Best campsites

Check out FreeCampSites and Campendium.

These sites specialize in the more wide open spaces type places.

The best campsite is the one we'll stay at tonight, the new one just over that next hill.

obgraham wrote:
Use Google Maps or Google Earth to see the actual campground or RV park. Often there is a link to the map site from the campground's own website.

Then you can get an idea of the layout. Some of the state or provincial parks even have photos of every individual site on their web site.

This is what we do. CampsitePhotos.com is super helpful. I've also found YouTube videos of some campgrounds that show a video of each site. Just google the campground and even the site number and "video" and you may find it.

Use Google Maps or Google Earth to see the actual campground or RV park. Often there is a link to the map site from the campground's own website.

Then you can get an idea of the layout. Some of the state or provincial parks even have photos of every individual site on their web site.

Michigan and Wisconsin are chocked full of State Parks. Every park is completely different from any other, and every campsite is different from the campsite right next to it.

About the biggest sized campsites you'll find in Indiana are at the many State Recreational Areas. These are also run by the state DNR, same as the State Parks. The difference with the State Recreational Area campsites and State Park campsites, is usually the size. The Recreational Areas are usually larger, so they can accommodate both an RV and a water craft at the camp site, and usually multiple cars.

Whereas, State Parks are traditionally smaller sites (depending on the park and the individual campsite of course) and almost always have a restriction of one RV and one other vehicle. Anything else is parked in an overflow area designed for "extra" vehicles.

The best thing you can do is locate a geographical area you'd like to visit, select one of the State Parks in that area, and then make a reservation. You'll need to start with your state DNR (Department of Natural Resources) web site and work from there. Do a Google Search on Michigan State Parks and you'll be blown away.

EVERY person has a different idea of what the "perfect" campsite is. But in time, if you visit enough, you'll soon discover your favorites, know what to look for, and how to get reservations for them.

We've had marvelous sites and terrible sites. But any site is better than spending a day at work!