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Bear Creek Farm and Ranch

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· Palmer, Christian, Illinois
103 acres hosted by Debbie D.
1 lodging site · 2 RV/tent sites · 1 tent site
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We purchased our 45 acre farm in 1997, since then we have operated a sustainable small organic farm. In January of 2018 we purchased 58 more acres that is attached to our land. The property has a greenhouse, high tunnel and about a half acre of field that we raise vegetables & fruit on. We have a 3 acre pond with a naturally sustaining fish population, that we swim & boat in. There are hiking trails that go through many small pastures and woods with streams running through them. Plenty of wildlife, hiking & mountain biking areas. We have a certified kitchen at the farm and have products raised & made on the farm for folks to purchase. Supposedly our house is haunted and there are a couple of haunted sites within 15 miles of the farm.
Activities
Biking
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Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
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790 ratings · 386 reviews
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Emma M.recommends
October 20, 2024
Cottage in the woods
Breathin easy
Matt and Deb never disappoint, literally our favorite place in IL. So peaceful and tranquil a great escape from the every days. Em & Joe
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Andrea H.recommends
October 17, 2024
Site 3 - Ponds Edge
The campsite was really nice and they had left us a big bunch of firewood for the fire. We had to leave a day early because one of the grandkids wasn't feeling good. We will be back!
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Alessandra D.recommends
October 16, 2024
Site 1 - Ponds Edge
Great time camping with animals
We loved this spot! Beautiful and lots of room! Everyone at the farm was really friendly and helpful. We had a great time and will definitely be back.
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Eric K.recommends
October 15, 2024
Site 3 - Ponds Edge
This is one of the best camping spots I have been to. It is beautiful, quite and the spots are pristine. The hosts are absolutely magnificent, some of the friendliest people I have ever met. Very accommodating and pleasant. I would love to go back. Most important of all, my dog had the best time.
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Michelle F.recommends
October 13, 2024
Cottage in the woods
Cottage
Cottage is great! We love the whole property! This was our second stay and we will be back.
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Elle W.recommends
October 8, 2024
Site 1 - Ponds Edge
Serene sanctuary
Such a magical lil property, the hosts are both so sweet as well as their excitable pups. I was traveling alone with just my dog and I felt super safe camping alone. The pond is beautiful with all the bug sounds and owls you hear around the property. Their farm animals were such a cute touch too, you can hear the cows and horses in the fields. The greenhouse is abundant with herbs and veggies and they were so sweet to let me take some pepper home with me. Would definitely come back and camp again 🤍
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Palmer, Christian, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, 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 Debbie D.

Joined in February 2018
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