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Bird Watch at Pine Lake

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· Charleston, Coles, Illinois
8 acres hosted by Shanan S.
1 RV/tent site · 1 tent site
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Shanan is a Star Host
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Our property has a robust migratory bird population. We see Blue Heron, geese, ducks, song birds, birds of prey, including the occasional Bald Eagle visit our property. We have a small wetland area and pond, which attract a lot of wildlife, such as muskrat, deer, fox, frogs, turtles, and other small woodland animals. We have wooded areas as well as meadows, which are perfect for tent camping, and are a short walk from the parking area. Our property makes a great base camp for exploring local areas of interest. Lincoln Log Cabin State Historic Site is just a few miles south of Charleston. Lake Charleston is just a few miles away, and boasts several nesting pairs of Bald Eagles. There are also fishing, hiking and bike trails around Lake Charleston. We are very close to Illinois' largest Amish Community in the Arcola/Arthur area, with many Amish shops, bakeries, quilt shops, and more. Aikman's Wildlife Adventures is in nearby Chesterville. There is a very nice bike path just to the west of our property. This bike path takes you through Charleston, past the Coles County Fairgrounds, and into Mattoon.
Activities
Biking
Fishing
Hiking
Wildlife watching
Natural features
Forest
Lake
Field
Wetlands
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7 ratings · 6 reviews
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David F.recommends
October 20, 2024
Blackbird Tent Area
The hosts were fantastic and the campground itself was perfect!
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Derek N.recommends
April 9, 2024
Blackbird Tent Area
Great camping
Great spot! Shanan was very accommodating and the big pine tree provided a perfect dry and comfy spot for our tents
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Chris K.recommends
September 17, 2023
Blackbird Tent Area
Would definitely recommend this quiet and simple location. Just far enough away from it all to provide you what you need. An evening of nature, beautiful sunset/sunrise over the farm fields, beautiful pond, trails to walk around and of course a good spot to enjoy a fire. Shanan met us upon arrival and ensured we knew where everything was and that we were set. All in all a great experience. Thank you guys!
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Robert E.recommends
June 22, 2023
Blackbird Tent Area
This was a very convenient spot o camp at and it was quiet. The owner - Shanan was very responsive to all my questions and gave wonderful directions. I plan on coming back soon.
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Zac D.recommends
June 4, 2023
Blackbird Tent Area
Needed a place to hang a hammock for a night, this site served that purpose well.
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Walter A.recommends
June 4, 2023
Blackbird Tent Area
Nice and quiet place. The hosts were very personable and accommodating. Tons of wildlife on the property.
Location
Charleston, Coles, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 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 Shanan S.

Joined in October 2020
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