Friday, April 25, 2014

What are some supplies I'll need when camping in a tent and having no electricity?

Q.


Answer
Lotsa of stuff, what you need is a good check list, and an experienced friend to go with you. I am already booked so here is the check list,

http://www.rei.com/expertadvice/articles/family+camping+checklist.html

Camping near Minneapolis?

Q. Some friends and I are going to Valley Fair and MoA but want to camp two nights to save money. Where are good clean places we can camp?


Answer
Ham Lake Campground

Ham Lake Campground is about 30 miles north of St. Paul. It has 143 campsites on Ham Lake, including RV sites with full hookups, cabins and tent sites. The grounds are wooded and all campsites have a fire ring and table. There's a sandy beach area for swimming and fishing in the summer. Other amenities include a bath house with hot water and flush toilets, laundry facilities, a playground and a petting zoo. The on-site camp store sells basic supplies. High-speed Internet is available.

Ham Lake Campground
2400 Constance Blvd.
Ham Lake, MN 55304
(763) 434-5337
hamlakecampground.com


Read more at Trails.com: Family Campgrounds Near St. Paul, Minnesota | Trails.com http://www.trails.com/list_28655_campgrounds-near-st-paul-minnesota.html#ixzz2UjIamLHe




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Thursday, April 24, 2014

Muskoka Ontario Camping?

Q. Hi everyone,

Myself and a few others are trying to figure out an area in muskoka that we can go camping that is not a designated camp ground. If anyone knows of a good place please let me know!

Thanks in advance.


Answer
If you are looking for something remote, try Massasauga Provincial Park, just south of Parry Sound, or, of course, Algonquin Provincial Park, Huntsville.

Fact is, there is very little public (Crown) land left in Muskoka / Parry Sound, and most areas are designated no camping. Any other lands are privately owned, and whether posted or not, you will be trespassing if you use these lands without owners permission.

As a landowner in Muskoka, I am tired of city folks, who seem to be completely ignorant about property law, trespassing on my land, camping, picnicking, scaring the wildlife, etc, etc. Just because I don't have a fence around my 250 acres, or "no trespassing" signs, does NOT make it public property. BTW, penalties for trespass are up to $2000.

I'm sure to people from an urban environment, Muskoka must appear to have large tracts of unoccupied land, but in fact Muskoka has a considerable population of both seasonal and year round residents, and virtually all land is privately owned. Please abide by this rule: If you don't own it, someone else does.


http://www.ontarioparks.com/english/mass.html

Best places to camp in ontario?




cutupangel


Im 21, boyfriend 22 and we live close to Ottawa.
We're looking for a place within about 3 hours of driving to go camping.
We're trying to find a place that has lots of activities.
Maybe a place with boat rentals, or near some activities or anything that has something a just "a bit more" than the typical camp ground.
Any advice?



Answer
Cutapung, some areas on the river at Orilia, or I think the lake is called lake Simcoe, on Country Road 48 off highway 12.




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i live in middle east and plan for vacation with my family can you suggest cold and nice place for me and kids




sara n


i want good place clean,cold and safe .and i like to put my kids in summer camp with reasnaple price


Answer
I would recomend either
USA-- Colorado or Maine
or
Europe-- Switzerland

are there any ice skating summer camps in Europe?

Q. hello i'd like to know if there are any figure ice skating summer camps in europe

please also let me know about the costs

thank you


Answer
I think a lot of it depends on how serious you are about the sport. There are several camps available for the truly serious skater, including those run by Alexei Mishin and Ilia Kulik. I think these take place in Switzerland, although I'm not sure of the basics.

Google "figure skating summer camp europe" and see what you get. Although it might be a good idea to specify a country instead of "Europe" because otherwise you might end up looking at a camp on the other side of the continent.




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Wednesday, April 23, 2014

Good places to go camping in SouthEast QLD?

Q. Can anyone recommend some good places to go camping? Looking for mountain streams, or perhaps beach? Up to 2 hours drive from Brisbane.


Answer
http://www.glasshousemountainscampingground.com.au/
The Glass house Mountains are beautiful I stayed in a caravan park there once and found my day trips where very relaxing and enjoyable. there is also The GoldCoast Hinterland. If you want beach then look at the Big 4 or top tourist parks. I've stayed at The broadwater tourist park on the gold Coast and that is really nice.

wavebreak island Qld, camping help?







Hey everyone,

me and a couple of friends are planning on going camping on wavebreak island for the long weekend.

just wondering if you're allowed to just pitch a tent wherever you like over there?
and is there firewood? thats all i can really think of at the moment! bring on the weekend



Answer
The only place in USA where citizens camp wherever they please for free
is in National Forest; open fire isn't allowed and Federal District Offices
can inform you of other rules that are being enforced by paid staff. There
are other Federal, State, County and municipal property posted regarding
public usage. These lands are regulated and supervised. Private property
is just that and either you have use authorization from owner or suffer from
legal consequences. American judicial and penal systems are crowded
with people who never honestly thought they would experience either. You
get one telephone call after arrival at jail; decide now who best to contact.




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Tuesday, April 22, 2014

Best place to buy camping gear?




mkt


Well made - low cost.

Cabela's/Bass Pro seems too high, where WalMart is questionable on quality...

Sleeping bags namely are what we're looking for.



Answer
REI offers good quality camping gear, particularly sleeping bags. Their prices are comparable to Cabela's and Bass Pro, but they periodically offer 20% sales for members (one time $20 fee for lifetime membership). Plus at the end of the year you earn a dividend based upon your purchases, typically 8-10% of total non-sale purchases.

In CA, AZ, UT and NV we have a store called Sport Chalet which offers many of the same products as REI, Cabelas and Bass Pro, as well as some of the not so high end stuff. Prices are reasonable and sales can be had.

Don't settle for the stuff they pawn at Wal-Mart or Target. The quality is too poor.

wher is the best place to buy camping gear?

Q.


Answer
Don't spend a fortune, shop Walmart for common items ie family size tents, lanterns, sleeping bags, camp stoves and such. For high tech gear ie climbing gear, specialty camping gear like lite-weight tents I recommend REI.




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Best places to go camp shopping in NY?

Q. My daughter is going to sleep-away camp for the first time this year, and her and her friend are going camp shopping. Where are the best stores/shops to go in NY (not New York City, New York)?


Answer
Your typical stores: Target, Walmart etc. places specifically selling camping items tend to have them for higher prices so look online to compare before you buy.

river camping?




skimer


i live in n.y and was looking for good nearby rivers that i can kyak on and camp on the banks as i make my way down stream, and im looken for real forest, far from poeple


Answer
Check this link out, and look for "Destination Trip Reports"
You should get all the info you need...
http://www.paddling.net/places/NY/

Have fun!




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Camping friendly Latino recipes..?




Courtney


Hello!
I'm not Dominican but my husband is. He recenty expressed a concern that he's feeling out of touch with his culture. We've planned a 4th of July shindig camping with some of my family (he has none close at all).. but to combat his concerns while we all celebrate our American-ness I'm looking for something Dominican that would be good to take camping.. like, tent camping..
Really, anything Latino..
Thanks in advance
Also, he cant eat spicy food, makes him ill..



Answer
Well, spicy food is a huge part of Latino cooking. In the Dominican Republic, I've seen them talk about eating stuff that normal Americans don't eat.... like Goat meat... or Lengua, which is cow tongue, but I actually like it a lot. You can find mexican restaurants that make Lengua sometimes.

They are very resourceful in this way by using every part of the animal.... so they make a lot of soups and stews... which probably won't be great for camping... although, you can do it, if you wanna bring a big stock pot, veggies and chicken broth in the box or can.

Anyways, Carne Asada is a pretty popular dish here. You can marinate skirt steaks (or just use a dry rub), and throw it on the bbq when you're ready to cook. Cumin, paprika, chili powder, salt and pepper are pretty common spices to use... as well as garlic and onions. You can add a little minced garlic in a plastic bag with some olive oil, and the other spices for a marinade.

After you cook it, you can chop up the meat, and put some fresh onion, cilantro and lime with it and serve it in a tortilla for taco's.


The next recipe is taking chicken wings and thighs and marinating them in TONS of chopped garlic, lemon juice (from 3-4 lemons, depending on how much chicken you have), Lemon Zest, olive oil and paprika, and a dash of cumin and chili powder (it shouldn't be too spicy, chili powder is pretty tame). Anyways, when you're ready to cook it, just throw it on the grill for about 30-40 minutes or until they are cooked all the way through. Again, serve with the tortillas, and maybe some guacamole.

A simple guacamole recipe is just 3 ripe avocado's (diced), a little onion (1/2 to half of a chopped onion), juice from 1 lime, 1 chopped jalapeno (seeded so it won't be too hot), a handful of chopped cilantro and 2 roma tomatoes (chopped and seeded)... season with salt and pepper.

To make it better, you can add a tbsp of mayo with the avocado to make it real creamy. It might sound weird, but I tried it once and it's pretty awesome.

What are the advantages and disadvantages of using a tarp instead of a tent for camping?

Q. My dad and I go backpacking a lot and while we were hiking a section of the Pacific Crest Trail we met some other hikers who were using a tarp for a shelter, instead of the usual tent. Using a tarp is not only lighter than a tent, but it is larger and easy to set up. We've been wondering if maybe using a tarp would be better.


Answer
Ultralight backpackers such as Ray Jardine have revolutionized backpacking with the popularization of using sil-nylon tarps instead of tents.

Tarps provide ventilation which tents do not, thus reducing condensation, which dampens everything inside your tent, especially your clothing and the insulation of your sleeping system, which, especially on long trips, will leave your gear heavier and colder every day, especially during inclement weather. Tarps are lighter and offer more coverage as you've already mentioned. Tarps require no poles and can be pitched between two trees or using two branches or a combination of the two. And tarps are actually stronger than tents by weight, contrary to ignorant assumptions, because they can be pitched low into high winds, and ideally have multiple guy lines that can be staked or tied out. And there are no poles to bend or break. It's utterly laughable for anyone to state that tent poles are stronger than a couple of stout poles found in the woods: You're doing it wrong.

A couple years ago I sewed my own tarp and net tent, which hangs underneath the tarp as protection from mosquitoes, and replaces the need for a ground cloth, using Ray Jardine's tarp and net tent kit and Tarp Book, which includes all the instructions you need.

Since then my wife, daughter and I have successfully and comfortably camped under our tarp tent inside our net tent several times in the Sierras, strangely often in high winds. I have had a corner stake pull out during the night but on our last trip to Winnemucca Lake in Mokelumne Wilderness the winds were just as strong but the tarp required no adjustment during the night.

My tarp is 17.6 ounces with its stow-bag. 8 anodized aluminum stakes plus stow-bag weighs 4.5 oz. And the net tent its stow-bag weigh 11.9 oz. For a total of 2 lbs, 2 oz. for a shelter for 2 1/2, half the weight of the 2 man REI Quarter Dome with stakes. Like I said, no ground sheet needed because the net tent has a sil-nylon floor which hasn't shown much sign of wear.

We haven't had too much rain yet, but after sewing and seam sealing my tarp I set it up in the backyard and rigged up a sprinkler to test it and I have no doubts I'd stay dry and comfortable in any weather short of a blizzard.

Of course tarps are three-season use only and in winter you'd want a single wall tent but why suffer the other three seasons because you can't afford two tents when your second tent can be an inexpensive tarp.

You can read about Ray Jardine's 2009 through-hike of the Appalachian Trail where he evaluates the performance of his own tarp and net tent here: http://www.rayjardine.com/adventures/2009-AT/index.htm

Before Ray designed his net tent he used the same tarp but to protect against swarms of mosquitoes he wore a set of uncoated nylon wind-shirt and wind-pants to bed along with homemade nylon mittens and of course a head net. The wind-pants and wind-shirt are dual use of course, keeping you warmer in the wind and drier in light rain while repelling mosquitoes.

Everyone in my family has a set of wind-pants, windbreaker and mosquito head net because you can't stay in the net tent forever, and I've gone without it, sleeping with mosquitoes buzzing around my head net in the evening, and would anyway to save weight, but my family likes the comfort of the net tent.

Of course if you don't want to sew your own sil-nylon tarp with "beaks" and other features you can buy plain square tarps of various materials and weights from coated nylon to sil-nylon. I used the $60 Campmor Sil-Nylon Tarp before Ray started making his kits but it's not the best, which is sewing your own.

Here's another article on the subject: http://www.the-ultralight-site.com/backpacking-tarps.html

If you're planning to camp above treeline it's a simple matter to pick up a couple of sticks along the way and keep or discard them as needed. Better than carrying poles ALL the time.

They also make tarp poles for the uninitiated.

Anyone who's sewn their own tent, sleeping quilts and backpacks for themselves and their family and used them successfully while backpacking solo and with a child from age four to six, all over the Sierra in all kinds of weather , please stand up, otherwise you don't have a leg to stand on nor any right to tell me what I've said isn't true and what I've written doesn't work. If you don't know how to pitch your tarp in the wind or don't have the wherewithal to move your camp to somewhere more sheltered if the weather becomes unbearable you don't belong in the wilderness.




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Where can I go fishing, camping and ATVing all at the same place in colorado?




scott_thom


I always go camping and ATVing. But I want to be able to do this next to a good fishing spot as well. I am stationed at Fort Carson, so if some one knows a good place I can do all three that would be great.


Answer
Consider taking the weekend off to go experience the Black Canyon Of The Gunnison just East of Montrose, Colorado. There you will find gold medal waters for some of the best trout fishing you can hope to find in the state. Just south of that is BLM lands with dirt roads cris-crossing about the real estate, and North of the town you can find some real interesting area locally called "The 'Dobies" with roads traveling up and through some pretty neat areas for ATV adventure. There are countless areas to camp on as well, and in Montrose, you will find a number of great sources for information on you favorite activities including fly shops, RV dealers, sporting goods dealers, and some super places to eat if you don't have time for campfire meals. (I recommend The Golden Corral for all you can eat steak and more.) I wish I could join you, but I guess you're on your own. Have fun!

Where are the darkest places to camp in Colorado?




Fencerskiz


I'm trying to plan a camping trip during the Perseid meteor shower and wanna find the places to camp with the least amount of light pollution. Suggestions?


Answer
The darkest places to camp in Colorado are in the pine barren forests. They let very little light through. Thus obviously making them very dark




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Monday, April 21, 2014

Camping in the USA?

Q. I would love to go camping in the USA, not sure where to go though. My only concern are there many bears or wolves about, as I know you have them in the USA. I presume American citizens would have a rifle of some sort for protection, I am a Brit so would I be able to have a rifle for protection just for the duration of my stay?. Nothing fancy just an M16 or something similar.
Yeah good advice, cheers cisco kid.
No I am not anti American just anti bear and wolf and I have never fired a gun.


Answer
Dude, you have been watching wayyyy toooo much TV and have some weird notions on what America really is!!!!!!!!

first,
BEARs are not a consideration unless you go way up north (like Alaska or Canada).. the grizzlies are the only species of bear to attack UNPROVOKED.... don't worry about it.. if you happen to be in a very isolated area (which will take a few days of backpacking with no one around) be smart and use bear bags & the proper precautions to avoid attracting bears.. it's a thing called self-education (http://www.outdoors.org/recreation/hiking/hiking-bears.cfm)..
and if you are attacked, it's your own damn fault for leaving a pack of oreos out....

second..
wolves will not attack you unless you're alone, hiking thru yellowstone in the dead of winter when they haven't had a meal in a month.... in reality, you'd be a real lucky guy to even see a wild wolf in it's natural habitat... let alone be bothered by one.. you'd be one of the very few to witness such a beautiful creature.. but my guess is that you won't be going to such a place since our country is a bit larger than your own.. there's much land to travel here..

as far as the guns go.. the only reason you would need one is for your own stupidity & likley hood that you don't understand western america's customs & would need protection from another human being, not a wild, rabid animal...

as far as your research goes... remember this.. in the US there are TONS of people living on both coasts... travel further inland, and you'll start seeing less people.. the real wilderness areas for adventure are in the northern rockies, or the desert southwest... both are harsh environments & weed out the sissys..
happy hunting

what is the warmest place to rv camp in the usa?




possum t





Answer
southwest usa, below 500 ft death valley, yuma az, el paso




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Where to go camping in BC?




MangaMan


Need an amazing camping experience this summer.

Any people here ever camp in British Columbia? Where would you recommend going? Details appreciated (why here, locations, maps, camp sites, etc)

Thanks!



Answer
A really neat place to camp in BC is Ruckle (sp??) PArk on Salt Spring Island you get to camp in a grassy area right on top of these rocks next to the ocean all night the sound of the wave on the rocks are just amazing. Salt spring has neat shops, a farmers market, and right by the park is a cool old farm and farm house you can tour. Nice walking trails too!

How much does a holiday camping ground make per year?




cviking


I have a feeling they make alot of income, as people pay sometimes up to $80 a week for a small 3x3 meter unpowered site. I was wondering if anyone knew the average income of one.


Answer
Here's some info from a business in BC, Canada. You'll have to do the math.

10 RV Site hook-ups, fully equipped at $ 25.00 per night or $600.00 per month
for one month and over long term rates, and
⢠20 Tent sites at $ 22.00 per night.
⢠Guided Cultural Hiking Tours for groups of six or more at $10.00 an hour, per
person
⢠Fishing Tours for groups of six or more at a rate of $20.00 an hour, per person

Expected sales from the first three years of operations:
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
$ 101,100.00 $ 105,600.00 $ 110,550.00




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any one know of any good camp sites (tent) that allow very large families on them.?




deancohen@


we have 10 children ,1 dog ,12 berth tent ,mini bus,a very large box trailer we use as a kitchin and there are 2 adults. we are a nice family and hate sites that allow others to mess around etc. looking to go devon way but any where else will do if site is right . most sites will not allow us as they say it is against health and safety . the kids love camping but are getting fed up with the same site and need more to do. thankyou to all that help dean .


Answer
well there two other options that i have 4 u but they are in california
1. u can go to a place called big bear its in a high altitude place and very clean air ofcorse i would so recommend it i campers there all the time, well when i went there and its also pretty famous around California too.
2. or you can go to Yellowstone national park i haven't been there my self but i heard its a great place its also know for its gigantic trees about an estimate 60 feet high and 10 feet long in diameter.
hope i helped with your camping trip

check out the two sites i left u the 1st is big bear and the next is Yellowstone

How to choose a camping tent?

Q. I am planing my first camping trip. I want to know how to choose a suitable camping tent. I will go camping with my family. There are four of us altogether.


Answer
I go camping a lot, often with a group, and see most people using tents that are far too large and difficult to setup for their needs. They get a huge cabin tent for eight or more people, tall enough to stand upright and walk around, and then only put 4 people inside.

When they get to camp it takes 2 people almost an hour to get the tent set-up and all their gear arranged inside. Once this is done they spend all their awake time on outdoors activities or sitting around the campfire, and just go inside to sleep. All that space, time and effort is wasted, because you're never inside a tent unless you're ready to sleep. Even if its raining or snowing, I'd rather be outside with my family or friends under a tarp or ez-up gazebo so I can see the outdoors than stare at the blank walls inside a tent.

I prefer to take the smallest size tent I can comfortably use. There's enough room for the appropriate number of sleeping bags with a little space leftover to stack our bags. Headspace isn't a concern, I don't need to pace circles inside my tent. As long as I can sit-up on the ground without hitting my head on the ceiling I'm good.

So priorities for me are a) Weather resistance, including wind and rain; b) ventilation, to avoid a build-up of humidity that leads to condensation and for cooling on hot nights; c) adequate floor space for sleeping bags and minimal gear, with the rest stowed in the vehicle; d) easy setup and pack-up. I prefer a tent with a full rain fly for weather protection and a vestibule to stow muddy boots outside but under shelter.

Determining adequate floor space can be a challenge. Most manufacturers allow 24x78" of floor space per person, which I feel is inadequate. I prefer to use 30"x80" per person, plus allow for one additional person's worth of space for minimal gear storage. By this measure a 10'x9' tent (120"x108") allows four people to sleep side-by-side with enough space at the head of each sleeping space for a bag containing clean clothing and toiletries. According to most manufacturer's specifications, this would indicate a 6-person tent would be the best selection.

On the lower-price end of the scale, the Coleman Sundome 6 fits the bill, though I'm not much impressed with the rain fly and lack of vestibules. But its hard to find fault with its $99 price tag, as long as you're not expecting bad weather.

The Coleman Instant-Tent 6 is a popular model because of it's quick and easy setup. This cabin tent also provides stand-up interior height. Unfortunately it has no rain fly whatsoever, so one would need to bring an extra tarp for rain protection if bad weather was forecast. And, of course, with no rain fly it also has no vestibule. The Instant-Tent 6 can also be a packing nightmare with its 48" long packed size, so make sure it will fit into your vehicle.

The Kelty Buttress 6 looks to me to be the perfect tent, with adequate floor space, a good fly and vestibule setup and reasonable price. If I was going to buy a tent today to sleep a family of 4, this would likely be my top choice.

If money is no object and you want the ultimate family tent that is still weather proof, easy to setup and reasonably compact to pack, look at the REI Kingdom 6 with the optional Connect Tech Vestibule or Garage. But be prepared to spend over $500 on the complete setup.




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Does anyone know any great camping sites in Washington state?

Q.


Answer
Are you kidding??? There is nowhere in Washington, the 18th largest state, that is more than 30 minutes (avoiding Seattle rush-hour) from good/great camping. Check your local USFS Ranger Station, State DNR, or BLM office.

Seattle, WA camping sites?




?:)?


I am looking for a rustic, low cut, camping site close to Seattle WA.
I'd like it to have tenting possibilities and/or small 2-6 bed cabins.
Web links would be appreciated



Answer
How far from Seattle? One of my favorite places is near Bellingham (2-3 north of Seattle). Silver Lake has cabins and tent sites, the website is: http://www.co.whatcom.wa.us/parks/silverlake/silverlake.jsp

Federal Way has Dash Point State Park, which has great tent sites and it on the sound about 40 minutes south of Seattle. http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Dash+Point

Maple Valley has Kanaskat Palmer which also has tent sites and is on the Green River and near Deep Lake. About60-75 minutes SE of Seattle. http://www.parks.wa.gov/parkpage.asp?selectedpark=Kanaskat-Palmer


Those are three that I've actually stayed at and love, but here is the link to Washington State Parks so you can search and find what each one has to offer! Hope you find the perfect place to stay, Washington has great camping!

http://www.parks.wa.gov/




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Sunday, April 20, 2014

Where can i rent camping gear near Chicago, IL?




no nicknam


I'm finally taking my family on our first camping trip. But I'm on a tight budget and can't afford new camping gear or used for that matter. I looked it up on craigslist and it's still too expensive for me. Is there any place that can rent me the equipment for the weekend?


Answer
I'm not sure exactly what kind of "gear" you need, but try calling REI (Recreation Equipment,inc.)
REI Lincoln Park Store
(312) 951-6020
1466 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60642
I'm pretty sure they rent pup tents, sleeping bags, backpacks, camp stoves, etc. and they have other Chicagoland locations:
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Northbrook, IL
Schaumburg, IL

_________
and it looks like they are having a free "Camping Basics" event this week (06-04-2012 at the Northbrook location and 06-06-2012 in Schaumburg)
http://www.rei.com/event/39858/session/50453

places to camp near chicago?




laure


My friend and I want to go on a trip before summer is over, preferable some place where we could rent an inexpensive cabin, that isn't too far away from chicago. Any ideas?


Answer
No lake cabins close by. There are a couple state parks in the northern half of IL with cabins.

About 100 miles to the SW is Starved Rock State Park on the Illinois River:

http://starvedrocklodge.com/plan-a-visit/

About 110 miles to the west is White Pines State Park. It has cabins in a forested area:

http://dnr.state.il.us/lands/landmgt/parks/r1/whitepns.htm#Lodge


Still farther west in IL are a few more possibilities:

http://www.stateparks.com/lowden_state_park_in_illinois.html?detailed_information=lodging_cabins_resorts




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