground cover. Lovely hiking trails, and enough of them for us to get a little lost at one point. Brady had a large pile of wood waiting for us and brought more when we ran low. We enjoyed sounds of coyotes at night and birds in the morning. Thankful for off-leash policy, our 3 doggos had a marvelous time running and playing. 10/10 will camp here again!
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Nykol D.
4 years on Hipcamp
The picture reviews do not do this spot justice with how serene it is. Came out here a weekend with the close friends and had the best time. Recommend x100
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Christian M.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With kids ·
Horseshoe Bend - Creekside 2 site
The land was absolutely beautiful. I have been here multiple times and it is my favorite place to camp. Will definitely be back
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Christopher B.
8 reviews
Recommends
· June 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Creekside West
Wonderful time! Great fishing around the area and had a pleasant experience. Host is wonderful and looking forward to coming back
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Leila L.
2 months on Hipcamp
Great camping. The trails are well maintained, the sites allow plenty of space and privacy, and free wood is such a bonus! We had a great stay and will be definitely be recommending this location to others.
Julia C.
7 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
8 m travel trailer · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Main
Brady's land is scenic. There was plenty of room for campers to spread out and have complete privacy, even with RVs. I only stayed one night but would return and stay longer.
Eric D.
6 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
7 m travel trailer · With kids ·
Horseshoe Bend - Main
Very enjoyable experience. Host is very nice! That was our second time there and both were great experiences!
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Heidi W.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
3 m travel trailer ·
Horseshoe Bend - Main
Beautiful, private campground! Large campsite gave us adequate space from neighbors so that we had plenty of privacy. Great communication from the owner and property was easy to find with directions. Will definitely return!
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Erin A.
2 months on Hipcamp
My campsite was beautifully kept up and I was surrounded by birdsong the whole time! The creek was terrific for finding tadpoles and listening to the quiet current.
The portapotties were IMMACULATE.
Brady is an EXCELLENT communicator and gave very clear directions. He answered questions swiftly and was very helpful. Beautiful site and a lovely camp.
Haddayr C.
3 reviews
Was a beautiful peaceful camp site, secluded and away from other campers. Camp site owners were very kind. Directions were clear. So much better then most state parks highly recommend
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Katherine B.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Creekside 3 Site
It was exactly what I was looking for! Secluded, lots of greenery, and my dog LOVED splashing in the little creek. Will definitely be back here!
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Ania M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
8 m travel trailer · Group trip ·
Horseshoe Bend - Main
Great private campground with large lots and power. Land has hiking and fishing. Firewood was included with stay and plan to stay again. Brady was great host.
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Don B.
4 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Loved camping with our dogs here!
Tent · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Creekside 2 site
We loved it here! Brought the dogs, it was peaceful, VERY well kept and plenty of trails and scenery to keep us entertained.
Definitely coming back!
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Claudia K.
2 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
6 m campervan · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Main
Beautiful, mowed and well maintained sites. Lots of trees and mowed paths for walking. Enjoyed our time there and would stay again.
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Brian A.
5 reviews
Very large sites that are creekside. Very quiet and dark at night. Brady came by and brought me firewood! There is a cool old steel bridge beside Creekside 2 that leads to trails a person can explore. There are a few antiquities on the trail I walked from a time since past. Reminded me of the old farms I camped when i was younger. Great place to camp. Thank you Brady for offering your land for camping.
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Jonathan J.
2 reviews
I loved camping on Brady's land! It's absolutely beautiful and I look forward to coming back again. I'm an artist, and came to paint landscape scenes, take photos of wildlife, and hike. I felt safe camping here alone.
Brady provided firewood and a port-a-potty near my site, Lookout Point. He was very welcoming and gave me a map with all the trails marked. I enjoyed the many trails that wind throughout the property! Brady does a nice job of mowing so you can enjoy the dense forests. It was fun to hike around the land between the horseshoe bend of the creek. There are some interesting spots along the trail! I also loved hiking the quiet forests & fields of the property's south side where I saw some deer!
Christina L.
2 months on Hipcamp
I stayed at 2 different sites on Brady’s property. Both were uniquely beautiful, and he was probably the best host I have ever met! He checked in to see how I was doing both nights, and he also took the time to share some really interesting history about the area. As I was getting ready to leave on the 3rd day my car died and he refused to have me call a wrecker to jump it. He drove back right away from Bloomington and personally gave me a jump start and refused a tip. You’re not going to find a better host than this guy.
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Josh H.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Tent · Group trip ·
Horseshoe Bend - Creekside 1 Site
Hands down one of the best spots to camp. Spaces are big, the river is awesome. The trails are a nice touch as well. Brady is a great host who keeps a clean place and really seems to care about sharing his beautiful land. We will definitely be coming back.
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Adriel H.
8 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
7 m Class A · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Main
Awesome spot nestled in the woods with mowed trails. I also appreciate that it’s far enough out to avoid highway traffic sounds, but still an easy drive on nice backroads.
Paul K.
2 reviews
This place is awesome. We are definitely going back. Very secluded and peaceful, yet easy to get to. Plenty to explore and great space for kids. Brady brought us wood. Super kind and accommodating. Highly recommend!
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David T.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
Brady sets the bar for Hipcamp. His property and campsites are perfectly manicured and equipped with perfect amenities. The new port-a-potty he put in place is the cleanest I have seen in years. My wife, 4 dogs, and I have been to the Creekside 1 site 3 times and it has been perfect every time. We cannot wait to return.
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Joe M.
5 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
6 m campervan · With pets ·
Horseshoe Bend - Main
The land was beautiful with old growth trees. We had a really peaceful night.
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Shane S.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· May 2025
Great spot for camping! Staying next to the creek allowed for a peaceful retreat with several wildlife encounters. Deer, fox, mink, and several birds (including a surprised herron or egret) added to the experience. I was able to quietly observe and enjoy them at a respectable distance. Brady was an excellent host. He provided information on hiking and later checked in via text to ensure I made I back safely as I was traveling alone. Plenty of firewood and clean porta potties were a plus. Five stars, definitely recommend!
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Stacey S.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
One of the nicest campsites I’ve visited, plenty of room, beautiful property and sites are spaced out.
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Nick C.
2 reviews
Recommends
· May 2025
4 m travel trailer ·
Horseshoe Bend - Main
Beautiful open area to camp and let dog run:) We had a pleasant evening as a stop over on a long trip.
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Katherine F.
7 reviews
Location
Roanoke, Woodford, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Brady M.
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