Tag: state parks

  • Places to Visit and Camp in the United States

    Find places to visit and camp in the United States with our state-by-state camping guides. From national parks and forests to lakes, beaches, waterfalls, and scenic trails, this directory helps you choose your next destination and open the guide you need. Select a state in the grid below to explore its full article. Each link…

  • Iowa Camping Guide: Free Campsites, Scenic Parks and Local Stops

    This Iowa camping guide connects scenic parks with legal places to spend the night. Explore limestone ridges at Backbone, caves near Maquoketa, Mississippi River overlooks at Pikes Peak, and sandstone scenery at Ledges. Along the way, add local restaurants, museums and galleries to your outdoor itinerary. You will find paid campgrounds for tents and motorhomes,…

  • Indiana Camping Guide: Free Campsites, Scenic Parks and Local Stops

    This Indiana camping guide helps you plan a trip around Lake Michigan beaches, sandstone ravines, wooded hills and waterfalls. You will find paid campgrounds inside scenic parks, an authorized free camping option in Hoosier National Forest, and nearby restaurants and cultural stops. For a weekend, choose one region and explore it slowly. A longer Indiana…

  • Illinois Camping Guide: Free Campsites, Scenic Parks and Local Stops

    This Illinois camping guide connects sandstone canyons, southern forests and Lake Michigan beaches with places to stay, eat and explore. It covers four destination areas: Starved Rock and Matthiessen, Garden of the Gods in Shawnee National Forest, Giant City, and Illinois Beach. Choose one region for a short break rather than trying to visit every…