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

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

Camp Squid

• Wild camping on 15 acres of woodland near Benzonia, Michigan
• A 10-minute drive to Crystal Mountain Resort; Lake Michigan 40 minutes
• Off-grid forest pitches with campfire rings and firewood provided

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

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

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

Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort

• Scenic and family-friendly park on 220 acres of land with a large lake
• A 10-minute drive from Wellington and an hour from Cleveland
• Fishing, boating, sandy lake beach and live entertainment

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

Two Creeks Campground

• Adults-only and clothing optional campground, for guests over 21
• On 100 acres between the St Croix and Nemadji state forests
• A 25-minute drive from kayaking the rapids of the Banning State Park

Horseshoe Lake Campground and Cabins

• Peaceful privately-owned park with boating, fishing and canoeing
• On the shores of a private lake in Michigan's upper peninsula
• Shop, live bait sales, giant outdoor film screen and regular events

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

EarthWell Retreat Center

• Secluded eco-friendly retreat within 140 acres of natural land
• A half-hour drive from Ann Arbor; two state reserves close by
• Spring-fed swimming pond, shared kitchen and yoga sessions available

Flint Farm and Ranch

• Large site on an organic farm 15 minutes’ drive from Deputy, Indiana
• Clifty Falls State Park 15 minutes’ drive, and Madison 20 minutes
• Fitness centre, wilderness hiking, wild swimming and fishing available

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

Peaceful Prairie Campsites

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

JV Vineyard and Retreat

• Secluded forest campsite bordered by vineyards
• Adjoining the Hobart Wildlife Area; Scranton 10 minutes' drive
• Firepit and firewood included; kayaks and fully stocked fishing pond

Black Hawk Creek RV Park

• Peaceful site on the outskirts of the Black Hills of South Dakota
• Rapid City 10 minutes’ drive; Deadwood and Mount Rushmore 40 minutes
• Play area and dog park; views of the Black Hills; stargazing

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