Camping in Wisconsin/Illinois?

LikeAnOcean

Anyone recommend any good camping sites in Wisconsin or Illinois?


I've never been camping. Some friends want to plan this.. looking for something within half a day drive from Chicago.. Something with nice scenery and fishing. Not too family oriented. Something that feels like being out in the wilderness, but has a place to shower and poop.. And most importantly is alcohol friendly.



Was considering Starved Rock in illinois, but the site says "no alcohol".. :?

Kevinman

Campground in southwest Wisconsin that is nice. Governor Dodge I think it's called near Dodgeville, WI. About a 3-4 hour drive from Chicago.

http://www.friendsofgovdodge.org/park/camping.htm

DewieCox

Not a big camper or fisherman, but Garden of the Gods and Little Grand Canyon in southern IL have some amazing scenery and some nice walking trails. I'd imagine that's just the tip of the iceberg for Shawnee National Forest too.

Rend Lake and Crab Orchard Lake always have tons of people fishing and partying when I cross over them.

My friends and I party at Forbes State Park from time to time. Small, but nice and in the middle of nowhere.

Shelbyville and Carlyle lakes seem to be a pretty big draw as well, from what I gather.

pandora

Governor Dodge

Wyalusing- great fishing on the Mississippi

Devils Lake

Perrot- more great fishing on the Mississippi but longer drive


wonderful memories one and all!

Wisconsin Rules!

81

have you cleared this little trip with the wife

LikeAnOcean

81 wrote:

have you cleared this little trip with the wife

I really need to stop spending so much time here.



This was her idea.



Thanks for the ideas though, everyone!

LikeAnOcean

Still trying to decide on a place.. Any other ideas?