CAMPGROUND

 

Enjoy the Beautiful Shawnee National Forest in Southern Illinois.  Open Year 'Round for Camping & Trail Riding At Its Best!

Campground also open to Bicyclists, Tourists, Hikers, Fisherman, Turkey and Deer Hunters (ask about our Hunter's Special with Breakfast and/or Supper)

No seasonal closures

New in 2008

Permanent Campsites now Available!!  Call for Details.

Private Group Rides Available.  Plan your club rides, family reunions, youth rides, and family vacations with us at Bay Creek Ranch.

Direct Access To the Shawnee National Forest!

 

Just minutes from...

River to River Trail

Peter Cave

Jackson Falls

Sand Cave

Millstone Lake

Bay Creek

Hayes Creek

Buffalo Rock

Maxwell Ford

Colorado Gulch

Cove Hollow

Crow Knob

Fern Cave

Soldier's Grave

Petticoat Junction

Miller's Grove

plus many other beautiful sites

Trails Are Well Marked!  New Maps Available!

(click here for some photos)

 

Lodge

Dining Hall

Lounge Area

Gift & Tack Shop

Forest Trail Maps

Reservations Encouraged

Private Rides Available with meals, guide or both.  Call For Details. 

 

 

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Facilities and Information

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Highlights for 2007

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Wilderness Trail Rides

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Highlights for 2008

Mules & More

Midwest Meet, Greet, Eat, & Mule Ride

at Bay Creek Ranch, Inc.  Simpson, Illinois

October 27 & 28, 2007

call Linda at 618-695-2670 for reservations

 

New For 2007

Sculpture Class and Trail Ride

click for more details

 

Chuck & Linda Kesul

Route 1,  Box 189

Simpson, Illinois  62985

(618) 695-2670

Links

Pope County Website

Micah Lewis Horse Training

Midway Trailer Sales