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jmsamr Trail Ready! Posts: 7	best shoreline/beach camping recommendations chicago region Sept 23, 2018 16:19:50 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by jmsamr on Sept 23, 2018 16:19:50 GMT -8 Hello, I am looking for your best recommendations on shoreline/beach camping within 3-5 hrs of the Chicago area. Trying to squeeze a couple trips in the fall with the kids! Thanks Jason

driftwoody Trail Wise! Take the path closer to the edge, especially if less traveled Posts: 14,977 Member is Online	best shoreline/beach camping recommendations chicago region Sept 25, 2018 14:54:08 GMT -8 via mobile jazzmom likes this Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by driftwoody on Sept 25, 2018 14:54:08 GMT -8 Nordhouse Dunes in lower Michigan is worth checking out.

Hungry Jack Trail Wise! Living and dying in 3/4 time... Posts: 3,809	best shoreline/beach camping recommendations chicago region Sept 29, 2018 18:23:44 GMT -8 Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Back to Top Post by Hungry Jack on Sept 29, 2018 18:23:44 GMT -8 Wells State Park in the UP is very nice, and all of 4-5 hours away. There are several state parks in Door County with beach camping. Nordhouse is a good idea.

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