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Gilles Family Dairy & Woodland

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· Houston, Winona, Minnesota

100 acres hosted by Mike And Joan G.

3 lodging sites · 1 RV/tent site

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Family-friendly

Recent Hipcampers say this Hipcamp is great for families and kids.

Best in Minnesota: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Staff verified

Accuracy verified by Hipcamp's on-the-ground team.

Welcome ; Located in southeast Minnesota's Driftless region of hills, valleys, fields and forests, we are a grass based working dairy farm with over 100 acres of woodland, including an extensive trail system and campsites in our wooded acres. What makes this woodland special is it's quiet, secluded setting and over 6 miles of hiking / skiing trails. Our farmstead sits three quarter of a mile off the paved county highway on our well maintained gravel driveway. Each of our campsites are secluded from the others with their own sawdust compost toilets, picnic tables, fireplaces, and firewood. Two of our sites require 4WD with a minimum of 6 inches ground clearance to access, and two are accessible with 2WD. If you do not have 4WD we can help transport your gear while you enjoy the walk in. There are plenty of woodland birds, deer, turkeys, raccoons and squirrels sharing the woods with you. At night it is common for owls to visit the campsite area to say hello, and coyotes talking in the distance. The winding trails through 100 acres of woodland offer a variety of woodland habitats, from Old growth Maple to mixed hardwood, to dense brush, to the edges of open pastureland. Bring your fat bike or mountain bike for an enjoyable ride. For winter users there is a mix of easy, moderate, and challenging winter cross country skiing or snowshoeing / hiking on the property. However the Rock Bottom Cabin is our only heated and insulated site and is available for winter booking. Winter access is walk in only with snow on the ground or in the forecast. We can help transport gear. This property is part of a working pasture-based dairy farm and guided tours of the dairy and cattle are available when scheduling allows. Children 12 and younger are free at our campsites. No need to be counted as guests , but please let us know when requesting to book. We do not allow non-booked visitors to our campsites due to the secluded, remote location, and accessibility.

Activities

Biking

Hiking

Horseback riding

Snow sports

Natural features

Forest

Farm

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424 ratings · 367 reviews

Alethea H.recommends

September 30, 2024

WOODEN TENT IN THE WOODS

Mike & Joan have a lovely and quiet woods. The wooden tent was perfect for sleeping, and the campground amenities are so well thought out. It was just what I needed.

Alexa Y.recommends

September 29, 2024

ROUND MOUND CAMPSITE

We loved camping at the Round Mound! It's so private, even though there were other campers on the farm we had no idea they were even there. It is a place of beauty and peace, the sunsets are beautiful and you are able to hear all the wildlife. We will be back!

Rodney B.recommends

September 26, 2024

WOODEN TENT IN THE WOODS

Mike and Joan are great hosts and our whole experience was great. We are local Minnesotans and will be back soon. Thanks for letting us stay for the weekend. Rod and Lori

Joseph S.recommends

September 23, 2024

ROCK BOTTOM CABIN

Great Spot

Very neat spot. Lots of trails; great for hiking. Unique from the typical state park cabins/camping. Very private campsites. Also, Mike was very helpful and accommodating. Even spent more than an hour helping us look for our dogs that got away.

Anne Michelle E.recommends

September 14, 2024

WOODEN TENT IN THE WOODS

Best HipCamp!

My favorite Hipcamp experience so far. Mike set us up with everything we needed for a great stay at the wooden tent. My dog loved exploring the trails. The drive to the wooden tent is steep, particularly the descent, but in our crossover with AWD it was fine. Thanks for a great stay, Mike and Joan!!

Alan R.recommends

September 8, 2024

ROUND MOUND CAMPSITE

Worth the trip

I really liked camping there. Mike was very friendly. The campsite was very nice with many furnishings including everything needed to build a fire. I would definitely go there again.

Location

Houston, Winona, Minnesota, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of oθaakiiwaki‧hina‧ki (Sauk) & Meškwahki·aša·hina (Fox), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, and Wahpeton First Nations according to To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking