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The Commons Oak Savanna

89%

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9 reviews

· Woodstock, Mc Henry, Illinois

150 acres hosted by Steve A.

2 RV/tent sites

Nomadic camping

Best for self-contained campers. There are no toilets, showers, or potable water at this Hipcamp.

Learn more about this land: (NOTE) Greenwood Rd and Illinois Rt 120 are the same...Google uses Greenwood Rd, and the State prefers Illinois Rte 120) Get away from it and commune with nature in a pre-settlement natural oak savanna with oaks and hickories of 200-400 years. 25-acre woodland completely fenced and surrounded by cropland and woods with no homes or roads within a half mile. Experience the land as the nomadic Indian tribes saw it. Trails cross the property. Hawks, owls, turkeys, and occasional bald eagles, along with finches, woodpeckers, doves, and martins fill the sky; while deer, chipmunks, squirrels, and rabbits roam the grounds. Only two camps are available to keep the setting pristine and primitive and a third site can be used behind the sheds if you encounter unexpected weather.

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89% Recommend18 ratings · 9 reviews

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Scott M.

11 months on Hipcamp

Not recommend

· April 2025

Overpriced and Dangerous

Tent ·

Site 2 - The Commons/ Oak Savanna

Poor experience; host was friendly and well meaning, but the 2 tent sites did not exist. Tall grass and weeds over hilly ground with holes that will break your ankle. Had to pitch my canvas tent in parking area. Gunfire from neighbors all day on Saturday. Grass road half mile long to sites was covered in branches, broken trees, and large wood splinters from a brush removal project. Cannot access site by car, only 4WD truck. If it rains hard or snows, you will be stuck a half mile from pavement without help. A 6 inch wood splinter (from the brush removal project) punctured my f-350 large tire and caused a flat that is not repairable. Have to buy a new $300 tire. Nice host but horrible camping experience for $45 per night. No fire pit or ash disposal area if running a wood stove in your tent. The Hipcamp listing did not match the experience I had. Maybe yours will be better…….

Matthew W.

8 reviews

Recommends

· October 2024

Sweet little spot in the woods

Tent ·

Site 2 - The Commons/ Oak Savanna

Lovely spot on the edge of the woods. It’s a short and pretty drive off of the main road to the spot. The sunset was beautiful as were the birds in the morning.

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Scooter M.

3 reviews

Recommends

· July 2024

12 ft campervan ·

Site 2 - The Commons/ Oak Savanna

What a great spot to unwind. A nice peaceful spot behind the barns with big fire pit. It was great to see the sun go down and all the fireflies come out from the soy bean fields. Thank you for a cozy, quiet and safe place to reset my clock.

Chris F.

4 reviews

Recommends

· May 2024

20 ft campervan · With pets ·

Site 2 - The Commons/ Oak Savanna

What a great spot. Steve was kind enough to meet us there and give us some history as well. Will definetely be back. Thank you!

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Jason L.

1 year on Hipcamp

Recommends

· April 2024

Tent · With kids ·

Site 2 - The Commons/ Oak Savanna

We had a great time camping on Steve's property. It is very secluded and beautiful out there. My daughter loved it. Not too far for us to travel so we will probably return in the future.

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Colton S.

7 reviews

Recommends

· April 2024

Car camping

16 ft car ·

Site 2 - The Commons/ Oak Savanna

Steve is an excellent host, sites were perfectly secluded, Site #2 in particular is very secluded and nice.

Location

Woodstock, Mc Henry, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of Peoria, Bodwéwadmi (Potawatomi), Myaamia, Očhéthi Šakówiŋ, Hoocąk (Ho-Chunk), and Kiikaapoi (Kickapoo) First Nations according to

Native Land Digital.

To respect the Host's privacy, the precise address of this land will be provided after booking