Spectacular scenery: Campsites in Midwest USA

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

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

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

Gordons Campground

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

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

Peaceful Prairie Campsites

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

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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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