Rain was not our friend
Jay A.has mixed feelings towards this listing.
Sadly we were unable to stay here after booking due to heavy flooding.
The communication with Mcully was fantasic, we were asked if we could change sites after we booked as the site we requested was booked and they were very quick to respond with a remedy to that situation. We were also given very clear directions and also warned we would need to cart our gear over to avoid getting our car stuck due to the rain, which I am highly greatful for as i would be the type to push my luck.
But sadly, when we got there, we quickly realized why the car would get stuck and i wouldnt even question to not go across. There is a stream going directly across the path to get to the campsites that was completly flooded out to the point we werent sure it was even safe to cross with how strong the current was. There was a cart provided, but i dont believe it would have made it sadly.
We did make it across eventually to scope things out but only with the help of 1 of our dogs jumping in to test the waters. We thought about staying if the rain did receed, but the firepit was very flooded in all 4 sites we found. Site 4, the one we requested, seemed to be the highest up, but still had water flowing through it draining to the stream. Our site, site 2, was closest to the entrance and the firepit was in pond that probably wouldnt dry out til long after we were meant to leave.
I wanted to text Mcully, but sadly had no reception until i was about 30 minutes away and at that point had decided to go home. No fault to them, just worth mentioning that we had no reception, myself on TMobile network and my boyfriend on Sprint.
Overall, the hiking at this location seems very nice from the little bit we did do in the rain and one of my dogs really enjoyed splashing in the stream. The bathrooms and showers are visible from the sites and just a short walk away. All 4 sites have a fire pit and a picnic table. Sadly, i only saw one place to put a hammock, im not sure if it was too far apart though.
I believe without the rain, this could be a very very nice site. The accessibly to water and bathrooms is great, there seems to be quite a lot of trails, and the site are large enough for multiple tents if you wanted too, though are not private from each other. There is also wood provided for fire pits which is great. Overall, just not what we were after, but im confident there are people who are after this. We probably wont be back to camp because were looking for more secluded, but ill be happy to recommend to anyone who is looking for a site like this!!! If in the area, i would high consider going hiking here.
I chose not to get a refund as I am happy that the money is going to a non profit to help the site.
Past trips
Site 4 - McCully Heritage Project
in McCully Heritage Project, IllinoisRain was not our friend
Sadly we were unable to stay here after booking due to heavy flooding.
The communication with Mcully was fantasic, we were asked if we could change sites after we booked as the site we requested was booked and they were very quick to respond with a remedy to that situation. We were also given very clear directions and also warned we would need to cart our gear over to avoid getting our car stuck due to the rain, which I am highly greatful for as i would be the type to push my luck.
But sadly, when we got there, we quickly realized why the car would get stuck and i wouldnt even question to not go across. There is a stream going directly across the path to get to the campsites that was completly flooded out to the point we werent sure it was even safe to cross with how strong the current was. There was a cart provided, but i dont believe it would have made it sadly.
We did make it across eventually to scope things out but only with the help of 1 of our dogs jumping in to test the waters. We thought about staying if the rain did receed, but the firepit was very flooded in all 4 sites we found. Site 4, the one we requested, seemed to be the highest up, but still had water flowing through it draining to the stream. Our site, site 2, was closest to the entrance and the firepit was in pond that probably wouldnt dry out til long after we were meant to leave.
I wanted to text Mcully, but sadly had no reception until i was about 30 minutes away and at that point had decided to go home. No fault to them, just worth mentioning that we had no reception, myself on TMobile network and my boyfriend on Sprint.
Overall, the hiking at this location seems very nice from the little bit we did do in the rain and one of my dogs really enjoyed splashing in the stream. The bathrooms and showers are visible from the sites and just a short walk away. All 4 sites have a fire pit and a picnic table. Sadly, i only saw one place to put a hammock, im not sure if it was too far apart though.
I believe without the rain, this could be a very very nice site. The accessibly to water and bathrooms is great, there seems to be quite a lot of trails, and the site are large enough for multiple tents if you wanted too, though are not private from each other. There is also wood provided for fire pits which is great. Overall, just not what we were after, but im confident there are people who are after this. We probably wont be back to camp because were looking for more secluded, but ill be happy to recommend to anyone who is looking for a site like this!!! If in the area, i would high consider going hiking here.
I chose not to get a refund as I am happy that the money is going to a non profit to help the site.