Your "go to" campground?

Stockton Lake for us, 2-3 hours south. Typically my sister and her family meets us there. Camping, family and the lake can't get any better!

Well the family is now me, wife, and two dogs. Our favorite spot is only 27 mins. from home. It's on a river, very well kept. The owners were great people. They sold in the fall. I met the new owner and was told no major changes. They want to keep the regular people. Time will tell I guess. We used to camp at the place next to it. It sold and we just didn't like the feel of the place after that.

We have a few depending on how much time.....

Closest, 2hrs away. MacGregor point, Southern Ontario, Lake Huron

Nagagamissis Provincial Park. 12 hr drive one way, We have left fri morning very early and come home sunday night, very late....so worth the drive.

A numbered Lake, no name. 11 hrs to Chapleau then 9hours north of Chapleau Ont

We often stay in State Parks. Georgia has done a GREAT job of preserving their beautiful resources, as has Florida. We live near a large lake and there are many COE parks along the lake, only 25 min from home. But our favorite campground is a private one in the north Georgia mountains that we just cannot get enough of. My hope is that some day we will just put a 5th wheel up there permanently and use it as our own personal cabin in the woods.

Thanks so much for the info!! I'm taking notes. I am really close to Roaring River. I think you just helped me pick my first destination of the spring.
Thanks again!
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We plan to camphost at a Virginia State Park for the month of May. Then, we will head to Point Lookout State Park in Maryland to camphost for the month of June. We will leave our 5er there, but will meet our church in NJ for a mission week, then head back to MD to pick up the 5er. Come home and wash clothes, clean out the 5'er and then head to Hunting Island State Park in SC for 10 days with friends before heading back to Natural Tunnel SP in Virginia for the month of August.

But, we do love the Gulf Shores area of Alabama, Destin area of Florida as well as the Bar Harbor and southern Maine area.

I don't know that this is much help, but we do LOVE all the places that I have mentioned.

I didn't put in the why, so on edit, I will. We love NTSP in VA because it is close to home, it's in the mountains, has some spectacular scenery, large level sites, lots of wildlife and wonderful trails.

Point Lookout is on the point where the Potomac River runs into the Chesapeake Bay. The Bay is on the eastern side and the river is on the west. It is beautiful and fishing is readily available, crabbing is also plentiful. The trails are lots of fun and our kids LOVE the nature center there.

Hunting Island is right on the ocean, lots of sand, lots of shells, shark teeth and other findings. Lots of shade, good wind, good fishing pier, crabbing area and wonderful seafood in the area. About 1 1/2 hours from both Charleston and Savannah, so day trips are great.

Gulf Shores is just a great beach area, as is Destin and neighboring areas.

Bar Harbor is on the list because of Acadia NP and Southern Maine (Old Orchard Beach area) is my favorite because of the small town feel with lots of lobster! Lots and lots of Lobster!

Living in St Louis, MO Montauk State Park is our fave for a day or two. Both DW & I love to trout fish and Montauk has excellent fishing. On longer outings Roaring River SP, around Cassville, MO is our true fav. Once again, trout fishing is superb. Not very far from Eureka Springs, AR and many other attractions. Wish we were there now!:)

Lake of the Springs, Oregon House, Ca. Private, no wake lake, swimming, mini golf, lots of activities for kids.

We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Seashore Campsites in Cape May, NJ for family friendly fun. We have camped there in a pop-up and travel trailer for each of last four years. Here are pictures and a blog post that we did on Seashore this past fall.

http://livelylittlecampers.blogspot.com/2013/09/this-is-how-summer-ends.html

If Seashore is not too far away for your summer trip PM and I can recommend a bunch of kid and family friendly stuff.

Best--Jeremy

You're right Tom. We have great options really close especially around Beaver Lake. We are actually planning to spend Memorial Day weekend camping in the Hot Springs area. That is such a beautiful area. For our vacation we normally try to leave the state. Oddly enough, we haven't camped in Texas yet. I'll have to go check out the State Parks. Thanks for the tip!!
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