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Welcome to our Magical Woods

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· Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois

16 acres hosted by Heidi H.

1 RV/tent site · 4 tent sites

Heidi is a Star Host

Star Hosts are highly rated, responsive, and committed to providing incredible experiences.

Best in Illinois: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Cicadas 2024 are GONE It's so quiet! Except for the birds and other soft singing insects. LOTS of tree frogs are chirping. Grundy County Fair July 3 - 7 in Morris, IL. Fireworks from stadium seating July 3rd. Every day there is a carnival, horse show, truck/tractor pulls, auto races and more! https://grundycountyfair.org/ Nearly every local town has something going on for 4th of July, from very small towns to our larger cities in this area - just ask! LaSalle County 4H Fair July 10 - 14 Tractor and truck pulls, rodeo, demolition derby and of course lots of critters and kids. Best lemon shake ups on the planet https://www.facebook.com/lasallecountyjrfair/ Stargazers delight! We have very little light interference out here which makes for excellent stargazing! Upcoming celestial events: Comet 13P/Olbers Visible beginning 6/29/24 The comet is currently approaching its perihelion — its closest point to the sun. It will reach that point on Sunday, June 30. It will reach its closest point to Earth on July 20 More here: https://wgntv.com/news/comet-not-seen-since-1956-set-to-fly-by-earth/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAAR0aLalFEmpJV7zTJP3RG-LVLfChe6COXzKPHX8oXK-YrA6zVXdpkqbdPZg_aem_Df1Swwdh287nWq04ev5N_g ************ Peaceful and enchanting. Very rustic and private. we are in the best part of the Illinois wilderness. Our woods transport you a world away, yet you are just a short walk from your vehicle and a short drive to stores, sites and restaurants. Our campsites are treated with a light essential oil to help repel bugs, like mosquitoes and ticks. Our pond is treated weekly for mosquitoes. We work hard so that you are comfortable. Your campsite is clean and stocked for you with a picnic table, five pieces of firewood, a lighter, fire starters, a couple of chairs and peace and quiet. A clean port a potty is available at the trail head and next to the stables. There is a stocked handwashing station next to the port a potties. No bears, no wolves, no mountain lions. Plenty of owls, birds, frogs, and small critters plus the shy deer are all about. Our "camp host" Tiller the big lovable doggo will patrol to scatter any trash pandas that might happen by. We keep track of him using GPS, so we know if He is hanging with you around the campfire. When his collar lights up and plays a tune, it's time for him to come home! Please send him on his way - thank you. Cicadas 2024 are GONE It's so quiet! Except for the birds and other soft singing insects. Up coming events: Marseilles Fundays Now - June 30th. Carnival, food, fun, fireworks and Sunday PARADE https://www.cityofmarseilles.com/marseilles-fun-days-2024/ Grundy County Fair July 3 - 7 in Morris, IL. Fireworks from stadium seating July 3rd. Every day there is a carnival, horse show, truck/tractor pulls, auto races and more! https://grundycountyfair.org/

Activities

Biking

Boating

Fishing

Hiking

Natural features

Forest

River, stream, or creek

Farm

Ranch

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187 ratings · 141 reviews

Luiza J.recommends

July 29, 2024

Under The Acorn Trees

The campsite was clean and everything was ready for our arrival. We were pleasantly surprised by the things Heidi had prepared for us! Tables, chairs, campfire equipment etc. We were over prepared this time. The campsites are located in the woods near their farmland where we left our car, but Heidi and her family were very helpful with the transportation of our equipment to the campsite. My husband and I had a wonderful and peaceful time away from the big city (We’re from Chicago). The campsites are close to each other, but the trees around each campsite provide you the privacy you need. One minus was the port a potty. We can’t agree that it is clean daily. Overall, we had a wonderful time and recommend it fully!

Ellie M.doesn't recommend

July 20, 2024

Under The Acorn Trees

While the camp sites are nicely spaced apart in a lovely woods with winding paths, they are accessed by a path into the woods that for about 50' is excessively littered with broken glass (it shimmers in sunlight). One has to navigate this path to use the toilet. We were a bit horrified to have to walk our pup through the path, fortunately with no injury. We would not recommend the shower add on. Heidi was very gracious to refund us for the none working shower.

Amika T.recommends

July 15, 2024

Pondside Paradise

Heidi and Stan were wonderful. We had some challenges and they were very understanding. The dog was so sweet and hung out in camp with us, the horses and land are beautiful. We had a great time

Lauren J.recommends

July 13, 2024

Meadows Edge

Friendly, peaceful campsite

We loved staying in Heidi’s woods. It was peaceful and Heidi even brought us kindling when our fire wouldn’t start. Even the porta potties were great. Would definitely stay again.

Whitney O.recommends

July 8, 2024

Forest Get A Way

Loved our stay!

Heidi is a wonderful person and was very accommodating during our stay. The parking area is about a 5 minute walk from the campsites but Heidi has a small tractor that she can use to carry any gear you have with you. The campsite was clean, quiet, and spacious enough to accommodate our large tent. One of her pups (Tiller) was very friendly and hung out at our campsite until it was time for him to go back home. The property is a 25 minute drive from Ottawa, so it’s in close proximity to hiking/river activities. We enjoyed our stay here!

Hotel R.recommends

July 8, 2024

# 6 Across The Pond

Great Campground! Great Camping!

Such a nice place, beautiful getaway!! Very nice, Wonderful hosts! Heidi is truly a kind soul, and will make sure you have a great time. Her and her family are very accommodating! Felt like home away from home! We will be back soon! Thank you so much for everything!!

Location

Marseilles, La Salle, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, 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