Where Should We Go Camping??

Updated on July 08, 2011
M.O. asks from Channahon, IL
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I camped as a kid and never as an adult. I am looking into taking our family camping (tenting) for the first time. When I was a kid, we went to Lithia Springs at Lake Shelbyville in Illinois. I would love to go there, but all the beaches are closed due to high water. I really want to be able to go the beach on a nice lake and rent a pontoon for a day or two also. Electricity is a must and decent showers!!! I am willing to travel 3-4 hours from Plainfield, IL (which is about 45 minutes southwest of Chicago). Any suggestions?

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P.L.

answers from Chicago on

A very nice person here suggested Smokey Hollow in Wisconsin.
We are going for the third time this year.
We love it ,great bathrooms,super clean and private !
Heaven for kids....google it they have lots of info on their website.

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J.F.

answers from Omaha on

Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore - West Beach
www.nps.gov/indu

M.P.

answers from Provo on

If it wasn't for your driving time restrictions, I would say canyon lands. HOLY AMAZING. I'm not a desert camper, but I'd go down in a heart beat if I could!

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S.F.

answers from Chicago on

Try Rock Cut State Park in Rockford. Great swiming beach, as well as lots of hiking, fishing and boating rental options. Only down side is there are only a couple shower facilities for the entire campground, and pit tolites, are well..the pits!

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S.H.

answers from Honolulu on

Do a Google Search "camping in Illinois."
There are camping websites.

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