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Wine Trail Wilderness

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· Pomona, Jackson, Illinois
37 acres hosted by Jon W.
16 RV/tent sites
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Best in Illinois: 3rd place
Named one of the best Hipcamps to visit in 2023.
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The Shawnee National Forest surrounds us, accessible only by wandering roads, passing over creeks and alongside wineries. The trip is worth the beautiful drive, eventually arriving at "The Villa". Our home looks like an Italian villa, appropriately placed between two wineries in the middle of the Shawnee Forest. It is actually a straw-bale home with supplemental solar energy. Originally built as a Holistic Healing Center, we have converted it into a comfortable home with great vibes. We have converted an old grain bin into a "GrainZebo" just outside our home as a fun place to hang out with friends and family. We hope you enjoy the same relaxed feel we get while living out here in the woods, when you come visit. We will be happy to help you feel at home out here. We love sharing the Shawnee experience.
Activities
Biking
Boating
Fishing
Hiking
Natural features
Forest
Lake
River, stream, or creek
Swimming hole
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521 ratings · 457 reviews
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Nicole K.recommends
September 23, 2024
Wine Trail Wilderness - Elec. 30amp
I loved tenting on Jon’s Beautiful hidden gem campsite. It was by far one of the best camping experiences. The hospitality was top tier, and all the extra added amenities that came along with the campsite far exceeded anything I would have imagined it to be. It’s was a very special way to celebrate my birthday weekend and look forward to visiting again in the near future 🔥😊
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Mark N.recommends
September 23, 2024
Wine Trail Wilderness
Amazing
Amazing place and owners. I really suggest you to sleep there.
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Deanne F.recommends
September 23, 2024
Wine Trail Wilderness
Perfect girls' camping trip!
We loved our girls' camping trip at WTW! We hiked the Little Grand Canyon first (highly recommend) which is only about 10 minutes away. Jon met us after and gave us a choice of a few different campsites. He brought us a 5 gallon jug of water, which was perfect so we didn't have to bring a bunch of bottled water. He also gave us firewood and got it all set up for us, which was much appreciated. There were 2 other groups camping, but the site was very private and we always felt safe. Overall, great experience. We're already talking about when we can come back!
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Paul G.recommends
September 22, 2024
Wine Trail Wilderness - Elec. 30amp
Great space and very friendly host. Highly recommend.
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Sami D.recommends
September 3, 2024
Wine Trail Wilderness - Elec. 30amp
Loved it!
A big thank you to Jon for being an outstanding host at WTW. We greatly appreciated the extra touches, like delicious 5 gal’s of ice water, seasoned firewood with a firepit & tools, trash receptacles, ice, picnic table, & a cleared area for our RV & campsite. Never thought I’d be singing praises about an outhouse, but WTW makes the experience unique & fun. Everything was ready & waiting for our arrival. We went to Alto winery & heard some good music. Jon checked on us each morning to make sure we had everything we needed. We enjoyed his visits & sharing of the local history. Highly recommend putting this on your places to camp.
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Marci T.recommends
September 2, 2024
Wine Trail Wilderness - Elec. 30amp
Labor Day With Friends of 28 years
WTW was the best Hipcamp site we've ever stayed at hands down! Jon & Carla think of everything you could possibly need and more. Highly recommend the grainzebo & Bocce court site if you can get it. There were lots of outlets, lights, table & chairs, picnic table, great fire pit, & lounge chairs. The daily fresh ice water was way above expectations- and, you're right Jon, some of the best water we've ever had. Outhouse was so well done you forgot there wasn't running water to it. Jon cheerfully recommended wineries as well as borrowed us a mousetrap to evict an unwanted camper guest. We loved our stay and will be sharing Jon's Hipcamp site with friends.
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Pomona, Jackson, Illinois, United StatesTraditional, ancestral territory of 𐓏𐒰𐓓𐒰𐓓𐒷 𐒼𐓂𐓊𐒻 𐓆𐒻𐒿𐒷 𐓀𐒰^𐓓𐒰^(Osage), O-ga-xpa Ma-zhoⁿ (O-ga-xpa) (Quapaw), 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 Jon W.

Joined in September 2017
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