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Selby Farm Horse Retirement

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· Wooldridge, Moniteau, Missouri

75 acres hosted by Doug And Brenda S.

6 RV/tent sites

Best in Missouri: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Doug and Brenda is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Best in Missouri: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Big rig-friendly

Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.

Summary: Easy access from I-70 Great views. Usually very quiet except for wildlife sounds Portapottie at both camping areas Great star viewing. Excellent conditions for pets Hosts live nearby and are good communicators via text or phone. Hosts can direct you to several local attractions and shopping options. Hosts are happy to take questions before, during, or after your stay. Narrative about Selby Farm: Selbys have lived on this 75 acre farm since 1990. Doug and Brenda are retired from teaching at nearby public schools. Our Farm is now dedicated to boarding retired horses for their owners. Feel free to review the Selby Farm Horse Retirement webpage if you are a horse fan. We encourage you to visit our business website where you will see more farm pictures, videos, and where you will learn more about us. We practice rotational grazing for the health of the horses and the health of our pastures. The horses live in a herd as they would in the wild. Basically, they are hanging out with their friends! They also get regular care and feed and so are VERY happy. You will see and probably interact with the horses if you wish. They are guaranteed to come closer if you have treats like carrots and apples slices. Our quiet county road used to be the main road along the river. A hundred years ago it was called "Shanty Road". The shacks that were along it housed workers that harvested food from farms in the river bottom. The only evidence of those shacks now is perrenial flowers growing in unusual places. The area is inhabited by professionals working in nearby towns and cities. In fact there are only five homes along our 1.5 mile section of Copps Chapel Road. The native Americans who used this area did so because of the great diversity of wildlife and availability of water. Also the view is amazing in all directions. Was using this ridge top encampment for security, or just because the view is so satisfying? The Missouri River is on the far side of the bottoms now, but has been very close historically. There is also a large spring flowing from a cave nearby. Witness the flint chips when you walk through our barn lot. You are likely to see a broken stone tool that was once worked on by a native American. These river hills are composed of soils blown in from the end of the last ice age. Being near the river, erosion has cut down the surrounding area making the scenic topography associated with Missouri River valleys and river hills.

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559 ratings · 362 reviews

Beth M.recommends

July 13, 2024

Big Oak Treehouse

Perfect

This was the perfect spot for a first camping experience with our child. We really enjoyed it and the hosts were very kind :) We will definitely be back!

Brian G.recommends

July 7, 2024

Big Oak Treehouse

We camped in our Ford Transit at the treehouse site and it was great! It was fun getting to open the gates and convince the horses to stay in the corral while we drove through. They were all very sweet though. It is a beautiful location, quiet and relaxing. Definitely would stay here again if we’re passing by.

Stacy S.recommends

July 6, 2024

Site 2

Quiet and the host Doug was very quick to respond and friendly! Beautiful place to relax.

Nikki L.recommends

July 1, 2024

Site 4

First of all, it's a peaceful lovely place! I brought two horses with me and my portable corral and Doug easily accommodated my space needs. We were able to switch from site 4 to an adjacent site with tree shade and still access electric and water as it was a very hot day! Really appreciated the flexibility! Doug and Brenda are delightful and we enjoyed good conversation with them.

William F.recommends

June 30, 2024

Big Oak Treehouse

Second Trip

Another great stay at the tree house! We had stayed here a couple years ago and wanted to swing by again on our way across the country. My kids love watching the horses and deer from the gorgeous oak. Very private site and the hosts are wonderful!

Rachael F.recommends

June 30, 2024

Site 2

This was such a great camping spot! It’s incredibly quiet and peaceful, and waking up next to the horses is a highlight!

Location

Wooldridge, Moniteau, Missouri, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking