Single-sex groups welcome: Campsites 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

Hillcrest Event Center

• Multi-purpose venue with many events such as festivals and fairs
• Amphitheatre for activities and entertainment
• Olympic-size pool, sun deck, golf course and restaurant

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

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

Sportsman's Port Canoe Camp

• Well-maintained Michigan campsite 10 minutes' drive from Wellston
• Surrounded by the Manistee National Forest for hikes and fishing
• Canoe, kayak and raft hire, plus shuttle to the Pine River

Peaceful Prairie Campsites

Fisher Family Retreat

• Family-centric campground with Hocking Hills views near Logan, Ohio
• Logan shops and Hocking Hills State Park both 15 minutes’ drive
• Private, dog-friendly countryside trails and a craft shop in the park

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

The Playful Goose Campground

• Family-friendly site 10 minutes from the Horicon Marsh wildlife area
• An hour’s drive from Milwaukee breweries, museums and zoo
• Fishing, canoes and boats for hire, indoor swimming pool for guests

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

Big Chief RV Park

• Just north of the Coffeyville Resources refinery
• Across from Coffeyville Municipal Airport
• For holidaymakers and for companies looking for workforce housing

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

Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort

Kewaunee RV & Campground

• Family-owned site a mile from Kewaunee town centre
• On the north-western shore of vast Lake Michigan
• Boat mooring, heated pool, firepits, hammocks, games room and shop

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