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by Lisa W.

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August 25, 2006

Camping Recommendations?

September 18, 2006 11:34 AM EDT

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My boyfriend and I would like to go backpacking or camping with friends in early October, possibly over Columbus Day weekend, with some friends. We're looking into places within driving distance of Chicago--Illinois, Indiana or Wisconsin are the most likely candidates. We've been to Kettle Moraine before as well as Devil's Lake and Mirror Lake but would be open to trying something new. Has anyone been to Wyalusing State Park? Any recommendations would be appreciated. Also, are there any websites we should look into? The state DNR websites have lists of campgrounds but not very many pictures, etc. Thanks!

Tags: fall, chicago, random musings, hiking, autumn, midwest, nature, camping, backpacking, outdoors, travel

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Barbara F. Sep 18, 2006, 1:34pm EDT

sorry but I don't camp very much...I think the last time was 20 years ago...LOL

Have fun wherever you go

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Stephanie A. (On vacation) Sep 19, 2006, 1:02pm EDT

If you ever make it down to the southern end of the state, I highly recommend Rend Lake camping area. We have camped our way across a big part of the country and our favorite campground is still Rend Lake. It is located near Benton, IL. The campsites are large (not stacked on top of each other) and the lake is beautiful. Most of the area is very wooded and this offers some privacy while camping. They have every type of campsite from rustic to full hook-up. Rend lake is listed on reserveusa.com. We will be there over Columbus Day weekend. Have fun Lisa!

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black pen Sep 20, 2006, 10:22pm EDT

Any luck on your research?

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Lisa W. Sep 21, 2006, 10:33am EDT

Thanks for the comments! Rend Lake sounds great, but its a bit further than we'd like to go.

We've also had White Pines recommended to us in North/West IL, which might be good. Otherwise, I think its up to Mirror Lake Campgrounds in Wisconsin (near Baraboo and hiking in Devil's Lake).

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