25 acres hosted by Katie T.
2 RV/tent sites
Best in Illinois: Finalist
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.
Private sites
95% of recent Hipcampers say the sites felt private.
Nomadic camping
Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
Staff verified
Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
97% 
273 ratings · 210 reviews
Clark C.recommends
September 3, 2024
Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond
We had a great time. The camp site was private and a stones throw from the Illinois river. It’s a short drive to Starved Rock, and we enjoyed the hiking and scenery before coming back to the site.
Nick B.recommends
September 3, 2024
Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond
Would book again
Nice little slice. Perfect for a wilderness feel without leaving civilization. Higher clearance vehicle and thoughtful driving are recommended. Come equipped to get out if it rains!
Mike T.recommends
August 24, 2024
Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond
Great property with multiple sites, close drive to Starved rock/Matthiessen state park.
Polina S.recommends
August 22, 2024
Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond
Nice safe place to catch some sleep
Katie was very responsive, helpful, and friendly. This was my second time staying on her property on my yearly trip across the country.
Haylee M.recommends
August 21, 2024
Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond
Private Oasis 💚
As a single female I can appreciate a safe space. As is such that Katie has made for us here! It was such a lovely property I saw deer, turkey, turtles, fish, crane, and a sweet lil beaver was playing in the water and chopping trees for us! One thing I did not encounter? Other people which was wonderful as that was one of my qualities I look for when camping. There are three sites all with varying views I chose the second overlooking the pond with a drive up spot very close to it! So I didn’t have to take my gear too far. 10/10 would plan on staying again!
Alex M.recommends
August 17, 2024
Goose Creek Lost Acre
The property was secluded with some good tree cover and had great access to the creek!
Location
Ottawa, La Salle, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), 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
Hosted by Katie T.
Joined in October 2017Response rate: 100%
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