Lakeview retreat
This is a Boondockers Welcome host in Lake Carroll, IL
Max Rig Size
< 25 (ft)
Parking Spaces
1
Same Day Requests
Yes
We are located at the end of a bay on a stocked, private lake, if you have an IL fishing license you are welcome to fish from our yard or off our dock. Because we are at the end, we do not care to swim in our bay but you are welcome to use our kayaks, canoe, or paddle boat, just ask. The stars at night are amazing as it is pitch black but we are on a county road so you will hear cars going by, not often but enough to not call it totally quiet. We have 1 1/2 acres so plenty of room to roam but all pets must be on a leash. Please make sure to watch your children around the water. We do live in a private community but since we are on a township road, you do not have to drive through to get to us. Suggested Local Attractions: There is a little general store and gas station within walking distance. We have a couple of breweries and wineries, Timber Lake Playhouse, and hiking at Mississippi Palisades Park, all approx 30 minutes away. Our community also has a golf course and restaurant that is open to the public. Walmart, Menards and the town of Freeport are 25 minutes away.
Vehicle Suitability Information
Pets Welcome
Electric Hookup: 30A
Wifi
Slideouts Allowed
Outdoor Cooking Allowed
Generators Allowed
Water Hookup
Separate Tow Vehicle Parking
Campfire Ring Provided
House Rules
We request that you pick up after your pets and please do not toss cigarette butts on the ground. Please respect the late hours, no loud music after 10 pm.
Location
Access Road Conditions: You will have to turn your rig around to leave but plenty of room for a 25 ft, even a little larger. The turn into the driveway is a little tight and a tad bit steep at the very beginning before you level off. We have no problem at all with our 25 ft, our friends have a 40ft and they have also managed. Tow Vehicle Parking Details: Can park tow vehicle would be parked next to your rig either in the driveway or on the grass
Parking Surface
Gravel
Hosted By LivinLife
Age:
55-65
Just us Details: We retired in 2019 and love traveling the US in the fall, winter, and spring, while staying at our home on the lake in the summer. We are always looking to experience something we have not tried before, seeing things we have not seen yet, and revisiting beautiful sites worth a second look. We love BDW so much we decided to become a host ourselves in late 2020. Home Town: Lake Carroll, IL
Availability for RV Camping
References for this location from other RVers
J_and_K_Travels
10 months ago
Nelson & Toni are very gracious hosts. We enjoyed chatting with them and had a very peaceful stay. We would love to stay again when in the area. Thanks again.
jodyqr7
11 months ago
We were warmly greeted by our hosts who showed us where to park and provided an electrical hookup. They really went above and beyond when the tornado siren went off (a first experience for us) and they insisted we come into their home to wait it out. We returned to our motorhome when the danger was past and had a quiet and peaceful night.
Tabi_and_French
1 year ago
Nelson and Toni were amazing hosts and I appreciated their hospitality. They have an amazing spot on the lake and definitely recommend it… we saw an osprey catching a fish and the water was crystal clear… definitely will take them up on the offer to take a ride out on their boat next time i pass through, weather permitting. (^_^
OldBoats
1 year ago
Nelson & Toni were gracious hosts that made time in their busy lives to take us on a beautiful ride in their boat. We enjoyed exploring the area.
Roxanderson
1 year ago
The hosts are incredibly kind and they made us feel at home. They took us on a boat ride to enjoy the sunset and we went kayaking in the morning! We loved meeting them and staying in their piece of paradise 🥰 Thank you!!!