40 acres hosted by Jerry H.
6 Vehicle/Tent sites
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Also known as the Hershey Homestead, our property is home to what we like to call the funny farm. We have lots of kids and all of them are involved in 4h so that means we have lots of animals. Chickens, ducks, geese, peacocks, goats, sheep, pigs, beef, and horses each have a home here as well as dogs and cats. It's rarely quiet but the chorus of sounds you hear can be an interesting mix of the mating calls of the peacocks to the mooing of the cows to the howls of coyotes at night. (And maybe some of our seven kids playing outside ).
As a camper on our property, you are welcome to explore the homestead at your leisure and take in the sights and smells of the farm. We also have several ponds that bring in an array of wildlife that can be great for bird watching or maybe even catching a few bluegills. We have a new couple of bald eagles that built a nest in a towering white pine along the shore of the big pond, providing opportunities for eagle sightings and photography. There are multiple trails throughout the property available for hiking as well
We are a 1/4 mile from the lake of Shell Lake which has one of the nicest public beaches in northern WI and there are lots of eating and shopping options within a short distance in all directions.
We like to say that we live in the country with the convenience of city amenities only a hop skip and a jump away.Multiple primitive camp sites scattered throughout the property giving you choices of out in the open along the edge of the pond, in trees but still a pond view or relaxing under majestic white oak monarchs. No utilities for public use yet. There is a professional grade sand volleyball court with lights, 50' tall teepee with large firepit, kids ninja obstacle course and walking trails to enjoy the wildlife. Bring your own canoe or kayak and enjoy the serenity of the large beaver pond while watching this year's bald eagle youngsters in their towering white pine nest.
