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Elizabeth
1 day ago
9 m travel trailer
With kids
We loved our stay. The park was great with wonderful hosts!
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Jenna
2 weeks ago
Tent
With pets
Trent was an excellent communicator and host. This site is beautiful, safe, quiet, and convenient to 70. We will be back next year.
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Eric
2 weeks ago
5 m travel trailer
Beautiful lakeside location on well maintained land. The available kayaks were a plus and there is a large playground as well. A good secluded spot for a solo or family getaway.
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Jenna
3 weeks ago
Tent
We loved staying at the Positive Outlook site. It was beautiful and felt so welcoming with the lights and snacks. We plan to camp here again! Great communication from Trent.
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edgar
September 2025
Tent
With pets
It was a peaceful time camping there and site 4 was amazing. In the woods next to the little pond was very cute. I appreciate the last minute approval on our trip back to Wisconsin. Would recommend anyone else who swings by to take site 4 worth it!!.
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Donna A
September 2025
Tent
Everyone was friendly and welcoming. They opened there home to use bathroom and shower. Watching the chickens and squirrels antics during the day was fun, listening to owls at night was intriguing. So few skeeters I could leave tent open! Great place to introduce kids to camping. Coming back soon.
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Robert
September 2025
Tent
With kids
Stayed here for two nights with my son. Enjoyed the stay and the owners were friendly.
Firewood was available for purchase on site. Sites were far enough away from each other that you couldn’t hear or see each other (obscured by trees).
We stayed close to the road. I think the other sites were more favorable but that’s just my opinion dude. Each site had its own fire ring.
If I had one complaint it would be the noise from the road. It is a rural road with very minimal traffic. For some reason there were side by sides driving down the road very late into the night. I don’t think it would matter if I were staying in a house, it would still wake me up. Obviously this is out of the control of the site, and I state this only to lead into a recommendation to bring some ear plugs. The second night was far more quiet with almost no one driving down the road.
Overall I recommend this site and 100% would stay again. ✌️
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Misty
August 2025
Tent
Great experience! Karmen & her family were wonderful hosts.
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Blake
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Great folks very friendly bathroom was clean and had great water pressure on top of fresh eggs which was a huge plus and very quite area would recommend this place to anyone!
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Peyton
August 2025
Tent
Truly such a wonderful experience! Mark and Kim were kind and accommodating. Their land is absolutely beautiful. They got a fire going for me and helped me bring all of my supplies to where I planned to camp. Got to go on the paddleboat, explore the grounds, stargaze. Perfect getaway!
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Jane
August 2025
4 m pop-up camper
With pets
The site is pretty much what we expected as based on images from the website, but it was also much more. We had an unfortunate event or three prior to arriving, let the host know our pop up was not working properly but we had a tent. She was welcoming and friendly.
it is difficult to put into words the calm I felt sitting on the patio feeling the cool breeze off the pond and listening to the music of splashing water.
Another "wow" moment was the fact that the host had a family party on the private area across the pond and we really didn't hear much at all.
The bathroom/shower was clean and the water was hot.
the sites are new gravel, so keep toes and soles in mind. the play area and firepit seemed inviting. This place is highly recommended.
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Tracy
August 2025
5 m pop-up camper
We had a great trip to Happy Trails Farm. It was perfect for us. We loved seeing all the animals and the people on the farm were very friendly. Thank you for a wonderful stay.
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Renée
August 2025
Tent
With pets
Brady’s place was just right for a one-night stopover on my cross-country trip! There is soft grass for pitching a tent, and a graveled area if you have a trailer. Brady provides a small picnic table, a cooking table, and several chairs, all under a spacious canopy for protection from rain (or hot sun!). There are also lights, an electric outlet, and a hose for fresh water. The outdoor shower is wonderful! There’s also a comfy swinging bench for watching the sun set over the small pond.
My only caveat is that the area is pretty close to the road, with no barrier. There wasn’t a lot of traffic and little to none at night (so noise wasn’t an issue), but you do have to keep an eye on kids or your dog so they don’t run into the road.
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Dustin
August 2025
Tent
With kids
We had a great time here! Lots of fish to catch, and great campsite. Hosts were friendly and accommodating. The sheep and goats were fun to watch and the 2 farm dogs loved spending time with us at the campsite. If you have dogs, I would make sure they are good around animals and other dogs before considering coming out. We didn’t bring our dogs and I’m glad. I don’t think they would have done well. There are canoe rentals, farm tours, fresh eggs and more. They also have special events at the farm that look like a blast!!
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Aaron
August 2025
Tent
Amazing place and very wonderful hosts! Thank you so much for the beautiful eggs and your kind hospitality.
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John
August 2025
Tent
As advertised and fair value. Host greeted promptly. Directions good and in a pretty place but not far off the beaten path. There are chickens nearby.
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Madeline
August 2025
6 m Class B
With pets
We absolutely loved this spot and wish we could’ve stayed longer to enjoy this calm, quaint HipCamp! The hot shower was a huge bonus!
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WC
August 2025
6 m travel trailer
The Birch Back-In RV site isn’t just a stop, it’s the kind of place that makes you slow down without realizing it. The pond caught us first—quiet, glassy, the kind of water that makes you want to skip rocks and forget about time. The free kayaks and paddle board weren’t just perks, they were an invitation to get out there and live a little. We stayed, we breathed, we laughed. Tremendous place. We definitely will be back.
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Amy Jo
August 2025
9 m travel trailer
Beautiful spot, thoughtful owner. Really the best spot we’ve ever been. Caught lots of bass, there’s a little place down the road that serves chicken wings and drinks!
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Amanda
August 2025
10 m fifth wheel
Place was amazing. It was easy to find and pull into. Crystal was very attentive to made sure we had contact if we needed anything right away. It was very pretty and peaceful. Bonus, all the other campers staying there were super friendly! Would definitely go back if in the area again.
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Visit now because Eldon Hazlet could easily become the next hotspot of Illinois environmental adventure. With its open fields, breezy lakeside views, and expansive collection of wildlife, the largest park in Illinois is no less than a treasure. Partake in your favorite pastimes or try something new! Set sail on the lake, have a romantic picnic, take a dip in the pool: the options are endless! There’s nothing quite so relaxing as breathing in the fresh air at Eldon Hazlet.
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2 Ratings · 3 reviews
Awesome camp sites! $20 a night, showers were great. Beautiful sunrise and lake is cool.
Very happy we stopped
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Davey G.
4 months on Hipcamp
June 2017
This campground has a handful of great primitive tent sites right by the lake. They are beautiful and WAY cheap (win!). When we were there, in the middle of the week, there was only one other tent in our section, so we had most of the place to ourselves. There are true outhouses near the sites that are a little rough, but a real bathroom with showers close to the pool.
Melinda H.
9 years on Hipcamp
November 2016
We always go for the primitive walk-in sites A,B, or C. They are right on the lake and usually a little less crowded than some of the other areas. The racoons are masters of this domain so don't leave anything out. They know how to open coolers too so if your cooler is to heavy to schlep back to the car, wedge it under the picnic table seat. Tie up any garbage too.
The outhouses are.... well outhouse-like. The main shower house/bathrooms are ok, but no soap for the sinks so bring your own.
Overall this might not be good camping for 'glampers' but the beautiful peaceful lake makes up for what the campground lacks.
There's also a 24 hour polar ice and firewood stand next to the Dollar General that's about 2 miles away.
Jennifer A.
10 years on Hipcamp
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