Spectacular scenery: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Midwest USA

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Broken Arrow Campground

• Fully serviced campsite in the Black Hills National Park
• A 10-minute drive from Custer; half an hour from Mount Rushmore
• Playground, outdoor kitchen, camping store and outdoor social area

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

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

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

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

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

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