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East Woods on the IL River

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· Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois
25 acres hosted by Katie T.
1 RV/tent site · 1 tent site
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Katie is a Star Host
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This 25 acre parcel was once owned by a sand mining company. There are mounds and valleys all along the Illinois River. We purchased the property in 1987, and cut in the road. The city of Ottawa recently annexed the property into the Ottawa city limits. It's like owning our own wild park.
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235 ratings · 180 reviews
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Marcie M.recommends
February 25, 2024
Goose Creek Lost Acre
What a cool place if you're truly in to primitive camping. A high circle of ground looking over the water. Plenty of wildlife. The fire pit was just fine, dug it out a bit and reset the stone as it's still winter and hadn't been used. I did end up sleeping in the car because it was too cold for the tent. I was prepared for either scenario. Definitely need AWD or 4x4 to drive in. Trains were not an issue, sitting by the fire or sleeping. I'd definitely go back again.
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Tom W.recommends
February 5, 2024
Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond
My first time winter camping and Katie's property was perfect for it! So much wildlife even in the winter: deer, coyotes, turkeys, etc. Can't wait to go back again soon!
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Jennifer M.recommends
November 25, 2023
Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond
Beautiful, secluded sight with short walk to river. Deer, turkeys, geese and all different types of birds. I’ve been here before and will come again!
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Jackie F.recommends
November 19, 2023
Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond
Serenity
Loved tent camping here! So serene and plenty of area to walk through nature. The host was very nice and showed us around the site so we knew the area. Beautiful view of the stars too! Great place to recharge :)
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Dan M.recommends
November 12, 2023
Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond
An incredible spot
An incredible space. Of the 3 campgrounds, one rises above the rest. Quiet, secluded and along the River. Was truly incredible.
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Joe J.recommends
October 30, 2023
Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond
Always an amazing time here! We were visited by wild turkey, 2 bald eagles soaring over camp, deer and even a frog down by the river! A great day in the woods and Katie is a very welcoming host!
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Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, 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
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Hosted by Katie T.Joined in October 2017
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