The Midwest’s Best Hipcamps to Visit in 2023

To help you find the best camping in the country, each year we compile data from bookings, reviews, and ratings across more than 500,000 available sites. We use this to identify top-performing Hipcamp properties and crown the best Hipcamps in America for the Hipcamp Awards—just in time for camping season! We’re so thankful to have all of our Hipcamp Hosts as part of our community, and we’re so proud of all Hosts who provide unforgettable experiences all year long! How were winners selected?

Best Hipcamps to visit in 2023 by category

Best Hipcamps in the Midwest 2023

• Best Hipcamps in Illinois
• Best Hipcamps in Indiana
• Best Hipcamps in Iowa
• Best Hipcamps in Kansas
• Best Hipcamps in Michigan
• Best Hipcamps in Minnesota
• Best Hipcamps in Missouri
• Best Hipcamps in Nebraska
• Best Hipcamps in North Dakota
• Best Hipcamps in Ohio
• Best Hipcamps in South Dakota
• Best Hipcamps in Wisconsin

Looking for other states? See all US winners here.

Best Hipcamps in Illinois

Second place: Bear Creek Farm and Ranch, Palmer

Third place: Wine Trail Wilderness, Pomona

Runners-up

• Linden Camprground
• Horseshoe Bend
• McCully Heritage Project
• Willowthorne
• CSC Permaculture Project
• Quiet Countryside Camping
• Glamp Games Retreat
• East Woods on the IL River
• R&L Farm with Tent & RV Camping
• Escape to Nature
• Happy Trails Farm Resort
• Riverview Campground

Best Hipcamps in Indiana

Second place: Marick Acres, Carthage

Third place: Walnut Valley Realm, Logansport

Runners-up

• Heritage Farm Stay Adventure
• Sherfick Farms
• Havendell Farm and Wayside
• Songdog Meadows
• Hoosier’s on the Ridge
• Blue River Retreat
• Apple Acres
• Camp David
• Martin H.’s Land
• JWs Resort
• Lochloosa River Retreat
• Weston Family Farm

Best Hipcamps in Iowa

Second place: Horse Creek Adventures, Sidney

Third place: Draco Hill Farm, West Branch

Runners-up

• Farm Stay
• Anna’s land at Lake Red Rock
• 99 Bottles Winery Hills
• n*Everland Barnyard Camping
• Come Enjoy the Beauty
• Rock N Ranch Events & Campground
• Greenhouse Camping
• 1860’s Botanical Paradise
• East Grove Farms Winery and Vineyard
• The Edge of Driftless
• J.V. Vineyard & Retreat
• Two Old Hoes on Hippie Hill

Best Hipcamps in Kansas

Second place: Enchanted Oaks, Basehor

Third place: Basecamp Flint Hills

Runners-up

• The Light Center
• Blackthorn Retreat
• Atlas Ad Astra – Missile Silo
• Dry Creek Post
• Saddle Ridge Retreats
• Equine Estates Rustic Ranch
• Daniel’s 100-yr-old farm
• Roots, Fruits & Greens Farm
• Bare Ass Acres
• The Hitch N’ Post
• Branded 5 Stable & Kennel LLC
• Turner’s Quarter

Best Hipcamps in Michigan

Second place: Mulln-Heim Vineyards, Baroda

Third place: Blooming Bus Farms, Niles

Runners-up

• Bear Tree Homestead
• Million $ Sunset Camp
• Lynx Run Wilderness Retreat
• Heritage Hills
• EcoXtreme Adventure Cabin
• Carlandia CannaCamp
• One Grand Place
• House of Bear
• Llama Meadows Eco Farm BaseCamp
• Camp 437 in the Sturgeon Valley
• Anne B.’s Land
• Halls Haven

Best Hipcamps in Minnesota

Second place: Quarry in the Mississippi Bluff

Third place: Belle Creek Bluff, Welch

Runners-up

• Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland
• Prairie Creek Forest Campground
• The Camps at the Vineyard
• The Jubilee Homestead
• Ranch Retreat
• Detroit Lakes
• The Oaks at Oakwood Farm
• Woods and Meadows Farm
• Bluff Hollow Camp on the Root River
• Shady Rest Acres
• The Double J
• Bundo’s Forest

Best Hipcamps in Missouri

Second place: Harmony Lake Farm Park & Playground

Third place: Four Creeks Campground

Runners-up

• Hummingbird Hollow Outdoors
• Cinco de Mayo Campground
• Milo Farm Sacred Land
• Selby Farm Horse Retirement
• Savanna Springs
• B Berry Farms & Co.
• Dream Meadows Garden
• Hagood Farms and Trails
• Swim/BBQ/Camp Such and Such Farm
• Sudden Valley Ranch
• Persimmon Grove Retreat & Camp
• Retreat to the Country

Best Hipcamps in Nebraska

Second place: Andersen’s Rustic Farm Paradise, Blue Hill

Third place: Brodine Acres, Elm Creek

Runners-up

• Omaha Campsite
• Shepherd’s Rest Goat Rescue
• Lake Mac Camping
• A Country Retreat
• Ring Residence
• Golden Prairie Bison
• Francis H.’s Land
• Papa Moon Vineyards Winery Cidery
• Pfanny’s Farm
• Greenwood Gem
• Food For RestTiny House Homeste
• Seven Pines Ranch River Retreat

Best Hipcamps in North Dakota

Second place: Harvest Family Campsite

Best Hipcamps in Ohio

Second place: The Turkey Hollow Campground, Millersburg

Third place: The Lake at the Flying J Farm, Johnstown

Runners-up

• Fruitdale Farm
• Altenbrauch Farm
• One Earth Collaborative Sanctuary
• The Pleasant Valley Farm
• The Viking Longhall
• Fish Farm Camp
• Riverside Camping
• Pleasant Valley Farm Camp
• Grins & Pickin’s CampFarm
• McKee Farm
• Broken Road Farm
• Rusty’s Loft

Best Hipcamps in South Dakota

Second place: Tent Camping Near a Pine Forest

Third place: Solace Farm, Davis

Runners-up

• South Dakota Prairie
• Opulent Acres
• Bear Den Cabins & Camp
• The Wilderness
• Crow Peak’s Last Best Place
• Blue Tin Ranch
• Crystal A.’s Land
• Currier Campsite
• Redblue RV Site
• Woodland Ranch
• The Retreat at Pointer’s Ridge
• Harris Hideout

Best Hipcamps in Wisconsin

Second place: Camp Escape, Merrill

Third place: Bad River Wilderness, Mellen

Runners-up

• Superior Beach Camp
• Trapper Arts Retreat
• Cricket Ranch
• Beaver Point Cabin
• 44 North
• Toadally Natural Garden
• Healing Hills
• 5 Secluded Acres on River
• The Summer Camp Experience
• Maggies Merry Mirror
• Brye’s Cabin/Camping on the Bad Axe
• Star Camp

Looking for other states? See all US winners here.

Find yourself outside in 2023

Now that you’ve got all the inspiration you could need, it’s time to book your ultimate camping trip.