25 acres hosted by Katie T.
2 RV/tent sites
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Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.
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97% Recommend289 ratings · 223 reviews
Campers will find a tranquil and secluded experience at Katie's campsite, complete with a beautiful natural setting. Visitors appreciate the private nature of the site, where wildlife sightings are common and the proximity to the river offers serene views. While the train noise is noted, it doesn't seem to detract significantly from the overall peacefulness. Katie is frequently highlighted as a friendly and accommodating host, ensuring guests feel welcome and informed about the property.
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Jules W.
1 month on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Tent ·
Goose Creek Lost Acre
The creek was gorgeous and I want to come back in the summer and maybe take a dip in the watering hole! The spot was nice and private. We were lucky that there wasn’t anyone in the Airbnb on the land so we had the space more to ourselves. There is a train yard right next to the camping spot that is quite loud when a train goes by. I’m a really good sleeper so I didn’t mind it that much but if you are sensitive to noise when you sleep that might be hard to deal with. Other than that I had a great time and Katie is great and I hope to come back!
Lauren C.
1 year on Hipcamp
Recommends
· March 2025
Wonderful property and lovely host :) Great location as well, will be back!!
Robert R.
2 reviews
Recommends
· March 2025
Plenty of private land to set up camp and Katie is super friendly. Short drive to starved rock and matthiesen parks. I would suggest walking the entrance road to scout it prior to committing to driving down it. We got stuck and required off road recovery tow $$$. Other than that we loved this area
Nick F.
2 reviews
Katie was the best! The campsite was well kept and easy to access. The train was a little noisy, but it didn’t bother us. Would recommend this spot!
Tom W.
9 reviews
Recommends
· November 2024
Had an excellent time at Katie's property as usual! :)
Mike V.
4 months on Hipcamp
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· November 2024
Tent · With kids ·
Ottawa IL East Woods / Rainbow Pond
This is an amazing spot. Plenty of open room and trails. Lots of wildlife and river front access. You can see so many stars at night. Firepits at every site and plenty of wood to gather and burn.
Location
Ottawa, La Salle, 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 Katie T.
Joined in October 2017Response rate: 100%Response time: Within 3 hours
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