Christy’s Campground Picks
• Turkey Run State Park in Marshall, IN
One of the most beautiful and interesting places in the Midwest; Turkey Run’s natural rock formations are fascinating and fun to hike through. They also offer plenty of activities like horse back riding and canoeing.
http://www.turkeyrunstatepark.com/
• Muskegan State Park, MI
This park has shoreline on Lake Michigan and Muskegon Lake as well as a plethora of activities to choose from including a winter sports complex. This park draws outdoor sports lovers all year round.
http://www.michigandnr.com/parksandtrails/Details.aspx?type=SPRK&id=475
Eric’s Campground Picks
• Clifty Falls State Park in Madison, IN
April is a great time to visit Clifty Falls and appreciate the emerging of spring with their many interpretive programs. Your kids may want to check out the April 19th Birds of Prey Kite Fly.
https://www.facebook.com/cliftyfallssp
• Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Knightstown, IN
This lovely campground has tons of fun activities all season and is perfect for camping with kids. Eric loves the haunted horseman hayride at Halloween. Check out the photo gallery on their website.
http://www.jellystoneindy.com/index.php
Brenda & Ron’s Campground Picks
• Lincoln State Park in Lincoln City, IN
Brenda’s pick happens to be a favorite of history buffs as well. The area was the childhood home of Abraham Lincoln and the park was constructed as part of the Civilian Conservation Corps program, which provided much-needed jobs to unemployed Americans during the Great Depression.
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2979.htm
• Mounds State Park
Another historical landmark, Mound State Park contains several Native American burial sites from long before others took up residence in the area. Ron recommends this park, which offers lots of walking trails around the mounds and the White River for both beginner and intermediate hikers.
http://www.in.gov/dnr/parklake/2977.htm
Tami’s Campground Picks
• Lake Rudolph, Holiday World in Santa Claus, IN
One beautiful campground plus two awesome theme parks equals the perfect family vacation! This is a great place to enjoy laid-back RVing family time and spend a couple days at an awesome theme park too!
http://www.lakerudolph.com/
•Hidden Paradise near Shelbyville, IN
Open year-round, this is a 75-acre campground filled with trees. This is a great spot for water-lovers since it has both a river and a lake with a designated swim area, scuba diving, paddleboats, and canoe or kayak rentals.
http://www.hiddenparadise.info/Home%20Page.htm
Share your favorite spot in the comment section below!
I actually really like Timberline in Chesterfield. It is quiet, nice pond for the kids to swim and it has a very nice trail along the tree-lined perimeter of the campground.