Here are 6 Day Trips you can take while staying at Buena Vista Farms.
Wall Dog Mural art on buildings around town
Governor Duncan Mansion guided tour sustained by the NSDAR
Strawn Art Gallery showing
Jack Lukeman museum self- guided tour (arranged by Teri – not open to public)
Lunch at one of the Downtown eateries:
Mulligans, Schiraz Cafe, Leo’s Pizza, Little Stove,
Woodland Farms underground Railroad guided tour
Gift shop in Franklin Illinois
Museum: 101 West 3rd Street, Beardstown, IL 62618
Antique mall: 2104 Wall Street, Beardstown, IL 62618, 217-323-4569, M-Sat 10-5, Sun noon -5
Lunch at Riverport Restaurant and Lounge: 218 W. Main Street, Beardstown, IL 62618, 217-323-9770
Closed Monday and Tuesday
Old School Museum, 110 East Cherry St, Winchester IL 62694, 21-742-8090
Shopping around the town square at: Myalynn’s, Pharmacy Plus
Tipsord’s Florist and Gifts: 796 Old Route 36, Winchester IL 62694, 217-742-8111
Dollar General is next to Tipsord’s
Shop at the Dot Food outlet grocery store
Lunch at Hagle 1891 restaurant: 115 East Main St, Mount Sterling IL, 217-773-7038, Hagel1891.com
Blue berry picking at Schumacker farms, 924 Schumaker Road, Chapin, IL 62628 (in season)
Hefner Hills Heirlooms: Wes Hendricker 217-473-1603 at 999 Arenzville Road, Arenzville IL
Lunch at Evandy’s Boatel on the Illinois River and Eagle watching
Guided tour of Abraham Lincoln sites by author, researcher, technologist Jo Bill Schirtzinger, 270-681-5728
FAQS
Our spaces boast 60 feet between neighbors, offering an unusual amount of green space for you to relax in and they are long enough to accommodate big rigs with tow vehicles with some measuring up to 90 feet in length. Both back in and pull through spots are available! All Pads are equipped with full hook-ups (sewer, city water, 50 amp, 30 amp, and 20 amp 110v).
Some sites may can be leased for the season, from April 1 through October 31, beginning at $2,800.00 plus your metered electric. Prices vary based on the amenities such as concrete patio, pull through or lake views. We strive for a cohesive community atmosphere for those who want to leave the driving behind and have a get away home with spectacular views and easy living. A quiet and peaceful setting for a second home, with a great community of friends.
We have a variety of spacious cabins available for our guests. We offer 2 Tiny Home cabins that sleep 4 people each, and 1 family-oriented Tiny Home that sleeps six people. Additionally, we have 2 smaller cabins nestled in the woods and 2 furnished apartments available year-round.
Glamping is a portmanteau of "glamorous" and "camping." It's all about enjoying the beauty of the outdoors with the comfort and amenities of a hotel or resort. Try glamping in Central IL at Buena Vista Farms in our Tiny Homes Cabins!
Check in is 3:00 pm, check out is 2:00 pm at Buena Vista Farms Campground for both RV sites and Tiny Homes cabins.
Yes, we regularly have out of town and state workers for local solar, pipeline, and cable, power, and other trades use the campground as their home away from home! We are the go to campground for extended stay RV site hookup in central Illinois! Over flow parking and RV storage is $40 per month.
Buena Vista Farms is your go to RV site and Tiny Homes Cabin provider in Central IL! Our physical address is 1630 Old US Highway 67, Chapin, IL 62628. Buena Vista Farms is located about 3 miles north west of Jacksonville, Illinois and 30 miles west of Springfield, Illinois.
Yes! Unwind in our spacious campground with ample green space –60 feet between most sites, and up to 90 feet long providing plenty of room to accommodate Big Rigs!
While Jacksonville has traditional hotels with rooms, Buena Vista Farms, located just outside the city, offers a unique alternative! This central Illinois campground provides spacious RV sites with full hookups, perfect for enjoying the outdoors with the comforts of your own RV. We also offer several different cabin and tiny home rental options for short or long term stays! Plus, Buena Vista Farms offers amenities like picnic areas, fire pits, and even pet-friendly accommodations, making it a great choice for a relaxing weekend escape.