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Hansen's Hideaway Ranch and Family Campground is located near Oregon, Illinois, featuring flat terrain with open spaces and wooded areas. The region experiences temperatures ranging from the 20s in winter to the 80s in summer. Nearby attractions include Lowden State Park and the Rock River, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.

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Location

Hansen's Hideaway Ranch and Family Campground is located in Illinois

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Directions

From jct Hwy 64 & Hwy 2: Go 1 mi S on Hwy 2, then 3-1/2 mi W on Pines Rd, then 1/2 mi S on Ridge Rd, then 1 mi W on Pines Rd, then 1-1/4 mi S on Harmony Rd.

Address

2936 S Harmony Rd
Oregon, IL 61061

Coordinates

41.97272068 N
89.42519036 W

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Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)
  • Group
  • Equestrian

Features

For Campers

  • Market
  • ADA Access
  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Phone Service
  • Reservable
  • WiFi
  • Showers
  • Drinking Water
  • Electric Hookups
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Sewer Hookups
  • Water Hookups
  • Pull-Through Sites
  • 30 Amp Hookups

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Reviewed Nov. 16, 2024

Out-N-Da-Boondocks Working Ranch Camping Experience

Ever dreamt of working / living / camping on an actual working horse ranch?  Then you've arrived at the perfect spot.  As my post from a bit more than a year ago provided quite a bit of detail on this campground, I’m following up on that review by sharing more fotos as well as providing a topline update:

Highlights: (1) Great hiking and kayaking in nearby Rock Cut State Park & George Fell Nature Preserve; (2) Supreme amount of peace & quiet; (3) Authentic feeling like you are actually on a working horse farm; (4) Sites are spacious and nicely shaded; (5) Excellent, well-maintained amenities like a game room, arcade, playground, small swimming pond, clean restroom & showers; (6) Very friendly and welcoming CG staff; and (7) Ample space to wander around and get lost in nature

Lowlights: (1) This CG is very remote; (2) There is nothing nearby to either stock up on supplies or grab a bite to eat, so when you come here, bring everything with you that you’ll need

Happy Camping!

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Review photo of Hansen's Hideaway Ranch and Family Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Hansen's Hideaway Ranch and Family Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
  • Review photo of Hansen's Hideaway Ranch and Family Campground by Stuart K., November 16, 2024
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Reviewed Jun. 5, 2023

Yippee-Ki-Yay Working Ranch Campground

If you fancy pitching a tent or parking your RV for the night in an actual horse / farming working ranch environment, which puts you quite close to some pretty amazing river kayaking, somewhat challenging, yet scenic hiking all in a fairly historic area of north central Illinois, then Hansen’s Hideaway may just be the spot for you. Located a good 15 to 20 minutes southwest from downtown Oregon, in 1962 Bill & Evelyn founded Hansen’s Hideaway, which is comprised of 100 or so acres of rich farmland and pastures where you’ll see a good swath of horse roaming freely. Out here, there’s nothing to obstruct your pretty amazing view of the Midwest moonlit sky, apart from the handful of red barns and scattered Oaks that will provide you plenty of shade during a hot, sunny summer afternoon. 

As for the campground, you’ll first look for a sign pointing you to Hansen’s Hideaway while you are driving west on S Harmony Road – and when you see the sign, you’ll want to head due south, passing a few houses, until you will have no other choice but to follow the bend in the road, which immediately reveals the main office at Hansen’s Hideaway. You’ll pass underneath one of those oversized wooden ‘OK Corral’ ranch gates that welcomes visitors to Hansen’s Hideaway, which is a nice touch. The office itself is quite homey with a wood-burning furnace, a number of comfy sofa chairs to sit in along with the check-in desk. The front office also serves as a bit of a market store, although there is not a whole lot here for sale. 

Additional amenities here at Hansen’s Hideaway include: game room / video game arcade, horseshoe pits, covered pavilions with picnic tables, firewood & ice available for sale, designated dumping station, snack bar, fairly decent restroom and shower facilities, kid’s playground, water and electric hook-ups (no sewage lines to speak of) as well as scattered picnic tables, fire rings and BBQ grills. The ‘crown jewel’ amenity at this camping ranch is the man-made swimming pond with a small little beachhead encircling it, which the kids will love. And while you could pitch a tent here, to be fair, this is definitely more of an RV countryside outpost. There are two primary ‘neighborhoods’ or loops here, with the first being just past the main building where you would have checked in at, while the second is further afield and requires you to veer to your left just before reaching the pond and driving about 100 years before reaching 2 oval loops that have RV slots around the perimeter. In all, there’s about 40 slots for RVs in both of these two designated outposts. 

Insider’s tips? Here’s a few: (1) I think the name ‘Hideaway’ is fairly accurate here, as you will find that you are very far away from just about everything, which is great if your goal is to commune with nature, but this also means that you should come prepared with everything you may need during your stay; (2) While there are 2 different neighborhoods to consider parking your RV, the area closest to the main office is definitely the one that is more congested, with sites being quite close to one another and given that the main office as well as the swimming pond are in the vicinity, of the areas to choose from, this is definitely the busier of the two, although it does provide you quicker and closer access to the amenities; (3) If hiking is on the agenda then you should definitely check out nearby George B. Fell Nature Preserve and Lowden-Miller Forest, both of which have some easy-to-medium trails to hike; (4) Should you coming towing watercraft, I would hightail it over to Castle Rock State Park, where on the bend of the Rock River (just look for the overlook signs) there’s a very decent kayak launch that you can depart from and which will take you down river; (5) If you’d like to take to the water in style (and have a good meal at the same time), then check out Maxson Restaurant & Riverboat, which will provide you with an AMAZING view of the Oregon area, but on the river, all while you are throwing some strong martinis back to wash down all that Saturday night prime rib special!; and (6) If you don’t have your sea legs about you and would rather stay on land while trying out the local fare and don’t mind a short 20 or so minute drive back to civilization, I would recommend the deep fried pork tenderloin sandwich with natural cut French fries all while slurping down the chocolate cake shake at Jay’s Drive-In, the Fettucine Rose pasta with shrimp and the most amazing Sauvignon Blanc in the world at La Vigna or fried anything (chicken, catfish, cod, wings, oreos) at Messie’s Bar & Grill in Oregon. 

Happy Camping!

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  • Review photo of Hansen's Hideaway Ranch and Family Campground by Stuart K., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Hansen's Hideaway Ranch and Family Campground by Stuart K., June 5, 2023
  • Review photo of Hansen's Hideaway Ranch and Family Campground by Stuart K., June 5, 2023
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Reviewed Dec. 9, 2021

Camp at a working ranch!

This is a working ranch where you’re able to board your horse while camping yourself. They have a game room, snack bar, swimming pond, playground, water and electric hook-ups, shower building with flush toilets, and firewood. Rates start around $20 for a tent site. They’re open from April 15th to October.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What amenities and facilities are available at Hansen's Hideaway?

Hansen's Hideaway offers a variety of amenities including water and electric hook-ups for RVs and a shower building with flush toilets. The campground features recreational facilities such as a game room, snack bar, swimming pond, and playground for family entertainment. As a working horse ranch, they provide horse boarding services for campers traveling with equines. Firewood is available on-site for purchase. Tent sites start around $20. The campground operates seasonally, typically open from mid-April through the fall season.

Where is Hansen's Hideaway Campground located and how do I get there?

Hansen's Hideaway Ranch and Family Campground is located in north central Illinois. The campground is situated in a scenic area with access to river kayaking and hiking trails. Its location on a working horse ranch offers a unique camping experience in a rural farming environment. The area is known for its natural beauty and historic significance. For specific directions, it's best to contact the campground directly before your trip as they can provide the most accurate route information based on your starting point.

Are there photos of Hansen's Hideaway Campground available online?

Yes, photos of Hansen's Hideaway Ranch and Family Campground are available online. These images showcase the working horse ranch environment, camping areas, and surrounding landscape. Visual documentation of the campground's amenities like the swimming pond, playground, and camping sites can help potential visitors get a better sense of what to expect. For the most current and comprehensive collection of photos, check the campground's official website or social media profiles, where they likely maintain updated galleries of their facilities and grounds.