Interstate Camping Guide

[DonnaR57]

Public Campgrounds along I-79, South to North. This is a very short “spur” interstate. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds are within 20 miles of the interstate, one way. There may be parks not listed; inquire locally.

WV:

Kanawha State Forest, Charleston
Cedar Creek State Park, Copen
Stonewall Resort State Park, Roanoke

PA:

Woodcock Lake Park, Meadville (USCOE)
Pymatuning State Park, Jamestown

Yup. That's it. Short highway!

Donna

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[DonnaR57]

Public campgrounds along I-71, south to north. This is another of the very short interstates. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds are within 20 miles of the interstate, one way. There may be other campsites; please inquire locally.

KY:

General Butler State Resort Park, English
Big Bone Lick State Historic Site, Beaverlick

OH:

Cowan Lake State Park, Wilmington
Caesar Creek State Park, Waynesville
Deer Creek State Park, Mt Sterling
Alum Creek State Park, Delaware
Mohican State Park, Loudonville



And that's it....


Donna

[DonnaR57]

Public campgrounds along I-76, which is located in two separate areas: the western section in Colorado, and the eastern section in OH and PA. As usual, all campgrounds are within 20 miles of the freeway unless otherwise noted.

Western Section, CO:
Note: Colorado has gone to an all-reservations, no drop-ins system for their state parks. Call or get online to get reservations, before you arrive!

Jackson Lake State Park, Gooduch
North Sterling State Park, Padroni

The East, OH:

Quail Hollow Park, Hartville
West Branch State Park, Ravenna

PA, mostly toll road or joined with I-70:

Kooser State Park, Somerset
Shawnee State Park, Wolfsburg
Cowans Gap State Park, Knobsville
Gifford Pinchot State Park, Lewisbury/Rossville
Note: 15 miles, but about a half hour from the nearest exit.
French Creek State Park, Elverson


Till next time...

Donna

[DonnaR57]

Public Campgrounds along I-24, west to east. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds are within 20 miles of the interstate, one way. This list does not include every campground, as many are known only locally.

IL:

Lake of Egypt, Shawnee National Forest
Ferne Clyff State Park, Goreville
Dixon Springs State Park

KY:

Kentucky Dam Village State Resort Park, Gilbertsville
Lake Barkley State Resort Park, Cadiz

TN:

Old Stone Fort State Archeological Park, Manchester

Stay tuned....

Donna

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[DonnaR57]

Public campgrounds along I-77, south to north. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds within 20 miles of the interstate, unless noted. Some campgrounds may not be listed; inquire locally.

SC:

Lake Wateree State Recreation Area, Winnsboro
Andrew Jackson State Park, Lancaster

NC:

Lake Norman State Park, Troutman
Stone Mountain State Park, Roaring Gap

VA:

New River Trail State Park, Fries

WV:
I-77 is Toll Road Bluefield <--->Charleston

Camp Creek State Park and State Forest, Camp Creek
Babcock State Park, Clifftop
Kanawha State Forest, Charleston

OH:

Wolf Run State Park, Caldwell
Salt Fork State Park, Lore City

And the lists just keep on a-comin''....

Donna

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[DonnaR57]

Public Campgrounds along I-49, and some parts of US-71, south to north. (Much of US-71 is destined to become I-49, eventually.) Unless Otherwise noted, all campgrounds are within 20 miles one way of the freeway. There are some campgrounds that may not be mentioned, perhaps because they are more elusive.

LA:

Palmetto Island State Park, Abbeville
Chicot State Park, Ville Platte
Valentine Campground, Kisatchie National Forest, Gardner
Dogwood Campground, Kisatchie National Forest, Bellwood
Note: Small RV's and trailers only.

AR:

Millwood State Park, Ashdown
Queen Wilhelmina State Park, Mena (US 71)
Mill Creek Falls Campground, Quachita National Forest, Y City
Little Pines Campground, Quachita National Forest, Winfield
Note: Dirt road!
Lake Fort Smith State Park, Mountainburg (I-49/I-540)
Devil's Den State Park, West Fork
Withrow Springs State Park, Huntsville
Note: 35 miles.

MO:

Big Sugar Creek State Park, Pineville


And more to come....stay tuned!

Donna

[DonnaR57]

Public Campgrounds along I-72 and I-74, west to east. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds within 20 miles one way. This list may be incomplete, as some campsites are only known locally.

I-72:

MO:

Wakonda State Park, La Grange
Note: About 25 miles north of the start of I-72, along old US-61. Old favorite!

IL:

Siloam Springs State Park, Clayton
Note: About 22 miles from the freeway.
Weldon Springs State Park, Clinton
Clinton Lake State Park, DeWitt
I-74 joins I-72 (or separates, if going westbound) at Champaign-Urbana
Kickapoo State Recreation Area, Oakwood

IN:

Turkey Run State Park, Marshall
Shades State Park, Waveland
Note: Old favorite!

I-74 – Illinois west to east until it joins I-72.

Jubilee College State Park, Brimfield
Moraine View State Recreation Area, LeRoy

NOW see I-72!


Still more...

Donna

[DonnaR57]

Public Campgrounds along I-45, Texas, south to north. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds are within 20 miles of the interstate, one way. This list may not be complete; other campgrounds most likely exist but are locally known.

TX:

Galveston Island State Park, Galveston
Cagle Campground, Lake Conroe, Sam Houston National Forest
Stubblefield Lake, Sam Houston National Forest
Huntsville State Park, Huntsville
Lake Livingston State Park, Livingston
Double Lake, Sam Houston National Forest, Coldspring

And the lists are like the battery bunny....they keep on comin'...

Donna

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[DonnaR57]

Public Campgrounds along I-69, south to north. Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds are within 20 miles of the interstate, one way. Please note that there may be other campgrounds that one can find out about, locally.

IN:

Mounds State Park, Anderson
Salamonie Lake, Lost Bridge State Recreation Area, Andrews
Ouabache State Park, Bluffton
Note: About 19 miles, but a half hour drive.
Pokagon State Park, Angola

MI:

Fort Custer Recreation Area
Sleepy Hollow State Park, Laingsburg
Metamora-Hadley State Recreation Area, Metamora
Lakeport State Park, Lakeport



A few more to come...

Donna

[DonnaR57]

Public campgrounds along I-26, south to northeast (SC to TN). Unless otherwise noted, all campgrounds are within 20 miles of the interstate, one way. Some campgrounds may seem left out, known better to locals.

SC:

Buck Hall Campground, Francis Marion National Forest
Givhans Ferry State Park, Ridgeville
Colleton State Park, Canadys
Poinsett State Park
Congaree National Park
Dreher Island State Park, Prosperity
Brickhouse Campground, Sumter National Forest
Croft State Park, Spartanburg

NC:

Black Mountain Campground, CFAIA, Burnsville

TN:

Rock Creek Campground, National Forest
Note: There are other campgrounds in this area.
Roan Mountain State Park, Roan Mountain
Note: It's 20 miles!
David Crockett Birthplace State Park
Note: 22 miles.
Warriors Path State Park, Colonial Heights
Little Oak Campground, Bristol
Note: About 22 miles.


Stay tuned....

Donna