Cricket Ranch

We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Cricket Creek Ranch for our women’s camping weekend. From the beginning, they were incredibly accommodating and genuinely seemed to care about making sure our group had what we needed. They modified our camping arrangements to better fit our group and moved us to a large site with plenty of tree coverage that was also conveniently located near the parking and bathrooms. Those details ended up mattering even more than expected because we had a LOT of rain throughout the weekend! They also made sure we had plenty of firewood available and even took steps to keep it protected from the rain. Despite the weather, we were able to keep our fires going, cook our meals, gather together, and enjoy the weekend. What impressed me most was their willingness to work with us rather than simply handing us a campsite and leaving us to figure everything out. They were flexible, thoughtful, responsive, and incredibly accommodating to a fairly large group of women coming in for a weekend together. The weather definitely tested our camping skills, but Cricket Creek Ranch did everything they could to make sure we were comfortable and prepared. Even after spending most of the weekend camping in the rain, we left with great memories and a lot of appreciation for how well we were treated. I would absolutely recommend Cricket Creek Ranch, especially for groups. Thank you for helping make our Sober Under the Stars weekend such a memorable one. We truly appreciated everything you did for us!

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· September 2026

Tent · With pets ·

We loved our stay! The property is beautiful and each campsite feels secluded. There are paths around the property we explored and Jay was super helpful and responded promptly. This was my first Hipcamp experience and it’s going to be hard to top from here on out!

Mixed feelings

· September 2026

Nice private site but road noise

Tent ·

Easy drive to site for Haen Hollow. The drive in to the site is quite narrow. The site is simple, private, and nice. However, this site is right next to HWY 28, which is a fairly busy highway. The traffic isn’t visible from this site, but the road noise is quite loud.

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· September 2026

Tent ·

Cricket ranch is a favorite spot of ours. The kids love rustic camping and the hiking trails and creek are beautiful.

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· August 2026

A little piece of paradise

Tent ·

When you pack up your things and feel a little sad taking one last look around, you know you’re leaving a little piece of paradise behind. This place was spacious, peaceful, and secluded. We truly felt isolated from other people, which was exactly what we were looking for. You can hear some traffic in the distance, but honestly, it’s not bad at all and didn’t take away from the experience. This is a wonderful place to get away, reconnect with nature, and spend some time under the stars. The star gazing was absolutely beautiful. This is officially my new favorite place to camp, and I’m already looking forward to coming back!

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· July 2026

Great time!

Tent · Group trip ·

Great campsite, Jay was very helpful (chill guy fr). fire pit was intact and worked. Good environment overall.

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· July 2026

Highly recommend

Tent · With pets ·

My family loved our two nights at Grapeline. Plenty of space between us and other campers. Host was readily available when we called for a minor thing (which he immediately resolved). Portapotty at the center of the property was easily the cleanest I have ever seen. Would absolutely return and recommend. 👍

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· July 2026

Grapeline

Tent · Group trip ·

Me and my friends all had a great time at this site! It was clean and well marked, and we had no trouble finding our way around. Also, the site is beautiful, with a lot of options for those who want to hammock or watch the stars at night. Thank you Jay for an excellent trip!

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· July 2026

Tent ·

It's my bestie and I annual camping trip we do every year! We love it here its secluded, had a picnic table, trash can and firepit all ready to go. Never had an issue once here and great memories!

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· July 2026

Tent · With pets ·

Jay was a great host and his campsite was as described. The six of us had an awesome time and will be back!

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· June 2026

Tent ·

Beautiful place to camp we had so much fun! We would definitely camp here again.

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· June 2026

Tent · Group trip ·

This was an awesome spot, great privacy, the trails were well kept up, no bugs. Surprisingly, an apple space with a great big fire pit! Will definitely stay there again.

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· June 2026

Nice little spot overall

Tent ·

Host were very responsive. Sites are nice and secluded. Very well kept, clean, available trash can etc. They are also very close to town so if you need to run for quick supplies it's just down the road. The site are pretty close to a busy road heading into town so traffic noise can be somewhat steady until around 5-6 pm When it settles down and gets pretty quiet. That was fine as I was busy setting up camp and getting dinner rolling so by time I was ready to settle down, relax it was nice and quiet. There is room to walk around and explore after a good dinner. I would recommend site overall just be aware of traffic earlier afternoon but it does quiet down in later afternoon and evening. No issues with returning for another camp. I also tried to check out the lake near town but was unable to find a place that allowed me to park and access. To be fair I was just driving around so didn't stop to look up were the docks or boat ramps were located. Next time I may bring my knack and spend time at the lake. Thanks for the opportunity and great hospitality!!!

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· June 2026

Very peaceful

Tent ·

Great little spot. It was private and we couldn’t hear the other folks on the property at all. Jay was very kind and friendly. We enjoyed being so close to Kettle Moraine. Would recommend!

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· June 2026

Tent ·

I love Grapevine! Its got a shadier spot out front, and an even more private feeling open space set back that is sunny and beautiful. There are so many types of trees and plant species, the land is beautiful. It is the farthest site, but a doable walk for an able body. You can hear the freeway, but it doesn't take away from the beauty.

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· May 2026

Hidden gem, lovely campsite

Tent ·

Beautiful space. Lots of trees and options for hammocks and tents. This is an underrated spot for sure. Felt private and secluded. When we arrived there was no wheel barrel or cart to lug our stuff in but no worries there. Also thought it was odd that the creek access ran through our campsite and we weren’t a fan of people being encouraged to come through our campsite. Once again it didn’t affect our experience but we weren’t fans of that.

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· May 2026

Worth the Walk!

Tent · With kids ·

Our group loved camping at Grapeline! We easily fit 8 adults 5 kids, and 6 tents and (let's be real) way more gear than we needed for the four day weekend. The provided carts made it easy enough to transport all our stuff to and from the site, but definitely be prepared for a walk, and try to pack light! The ground was a bit muddy during our trip, so good shoes were a must. Jay was a great host! Communication was perfect, the information provided before our stay was clear and direct, and the property was well maintained. The trails and sites were mowed and we'll kept, and the portapotty was legitimately the best portapotty I've been had the pleasure of using. I would absolutely recommend this location to anyone looking for a rustic weekend away. This site in particular is great if you want to be well away from others in your own private bubble.

Mixed feelings

· April 2026

Great area

Tent · With kids ·

Great area but a half mile or less hike from where you park the car and from where portapotty is. Lots of woods and good seclusion. Pretty area The portapotty wasn’t there when we stayed or trash cans. You can’t drop off gear as the road there is too narrow. The closest site to the road you can.

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· October 2025

Tent · With pets ·

Clean, private, and spacious. Easy, wide walk in with wagons. Jay brought us a big haul of firewood. Would recommend.

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· October 2025

Grapevine is a great adventure!

Tent · With kids ·

Third annual camping trip to Grapeline, and every year it's a home run! We love the convenience of having the Bell tent up and ready to go when we arrive. This property is so close to so much great outdoor adventure we keep coming back year after year. See you in 2026!

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· October 2025

Spooked

Tent · With pets ·

Directions to get to the site were easy enough to follow. Portapotty was clean and well maintained. Firewood was available on site for $5 with a wagon which was helpful. We cooked our dinner over the fire grate provided & ate at the picnic table. Overall a lovely stay. We took a nature walk during sunset to scope out a bit of the land. Was cool to see the rock walls & get some history from The land owner. When we crawled into the tent for the evening we were awoken twice throughout the night from our dog barking at what seemed to be human footsteps through the fallen leaves on the path leading up to our site. We were quite spooked to say the very least… other than that, we heard truck noise from the road throughout the night which brought some comfort to us. The owner said he never heard of such a thing in the middle of the night.. Would recommend, just be aware & prepared as always when tent camping.

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· October 2025

Rocky Top Respite

Tent ·

Stayed at Rocky Top for one night, what a lovely, secluded campsite! Even though there were campers at other sites I barely heard or saw them. Nice sunset view and the creek was calming. The wagon was awesome amenity as the site is a little ways in and up a bit of a hill. The only minor con was a bit of road noise but it wasn’t too loud or distracting.

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· October 2025

Haen hollow

Tent · With pets ·

Great camping spot would recommend to others. We had a group of 6, 4 dogs and 3 tents and had plenty of space. Trashcan was full when we got there with trash on the ground and no wood was left in the precut bundle area. Can hear the traffic from the site but really wasn't a problem for us. Overall would go again.

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· October 2025

First time Hipcampers

Tent · With pets ·

This was our first time staying at a Hipcamp. Don't think we will ever go to another crowded campground again. This is exactly what we were looking for. We adopted 2 rescue dogs a few years ago and one is not so great with people. Pretty much put an end to our camping. This site was absolutely perfect. We picked the furthest site away from the others, Grapeline. It was not a bad walk at all, remote enough that we could let the dogs off leash. We still encountered other campers when we were coming and going for the day, near the parking area and Porta potty. Lake Michigan is near by and Kettle Morain for some great hiking. This trip and the camp were exactly what we were looking for. Perfect!

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· October 2025

Tent ·

Super nice property and host! We stayed at Grapeline and barely heard any traffic from the road. Would recommend!

Mixed feelings

· September 2025

An overall great time

Tent · With pets ·

Overall, we had a great experience. Pros: -The site was easily located via the pin provided on Google. The directions listed on the Hipcamp posting were clear. -The site was clean and provided a lot of shade with a big open area in the middle. On a clear night the view would be amazing. -The porta potty was clean, close by, and stocked according to needs -Ability to drive up to the site was ideal for me. -Wood available for purchase at site offered convenience. -Not able to hear other campers when in other sites. So quiet nights... a well needed retreat. -Site is private as it is surrounded by trees and tucked a bit back. -location is 10-15 min away from lots of walking trails. - Grabbed food at a local joint. Sipps bar and grill. Owned by a local couple. The food and service were great!! -Dog loved her time...the ability to have her roam a bit was awesome. Cons: All due to my own lack of thought. So I list them to help others realize what some pros may also entail. - Be aware that this site IS right off of the loading and unloading area(a bit less than 100 feet) so you will have to deal with noise from other arrivals...even when they decide to come later in the evening. As well as other departures...even if that departure is at 1130 at night. - Because the porta potty is close by you may catch a wiff or 2. -Since this is a shaded area you will have to deal will have some muddy areas if it decides to rain...we got stormed on 70% of our time there.

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· September 2025

Tent · Group trip ·

Great communication from the host, everything exactly as described. We had a question upon arrival and Jay was very helpful. The site was well maintained and the property is beautiful.

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· September 2025

Tranquil times @ Cricket Ranch!

Tent · With pets ·