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Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

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· Houston, Winona, Minnesota

100 acres hosted by Mike And Joan G.

3 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site

Off-leash friendly

Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Minnesota: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Welcome ; Located in southeast Minnesota's Driftless region of hills, valleys, fields and forests, we are a grass based working dairy farm with over 100 acres of woodland, including an extensive trail system and campsites in our wooded acres. What makes this woodland special is it's quiet, secluded setting and over 6 miles of hiking / skiing trails. Our farmstead sits three quarter of a mile off the paved county highway on our well maintained gravel driveway. Each of our campsites are secluded from the others with their own sawdust compost toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, and firewood. Two of our sites require 4WD with a minimum of 6 inches ground clearance to access, and two are accessible with 2WD. If you do not have 4WD we can help transport your gear while you enjoy the walk in. There are plenty of woodland birds, deer, turkeys, raccoons and squirrels sharing the woods with you. At night it is common for owls to visit the campsite area to say hello, and coyotes talking in the distance. The winding trails through 100 acres of woodland offer a variety of woodland habitats, from Old growth Maple to mixed hardwood, to dense brush, to the edges of open pastureland. Bring your fat bike or mountain bike for an enjoyable ride. For winter users there is a mix of easy, moderate, and challenging winter cross country skiing or snowshoeing / hiking on the property. However the Rock Bottom Cabin is our only heated and insulated site and is available for winter booking. Winter access is walk in only with snow on the ground or in the forecast. We can help transport gear. This property is part of a working pasture-based dairy farm and guided tours of the dairy and cattle are available when scheduling allows. Children 12 and younger are free at our campsites. No need to be counted as guests , but please let us know when requesting to book. We do not allow non-booked visitors to our campsites due to the secluded, remote location, and accessibility.

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364 ratings · 316 reviews

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May 20, 2024

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I am so happy that we found Hill Top Queen campsite! It was a beautiful stay among such peaceful and private surroundings! You’d never know that this campground was tucked away and we are excited to return! The little Bar and Grill just up the road also was a nice place for some sandwiches the next day. I highly recommend this place if you are looking for something completely creative, private and peaceful.

Matthew P.recommends

May 13, 2024

ROUND MOUND CAMPSITE

Northern Lights!

Opened up our summer camping at Gillis Dairy Farm and Woodland again. As usual things were fantastic. Everything clean and tidy for our arrival. Huge treat to see the Northern Lights!

Jessica R.recommends

May 5, 2024

ROCK BOTTOM CABIN

We had a great weekend at the Rock Bottom Cabin! The cabin was so cozy and the awning was great for the rain. The outdoor fireplace was fantastic for cooking. We loved the porch and watching the birds at the feeder. The trails were AMAZING! So well maintained and well marked! My husband even took a dip in the spring, I chickened out 😂. There were no bugs to speak of! Mike and Joan were WONDERFUL hosts and we felt very welcomed. We will definitely be back, this place is a gem!

Shannon L.recommends

March 11, 2024

ROCK BOTTOM CABIN

Something magical

Where do I start?! First we were greeted with Mikes friendly hello. Took some time to see the cows and pigs with the kids and off we went to the Rock Bottom cabin. Everything about our camp site was wonderful. Beautiful open field in the pit of big hills surrounding us. Sun shining in during the day. Thousands of stars at night. The cutest Owls hooting. The trails have fun hidden gems and the tree people have tons of character. It was a great way to decompress and disconnect from technology and the busy day to day life. As a family we bonded, laughed and enjoyed each other so time. We ended up teaching our children about the simple things in life. Our kids thought the outhouse was “sooooo cool!” Mike and Joan checked up on us and made sure we were good on supplies like water, wood, toilet paper. We cant wait to go back and stay in the ship!

Katie E.recommends

February 10, 2024

ROCK BOTTOM CABIN

Great Weekend Getaway with Dog

I had such a great experience at Mike and Joan's Rock Bottom Cabin. I booked in February and after arriving at the house and getting a ride down the steep road to the cabin with Mike, I found that he had already started a fire in the stove for me to warm up the cabin! The outhouse was super clean, as was the cabin. There were lots of trails to hike, lots of them uphill! My dog and I had a great experience. Would highly recommend.

Dina G.recommends

November 6, 2023

ROCK BOTTOM CABIN

This place was such a gem! I wish I could have stayed a few more nights, but it was a treat nonetheless.

Location

Houston, Winona, Minnesota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Wahpeton First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking

Hosted by Mike And Joan G.Joined in August 2017

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