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livelylittlecam
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Sep 21, 2014

Big Great Lakes Trip (Campground Recs Please!)

Thinking of spending a month touring all of the Great Lakes next summer. I would love any and all campground recommendations near any of the lakes. We are up for state or private campgrounds. Just ...
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camperpaul
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Sep 22, 2014
Occupying 7 miles of the lakefront on the West side of Lake Michigan, is
Illinois Beach State Park - 240 campsites, some of which are within 300 feet of the lake.

IBSP is about 20 inutes from Six Flags Great America, Gurnee Mills Mall The "Ren Faire" and the Jelly Belly plant (free tours).

In Caledonia, Wisconsin is Cliffside Park (Racine County);
~4 miles from the Wind Point Light.

Danger: this park is very close to the Seven Mile Fair.

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