Bay Creek Ranch
78 Cedar Grove Road, Simpson, IL 62985
Campground with direct Shawnee Forest access and multiple rental options.
Type:Commercial/Industrial
Property size:
6,000 SFLot size:
19.00 AcresPrice / SF:
$41/SF- Added:
- Mar 12, 2026
- Days on Market:
- 71
- Last Refresh:
- Apr 5 at 8:29 pm
Property Features for 78 Cedar Grove Road
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 6,000 SF
- Lot size
- 19.00 Acres
- Property subtype
- Commercial/Industrial
Listing agent Lynn D Beasley License #475130417
Listing office Midwest Real Estate (618) 658-2006
Listing date Mar 12, 2026
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HighLights
- Direct adjoining access to Shawnee Forest with 100's of miles of designated trails, including River‑to‑River Trail
- 59 campsites, most with electric, water, and tie lines
- Lodge with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen, living & dining room, available for rent
- Commercial kitchen equipped restaurant/office building (potential residence)
- Barns: newer metal barn with loft/workshop/storage and frame horse barn with rental stalls
- Several acres of fenced pasture for expansion, new home, horses/livestock
Overview
Bay Creek Ranch Inc. is located in NW Pope County and features direct access to Shawnee Forest with hundreds of miles of designated trails, including River-to-River. The property includes 59 campsites, most equipped with electric and water hookups, as well as tie lines. A lodge is available for rent by the room or in its entirety for groups or families year-round, featuring 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, a kitchen, living room, and dining room. An office and former restaurant building includes a commercial kitchen with equipment, restrooms, a camper's laundry area, and a lounge. Either building could serve as a residence. Additional amenities include a men's and women's bathhouse. There is a newer metal barn with a loft, workshop, and hay/equipment storage, as well as a frame horse barn with 7 rental stalls, some with individual turnout paddocks, and 8 covered rental stalls. Several acres of fenced pasture are available for expansion, a new home, or horses/livestock. The campground is open year-round (with water unavailable at campsites in winter) to accommodate hunters and other visitors. The property offers a potential opportunity to combine lifestyle and business. The property size is 6000 square feet.
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- City
- Simpson
- County
- Johnson
- State
- Illinois
- Longitude
- -88.6136
- Latitude
- 37.5225
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Campground - Campground with direct Shawnee Forest access and multiple rental options.
Where is this campground located?
The property is located at 78 Cedar Grove Road Simpson, IL.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $249,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Direct adjoining access to Shawnee Forest with 100's of miles of designated trails, including River‑to‑River Trail; 59 campsites, most with electric, water, and tie lines; Lodge with 4 bedrooms, 1.5 baths, kitchen, living & dining room, available for rent
