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Romantic
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Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
This garden is intended to help people connect to Mother Earth. There is room for yoga or meditation with the plants. You can sleep in a tent, or your vehicle.
It has a walkable spiral, an 18’ Mother Earth sculpture, an earth lodge for ceremonies and a hexagon swing area. It’s located in a very small farm community. We are about a mile from the Hennepin canal where you can walk, fish or canoe.There is a 18’ Mother Earth sculpture (Laying down), 6 sided hammock swing with fire pit, 30’ moon circle, repurposed items into artwork, garden structures, a blessing energy gate, meditative spiral, lots of flowers, medicinal plants, edible bushes, big shade tree, picnic tables, benches and seating throughout the land. Tampico is a small town of about 800 people, It’s the birthplace of president Ronald Reagan. The Hennepin canal down the road for biking, hiking, boating and fishing.
Vehicle details
Travel trailers, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class B RVs, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
Vehicles under 45 feet allowed
Pull-in site
Accommodates slideouts
Surface type: Loose Gravel
Surface levelness: Flat
No Fifth wheels and Class A RVs
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
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No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
Motorhome/tent pitch
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
23 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firewood provided, firepit, communal. The fire pit is located in the center of the hexagon swing area. We have hammocks, we have a small bit of untreated wood to burn but also have pallets that are cut into burnable sizes & stacked for pit use.
Toilet available
Composting toilet
Pets allowed
Off leash. You can bring your pet and if it stays with you it can be off the leash. We do have a couple garden cat that sometimes hang out in the garden.
Potable water available
Hose, bottled water or jugs. The garden hose is available and stretches to the shower area. There is also filtered water in a glass jar in the RV.
Showers available
Cold water only. There is a solar shower and a shower hose that can go in a bucket of warm water. The garden hose also stretches to the shower area.
Bins available
Trash bin. There is a big blue garbage receptacle near the parking area. Guests are asked to put their gar In the blue can.
Cooking equipment present
Grill over firepit, communal, fridge, freezer, cookware, cooking utensils, dishware, cutlery, sink or other dishwashing station. There is a small cast iron grill out there also a fire pit. I would only use real untreated wood when cooking over the fire pit although we don’t provide much of that. We do have pallet wood cut up for the fire pit for recreational use.
Picnic table present
There are two picnic tables that can be moved around. There is also a large table & chairs and a small bistro set available.
Laundry present
Primitive laundry methods a rinse tub on legs and a clothes line is available. Garden hose is available for water.
Playground available
I have an outdoor kitchen set for kids, kids picnic table and a table n chairs set for kids. There is a sweet little park located across the street.
No wifi
Hot Tub absent
Things to know
Getting there
Check in: After 2:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
Cancellation policy: Moderate
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 12 months out
Park at listing
Wheelchair access
Max 2 vehicles
During your trip
Leave it better
Inclusion policyWe have a zero-tolerance policy against discrimination at Hipcamp. We are committed to helping our Host and Hipcamper communities be inclusive.
Great spot with lots of character to pass the night! Quiet spot to park, had it been tenting whether the garden would have been lovely!
Mara V.
2 reviews
Recommends
· August 2024
16 ft car
Carol and Walt made a beautiful garden with all recycled materials. It was amazing!
Theresa S.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· September 2023
Beautiful experience
Tent
This was my first experience using Hipcamp while my bf and I are traveling cross country and the stay at Carol’s was really lovely! Her and Walt were so welcoming, accommodating and kind. Made friends with their sweet kitty Ray who was our buddy for the stay, we will miss him dearly! The yard was filled with beautiful plants and was cozy, Carol was kind enough to teach us some things about them. Great people and we felt very safe there, would definitely return again if in the area!
Evan V.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· August 2023
Great Experiences
Tent · Group trip
Carol hosted 7 of us. Felt like I was in a fairy garden 🧚♀️ 🌸. Amazingly kind and sweet. Taught us a lot about plants and made me fall back in love with nature again. Was a trip that I’m certain others would enjoy.
Will B.
4 years on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Tent · With kids
There is a lovely camper and garden there to tent. There are several great places to eat in the shade of the beautiful trees and gardens. Our dog wandered safely on the property without issue or creating one. Carol gave us a lovely tour of the plants she is growing and what they do to help your body. We had arrived late in the evening but Carol sent us clear information about how to access the garden and helped us out immensely.
Bri Z.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· July 2023
Definitely coming back.
16 ft car
Carol was a very kind hearted wise woman I learned a lot of about the plants and herbs she grows here! The area was very relaxing and beautiful. Everywhere you look there’s something to learn about and admire. A lovely fire pit sits at the center of a resting place with hammocks and seats. Very cozy and welcoming. This was by far one of my favorite experiences! Carol is also very helpful if you are a first time camper and is willing to accommodate with whatever you need she even took time to show me a cozy little bar/ restaurant down the road. The area is beautiful and it’s definitely worth checking out and experiencing on your own!
Location
Tampico, Whiteside, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk), and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to