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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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Tent-only sites
2 sites
Persimmon Grove
90%
(15)Campfires allowed
Mulberry Forest Tent Site
91%
(11)Short walk to site
Campfires allowed
Reviews
90% Recommend26 ratings · 20 reviews
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· October 2026
Tent ·
Mulberry Forest Tent Site
Wonderful campsite. Wouldn't mind coming back :)
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· September 2026
Tent ·
Persimmon Grove
super cute and very close to st. louis so convenient if you’re wanting to explore the city !
I had a nice stay, but wanted to highlight I few things that weren't quite obvious to me before I got there!
The property is tucked into a neighborhood, so it's easy to navigate to, and I felt safe and secluded where I was and comfortable with my car being outside on the street overnight.
The SMARTEST and most courteous farm dog will come greet you and guide you, I felt like she had a guardian angel spirit and made sure I was safe and taken care of!
What I didn't realize — you'll be setting up camp IN the goat pasture, which means you'll be setting up your tent unavoidably on goat poop. Since I was packing my tent into my suitcase and flying out the next day, this wasn't totally ideal for my purposes. The goats were also pretty noisy all night, herding one way or another and being herded by the farm dog all through the night (felt like she was protecting me when the goats got nosy!), so I wouldn't describe the night as peaceful or restive haha.
Certainly memorable! I loved seeing the hens and roosters and ducks, too. Jeff was super communicative and it's well priced. Just think it's important to know what you're getting in for in case it's a bit more IN the farm than you were expecting!
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· August 2026
Tent ·
Persimmon Grove
Through the mulberry bushes, past the ducks, chickens, and roosters you'll be met by a dog at the gate, who will guide you to the persimmon grove. Here you will be able to set up camp with ideal views of the stars. The fire pit provided was perfect. Unzipping my tent in the morning and making eye contact with 20 goats was an experience. The views are incredible, hanging out with the goats and the dog in the morning is a memory I will cherish forever. 10/10 recommend.
Mixed feelings
· July 2026
Tent ·
Mulberry Forest Tent Site
We arrived after dark and it had been raining, it was difficult to navigate to the site, and the intended camp site was too muddy to set up our tent on. The property was pretty and we heard owls all night. There is no grate on the fire pit for cooking, so you'd need to bring your own items. Host was responsive to messages. No clear place to dispose of trash. Gate was tricky to maneuver when hauling camping equipment as the ground below sinks and is muddy. Very primitive, it was quiet, and overall scenic. A marker that indicates the camp sites would be ideal
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· July 2026
Tent ·
Persimmon Grove
Jeffrey was very easy to communicate with and friendly!
Mixed feelings
· June 2026
Tent ·
Mulberry Forest Tent Site
Easy to book. Responsive hosts. However, campsite was difficult to navigate and inaccessible to cars. Bring a cart / dolly or wheelbarrow to transport camping equipment.
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· May 2026
Tent ·
Mulberry Forest Tent Site
Great little spot not far from I64, Jeff was super helpful in showing us our site. Their Great Pyrenees dog was a sweetheart and not bothersome at all.
The camp area was freshly mowed so I can set up the tent for me and my kids. I had bought the tour and thanks Jeffrey nice tour of the plants! The kids loved the big doggy. The dog did check in on us to make sure everything was good. Very good communication through the app from Jeffery. I asked about wood for a fire place before arriving. I could buy some at the store or he said there’s a lot of sticks to get if we wanted to take a walk! The kids loved it the adventure! I brought a camping potty for inside the tent! All and all parking is close and camping here was a great experience! Felt very secure also! A+
Such a nice place, don’t expect to be able to car camp but you can park your car close and take as many trips as you need! The gate made me feel very safe, Jeffery was nice and minded his own business. The roosters woke me up and it was magical, sheep were so cute and the DOG was so sweet too he made me so happy and would also mind his business when I needed him to. I’m a solo female traveler and I felt safe, even with another man on the other campsite. No bathroom, fire pit bring your own wood (I think)
We took 4 children and they were busy all day exploring and playing. We had a great experience. The property is beautiful and very private. We will definitely be back.
Recommends
· April 2026
Tent ·
Persimmon Grove
Bigger and more spacious than expected, the farm dog made us feel very protected and would check on us every hour. The host communicated clearly and was very nice.
Amazing spot with a good fire, good space, and even a zip line.
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· February 2026
Tent · With kids ·
Persimmon Grove
Great simple land. There were goats and some chickens. Also a very friendly family dog that made us feel extra safe. The host was very quick to respond! Will book again in future.
We absolutely had a fantastic weekend camping on this lovely piece of land. We love that it is local to us so we can take a little getaway weekend now and then. Everything about this property is just cool. There are sheep, chickens and the coolest dog you'll ever meet! This is the kind of place that you want to tell everyone about but want to keep to yourself, too! Cant wait to come back.
Middle Eden is an absolute *find*. I am local to this host and just wanted to find a nice quiet place to occasionally get away! It was hard to believe we weren't out in secluded backcountry, but close enough to get back home if needed and there's sheep, chickens and a really cool, really sweet dog! My husband and I absolutely needed this reset and we will be back!
Unfortunately, I was unable to stay due to illness. Jeffrey was gracious and I will be reserving again soon! 🤞🤞
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· November 2025
Tent ·
Persimmon Grove
Such a beautiful place! Safe and secure! I enjoyed being welcomed by the sweetest dog, she lead me right where to set up for the night. Waking up on a beautiful piece of land with sheep, chickens, fluffy sweet doggo, it was such a fun and much needed experience. 10/10 highly recommend!!
Mixed feelings
· November 2025
Tent ·
Persimmon Grove
Overall, I cannot complain for the accessibility via price. I think it is very kind to be able to open up your space to make accessible for others! However, it wasn't fully what I was expecting, not necessarily at the fault of the host. I had booked a plot of land with the intention of parking overnight and had to sleep in the car as it was torrential downpouring the night that I stayed. The lot that we rented out was not accessible via car, and parking instructions sent by the Host had us parked outside of his property's gates. On the other side of his gates are a row of neighbors homes and a semi-busy road off of their street (about 600 feet from where we parked). This meant essentially no privacy given the circumstances of our sleeping arrangements. Whether this be a miscommunication or whatbeit, I thought sharing my experience could help others know what to expect! No fault of the Host whatsoever, but if you too find yourself with the possibility of utilizing your car for sleep while camping, this may not be the listing for you.
Recommends
· October 2025
Tent ·
Mulberry Forest Tent Site
BEAUTIFUL property. Owner is super nice and they love sharing the property that they have built. 10/10 would recommend!
Location
Fairview Heights, St. Clair, Illinois, United StatesTo respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
Hosted by Jeffrey P.
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