Nearby Beaches +
Best Campgrounds
Illinois Beach State Park
LOCATION: Adeline Jay Geo-Karis Illinois Beach State Park, 1 Lake Front Drive, Zion, IL
DISTANCE: 1 hour 30 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
During the summer season, swimming is a major attraction along the sandy shorelines, and both units provide ample parking and a bathhouse with showers. There are no on-duty lifeguards so please be careful. No one should swim alone!
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Hiking & Biking
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Camping
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Fishing
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Boat Launch & Marina
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Picnic Area
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Showers & Restroom
FEES: FREE! No swimming fees or parking fees
Zion, IL
Oak Street Beach
LOCATION: 1000 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
DISTANCE: 1 hour 15 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
This handicap accessible beach has WiFi and a tropical vibe as the Chicago Park District plants palm trees at this beach every year.
FEES: FREE! Parking in the city is never fun... use an app or site like SpotHero.com to help find affordable parking.
Chicago, IL
12th Street Beach
LOCATION: 1200 S. Linn White Drive, Chicago, IL
DISTANCE: 1 hour 15 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
This beach on Northerly Island Park has narrower sandy beach, but plenty of grass beyond the sand to sprawl out on Lake Michigan's shores. Shedd Aquarium and Adler Planetarium are on the same beach. Has restrooms.
FEES: FREE! Parking in the city is never fun... use an app or site like SpotHero.com to help find affordable parking.
Chicago, IL
Margaret T. Burroughs Beach
LOCATION: 3100 S. Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL
DISTANCE: 1 hour 15 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
Often referred to 31st Street Beach, Margaret T. Burroughs Beach offers visitors incredible views of the Chicago skyline from the south. Burroughs Beach sits next to 31st Street Harbor, a new facility that offers 1,000 floating slips for yachts. Adjacent to the harbor, patrons can find an ADA-accessible playground, along with a “green roof” picnic area above an indoor parking garage.
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WiFi
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Concessions
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Restrooms
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Fishing Docks
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Lake Michigan
FEES: FREE! Parking in the city is never fun... use an app or site like SpotHero.com to help find affordable parking.
Chicago, IL
Hi Tide Beach & Campground
LOCATION: 4611 E. 22nd Road, Leland, IL
HOURS: Call for reservations DAILY from 10am - 6pm DAILY
DISTANCE: 45 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
For parents that like to relax, you'll enjoy our lounge chairs overlooking the lake or laying out on the beach. Young kids will enjoy the moonwalk, slide and making sandcastles on the beach. Whatever type of beach activity you're looking for, you'll find it at Hi-Tide.
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Floating Iceberg Climbing Wall
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Water Trampolines
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Cabins & Campgrounds
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Log Roll
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Balance Balls
FEES: Monday - Thursday, $12/person | Friday - Sunday and Holidays, $14/person
Leland, IL
Glencoe Beach
LOCATION: 10214 W. Algonquin Road, Huntley
HOURS: Monday - Friday: 12pm - 7pm & Saturday - Sunday: Reserved for SEASON PASS HOLDERS ONLY
DISTANCE: 1 hour 15 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
Historic Glencoe offers this beautiful area of Lake Michigan beachfront nestled in beautiful homes. Lots of stairs to access the beach, beware, but there is also a ramp to get down.
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Beach House
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Locker Rooms
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Restrooms
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Spray Ground
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Playground on Beach
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Sun Shelters -
Beach Rentals
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Sand Volleyball
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Lifeguards on Duty
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Scenic Pier
FEES: $24/per person 2 and older, plus processing fee (Season Passes are $72 per person 2 and older)
Glencoe, IL
Three Oaks Recreation Area
LOCATION: 5517 Northwest Highway, Crystal Lake, IL
HOURS: 10am - 7:30pm DAILY
DISTANCE: 1 hour from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
The City of Crystal Lake reclaimed the long-abandoned Vulcan Lakes quarry and turned it into an amazing recreation experience. Enjoy pristine waters, natural habitat, and incredible fishing. Personal watercraft is prohibited here.
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Sandy Swim Beach
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Beach Rentals
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Fishing
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Spray Ground
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Lakeside Restaurant
FEES:
$5 for parking
Guests 16+, $10
Seniors 62+, $6
Youth 4 - 15 years old, $6
Kids 3 and under, FREE
Crystal Lake, IL
Waukegan Beach
LOCATION: 201 Sea Horse Drive, Waukegan, IL
HOURS: 6am - 9pm DAILY
DISTANCE: 1 hour 30 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
400-acre lakefront, with a mile-long beach also has the Stiner Pavilion, home to the Waukegan Band Foundation on Tuesday nights and a variety of other concerts and festivals throughout the summer months.
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Sandy Beach
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Fishing
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Weekend Mobile Food Vendors
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Dockside Dining
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Sand Volleyball
FEES: A parking fee is collected during the summer season on Saturdays, Sundays and federal holidays (Memorial Day, Juneteenth, 4th of July and Labor Day) for all vehicles that do not display a current city sticker.
Waukegan, IL
Paulus Park
LOCATION: 200 S Rand Road, Lake Zurich, IL
HOURS: Paulus Park Beach is scheduled to open Memorial Day weekend, May 25, 2024, and close Labor Day weekend, September 2, 2024, with Breezewald Beach to open May 28, 2024, and close August 4, 2024.
DISTANCE: 1 hour from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
A popular visitors destination, as well as a favorite gathering spot for local residents featuring a picnic area, playgrounds, beach, athletic field, concert stage and annual events.
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Sandy Beach
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Spray Ground
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Bathrooms
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Picnic Area
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Concert Stage
FEES:
3 and under is FREE
Ages 4+ is $11
Twilight Rate from 5:30pm and later is $6
Lake Zurich, IL
Phil's Beach at Bangs Lake
LOCATION: 112 Park Street , Wauconda, IL
HOURS: 11:00am - 7:00pm DAILY
DISTANCE: 1 hour 15 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
Bangs Lake is a natural glacial lake located in northeastern Lake County and is considered a popular destination for family recreation in the Chicagoland area.
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Summer Boat Rides
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Sandy Beach
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Fishing
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Concessions
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Splash Pad
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Showers & Restrooms
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Board Walk
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Inflatable Water Attractions
FEES: $10 per person, Seniors (62+) $5, 3 and under are FREE
Wauconda, IL
Forest Park Beach
LOCATION: 801 N Lake Road, Lake Forest
HOURS: 6:00am - 11:00pm DAILY (Lifeguards on duty 9:30am - 7:00pm DAILY)
DISTANCE: 1 hour 30 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
Visitors to our 29 acre park can enjoy the large beach and grass areas. Open year round, park amenities include sheltered pavilions, a fishing pier, boat launching ramp and storage area, walking paths and a concession stand open during the summer months.
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Sandy Beach
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Lake Michigan waters
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Boat Launch
FEES: $25/person ***No onsite parking***
Lake Forest, IL
Olson Beach at Rock Cut State Park
LOCATION: 7318 Harlem Road, Loves Park
DISTANCE: 1 hour 15 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
Enjoy the sun and fun at Rock Cut’s own Olson Beach. Volley ball nets are waiting for you. Just ask for the ball from the concession station. Please be aware that food is prohibited on the beach. We are working hard to have clean environment and the food attracts animals to the beach. We have provided picnic table just outside the beach area for you to take advantage of. We also do not allow smoking on the beach. We do not have lifeguards.
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Sandy Beach
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Sand Volleyball
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Water Sport Rentals
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Concessions
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Restrooms
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Camping
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Hiking Trails
FEES: $5 for anyone over 48"| $2.50 for any under 48"| Free for all kids three years of age and younger
Loves Park, IL
Tower Road Beach
LOCATION: 899 Sheridan Road, Winnetka
HOURS: 9:00am - 9:00pm Monday - Wednesday, May 25 - September 2, WEATHER PERMITTING
DISTANCE: 1 hour 15 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
Tower Road Beach is available for swimming. No boats, paddleboards, kayaks, Jet Skis, or vessels of any kind are allowed. New elevated stairs and platforms were installed to give users a comfortable and unique route through the treetops with views of the lake.
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Lifeguards on duty during beach season
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Restrooms & Showers
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Vending & Concessions
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Sand Volleyball Courts
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Beach Playground
FEES: Non-Resident Non-Passholders ONLY allowed Monday - Wednesday, $22 per person
Winnetka, IL
New Buffalo Beach
LOCATION: 200 Marquette Dr, New Buffalo, MI
DISTANCE: 2 hours from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
New Buffalo’s City's nearly 800ft of sandy beach and Lakefront Parks are located on the North end of Whittaker Street, just across the Galien River Bridge. Animals are NOT allowed on the beach.
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Sandy Beaches
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Kayak + SUP Rentals
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Boat Launch
FEES: Parking ranges from $7.50 - $20 depending on duration of visit
New Buffalo, MI
Silver Beach
LOCATION: 101 Broad Street, St. Joseph, MI
HOURS: Dawn - Dusk DAILY
DISTANCE: 2 hours 30 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
Silver Beach County Park is located in St. Joseph, Michigan at the mouth of the St. Joseph River. Silver Beach County Park features a clean, wide beach on Lake Michigan and public access to the South Pier. Of the Park’s 2,450 feet of Lake Michigan frontage, approx. 1,600 feet are dedicated for a public swimming area in the summer months
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Sandy Beach
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
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Accessible Beach
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Concessions
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Kayak + SUP Rentals
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Lifeguards
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Outdoor Showers & Restrooms
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Pavilions & Picnic Tables
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Sand Volleyball Courts
FEES: FREE admission, but parking rates vary (free street parking to $15 for Silver Beach Parking Lot)
St. Joseph, MI
North Beach
LOCATION: 45 Lakeshore Drive, South Haven, MI
DISTANCE: 2 hours 45 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
The North and South Beaches are the largest and most frequently used. Parking fees collected through the "park and pay program" are used to operate the beach cleaner, providing the public with the most beautiful and cleanest beaches in Southwest Michigan.
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Sandy Beaches
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
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Concessions
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Playground
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Parking Lot
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Sand Volleyball Court
FEES: FREE Admission, $10 daily parking fee per trip
South Haven, MI
Weko Beach Park
LOCATION: 5301 Lake Street, Bridgman, MI
DISTANCE: 2 hours 15 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
Weko Beach Park & Campground has 900 feet of Lake Michigan beach, 43 developed sites, 22 primitive sites, six log camping cabins, bathhouse, restrooms, dump station, swimming, picnic area & playground
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Lake Michigan Shorelines
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Sandy beaches
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Kayak & SUP Rentals
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Boat Launch
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Concessions
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Restrooms
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Beach House available for private celebrations
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Campground
FEES: FREE Admission, but $15 daily parking fee Friday before Memorial Day through Labor Day
Except Concert Sundays when parking is free after 6:30 pm
Bridgman, MI
Warren Dunes State Park
LOCATION: 12032 Red Arrow Highway, Sawyer, MI
DISTANCE: 2 hours 15 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
Warren Dunes State Park provides 1,952 acres of recreational opportunities along the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan in southwestern Michigan. The rugged dune formation rises 260 feet above the lake and offers spectacular views and excellent for hang gliding. The park has three miles of shoreline, six miles of hiking trails and is open year-round.
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Accessible
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Sandy beaches
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
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Pet-Friendly
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Campgrounds
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Kayak + SUP Rentals
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Concessions
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Restrooms
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Hiking
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Shelters
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Picnic Area
FEES: FREE Admission, but $10 daily parking fee
Sawyer, MI
Rivera Beach
LOCATION: 812 Wrigley Drive, Lake Geneva, WI
HOURS: 9:00am - 6:00pm DAILY
DISTANCE: 1 hour 45 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
The beach is always open. Daily admission to the beach is enforced in the summertime.
The beach is open to the public every day of the week. Admission is charged during business hours when Lifeguards are on duty.
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Sandy Beach
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Across the street from several restaurants
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In historic Downtown Lake Geneva
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Lake Geneva Cruise Line based here
FEES: Children 6 and under are FREE
Guests ages 7 and up are $10
Street Parking, $2/hour for 5 hours MAX
lake Geneva, WI
Bradford Beach
LOCATION: 2400 N. Lincoln Memorial Drive, Milwaukee, WI
HOURS: 6:00am - 9:00pm DAILY
DISTANCE: 2 hours from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
This popular downtown beach has been voted as one of the top ten urban beaches in the nation by USA Today readers.
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Sandy beaches
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
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Accessible (beach wheelchairs available)
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Restrooms
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Parking
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Hiking
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Sand Volleyball
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Food & Drinks from 'The Dock'
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MooSa's Custard
FEES: FREE!
Milwaukee, WI
Simmons Island Beach
LOCATION: 5001 4th Avenue, Kenosha, WI
HOURS: Sunset - Sunrise, DAILY
DISTANCE: 1 hour 45 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
Simmons Island Beach has become more accessible to people with disabilities, with the addition of portable mobility mats on the sand.
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Sandy Beach
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
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Accessible
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Hiking & Biking
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Playground
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Picnic Pavilion
FEES: FREE!
Kenosha, WI
Marquette Beach
LOCATION: 598 N. Grand Blvd., Gary, IN
HOURS: Dawn - Dusk DAILY, Lifeguards on duty from 10:00am - 6:00pm
DISTANCE: 1 hour 30 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
This 241-acre park offers 1.4 miles of Lake Michigan beaches, inland ponds, tall dunes, and wetlands as well as a lagoon, indigenous oak savanna, and two historic Prairie School structures—the stately Recreation Pavilion built in 1924 and the Gary Bathing Beach Pavilion “Aquatorium” built-in 1922
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Sandy beaches
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
FEES: $5 Parking Fee for Non-Residents
Gary, IN
Washington Park Beach
LOCATION: 6 on the Lake, Michigan City, IN
HOURS: 5:00am - Midnight, DAILY
DISTANCE: 2 hours from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
This 140-acre park has 2 miles of pristine beach, the only working public operating lighthouse in Indiana
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Sandy Beaches
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
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Amphitheater
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Accessible
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Concessions
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Hiking + Biking Trails
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Restrooms
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Boat Launce, Boating & Fishing
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Playground
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Picnic Shelters
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Washington Park Zoo
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Splash Park
FEES: FREE Admission, but $15 per car parking fee
Michigan City, IN
Indiana Dunes State Park
LOCATION: 1600 N. 25 E., Chesterton, IN
HOURS: 9:00am - 4:00pm DAILY
DISTANCE: 1 hour 45 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
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Large sand dunes, located beyond the entire shoreline, have taken thousands of years to form, and tower nearly 200 feet above Lake Michigan.
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Sandy beaches
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
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Nature Center (open Wednesdays - Sundays, 10am - 4pm)
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Picnic Shelter
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Hiking & Biking Trails
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Fishing
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Dune Climbing
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Campground
FEES: FREE Admission, but $9 per car parking fee for non-residents
Chesterton, IN
Kemil Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park
LOCATION: One mile north of U.S. Highway 12 on East State Park Road (300E), Beverly Shores, IN
HOURS: 6:00am - 11:00pm, DAILY
DISTANCE: 1 hour 45 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES: Hike and bird watch along the Dunes Ridge Trail. Smelt fishing in the spring (no permit required). Pets permitted on a leash (6' or shorter).
Sandy Beaches | Lake Michigan Shoreline | Restrooms | Parking Lot
FEE: Parking is $25
Beverly Shores, IN
Lakeview Beach at Indiana Dunes National Park
LOCATION: Lake View Beach, Beverly Shores, IN
HOURS: 6:00am - 11:00pm, DAILY
DISTANCE: 1 hour 45 minutes from Tri-Cities
FEATURES:
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Walk past five historic homes from the 1933 Century of Progress World's Fair, which are located 1/3 mile to the west along Lake Front Drive.
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Sandy beaches
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Lake Michigan Shoreline
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Picnic Shelters
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Restrooms
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Parking Lot
FEES: Park is $25 per car
Beverly Shores, IN
Shabbona Lake State Park
LOCATION: 100 Preserve Road, Shabbona, IL
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 45 minutes
CAMPSITES:
150 Class A Premium campsites, with 90 campsites available for advanced reservation. Additionally, 60 campsites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Two rent-a-camp cabins are available at the park. The rustic cabins have two rooms and will accommodate a maximum of six people.
OTHER INFO:
One family is allowed per campsite, or four unrelated adults with up to two tents. Campers must be ready to camp upon arrival. The campground may be closed during the spring thaw due to road conditions. Alcohol is prohibited.
PARK FEATURES:
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Onsite Dining & Concessions Area
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Archery Range
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Bike Trail
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Boat Ramp/Boating
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Canoeing/ Kayaking
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Picnic Area & Shelter
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Drinking Water
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Dump Stations
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Fire Pit/Grills
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Fishing/Hunting
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Hiking/Walking/Running
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Horseshoe Pits
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Playground
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Volleyball
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Rental Equipment
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Restrooms & Shower Building
FEES: $25 - $50
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Pubs
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Ice Cream Shop
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Whispering Pines Reindeer Farm
Shabbona, IL
Lake Shelbyville Area
LOCATION: Various locations in Shelbyville
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 3 HOURS
CAMPSITES:
OTHER INFO:
PARK FEATURES:
FEES: $18 - $48
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Eagle Creek 18-Hole Golf Course
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Numerous Restaurants And Pubs
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Goat Tower Farm
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Wolf Creek State Park, Woods Lake Waterfowl Refuge & Okaw Bluff Wetlands Complex
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Wineries
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Shelbyville Family Aquatic Center
Shelbyville, IL
White Pines Forest State Park
LOCATION: 6712 West Pines Road, Mt. Morris, IL
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES
CAMPSITES:
More than 100 campsites and youth group campgrounds available. White Pines Lodge has modern amenities with 13 one-room cabins, 2 cabins with 4 rooms, and 1 cabin with 2 rooms, for a total of 23 guest rooms.
OTHER INFO:
This 385-acre State Park is the south boundary of the historic Chicago-Iowa Trail. Enjoy hiking, fishing, camping and picnicking. With serene, picturesque beauty, and modern lodge facilities amidst a beautiful forest, there is no better place to retreat from the everyday routine.
PARK FEATURES:
FEES: $10 - $40
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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John Deere Historic Site
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Largest Tree in Illinois
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Some Restaurants & Pubs
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Scenic Overlook
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Oregon Depot Museum
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Sunset Golf Course
Mt. Morris, IL
Starved Rock State Park
LOCATION: 2678 East 873rd Road, Oglesby, IL
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
CAMPSITES:
OTHER INFO:
PARK FEATURES:
FEES: $25
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Seneca's Oak Ridge Golf Club
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Scenic Overlooks
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Ottawa Historical Museum
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Many Restaurants & Pubs
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Wine Tasting Room
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Breweries
Oglesby, IL
Double J Campground
LOCATION: 9683 Palm Road, Chatham, IL
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 3 HOURS 15 MINUTES
CAMPSITES:
PARK FEATURES:
FEES: $62/day
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Springfield Bike Trail System
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Piper Glen Golf Course
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Lincoln Library and Museum
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Illinois State Fairgrounds
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Numerous Restaurants + Pubs
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Wineries
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Waterpark
Chatham, IL
Fish Lake Beach Camping Resort
LOCATION: 32223 N. US Highway 12, Volo, IL
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 1 HOUR
CAMPSITES:
OTHER INFO:
Fish Lake Beach is one of the largest, privately owned campgrounds in Illinois
PARK FEATURES:
FEES: $45 - $78 for campsites, $180 - $215 for rental units
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Volo Museum
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Morraine Hills State Park
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Children's Neighborhood Museum
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Riverside Chocolate Factory
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Jurassic Gardens
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Restaurants & Pubs
Volo, IL
Milton Koa
LOCATION: 872 E. State Street, Rt 59, Milton, WI
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 1 HOUR 30 MINUTES
CAMPSITES:
4 cabins, and 250 RV + tent camping sites available
OTHER INFO:
PARK FEATURES:
FEES: $50 - $100
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Milton House Museum
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House on the Rock
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Golf Courses
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Rotary Botanical Gardens
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Numerous Restaurants & Pubs
Milton, WI
Devil's Lake
LOCATION: S5975 Park Rd, Baraboo, WI
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES
CAMPSITES:
PARK FEATURES:
FEES: $20 - $42
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Devil's Head Resort
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Winery
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Circus World Museum
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Ochsner's Park Zoo
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Some Restaurants & Pubs
Baraboo, WI
Jellystone Caledonia
LOCATION: 8425 WI-38, Caledonia, WI
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 1 HOUR 45 MINUTES
CAMPSITES:
Variety of campsites and a selection of cabins, perfect for the whole family. Stay your way in the comfort of one of our luxury Glamping Cabins, an RV campsite or a traditional tent campsite, the choice is yours.
OTHER INFO:
We have non-stop activities, wet & dry attractions and action all week and weekend long!
PARK FEATURES:
FEES: $45 - $135
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Racine Zoo
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Racine Art Museum
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Riverbend Nature Center
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Lake Michigan Beaches
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Restaurants & Pubs
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Brewery
Caledonia, WI
Kohler-Andrae State Park
LOCATION: 1020 Beach Park Lane Sheboygan, Wisconsin
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES
CAMPSITES:
OTHER INFO:
PARK FEATURES:
FEES: $38 for admission stickers for out of state plates
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Sheboygan Indian Mound Park
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Quarry Beach Adventure Park
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Sheboygan County Historical Museum
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Railroad Museum
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Botanical Garden
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Some Restaurants & Pubs
Sheboygan, WI
Hidden Paradise St. Paul
LOCATION: 802 E. Jefferson Street, St. Paul, IN
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 4 HOURS 30 MINUTES
CAMPSITES:
183 RV Sites and 6 Cabin Rentals. Electric & Water Hookups Available
OTHER INFO:
PARK FEATURES:
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WiFi
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Dump Station
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Camp Store
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Boat Rentals
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Swmming
FEES: Varies, check website for more info
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Grover Center Museum
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The Tower Tree
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Meltzer Woods
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Few Restaurants
St. Paul, IN
Turkey Run State Park
LOCATION: 1576 IN-47, Marshall, IN
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 3 HOURS 30 MINUTES
OTHER INFO:
FEES: Varies, please see website for more info
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Parke County Covered Bridges
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Indiana Birding Trail
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Winery
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Historic Mills
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Raccoon Lake
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Limited Restaurants
Marshall, IN
Yogi Bear Barton Lake
LOCATION: 140 LN, 201 Barton Lake, Fremont, IN
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 3 HOURS 30 MINUTES
CAMPSITES:
Rustic or electric tent sites available, along with Camper/RV Back-Ins or Pull Throughs with sewer and electric. Cabins and cottages also are available to rent.
OTHER INFO:
Visit a place where family fun is the main attraction and memories are waiting to be made. It’s not just a campground, it’s Jellystone Park!
PARK FEATURES:
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Bathhouses
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Laundry
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Cafe
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Convenience Store
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Yogi Bear’s Water Zone, Pools, Waterslides
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Lazer Tag
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Playgrounds
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Jumping Pillow
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Sand Beach & Lake Swimming
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Outdoor Movies
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Mini-Golf
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Pedal Carts
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Scheduled Events & Theme Days
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Pet-Friendly
FEES: Varies, please see website for more info
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Laralyn Castle
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Mid-American Windmill Museum
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Marsh Lake Wetlands
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Bella Vista Golf Course
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Several Restaurants & Pubs
Fremont, IN
Indiana Beach Koa
LOCATION: 2882 NW Shafer Dr, Monticello, IN
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 3 HOURS
CAMPSITES:
Camping Cabins, Deluxe Cabins and RV Sites ideal for large RVs, fifth wheels, pop-ups and tents.
OTHER INFO:
Enjoy camping at this KOA located within the Indiana Beach Amusement Resort and just steps away from central Indiana's beautiful Lake Shafer. Make the most of every minute with a boat ramp, swimming pool, splash pad, mini golf, basketball court, fishing, three playgrounds and more. In season, check out Indiana Beach Amusement Park. Enjoy free transportation to the amusement park by trolley. Minutes away in Monticello, explore antique shops, wineries and restaurants.
PARK FEATURES:
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Bathrooms & Showers
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Wi-Fi
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Pool
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Fishing
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Mini Golf
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Tour Shuttle
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KampK9
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Basketball
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Discount & transportation to Indiana Beach
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Game Center
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Golf Carts
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Playground
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Splash Pad
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Weekend Activities
FEE: Varies, check website for more info
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Indiana Beach Amusement & Water Park
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Golf Course & Resorts
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France Park Waterfall
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Altherr Nature Park
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Wineries
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Restaurants & Pubs
Monticello, IN
South Haven Koa
LOCATION: 39397 M-140, Covert, MI
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 2 HOURS 45 MINUTES
CAMPSITES:
RV options along with campgrounds, rustic cabins, or Deluxe Cabins to enjoy all the comforts of home. We also offer tent sites with & without electricity. All of the tent sites are located near our shared Camping Kitchen so you have plenty of space to whip up a great meal.
OTHER INFO:
This is your basecamp to SIX Lake Michigan beaches & is conveniently located near South Haven, St. Joseph, Saugatuck, and Holland. The local area boasts quaint downtown shopping, antiquing along country roads, a 34-mile bike trail, more than a dozen wineries and microbreweries, casinos, farmers' markets, a kid's museum, marinas, championship golf courses, horseback riding, lighthouses, and dune rides..
PARK FEATURES:
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Wi-Fi
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Cable TV
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Laundry & Bathhouses
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Pool
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Snack Bar
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Kamping Kitchen
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Fishing & Hiking
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Bike Rentals
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KampK9
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Activity Center
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Arcade Games
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Barrel Train
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Basketball
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Carpetball
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Coffee Bar
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Dog Park
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Gagaball
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Jumping Pillow
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Playground
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Splash Pad
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Trampoline Basketball
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U-Pick Blueberries
FEES: Varies, check website for more info
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Van Buren State Park
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Van Buren Historical Museum
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Blueberry Patches
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Michigan Maritime Museum
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Sarett Nature Center
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Silver Beach & Carousel
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South Haven & St. Joseph Downtown Shopping
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Numerous Wineries & Breweries
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Ample Dining Opportunities
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Bike Trails
Covert, MI
Warrren Dunes State Park
LOCATION: 11500, 11590 Red Arrow Hwy, Sawyer, MI
DISTANCE FROM TRI-CITIES: 2 HOURS 15 MINUTES
CAMPSITES:
The modern/dune campground has 185 campsites (all with electric hookups), 24 rustic sites and 3 mini-cabins (fees vary). Dry RV “Beach” camping is also available during the summer months in a parking lot adjacent to the water.
OTHER INFO:
Warren Dunes State Park provides 1,952 acres of recreational opportunities along the beautiful shore of Lake Michigan in southwestern Michigan. The rugged dune formation rises 260 feet above the lake and offers spectacular views and is excellent for hang gliding. The park has three miles of shoreline, six miles of hiking trails and is open year-round. Pet-friendly shoreline.
PARK FEATURES:
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Electrical Hookups
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Bathrooms & Hot Showers
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BBQ Grills
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Camp Store
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Concession Stand
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Fire Pit
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Ice
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Pets OK
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Rentals
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Beach Access
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Biking
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Boating &Canoeing
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Cross Country Skiing
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Fishing/Hiking/Hunting
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Playground
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Sand Dunes
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Sledding
FEES: Varies, check website for more info
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS:
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Captain Mike's Fun Park
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Fernwood Botanical Gardens
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The Beach Bucket Ice Cream
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U-Pick Fruit Farms
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Silver Beach & Carousel
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St. Joseph Downtown Shopping
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Numerous Wineries & Breweries
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Ample Dining
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Bike Trails
Sawyer, MI