North Country Christian Campground

Woods, mountains, lakes – take your pick for scenic hiking trails. Mary Ann Lake, a few minutes’ walk away, is a good place to start, with Buckhorn Mountain half an hour away by car for folk who require more of an uphill challenge. Bring along fishing kit for outings to Beaver Lake and Beth Lake (both 20 minutes’ drive) or Lost Lake (half an hour) – with luck, you’ll come back with plenty of trout and other critters for the evening’s dinner. Those adept at fishing small pockets of water can try out Mary Ann Lake too. Boat launches can be had at the bigger lakes, and all are fine outings for a hike too. For a slightly spooky place to take a walk, head to the ghost town of Bodie (half an hour), abandoned in the late 19th century and now preserved as a relic of that era.