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padredw
Aug 07, 2019Nomad
We tend a lil bit different than your choices. About 300 maybe 350 miles and stop for at least 2 nites before moving again.
From Chicago, maybe to the Ozarks, down into hot springs Arkansas and further south if you wish.
November would be an ideal time to travel south. Here is one possibility:
Chicago to Land Between the Lakes (Kentucky/Tennessee)
We have stayed at several campgrounds here, most recently Canal COE. But also at Hurricane Creek COE. about 365 miles. At least 2 or 3 days here.
Land B. the Lakes to Petit Jean State Park in Arkansas.
About 360 miles. Arkansas has some great state parks, this is one of them.
You could also move on down to Hot Springs/Little Rock. Maumelle COE near Little Rock or Lake Catherine State Park near Hot Springs are good choices. About 60 miles from Petit Jean.
In November the leaves will start turning color (depending on the year the quality of the color will vary.)
You could even come on down into East Texas. Such as Tyler State Park or Caddo Lake State Park. ~ 170 to 225 miles.
These are just to get you thinking. The weather can turn quite cold even in November, but most years there are many day of pleasant temperatures in Arkansas and East Texas.
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