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Limestone Bluff

Hosted by Cindy · Forreston, Illinois

3 sites · RV, Tent · 17 acres

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We live on 17 acres in northern Illinois. A little over half of our property is wooded, and we also have a rolling hayfield and a year-round stream that runs through the lower part of the property. There are numerous mowed hiking paths around the hayfield and through the woods. One path leads down a limestone bluff to a picnic and camping area near the Leaf River—a big name for a nice-sized creek—that crosses the property. Wildlife is abundant and includes deer, turkeys, coyotes, herons, and the occasional bobcat. It is not unusual to see bald eagles or red-tailed hawks overhead, and at night, you can often hear owls and coyotes. We have numerous campsites available. Some are accessible by vehicle, while others are best reached on foot unless you have a 4-wheel-drive vehicle and don't mind a few potential scrapes and scratches from branches along the trail. As with any wooded or grassy property, bugs can be an issue depending on weather conditions. Mosquitoes, ticks, and biting gnats are common, so bug spray is recommended to help you fully enjoy the outdoors. Safety is especially important, particularly when children are present. The limestone bluff can be a fall hazard, creek banks may give way, poison ivy grows in the woods, and fire pits can cause burns. We maintain the trails to help minimize these risks, but common sense and close supervision of children will help ensure everyone has a safe and enjoyable stay. There is a nice shallow area of the creek where children and adults can play, though water shoes are recommended. Please be aware that leeches may also be present. To help preserve the natural beauty of the property, we ask that guests do not climb on the limestone bluffs. We have a dog named Poppy who has free run of the property. She may bark, but she is friendly and not aggressive. It's best to simply ignore her, and please do not feed her. If she becomes a problem, send us a message and we'll bring her back to the house. We also have three barn cats that may wander by. If they bother you, simply clap your hands to shoo them away. As always, let us know if they're causing any issues.

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1 site

Creek side

Booked 1 time

Tent site · Sleeps 4

Creek side is a walk in tent site next to the Leaf River. Numerous spots to choose from.

Moderate walk to site

4WD recommended

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

RV/tent sites

2 sites

East Hayfield

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RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 20 ft

The East Hay Field site is nestled against the woods at the east end of our hay field. It is a good tent site or small camper or RV depending on weather conditions since you have to walk or drive to the far end of the field on turf.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

Camper pad

RV/tent site · Sleeps 4 · Vehicles under 35 ft

This is a gravel pad adjacent to the driveway which is convenient for trailer or RV parking. It sits at the west end of our hay field and is a great place to watch the moon rise while sitting by the campfire.

Campfires allowed

Toilet

No potable water

Pets allowed

No electrical hookup

No water hookup

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100% Recommend2 ratings · 1 review

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· June 2026

Tent ·

East Hayfield

Amazing place to camp, with wonderful owners. Caught some nice fish in the creek on the property as well as hiked the trails. They supplied the perfect amount of fire wood and fire pit as well. Couldn’t have been better!

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Austin T.

1 month on Hipcamp

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Forreston, Ogle County, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Limestone Bluff

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