Interstate Camping Guide

[Mark Sedenquist]

Donna,

This is a lot of web time.

Thanks for doing it.

Mark

[DonnaR57]

It's a labor of love. I used to love camping, whether in a tent or an RV, and research is always fun if I enjoy the subject (and I do.)

Public Campgrounds along I-30, west to east. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds within 20 miles of the interstate. This is not an all-inclusive list; other campsites may exist.

TX:

Cooper Lake State Park, Doctors Creek Unit, Cooper Lake
Lake Bob Sandlin State Park, Pittsburg
Atlanta State Park, Atlanta (TX)

ARK:

Millwood State Park, Ashdown
Lake Catherine State Park, Malvern/Hot Springs

Yes. Some interstates are really short or don't have much to offer that is close.

Donna

For shorter breaks along this highway check HERE.

[DonnaR57]

Public campgrounds along I-81, south to north. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds are within 20 miles of the interstate (one way). It should be noted that this list is probably not complete, as some sites are rather elusive and known only locally.

TN:

David Crockett Birthplace State Park, Limestone
Note: About 20 miles from Fall Branch, but about a 30 minute drive.

VA:

Beartree Campground, Mount Rodgers National Recreation Area, Konnarode
Grindstone Campground, George Washington National Forest
Hungry Mother State Park, Marion
Claytor Lake State Park, Dublin
Cave Mountain Lake Campground, George Washington National Forest
Sherando Lake National Recreation Area, George Washingon & Jefferson National Forest
North River Campground, George Washington & Jefferson National Forest, Churchville
Note: About 27 miles from Staunton.

MD:
Catoctin Mountain Park, Owens Creek Campground, Thurmont
Note: Run by the National Park Service. Tents and Small RV's (under 22 ft) only.

PA:

Caledonia State Park, Mount Union
Note: About 16 miles, but a half hour drive.
Locust Lake State Park, Mahaney City
Frances Slocum State Park, Fern Brook
Lackawanna State Park, Fleetville

NY:

Chenango Valley State Park, Chenango Forks
Green Lakes State Park, Fayetteville
Selkirk Shores State Park, Pulaski
Southwick Beach State Park, Henderson
Westcott Beach State Park, Henderson
Keewaydin State Park, Alexandria Bay
Grass Point State Park, Alexandria Bay
Wellesley Island State Park, Fineview

Stay tuned for more....

Donna

For shorter breaks along this highway check HERE.

[DonnaR57]

Public campgrounds on I-84, west to east. Since I-84 runs along the Columbia River for its journey to Idaho, campgrounds on both sides of the river have been included. This list is not inclusive; other sites may exist.


WA/OR:

Beacon Rock State Park, Skamania (WA)
Ainsworth State Park, Cascade Locks (OR)
Horsethief Lake Campground, Columbia Hills State Historical Park (WA)
Deschutes River State Recreation Area, Celito (OR)
Cottonwood Canyon State Park, Wasco (OR)

OR:

Emigrant Springs State Historical Area, Meachum
Anthony Lake Campground, Wallowa-Whitman National Forest, Powder
Farewell Bend State Park, Huntington

ID:

Bruneau Dunes State Park, Mountain Home
Three Island Crossing State Park, Mountain Home
Lake Walcott State Park, Rupert

More to come...

Donna

For shorter breaks along this highway check HERE.

[glc]

Don't forget I-84 east in PA, NY, CT, and MA.

[DonnaR57]

Yes, I realized after I'd uploaded the western 84, that I had not gotten the eastern portion. I'd forgotten that it existed! (Sometimes our interstate system doesn't make much sense....)


Public campgrounds near I-84, the eastern portion. Unless otherwise noted, all campsites are within 20 miles of the interstate, one-way. There may be “missing” sites, as these are only known
locally

PA:

Promised Land State Park, Canadensis

NJ:

Delaware Water Gap National Recreation Area
Stokes State Forest

NY:

Harriman State Park, Ramapo

CT:

Kettletown State Park, Southbury

For shorter breaks along this highway check HERE.

[DonnaR57]

Public Campgrounds along I-64, west to east. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds are within 20 miles of the interstate, one way. There may be some campsites that aren't listed, because they are known better, locally.

IL:

Washington County State Recreation Area, Nashville
Wayne Fitzgerrell State Park, Whittington

IN:

Harmonie State Park, New Harmonie
Lincoln State Park, Lincoln City
Lake Celina, Hoosier National Forest, St Croix
Tipsaw Lake, Hoosier National Forest, Branchville
Patoka Lake, Birdseye
O'Bannon Woods State Park, Corydon (Formerly Wyandotte)
Note: The campground is listed as closed “until further notice”. Please call the park before arriving.

KY:

Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington
Note: Get reservations if you are going during any horse racing event time frame!
Clear Creek Campground, Olympia Springs
Twin Knobs Campground, Daniel Boone National Forest
Carter Caves State Resort Park, Olive Hill
Greenbo Lake State Resort Park, Oldtown

WV:

Beech Fork State Park, Barboursville
Kanawha State Forest, Charleston
Babcock State Park, Clifftop
Note: About 30 miles from I-64.
Bluestone State Park, Nimuz
Green Brier State Park, Caldwell

VA:

Douthat State Park, Clifton Forge/Millboro
Chippokes State Park
Note: Access from I-64 is via a free ferry, or go around the long way.

For shorter breaks along this highway check HERE.

[DonnaR57]

Public campgrounds along I-29, south to north. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds are within 20 miles of the interstate, one way.

MO:

Weston Bend State Park, Weston
Lewis and Clark State Park, Winthrop
Big Lake State Park, Frontescue

IA:

Waubonsie State Park, Hamburg
Wilson Island State Recreation Area, Onawa
Stone State Park, Sioux City

SD:

Union Grove State Park, Beresford
Newton Hills State Park, Canton
Good Earth State Park, Sioux Falls
Big Sioux State Recreation Area, Brandon/Sioux Falls
Palisades State Park, Corson
Walker's Point State Recreation Area, Wentworth
Lake Herman State Park, Madison
Oakwood Lakes State Park, Bruce
Lake Poinsett State Recreation Area, Arlington
Lake Cochrane State Recreation Area, Gary
Pelican Lake State Recreation Area, Waterton
Sandy Shore State Recreation Area, Waterton
Pickerel Lake State Recreation Area, Pickerel
Fort Sisseton State Historical Park, Eden
Roy Lake State Park, Lake City

ND:

Turtle River State Park, Arvilla
Icelandic State Park, Akra


More to come!

Donna

[DonnaR57]

Public camping along I-44, west to east. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds are located within 20 miles of the interstate, one way. There may be other campgrounds available that are not on this list; inquire locally.

TX:

Lake Arrowhead State Park, Wichita Falls

OK:

Lake Ellsworth, Lawton
Little Blue Area at Grand Lake State Park, Disney
Disney Area at Grand Lake State Park, Disney
Cherokee Area at Grand Lake State Park, Langley
Bernice Area at Grand Lake State Park, Bernice
Twin Bridges Area at Grand Lake State Park, Wyandotte

MO:

Bennett Spring State Park, Lebanon
Lake of the Ozarks State Park, Osage Beach
Note: Around 32 miles from the interstate. This is a family favorite.
Lane Spring Recreation Area, Mark Twain National Forest
Onondaga Cave State Park, Leasburg
Meramec State Park, Sullivan
Red Bluff Campground, Mark Twain National Forest, Cherryville
Note: About 26 miles on state highway, about 35 minutes.
Robertsville State Park, Grays Summit

For shorter breaks along this highway check HERE.

[DonnaR57]

Public Campgrounds along I-59, South to North. This is a very short stretch of interstate. Unless otherwise noted, all campsites are within 20 miles of the interstate, one way.

LA:

Tickfaw State Park, Ponchatoula
Fairview-Riverside State Park, Madisonville

MS:

Flint Creek Water Park, Wiggins
Note: About 22 miles from the interstate.
Paul B Johnson State Park, Hattiesburg
Clarkco State Park, Quitman

AL:

Lake Lurleen State Park, Coker
DeSoto State Park, Valley Head


And more to come....