Camp Whispering Pines (@ R&L Farm).
5 acres hosted by Russell H.
Best in Illinois: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Russell is a Star Host
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at some sites.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
Field
Suburban
Not currently accepting bookings on Hipcamp
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Reviews
97% Recommend83 ratings · 68 reviews
Russell's land offers a well-maintained and peaceful camping experience, with many guests appreciating the cleanliness and spaciousness of the sites. The host, Russell, receives high praise for his hospitality, being consistently mentioned as accommodating, helpful, and friendly. Campers enjoy added conveniences like firewood, eggs, and the unique outdoor shower, which enhances their stay. There are minor mentions of the site not meeting expectations for a farm setting, and occasional noise from the road, but these don't overshadow the overwhelmingly positive feedback.
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Mixed feelings
· May 2025
Small little campground with easy access to state parks. Tent camping is next to the road and there is a railroad track nearby. We were awaken a few times by cars and train. The portapotty was very clean. The shower is a little tricky. A bench and hooks would go a long way in making it easier to shower. The host was very attentive and made sure we were comfortable.
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Brigitte T.
15 reviews
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· April 2025
Russel was very nice and helpful! Would definetly come back!
Justin E.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· March 2024
I was looking for a quiet place for a quick overnight stay and this hits the mark. I had the site on the uphill side of the driveway. You may need a couple of inches of wheel levellers to get it straight. Russell did a great job keeping in touch and answering questions.
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Etienne S.
5 reviews
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· November 2023
Beautiful and peaceful place!
I had a swell time with my husband and dog
Host is also nice thank you :)
Highly recommend
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A Ram K.
3 reviews
Mixed feelings
· November 2023
needs some work regarding the surroundings/location of site. Not a "farm" as expected. Host was accommodating with site choice and provide plenty of seasoned firewood. good overnight stop while traveling.
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Christine H.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2023
Tent camping went great! Russell got back to us fast and had extra wood sent out to the campsite. Grounds were great and plenty of space for our group.
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Palmer T.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· October 2023
Nice quiet spot, well maintained, quick and easy to get to!
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Dan B.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· September 2023
Russell was very accommodating. His location was perfect for our project. We would book again without hesitation.
Khamla S.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· September 2023
Excellent host! Friendly. Helpful. Extras were on site when we arrived. Awesome experience! Would recommend it to others!
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Brian R.
1 year on Hipcamp
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· September 2023
Good spot to stop on our cross country road trip to let the dogs stretch and enjoy an evening by the fire!
Jeanine N.
8 reviews
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· July 2023
A Perfect Stop
This was a perfect stop for us on our trip across the country. Really nice spot, easy to access and Russ is an awesome host. Thanks Russ - we'll be back next year!
Robert H.
10 reviews
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· July 2023
Easy experience, and exactly as advertised. Russel was helpful and communicating was clear. Would stay again.
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William D.
2 reviews
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· July 2023
Great campsite, even better host
We had a great time camping on Russell’s land! Our site was extremely clean and the picnic tables and fire rings were perfect! We had an issue with our camper and Russell went out to get supplies for us and helped us fix it. We would have just had to go home if they hadn’t helped us out like they did. We had no issues with our electricity and the shower worked great!
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Gianna G.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· July 2023
Great stay - host was super nice and welcoming! Quiet and spacious.
Jen D.
4 reviews
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· June 2023
Great camping site
This is a great camping site and the host Russ is awesome. We had great experience camping here for a weekend. Will definitely be back.
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Eugeniu I.
6 years on Hipcamp
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· June 2023
Russ was the nicest host that we’ve meet yet while using hipcamp, clean camping spots, would definitely come again if in the area
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Sarah M.
5 reviews
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· May 2023
Russ is the friendliest host we’ve ever had. Our site had plenty of room for our group. The portapotty is very clean. The shower has hot water and an ingenious design. We hope to stay here again.
Carmen N.
17 reviews
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· May 2023
Look no further
The best camping I’ve ever done in my life! This place is magical…hard to explain…where you go to get some peace of mind….the way camping should be
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Dan D.
2 reviews
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· April 2023
Paradise
Russ is an amazing person! Was waiting for me when I pulled in…had firewood and fresh eggs for me! Gorgeous land!
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Dan D.
2 reviews
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· October 2022
Great time, thanks!!
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Daniel S.
7 reviews
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· October 2022
Convenient drive to Starved Rock
We tent-camped at the first site on the right. There was plenty of room for only the two of us. We appreciated having an electrical cable to re-charge our powerstation. The outhouse was convenient, clean and the automatic exterior lights made it easy for a midnight trip to the loo. The shower setup is not very private, but Russ intends to improve on it.
There are lots of statuary throughout the property, plus several shipping containers, piles of poles and other ongoing projects. We appreciated the fresh eggs.
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Katalin K.
3 reviews
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· October 2022
Nice host:)
Russ was very kind.
Tyler R.
6 reviews
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· September 2022
The lagoon site provides campers with their own private lagoon. It is a smaller site, which makes it somewhat cozy. Flat areas for setting up your tent are predominantly harder packed earth - most of the grassy areas are sloped. There was a picnic table and trash can on site which made meal prep very easy and convenient. This site is located behind a workshop whose lights make the stroll down the path, to the portapotty, a relatively easy one at night. Mosquitos were pretty prominent at dusk. Russ was a gracious host who genuinely wanted us to be comfortable during our stay.
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John H.
4 reviews
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· September 2022
Generous host, clean amenities, and a respectable site. Not much more to say. We car camped for only a night but thoroughly enjoyed our stay with our dog.
Ezra O.
3 reviews
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· September 2022
Camping with friends
Best campsite to spend out from city !! Highly recommended
Acharya S.
2 reviews
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· September 2022
Great Experience!
We LOVED our stay at R & L Farms!! Wow! Fantastic host. Russ was so very helpful and friendly. We were first time RVers and he went out of his way to teach and help in such a way that helped us build our confidence. We made a great friend and will be returning over and over again!! Russ kept us in stock of good humor, firewood and farm fresh eggs! He was so accommodating and went above and beyond to make our stay comfortable. It’s very peaceful and quiet there. Loved all the trees and fresh country air! Boutique RV host is the way to go! I would definitely recommend staying and returning! Thank you Russ for a great stay!!
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Kathy B.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2022
Camping
Loved the hospitality
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Karthik Reddy K.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· September 2022
Secluded, private, a nice camping spot
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Jerry H.
3 reviews
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· August 2022
It is a beautiful place. Russ is very nice and friendly. I would recommend staying there. He has electricity hook up. Nice fire pit and very dry wood you can get from Russ.
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Mary S.
2 years on Hipcamp
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· August 2022
Tucked away & close to everything
Russ was welcoming and helpful as ever, he has several areas for camping on the land & is about a half hour out from starved rock, mathesson, and the Buffalo trail. There’s a Walmart about 20 minutes out to cover all needs that you may have forgotten to pack & a cute ice cream shop near by. We had some bad luck with the train running and blaring it’s horn all night but I’m pretty sure that was just some Bad timing for us & obviously out of the campsites control
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Kori L.
2 years on Hipcamp
Location
Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Russell H.
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