Not quite the setting for primitive camping!
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In today’s conclusion to our Camping For Everyone series, we discuss “primitive” camping. While most of our posts on this theme have been for newcomers to tent camping, primitive camping is advanced; it literally means camping in the wilderness in an area that hasn’t been settled or prepared for it. Most primitive camping takes place in large national and state parks, but far from established camp grounds. Though primitive camping isn’t the same as going back to cave days, it does mean going “off the grid” and exercising serious camping skills. (Sorry, RV campers – most RV resorts and campgrounds don’t offer the primitive experience!)

Here are a few tips for getting ready and getting the most from primitive camping.

Train up to it: Primitive camping usually starts with a fairly long trek to your proposed camp grounds. In fact, it really starts with packing up all of the things you’ll need to see to your personal and safety needs way off the beaten track. Both of these necessities are best handled if you already have hiking and backpacking experience. A few excursions in challenging terrain will help you know your limits and, just as importantly, teach you what you need out there and what you can safely leave behind. Speaking of which …

Prepare well: Get ready for a primitive camping trek as if you’re on a real expedition to uncharted territory. Your usual equipment for tent camping is a good place to start, but you might have to upgrade some things, particularly your shelter. A weather-capable, “rugged” one-person tent is essential. Also look at other useful tools like a water filtration system and a set of cast iron cookware for camping, such as products made by Coleman. A good water filter will make it easier and easier to get all the water you need in the wild; for examples, check out the selection from Camping World.

Find a group: Because of the challenges of primitive camping, you should never go it alone. Find a group of experienced camping enthusiasts, preferably including someone who’s familiar with the area you want to camp in. Though you’ll also have to divide rations and other essentials among each person, you’ll also have extra sets of eyes and ears to make sure that you don’t miss anything, and just as importantly, that you put it all together in a way that’s helpful, safe, and doesn’t slow down your team. Consider sharing the preparation work, too; for example, wireless signals can be awfully weak in the wild, so make sure someone has checked the weather and spoken with the local ranger station. Always make sure local rangers or other authorities know your off-grid camping plans!

Camping in the Australian outback
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Morning, campers! For as long as I’ve been writing for AllCampgrounds, we’ve been on a journey to cover camping in the fifty states and around North America.

But one of my passions is travel, and I like to get out of the country every once in a while – so just this once I thought it’d be a great idea to give our loyal readers a glimpse of tent camping and RV camping around the world.

After all, natural beauty is everywhere, and there are unique sites, terrific camp grounds, and protected public lands all over the globe!

Canada Outdoors: As our readers know, there are lots of spectacular camping spots in Canada, and many discount camping organizations offer deals on Canada just as frequently as camp grounds in the States. Canada Outdoors is a service of the country’s tourism bureau, and gives you a fantastic overview of the many outdoor adventures you can enjoy in the breathtaking tundra, including canoeing, hiking, and safaris into the Arctic that include genuine dog sledding.

Visit Mexico: Camping: Our neighbor to the south offers a diverse land that doesn’t end with just desert: there are also beautiful beaches, mountains, jungles, and more. In this valuable compendium, you’re invited to get a taste of the best of all campsites Mexico has to offer. This index of twenty-two outstanding destinations covers the entire country, from beautiful Acapulco to historic Oaxaca and temperate Mazatlan. Many of the top public parks are highlighted in these overviews, giving you a strong sense of how to set up your trip for a top tent camping or RVing experience.

Karma Bum Cafe: Karma Bum is a commercial site that offers an overview of camping, country-by-country, throughout Europe. Amsterdam, London, Frankfurt and Paris receive special attention as “adventure hubs”, but there’s also information available for well over a dozen other countries from western Europe all the way to Russia. If your next camping expedition is going global, check here first. Aside from the great tips on regional camping, Karma Bum also offers advice on developing a travelers’ camping kit and a host of other tips so “camping culture shock” won’t confuse your journey. For more, check out The Guardian UK’s article Wild Camping in Europe.

Camping Card International: Last but not least, a little help for your budget. Camp grounds in other countries can be expensive, especially when the exchange rate isn’t favorable. Enter the CCI, a valuable asset for your globe-trotting arsenal. More than a thousand camp grounds across Europe recognize the Camping Card, and even “in season” you can get deep discounts up to 25% off. Just as important for savvy travelers, the CCI comes with its own third-party liability insurance. In case anything happens, you’re covered – and your CCI is accepted all over, just like your passport.

All that’s missing is bookshelves!
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Howdy, all!

In today’s AllCampgrounds blog, we’ll provide some more great sites for you to visit and learn even more about tent camping, gear, outdoor activities, and the nationwide camper community that’s out there and waiting to meet you.

Though we try to cover a little bit of everything in AllCampgrounds, we’d be remiss without a little tip of the hat to super-specialized venues around the web.

We hope you find these resources just as valuable as our own site, as they’re some of the best!

Backpacker Magazine: Backpacker is known for its great articles and guides on hiking and backpacking, as the title suggests; but the fun doesn’t end there. In addition to gear, skills, and nature-spotting information that’s great for hikers, you can also find out about great camping destinations and learn a lot of things that will spruce up your tent camping excursions, no matter what you like to do in the great outdoors. After all, just about every great trail is associated with camp grounds, usually a national or state park – and Backpacker’s interactive map lets you pinpoint those terrific trails from your computer.

Camping Life Magazine: Camping Life is the quintessential magazine for everybody, whether your thing is tent camping or RV parks. As you’d expect from a top-flight camping magazine, a big portion of this beefy guide is devoted to the best campground destinations. Features include everything from the exotic to the ordinary: 25 Best Spring Campout Locations, to the finer points of Outfitting an RV, and whether or not to Campsite RSVP. Whether by e-reader or campfire, it’s a great choice for campers!

Family Camping & Canoeroots Magazine: While most of the other outlets on today’s list is way out there in the 21st century – with customized versions for your iPad and iPhone screens. And what will you be seeing on those screens? Canoeroots has a long history of being the premier camping magazine for canoeing enthusiasts. The website makes great use of embedded video and all the latest “new media” to really show you a thing or two, and the online magazine also distinguishes itself in some other ways: it even has a dedicated camping food blog! Whether you want to learn about camping bathrooms or camping pie, the truly diverse Canoeroots has it covered. And if the website is a little too much like watching TV for your tastes, you can still subscribe to the print edition.

RV Life: What would a post like this be without mentioning RV Life, one of the staples in the RV lifestyle? You can even get a print subscription to the magazine – assuming you’re in one place long enough for that! Chock full of information for RV campers in every issue, it has informative columns, articles, and blogs, reviews RV camp grounds and resorts, and tells you all about travel experiences and adventures for you and your rig. Check out the recent article Camping for All, a review of Washington state’s Grayland Beach State Park, for one example. Also check out Camp Sherman: Small on Size, Big on Scenery, spotlighting a great stop in Oregon.

RV camping all the way in the Czech Republic!
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In today’s AllCampgrounds, we’ll pick up where we left off and show you some great national groups for those who enjoy the best RV parks and campgrounds around the United States.

RVers are well known for their sense of community and solidarity, and so, there are plenty of organizations of all different kinds to choose from in your quest to meet more like-minded campers.

Of course, there are hundreds of state and regional RV camping groups around the country, so today we’ll focus solely on those that are known nationwide.

Family Campers and RVers: FCRV encourages friendship and family bonding among members dispersed all around the United States. With a focus on appreciating nature and developing better camping, hiking, and outdoor skills, FCRV is known for its great number of conventions, rallies, and group excursions. Planned activities for kids are a regular fixture of FCRV events, and there are even scholarship funds and survival skill classes to take advantage of for campers young, old, and in between.

Tin Can Tourists: The Tin Can Tourists are RV camping aficionados who celebrate classic trailers and motorcoaches. Besides holding annual conventions featuring Tin Can Tourists from around the country, the organization also maintains a directory of RV camps and RV resorts that are “Tin Can” friendly, either with affiliation to the group or discounts for members. Aside from the great camp grounds, you can learn plenty about restoration and related topics, or browse the classified section for gear.

RV Consumer Group: An independent and not-for-profit organization, the RV Consumer Group is handy for those who aspire to be RV campers in the future but haven’t quite crossed over to the lifestyle yet. The reason why? The Consumer Group provides research and advocacy for all things RV, as well as unbiased reviews, safety information, and ratings for the major RV brands and related equipment. If you’re making your first purchase or looking at a rental to get a taste of the RV life, look here first.

RVing Women: RVing Women is the largest group in North America dedicated to women who enjoy RVing. With a strong social network open to any woman interested in RVing (ownership not required!), RVW provides unique resources and a slew of events for women who’ve embraced the RV lifestyle. In August alone, chapters around the country organized nine great events. September and October are looking just as full of on the RVing Women calendar, and each chapter and individual event even has its own informational webpage!

Loners on Wheels: Active for 40 years, Loners on Wheels is literally the country’s first and largest singles group “on wheels”, catering to unattached folks of both genders. With 50 regional chapters in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, it provides trips, caravaning, and all kinds of events. You can search for events conveniently by U.S. state to find out exactly what’s going on in your area. Loners on Wheels is associated with the Low-Hi RV Resort and Ranch in New Mexico, which has 65 spacious RV sites and welcomes both LOW members and others to enjoy its amenities. Biannual LOW rallies are held there!

Does this Florida Keys tent look like home away from home?
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Good morning, everyone! It’s good to see you back here at AllCampgrounds.

We’ve been rambling around the U.S. and having great outdoor adventures for quite a while now; today we’re going to take a more leisurely pace and talk about organizations around the country that can help you get the most out of camping.

Remember, all campsites represent a community of people who love the outdoors, and there are literally millions of campers who visit camp grounds all around the country every year. Let’s look at some different ways to get in touch. Next time? Resources just for RV parks and campgrounds.

For Kids

Boy Scouts of America: A fixture in American life (along with its “sister” organization, the Girl Scouts of America), the Boy Scouts have been teaching young folks the importance of the outdoors since 1910, with the Girl Scouts joining in a scant two years later. Both organizations teach valuable skills for surviving and thriving in nature, and also offer a learning community that promotes values like honesty and fair-dealing. With a total of over seven million active youth and adult members, both organizations really do their part to help kids enjoy nature, a perfect preparation for your camping trips.

American Camp Association: Even though you may not hear much about them these days, traditional summer camps are still going strong. In fact, residential summer camps serving kids of school age are found in every state in the United States. Though these camps tend to offer cabins rather than tents, they go a long way toward preparing children to cherish, protect, and enjoy the outdoors, with programs that last anywhere from a few weeks of summer to practically the “whole run.” As for the ACA, it accredits almost 2,500 camps that have attained the highest standards for health, safety, and enrichment.

National Association of Therapeutic Wilderness Camping: A special resource for children who might need a little hand, NATWC is the umbrella organization that oversees U.S. groups dedicated to helping at-risk youth through awareness and appreciation of the natural world. Though the website is oriented toward professionals in the field, including those holding outdoor jobs, but the rest of us can also find out more about camps offering programs to children in need and make contact with professionals who can help.

For Everyone

Camping Women: A nationwide, all-volunteer nonprofit helping women who love camping get in touch and coordinate safe, friendly, and enjoyable group camping experiences. In addition to great events by chapter, it provides national camping events, a monthly magazine in .pdf format, and even nominates a Camping Woman of the Year. Non-members can enjoy the site’s camping tips and comprehensive collection of links, while members old and new get resources to meet friends and even start new chapters.

American Hiking Society: One of the most fun things to do on any camping trip is go hiking, and the American Hiking Society helps you do it in style. For more than thirty years, AHS has defended America’s best trails and given hikers new ways to enjoy them. Whether you’re just getting involved in hiking, or coming off your third Presidential Traverse, you’ll find in-depth discussions on safety, gear, outdoor skills, and sundry topics, as well as how-to guides, valuable ‘net links and preferred gear stores and brands.

National Recreation and Park Association: An advocacy organization that provides information on all aspects of recreation on public land. Frequented by many in the field, those of us on the outside can learn a lot from the monthly magazine, research and initiatives, and volunteer opportunities. If you want to build your understanding of parks and camping by taking a look on the “inside”, then NRPA has some unique offerings that can really supplement, and enhance, your enjoyment of America’s parks.

Turbulent (but beautiful) skies over northern Ohio
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Good morning, campers!

You know, it’s a pretty rare thing when a brand new campsite opens up, but news that affects outdoor adventurers comes along all the time.

Today, we’ll be looking at some of the news for camping hobbyists and the latest bulletins from state and national parks around the country.

From camping pie to camping bathrooms, there’s a little something for everyone in today’s news collection!

Camping Cuisine, Part Two is an encore of Mercury News’ Camp Cuisine 101 series, which is calling on readers to explain and share their favorite recipes for camping. Check out the much longer original article and look at the sidebar for camping recipes that run the gamut from simple to sophisticated. Tortellini Italian medley and brie and egg strata are just some of the tantalizing choices for your next campfire meal.

When it comes to any skill or hobby, every once in a while you should revisit your fundamentals. Every tent camping enthusiast has his or her own favorite tent or brand of equipment, but J. P. Freek Adventure Magazine is offering a primer on picking a shelter at camp and also has an ever-growing compendium of outdoor adventure articles. A good many of these are focused on Jeep fans, but there’s also a terrific selection for general camping and outdoor expeditions. Check it out!

It just got easier to make a statement at national parks around the country. Following a court battle that challenged a long-standing rule by the National Park Service, which administers national parks such as Yellowstone, Yosemite, and hundreds of other sites, Judge Janice Rogers Brown of the U.S. Court of Appeals for Washington, D.C. issued a ruling striking down certain NPS regulations on 1st Amendment grounds. Those wishing to engage in public speech at the parks will no longer need to obtain permits.

In other national news, parks are joining First Lady Michelle Obama to launch “Let’s Move Outside, Junior Rangers!” programs. The programs are intended to help kids get excited about getting exercise in the great outdoors, offering kids rewards for such great activities as canoeing, swimming, hiking, and camping at dozens of parks. By the end of summer, 50 parks will be engaged in full-scale Junior Ranger programs with a variety of fun, educational, and adventurous activities for kids to choose from. The main Junior Rangers website can be found here.

Good news and bad news for campers on the environment. The good news? Odwalla’s Plant a Tree Program has planted over 160,000 trees in 2,000 state parks all over the United States – and you can participate simply by going to the program website and selecting where you’d like trees to be planted. This great endeavor is going on until September 1st, so there’s plenty of time to visit every day until then! Let’s get some trees planted, AllCampgrounds readers! Get started here.

And the bad news? If you’re camping in Ohio, be aware of environmental warnings about toxic algae. Water quality investigations are ongoing at a variety of Ohio lakes, and there are a total of six sites throughout the state where water is believed to be toxic. Residents or visitors of Ohio should take care to visit the state park service website and remain aware of warnings as they progress, expand, or hopefully, are rescinded.

Finally, a little fun from the Chicago Tribune’s Travel section: RV Your Family Through Colorado. It’s a great little glimpse into the RV life from Eileen Ogintz. She’s a writer who made the journey through southwest Colorado in a Winnebago, meeting some interesting characters and giving insight into the growing trend to RV adventures even in these tough times. There are lots of valuable links here, and you can get much more on this terrific trip of hers at Taking the Kids.

Mount Rainier in Washington state, seen from the air
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Hello, campers! Today we continue our Washington state series, moving on to all the best RV parks and campgrounds that this terrific Pacific state has to offer.

Though we can’t take a look at all campgrounds in Washington, these are some of the best camp grounds that our furthest northwest state has.

Next time AllCampgrounds will take a look at state and federal lands, both of the tent camping and RV persuasion. Here are today’s picks.

RV Camping at Point Hudson Marina: Point Hudson is right at the heart of Townsend Street, a known landmark for the port city of the same name here in Washington. You simply can’t find a better place to enjoy water sports and fishing with all the amenities of a lively port. There are 48 RV park spots enjoying the ideal location, and you also benefit from the quick attention of several area businesses that can help with fishing, boating, or just about any other aquatic pastime you can imagine. Also keep in mind that the newly expanded Northwest Marine Center is only a short ways away!

Pioneer Trails Campground and RV Resort: Pioneer Trails is known for its extra-roomy “super sites” as well as its 50 and 100 amp hookups. Wi-fi is available throughout all the camp grounds, and there are a few other keen features, such as a fully-stocked “coach house”, regulation-sized horseshoe pit, and picnic area. Budget conscious campers will especially enjoy Pioneer Trails, as it’s part of the Good Sam Club, which can offer you all kinds of discounts on the RV lifestyle.

Toutle River RV Resort: Toutle RV, situated at Castle Rock, is one of the largest RV resorts in the state. With an exceptionally well-appointed clubhouse featuring a heated, ADA-accessible spa and pool, as well as a general store that supplies all of your RV needs and a copious “loaner list” that includes just about anything you could need for outdoor fun, cooking, or getting around, Toutle River takes you by surprise with its varied and fun features. It also has the “world’s largest croquet court”, at about 200×500, played with oversized mallets and balls!

Ocean Mist RV Resort: Ocean Mist Resort is one of the highly regarded “Resorts of America” properties, and includes well over 100 sites featuring 50-amp electrical hookups. You can lounge on the oceanfront property or enjoy the rich local forests, and at the end of the day take in basketball, pickleball, the hot tub, and more. The beach area offers beach combing, clam digging, and picturesque areas for picnicking.

Mount St. Helens, in Washington state
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Where can you see rain forests, mountains, and arid deserts peppered with terrific camp grounds, all situated along a beautiful, pristine frontier?

Well, good news: not all campsites matching this description are down in South America or somewhere around the world! In fact, if you answered Washington state, you’re exactly right!

And that makes Washington the next stop on AllCampgrounds’ 50 States Series, where we’ll begin, as we often do, with tent camping. RV camping is on the horizon for next time!

American Heritage Campground: Owned and operated by the Heck family for generations, American Heritage is one of the best-maintained parks around. Secluded among 25 acres of the region’s iconic Douglas firs, all campsites offer picnic table and fire ring, whether you’re there for tent camping or a visit in the old RV. Open between Memorial Day and Labor Day weekends, summer heralds the arrival of daily activities for the whole family, and no matter what’s going on, you can always visit the outdoor swimming pool, paved bicycle course, and 5,000 square foot pole pavilion.

Cape Disappointment State Park: One thing you can say for Washington is that it has some of the most “interesting” park names. Luckily, you won’t be disappointed by this nearly 2,000 acre state park situated on the Long Beach Peninsula. With two full miles of beach on the Pacific Ocean, framed by two historic lighthouses, you can enjoy hiking and camping here all year around. Offering a terrific array of 137 tent camp grounds and 60 full hookup RV sites, it also boasts some unusual lodging: five primitive sites, three cabins, and fourteen yurts! (Yes, yurts!) Reservations are open all year!

Deception Pass State Park: Deception Pass has over 4,000 acres of land to explore, including significant amounts of both fresh and saltwater shore perfect for anglers of all experience levels. Boat rentals are available on the camp grounds, with three freshwater boat ramps and over 700 feet of saltwater dock. Catfish, cod, salmon, trout and others are prevalent, and Deception Pass is one of the only state parks anywhere I know that also encourages crabbing and clamming on its shores.

Howard Miller Steelhead Park: One of the smaller sites we’ve discussed here on AllCampgrounds, Howard Miller Steelhead still has a lot to recommend it! With ten tent sites and about 50 RV sites with various hookups (including three with none at all) you might not expect much from the place – but you can’t forget about the vibrant river rafting scene based out of HMSP. The park hosts literally thousands of private and commercial rafters every year, and has been operating since 1966; so it’s well known in the rafting community, and open year around. Interested in getting a start in rafting? Don’t forget to check out our earlier posts on choosing a raft and basic techniques!

Chimney Rock, Nebraska
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Good morning, campers!

AllCampgrounds is taking it to the next level today, looking at some of the best and brightest in national parks, monuments, trails, and rivers throughout Nebraska.

Being right at the heart of the journey for tens of thousands of pioneers and homesteaders in America’s wild frontier history, Nebraska is filled with historic trails and other signs of those thrilling, but dangerous adventures.

Not all campsites are convenient to these landmarks, and not all of them offer overnight options – so we’ve decided to delve a little deeper and give you as many different sites to check out as we can. As we know, there are always camp grounds somewhere, and finding ‘em is worth it!

Agate Fossil Beds: Though there are no overnight facilities in this exceedingly remote monument, it deserves to be mentioned as one of the most unique and interesting of Nebraska’s attractions. A cherished native site since time immemorial, the Agate Fossil Beds are home to some of the most complete ancient mammal remains in the world, now preserved in the form of a world-class museum. Around the grounds, there are also hiking trails to enjoy that bring you into the Niobrara River Valley. Speaking of which …

Niobrara National Scenic River: If you want to go tent camping around the Agate Fossil Beds, then you need to know about Niobrara National Scenic River. This is, without exaggeration, one of the richest, most diverse, and most breathtaking rivers anywhere in the U.S., known for a stunning diversity of local wildlife. Tubing, canoeing, and kayaking are not to be missed, but be aware that the shore is checkered with privately owned land; be careful to use public facilities and areas whenever possible. Though most of the cabin and camping facilities around here are private, you can find 23 camp grounds at Smith Falls State Park; all campsites at Smith Falls are primitive tent camping sites.

Homestead National Monument of America: This monument commemorates the legendary transit of thousands of ambitious frontier families touched off by the Homestead Act of 1862, a federal proclamation that offered free land to whoever had the gumption to go forth and settle it. There are so many things to do around the Monument that its caretakers have broken things down in a page titled “How Much Time Do You Have?” The monument is found west of the town of Beatrice, which itself is some 40 miles south of Lincoln and 180 miles from Omaha. Chataugua Park Campground and Oak Aven Acres are some of the nearby camping options.

Scotts Bluff National Monument: With more than 3,000 acres of amazing rock formations and outcropping rising dramatically from an otherwise flat prairie, Scotts Bluff has been a trail marker for hundreds of years. Terrific hiking opportunities abound here, and you can drive to the summit for a view you’ll remember for a lifetime. There’s also a convenient Summit Shuttle, powered by biodiesel – and once you get there, the Overlook Trail and South Overlook Trail provide picturesque views of the badlands. The Oregon Trail Museum and Visitor Center is also found on-site. Not surprisingly, you’ll probably want to camp out! Check Visit Scotts Bluff for information. RV camping can be found at Robidoux RV Park in Gering, only a block or so from the Monument border. Robidoux is run by the local government and gives very favorable daily and weekly rates.

Thunderstorm in the Nebraska sand hills
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Today’s AllCampgrounds continues our rambling journey around Nebraska, building momentum on our quest to check out just about all campsites worth visiting.

Today we take to the trails with our friends in the RV lifestyle, looking at some of the top RV parks and campgrounds throughout the state.

There are quite a few, as you’d expect from a place where steppes and plains are still treasured and there to be enjoyed for all campers!

Holiday RV Park: Calling itself the “finest camping facility in Nebraska”, Holiday is serious about providing a warm and welcoming atmosphere. With 100 full-sized, grassy pull-through sites, you’ll be “made in the shade” at most (though not all) campsites here. There’s also clean restrooms and laundry facilities to use. A beautiful pool provides recreational opportunities, and you can enjoy free Wi-Fi on its decks or anywhere else around the camp grounds. A nice, straightforward place to be with some very affordable rates, located convenient to great fairs and attractions.

Chimney Rock Pioneer Crossing: A little slice of Nebraska’s wild pioneer history is here for your enjoyment, right on the way to the famous Chimney Rock, which marked the way west for adventurous travelers on the historic Oregon Trail. Just south of Bayard, this place offers plenty of full hookup, pull-through RV sites serviced by a fishing pond and “trading post” full of souvenirs the whole family will love. For a unique rustic experience, check out the tipi rentals! Tent camping is also welcome here.

Eagle Canyon Hideaway: Found on the shores of inviting Lake Conaughy, Eagle Canyon is a wonderland for fishing enthusiasts and hunters alike. The wildlife inhabiting this pristine lakefront and its nature trails reads like a laundry list of the most impressive game in the region: the lake itself is home to bass, trout, catfish, and many more, while the trails are known for a variety of fowl as well as the local deer. There’s a whole slew of interesting features and amenities here, so take a look – it’s not every day you see an RV park that’s also famous for its New York-style pizza and smothered burritos!

Fort McPherson Campground: Hidden just out of reach of I-80 near Maxwell, Nebraska, you’ll never know you’re so close to home at this quaint, yet full-service camp. Offering a playground, lodge, and cabins, McPherson is known to be friendly to your equine companions. Naturally, you’ll also find the ol’ standby features of most modern camp grounds, including wireless internet, coin-operated laundry, and a quality bathhouse with plenty of hot water to serve as your “camping bathroom.” True to life, the Fort McPherson Campground stands right on the historic site of its namesake fort.