Spectacular scenery: Campgrounds in Midwest USA

Buena Vista Farms

• Spacious manicured park 10 minutes' drive from Jacksonville
• Canoeing; paddleboating; manicure, pedicure, massages by appointment
• Two fishing lakes filled with bluegill, bass, catfish and crappie

Indian Springs Campground

• Ten minutes from Fort Wayne near Auburn Auctions America
• Sandy beach and swimming pond
• Three fishing lakes, snack shack and party pavilion

Horse Creek Adventures

• Back-to-basics cabins with views of the Loess Hills in Western Iowa
• A 10-minute drive to stores at Sidney; 20 minutes from Nebraska City
• Off-grid site with a fishing pond and 170 acres with trails to hike

Glen's Cove

• Friendly resort on the banks of St Marys River near Goetzville
• Several golf courses within an hour's drive
• Great fishing on site, with bait and tackle shop and boat rentals

Peaceful Winds RV Park

• Camping in the heart of Manistee National Forest, Northwest Michigan
• ORV-friendly near fishing, ATV trails and biking routes in Lake County
• Large, full-hookup pitches for 50-foot rigs, sheltered by mature trees

Comfy Miramiguoa Home

• Peaceful Missouri country house on the Meramec State Park Boundary
• A 20-minute drive to Meramec Caverns, and roughly an hour to St Louis
• Firepit, wooden decking and garden; hiking and trout fishing close by

Peaceful Prairie Campsites

Wacky West Travel Park

• Dog-friendly Valentine park, close to shops and restaurants
• A few minutes' drive from the Niobrara River for kayaking and tubing
• Free access to wifi, cable TV, playground and shower house

Sunset Springs RV Resort

• Peaceful 50-acre wooded resort 10 minutes' drive from Bucyrus
• An hour's drive from Cedar Point and Columbus Zoo
• Lake beach on site for swimming and fishing, plus lots of activities

St Hazards Waterfront Resort and Brewery

• Lively 21-acre resort on Middle Bass Island in the middle of Lake Erie
• Private beach, with kayaking and paddleboarding available nearby
• Restaurant, microbrewery, swimming pool, hot tub and playground

Shadow Lake RV Park & Campground

• Rural setting by a scenic lake
• Walking, hiking and trout fishing all available nearby
• Pool, miniature golf, recreational room and shop

Bearded Buffalo Resort

• Peaceful site a couple of miles outside of Custer State Park
• Within 20 minutes’ drive of three Black Hills lakes
• Five minutes’ drive from restaurants and shops in Custer town

Chris' Campground

• Family-owned park near Spearfish, South Dakota
• Heated swimming pools, petting zoo and basketball court
• Easy driving distance to the Black Hills and Mount Rushmore

Camp Escape

• Wilderness campsite surrounded by forest, 10 miles from Merrill
• A 20-minute drive to Underdown Recreation Area; 50 to Ice Age Trail
• Secluded forest pitches with lake views, wooded hills and fishing

Persimmon Grove

Kayak Starved Rock Campground

• Waterfront camping on the Illinois River opposite Starved Rock
• Senachwine Lake 45 minutes’ drive; Chicago one and a half hours
• Firepit and picnic table for each pitch; kayak tours and rentals

Dexter Run Farms and Lodging

• Rural Ohio campground on a working beef farm in Meigs County
• Moonville Rail Trail 45 minutes' drive away; Hocking Hills 55 minutes
• Rich in wildlife; stargazing, yoga, kayaking and fishing on site

Gordons Campground

• Woodland site over 75 acres
• Large clover-shaped heated swimming pool
• Family fun activities and theme weekends

Firefly Creek Ranch

• Secluded campsite with views of Iowa countryside near Guthrie Center
• A 10-minute drive to Lake Panorama; Springbrook State Park 20 minutes
• Peaceful pitches on a farm with professional kitchen, hens and horses