Deer Ridge Camping Resort

Venture to spend a day or longer around Middlefork Reservoir a short walk from the resort – it’s got plenty to keep all ages active and amused, including a lake that spans 177 acres and parkland that stretches across 100. It's well set up for anglers too, who have amenities like a bait shop, a fish cleaning station and a boat launch ramp at their disposal, and there's an adventure playground, boating on the lake, nature trails and a nature area to hand too. At Richmond, just under 10 minutes' drive away, delve into history around its many museums, like Wayne County Historical Museum, Richmond Art Museum and the Joseph Moore Museum of natural history. The city’s undisputed reigning champ in this department is however the Model T Ford museum, with a collection of memorabilia and vehicles like a 1923 English-built town car and a 1925 fire truck. Plan to remain around this part of Richmond city after your museum trips: it’s pretty easy to make a day of it with a wander around the Depot District, a fab destination filled with curiosity shops, spectacular murals, independent restaurants and artisan food and drink businesses.