Hayes Canyon Campground

Testimonials

Here's what our customers are saying about us . . .

Dear Ben and Patti,

We wanted to thank you and let you know how much we enjoyed our stay with you.
We really enjoyed the trails and the camp grounds. It by far surpassed our expectations ! We hope to visit again soon.

Thank you,

Rick and Celeste C.
Brookland, AR 12/3/09

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Ben & Patti,
My sis, Deb, and I wanted you to know what a great time we had on our trip to your beautiful area.
Your campground is a great place to stay and we are already planning our trip back there next year.
We wish your family a well-deserved winter down-time.
Happy Trails!
Sue M and Deb H.
Montezuma, IL 10/28/09

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Hello Patti & Ben (and Baby)

Just a note to tell you how much we enjoyed the trial riding out of Hayes Canyon Camp.

The trails were great. The scenery was fabulous.

I was designated as "trail boss" for our group (from Minnesota).

We did have an excellent ride, with some pluses!

We managed to step over (but not significantly disturb) a Copper-head snake, near "Buffalo Bluff".

No harm. no foul.

We rode most of the day and I had saved the "Jackson Hole" area for last. What an awesome spot that is!

Spectacular!

We're home again now in Minnesota, but are lookng forward to another trip to the Shawnee.

Perhaps in the fall(?)

Great riding.

Thanks again.

Greg & Peggy P.

Inver Grove Heights, MN 8/30/09

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Patty & Ben, I’m a little late sending this to you but I just wanted to tell you thanks for all the help you gave us with the trails etc. when M.B. and I were down there a couple of weeks ago. You have a great campgrounds and we really enjoyed our stay. Thanks for ordering the perfect weather while we were there. I loved riding the Forest and I can’t wait to come back. Hope to see you next year. Take care and God bless.
Duly Z.
Ankeny, IA 6/2/2009
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Ben and Patti,
Thank you so much for your support of the annual Derby Ride and Fundraiser. We really appreciate the use of the 'Loafin" Shed and the shirt and 3 nights camping you donated. Grace was a doll, of course! What a lucky little girl she is. Again, thank you for making things go so smoothly at the Derby Ride.
Jane N.
Greenville, IL 5/25/09

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Dear Hayes Canyon & Friends,
I just wanted to tell you again how much I appreciated all the help with my dog Zyrus. I have attached pictures of him. He wanted to thank you also. Ha, Ha. He is really doing well during his recovery even if he does hate the collar he has to wear to keep him from pulling out his stitches. We had a re-visit at our local vet yesterday and he was not healed enough to remove stitches so he was re-bandaged and sent home for the weekend. He had no broken bones, that was a good thing.
Thanks to all who helped me and my daughter, Carlea. Please pass this message on to all who helped us. There are a lot of truly good people out there and I and Carlea met a lot of them during this past weekend. I do not know what we would have done without all of you helping us. Thanks for being our little angels.
Kind regards,
Tina P.
Olney IL 10/2008

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Hi Patti-

We left Monday morning and you weren't around-- just wanted to say we enjoyed our short stay there and the trail riding was really nice! Good luck with your baby too!

Thanks- Kristi and Dave ( from Oregon) 8/2008

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Patti + Ben,
You have a very nice campground. I really like the horse pens at each site. It's great that you have a Sunday morning worship service. The sites are well layed-out and groomed. The trails are well marked. Keep up the good work. I will be back again!!
Happy Trails, Mike T.
Niles, MI 6/2008

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My name is Dana G. I am from Martinsville,IL. I am a 4 year member of the Clark County 4-H and involved in the horse program. . . You have the best campground & trails. Thank you.
Dana G.
Martinsville, IL 2/2008

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Good morning Patti!

Our group wanted to let you know HOW MUCH we enjoyed your campground! We all commented on how nice it was to have owners that really cared so much about their customers satisfaction. We visited with several of your regular customers - they also commented on how good you all are to your customers. We spread word to others we met and talked to along the trail about how nice it was at HAYES.. In all the campgrounds we've stayed...very few have offered such incredible customer service! . . .

Liz M. via email
Mayfield, KY 10/2007

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Hello, just wanted to tell you Thank you for such a nice camp ground. You guys made us feel right at home. We have told several people about the way you treat your guest. It seemed like everywhere we turned you guys went way beyond the things that most camp grounds do for their guest, keep up the good work and we hope we will see you guys soon. Have a great day.
KymW. and friends via email
Paducah, KY 10/2007

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Hi guys!!

Just wanted to say hello! Thanks for a wonderful weekend as usual! You guys work hard to keep things nice and it shows!!

Patti- Thought you might like to see our cowgirl sisterhood webpage- The cowgirl riding rules on the homepage are funny!

There are lots of pics from the trails of our favorite place- Hayes Canyon!!

http://www1.freewebs.com/cowgirlsisterhood/

Have a good night-

Candi S via email
Dawson, IL 10/2007

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I sure enjoyed the stay. You have one of the most pleasant campgrounds I've ever been to. I loved having my horse right there by our site, and it was so quiet.
Kevie O. via email
Abbeville, MS 10/2007

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I just want to tell you how much fun we had at Hayes Canyon this past weekend. You and Ben made us feel at home, and you were truly appreciative of our business.

Just coming around and visiting at the campsites is a nice touch. Several places we have been to do that also. It makes us feel as though we are welcome to be there. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!!

And you have a great ambassador in Hilary and her mother Mary Lee. They took us under their wings. They know so much about the area, and love sharing it with others. Hilary stole our hearts, I only wish our 17 year old daughter, Ashton, could have been along to ride with her. They would have hit it off so well.

The campsites are so well maintained, and I could tell you try to stay ahead of any maintenance. I know it's hard work.

Anyway, we loved every minute of it and we'll plan on coming back. We were invited there on Thanksgiving Day.

Again thanks for a nice time

Steven and Becki K. via email
Kahoka, MO 08/2007

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"This was our first trip to the camp. We were so impressed. Everything was great.
The bathrooms were spotless. The store was convenient. The sights were
awesome. We will be back."
C.W.
Corinth, MS

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"Hi, Patty&Ben, We just wanted to thank you again for the great
hospitality and a wonderful place to stay. We will tell all our riding
and hunting friends about your place. . . thanks again."
Jeanne & Wayne and Bailey (our dog)
Mound, MN

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"Ben + Patty,
I wanted you both to know how much I enjoyed the Memorial Day Weekend. The ice cream
social was very enjoyable and everyone had a good time. We met a lot of new friends.
You have worked hard this year on the campground. Keep up the good work. It's appreciated.
p.s. For so many people there it sure was quiet and peaceful. Also appreciated."
Kay W.
Harrisburg, IL

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". . We loved your campground especially how clean and
nice the bathrooms were, and you were very hospitable and it was very
appreciated. Thank you."
Michelle
Lone Dell, MO

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"Just a note to compliment you on your nice campground. Our family and
several friends from Clay County camped there Labor Day weekend.
In our group were several small children. We, as parents, are very
appreciative that your campground is a place where we can take our children.
At bedtime we noticed that it was quiet with no drinking parties and foul
language being heard.
We have been at campgrounds where we will not go back because it was not a
place for families. However, with your campgournd we plan to come back many
times; and we will highly recommend it to other people. Out on the trails
we even heard other horse riders, whom we did not know, commenting how they
appreicated the quiet atmosphere of your campground.
Keep up the good work. We really appreciate it."
Jesse & Lynette B. and family
Ashboro, IN

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"You have a very nice campground. You put it in a good place, too. The rocks
are beautiful. Ther trails are nice too. I had a very great time. Who ever is cleaning
the bathrooms are doing great! Sincerely, A girl from Mississippi "

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Dear Camp Owners,
You guys have alot of stuff to do. It's fun to play on the rocks and stuff. You have lots
of trails. This is the best camp I could come to.
Love,
A Mississippi Girl with a big group :)

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Hi there-

I've been meaning to drop you guys a note-

Just wanted to say Thanks & we all had a great time over Labor Day weekend-

Everyone in our group thought that your campground was the nicest we've been to and had the best trail access!

Everything was so neat and tidy too- I don't know how you do it!!

We'll be back for sure!

Thanks again-

Candi and Dave S.
Dawson, IL

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Hi Ben and Patti - we just wanted to let you know what a great time we had down at your
campground Oct 13-15. The weather and the hospitality was fantastic and that Red Cedar Inn
was delicious!! We hope to return next year for another long weekend. Again, thank you for
a great getaway and we look forward to another visit.
Bill and Renee D.
White Heath, IL

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We had a blast staying with you. Wish we could have stayed longer.
Thanks again,
John & Carri F.
Lee, IL

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Had a great time at your place. I'll recommend it to all my friends.
Jody W.
Elkhart, IN
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We really enjoyed our stay at Hayes Canyon Campground. We'll tell our friends about you
and hope to return next year.
Dave & Mary N.
Mondovi, WI
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Contact Information:

Feel free to contact us of you have any questions or comments.

Hayes Canyon Campground
PO Box 186 Main Street
Eddyville IL 62928
(618) 672-4751
info@hayescanyon.com

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