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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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380 ratings · 329 reviews

Nate G.recommends

June 20, 2024

ROUND MOUND CAMPSITE

Round mound is Awesome!

If your looking for true tranquility round mound and the Gilles Family dairy are the place to stay. Joan and her husband Mike make you feel welcome first. I’m new to the RV world and they were both very helpful with tips and hints. The land was so quiet and peaceful. Vibrant shades of green abound. The campsite was very well equipped tables and places for different types of Refuse. There’s an out house and even a place to wash dishes. To top it all off there’s adorable cows and other farm animals- if you have little kids this would be a really neat place for them too see animals. If you’re an adult this would be a wonderful place to have a true “vacation”! Joan and Mike are wonderful hosts - they truly care about their Hippcamp !

Krystyn C.recommends

June 19, 2024

ROUND MOUND CAMPSITE

Great experience! Pulled up with no reservation Mike was able to get a spot for our RV no issues . My 3 year old daughter loved the cows and the pigs and the baby calves. Great experience!

Dalton D.recommends

June 18, 2024

ROCK BOTTOM CABIN

Awesome Trails. Secluded cabins. Extremely accommodating host.

Rebecca T.

June 17, 2024

HILLTOP QUEEN

Too early in summer season

Mike & Joan are super kind and their property is large with many walking paths that are open to the school kids and neighbors. We stayed at the Hilltop Queen. Seemed like we were the first of the season and the boat had not been aired out (musty/mildew smell), there were field mice droppings on the sofa, and the decks and chairs were not wiped off, swept or mopped, so you couldn’t even chill on the deck. I’m sure it’s great later in the season, but unfortunately for us, it wasn’t worth the price since we needed up just sleeping in our tent & never utilized the actual boat.

Jason H.recommends

June 15, 2024

WOODEN TENT IN THE WOODS

Wonderful farm!

Such a beautiful property and easy going hosts! Went hiking on some of the trails and recommend them.

Sandra S.recommends

June 11, 2024

ROUND MOUND CAMPSITE

This site was the most thoughtfully set up campsite I have ever camped at. It shows Mike and Joan's concern for the environment and the resident wildlife. It has the best outhouse I have ever used in my 70 plus years!

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

Hosted by Mike And Joan G.Joined in August 2017

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