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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
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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.
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Jacob P.
3 reviews
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· January 2025
warm cozy cabin on a beautiful site
Rock Bottom Cabin exceeded our expectations in every way. If you don’t like long reviews, then just go ahead and book it - you’ll love it. We were bummed to only be able to stay one night but plan on returning. It’s hard to know where to even begin! Firstly, communication with Mike, our host was excellent. He shared a thorough message of what to except upon arrival, clear directions. When we arrived to his property, we were greeted by many curious cows and then he promptly greeted us on his tractor. With 2-4 inches of snow in the forecast, Mike suggested he give us a ride down to the cabin, rather than us driving our RAV4. We felt confident, but he wanted us to be safe and ultimately glad he offered us the ride. Bonus for a fun tractor ride sitting in the bucket up front. The site is situated on a flat clearing in the woods, surrounded by large oaks and maples, very peaceful. He walked us through the cabin, its amenities, directions on the wood stove and highlighting hiking trails on the paper map he printed for us. From then we were left alone, enjoying the miles of trails around the site. We hiked for about 2.5 hours until sundown and 2 hours in the morning and were able to cover a decent amount of the trails. The hikes were beautiful and all offered their own experiences, views, etc. The cabin was extremely clean, very well constructed and comfortable. We’ve stayed in similar cabins that have bugs or rodents or air gaps but this is built very nicely - not even draft
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Ricisa B.
2 reviews
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· October 2024
With pets ·
We loved our stay at Rock Bottom Cabin! You are tucked down into the valley and surrounded by hillsides full of trees. We loved the fire pit with stacked grates for cooking. Waking up with the glass doors in front of you in this beautiful and secluded place felt truly special. There were so many well thought out little details. The 5 miles of well maintained trails throughout the property is such a plus. We also appreciated the good communication and helpful tips. There is no doubt we will be back!
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Molly E.
8 reviews
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· October 2024
The Wooden Tent was a cozy little place to call home for a couple nights. I appreciated how large & well maintained the site was. Mike & Joan supplied plenty of water & firewood so I had everything I needed.
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Scott J.
8 reviews
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· October 2024
Great hiking and a unique campsite
Group trip ·
A great site with abundant well hiking trails. Baik was a great host – give us a great briefing. We arrived at the campsite and even helped us move some of our gear to our remote location. Really appreciate any provided a couple of coolers, otable water and plenty of firewood. My daughters and I thank you for a great weekend.
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Josie J.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
We loved camping here! The hosts were wonderful, explained everything, and there was so much to explore. The wooden tent was clean and the area was perfect. We had such a good time! Highly recommend.
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T R.
9 months on Hipcamp
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· October 2024
Secluded Paradise
My friends and I stayed a couple of days at Round Mound and what a beautiful site. Mike and Joan were great! They communicated with me every step of the way. The campsite was glorious. They really put a lot of work and love in to that place and it shows. The trails on the property were beautiful, especially in October. Water, firewood, two fire areas, a fantastic outhouse and a beautiful shaded tent pad. Without a doubt a perfect campsite! I hope to be back soon. I would highly recommend staying at Round Mound.
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
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