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Kickapoo Creek Getaway

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· Bellevue, Peoria, Illinois · 4 acres
Hosted by Matthew L.
RV/tent site
· 26 guests max
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Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Off-leash friendly
Pets can be off-leash at this Hipcamp.
4 acres right on the creek when the water is low there is a huge beach you can even camp on! We own both sides of the creek don't worry about getting wet or using the beach on either side if accessible. You can fish the creek there are some deep holes on some bends and near the far bank that a good fisher can spot right away. There is a big fire pit and ring usually there is enough wood around the property to get a fire going(unless everything is soaked from rain). There is a gravel parking spot just off the road (you will see our "Camp here with HipCamp" sign) that has enough room for 5 cars or so and you can park in the grass along the edge of the property by the road. **NEW AS OF 9/20/24** You can now drive down on to the property thru the access path north of the gravel parking area there is enough room to drive a truck and trailer and turn around down there. When it is wet the drive in is not rocked yet so just keep that in mind. The entrance and the ramp going down to the creek are the only hills everywhere else is pretty much flat and wooded on this side of the creek but you can for the most part see your vehical on the road from anywhere except the creek and the other side of course. There are picknit tables and some trash cans there as well. Also a nice walking path around the main camping area. I go down and mow and try and keep the flat areas clear. Sometimes the cars on the road can be loud at night but that's about all you gotta worry about on the wooded area but It is much quieter if you camp on the beach you can't hear the cars just loud frogs and bugs much nicer if you get the chance to camp down there. Have Fun!4 acres right on the creek when the water is low there is a huge beach you can even camp on! We own both sides of the creek don't worry about getting wet or using the beach on either side if accessible. You can fish the creek there are some deep holes on some bends and near the far bank that a good fisher can spot right away. There is a big fire pit and ring usually there is enough wood around the property to get a fire going(unless everything is soaked from rain). There is a gravel parking spot just off the road (you will see our "Camp here with HipCamp" sign) that has enough room for 5 cars or so and you can park in the grass along the edge of the property by the road. **NEW AS OF 9/20/24** You can now drive down on to the property thru the access path north of the gravel parking area there is enough room to drive a truck and trailer and turn around down there. When it is wet the drive in is not rocked yet so just keep that in mind. The entrance and the ramp going down to the creek are the only hills everywhere else is pretty much flat and wooded on this side of the creek but you can for the most part see your vehical on the road from anywhere except the creek and the other side of course. There are picknit tables and some trash cans there as well. Also a nice walking path around the main camping area. I go down and mow and try and keep the flat areas clear. Sometimes the cars on the road can be loud at night but that's about all you gotta worry about on the wooded area but It is much quieter if you camp on the beach you can't hear the cars just loud frogs and bugs much nicer if you get the chance to camp down there. Have Fun!
RV details
Travel trailers, Fifth wheels, Toy haulers, Pop-up campers, Class C RVs, Campervans, and Cars allowed
There is a dirt road into the property north of the gravel parking area up top on the same side of the road there is plenty of room to drive into the property and circle around then drive back out no backing up required remember it is a dirt road if it does rain rock will be comming in the future
Vehicles under 32 feet allowed
You can drive in and circle around the property and drive back out i suggest walking around and finding a path that works for you first
Pull-through site
You can drive in and circle around the property and drive back out i suggest walking around and finding a path that works for you first
Accommodates slideouts
You can drive in and circle around the property and drive back out i suggest walking around and finding a path that works for you first
Surface type: Grass or field
It's all pretty level but it is bare ground
Surface levelness: Flat
It's all pretty level but it is bare ground
No Class A RVs and Class B RVs
There is a dirt road into the property north of the gravel parking area up top on the same side of the road there is plenty of room to drive into the property and circle around then drive back out no backing up required remember it is a dirt road if it does rain rock will be comming in the future
Generators allowed
No electrical hookup
No water hookup
No sewage hookup
No TV hookup
What to expect
RV/tent site
You'll have this Hipcamp all to yourself.
26 guests max
Campfires allowed
Firepit
Pets allowed
Off leash, on leash
No toilet; campers must bring camp toilets
Bins available
Trash bin
Picnic table present
No potable water
Bring your own water, purify from river or stream
No showers
Bathe in river or stream
Cooking equipment absent
No wifi
Laundry absent
Hot Tub absent
No playground

Things to know

Getting there
Check in: After 12:00 PM
Check out: Before 12:00 PM
On arrival: Head straight to site
Cancellation policy: Flexible
Minimum nights: 1 night
Accepts bookings: 6 months out
Park at listing
No wheelchair access
Max 8 vehicles
2WD accessible
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6 ratings · 3 reviews
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Claire M.
2 reviews
Recommends
· September 2024
Tent
I loved camping at Kickapoo Creek Getaway! The location was easy to find and very well marked with a HipCamp sign. The site is a beautiful piece of nature within the city so you do hear cars going by, truck horns, and a train passed by once or twice. It's along the creek and it was low enough we were able to set up our tent down there. Definitely recommend!
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Andrew R.
17 reviews
Recommends
· June 2024
Rock hound site
Tent
Park right off the road near the hipcamp barcode sign. Killer agates and Jasper in the river shoals. Convenient to Peoria (check out the Riverwalk market).
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Harvi T.
10 months on Hipcamp
Recommends
· June 2024
Tent · With pets
Right next to a road but there is enough privacy to make it feel safe instead of annoying. We ended up camping on one of the wider paths under a mulberry tree and got to eat the berries that dropped on us the next morning :) Only had to talk to two girls who attempted to cut through the site to get to the creek but they were super friendly and understanding.
Location
Bellevue, Peoria, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking
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Hosted by Matthew L.

Joined in May 2024
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