Selby Farm Horse Retirement

99%

408 reviews

· Wooldridge, Moniteau, Missouri

75 acres hosted by Doug And Brenda S.

6 RV/tent sites

Amazing views

Hipcampers say this spot has amazing views.

Big rig-friendly

Spacious, level camping well-suited for travel trailers over 40 ft long.

Family-friendly

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

Best in Missouri: Finalist

Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2024.

Summary: Easy access from I-70 Great views. Usually very quiet except for wildlife sounds Portapottie at both camping areas Great star viewing. Excellent conditions for pets Hosts live nearby and are good communicators via text or phone. Hosts can direct you to several local attractions and shopping options. Hosts are happy to take questions before, during, or after your stay. Narrative about Selby Farm: Selbys have lived on this 75 acre farm since 1990. Doug and Brenda are retired from teaching at nearby public schools. Our Farm is now dedicated to boarding retired horses for their owners. Feel free to review the Selby Farm Horse Retirement webpage if you are a horse fan. We encourage you to visit our business website where you will see more farm pictures, videos, and where you will learn more about us. We practice rotational grazing for the health of the horses and the health of our pastures. The horses live in a herd as they would in the wild. Basically, they are hanging out with their friends! They also get regular care and feed and so are VERY happy. You will see and probably interact with the horses if you wish. They are guaranteed to come closer if you have treats like carrots and apples slices. Our quiet county road used to be the main road along the river. A hundred years ago it was called "Shanty Road". The shacks that were along it housed workers that harvested food from farms in the river bottom. The only evidence of those shacks now is perrenial flowers growing in unusual places. The area is inhabited by professionals working in nearby towns and cities. In fact there are only five homes along our 1.5 mile section of Copps Chapel Road. The native Americans who used this area did so because of the great diversity of wildlife and availability of water. Also the view is amazing in all directions. Was using this ridge top encampment for security, or just because the view is so satisfying? The Missouri River is on the far side of the bottoms now, but has been very close historically. There is also a large spring flowing from a cave nearby. Witness the flint chips when you walk through our barn lot. You are likely to see a broken stone tool that was once worked on by a native American. These river hills are composed of soils blown in from the end of the last ice age. Being near the river, erosion has cut down the surrounding area making the scenic topography associated with Missouri River valleys and river hills.

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99% Recommend615 ratings · 408 reviews

The campsite offers a serene setting perfect for relaxation, with many reviewers appreciating the presence of horses and the peacefulness of the area. Doug and Brenda, the hosts, are frequently mentioned for their friendliness and helpfulness, adding a welcoming touch to the experience. Most campers enjoyed the opportunity to stargaze and interact with the farm's animals, though a few noted the dusty road leading to the site as a minor inconvenience. Overall, this location is highly praised for its beauty and tranquility, making it a favored stop for those looking to unwind in nature.

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Walt D.

3 months on Hipcamp

Mixed feelings

· January 2025

Long & windy road

12 ft travel trailer · With pets ·

Site 1

Long & windy road from highway then after entrance another 1 mile gravel road with dust kicking up on a dry day. Camper and car ere covered with fine dust. campsite are very close to each other. I didn't find an on/off switch on the master electrical hookup box - so sparks will fly when you plug in. I did get a nice welcome message from the host the next day.

Payton R.

11 months on Hipcamp

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· December 2024

Tent ·

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Everything was very peaceful and well taken care of! Our trip was cut short due to some snow and they were ready to help us leave early! Very nice and truly enjoyable!

Aimee S.

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· November 2024

36 ft travel trailer ·

Site 3

Doug and Brenda were very accommodating and welcoming. Their directions and communication were great. Their land was beautiful and peaceful!

Meredith K.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

16 ft car ·

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This was such a beautiful spot! Seriously…it was so quiet and peaceful. My dog and I loved car camping here. Unfortunately we arrived later at night and couldn’t the beauty in its entirety until the next morning, but we loved walking around and seeing the horses!

Andrew M.

5 reviews

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· October 2024

19 ft campervan ·

Big Oak Treehouse

Beautiful, quiet, serene site. Doug was very accommodating. A slice of heaven.

Chathuri W.

2 reviews

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· October 2024

Camped at the tree top

Tent ·

Big Oak Treehouse

We loved it. We camped at the top of Big Oak tree for a new experience. That’s a very stable deck 6x10 foot I think. There’s a rope hanged to pull stuff to the top. Doug was very responsive, a great host. We had a warm welcome and he showed us everything around us make us a comfortable stay. We were so lucky to see milky-way and comet from the site (west sky), it was truly amazing. We had the chance to pet retired horses in the farm too. Highly recommend this stay for a unique experience.

Location

Wooldridge, Moniteau, Missouri, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Kaskaskia, and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

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