hpfiend Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Hey all- I am trying to locate a nice campground to take the family (kids 5,3,5 months) that is less than 5 hours away. Ideally it would have good fishing (IE bluegill or other fish that small kids can catch and not lose interest), boat rentals, camping with tents and cabins, and beautiful scenery for hiking. If it had the option of expanding into hunting that would be even better as the kids age. Obviously the upper peninsula michigan would fit the bill but I am not sure we could even make it to the bridge before the kids have a fit. I thought about lake erie/putin bay but have heard its not what it used to be and mainly for singles and partying. Maybe something near lake michigan? I thought about joining an outdoors forum in ohio as well- does anyone have any recommendations? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Frankfort (MI). Sweet little town, great for families/kids. About 6 or 7 hours, we go up every year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 I thought about joining an outdoors forum in ohio as well- does anyone have any recommendations? I heard that there Ohiogamefishing.com is fairly reputable - lots of guys from here are on there under the same screen name(s). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turbospec29 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Geneva on the lake in Ashtabula.. My favorite vacation spot in Ohio and it's great for families. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattvr4 Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Second Frankfort Michigan. Been going there my whole life and my family has been for 50 plus years. Also much closer in southeast Ohio is the AEP Recreation Lands. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miller Posted February 23, 2015 Report Share Posted February 23, 2015 Torch Lake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RS69 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Geneva on the lake in Ashtabula.. My favorite vacation spot in Ohio and it's great for families. I agree, we did this a few years ago when my kids where younger. There is a state park there and that offered camping and had a lodge for the non campers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1Quik7 Posted February 24, 2015 Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Torch Lake Ding! It's the Caribbean of that nasty state up North....insanely beautiful waters. Traverse City isn't that far away and its a nice little town. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hpfiend Posted February 24, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks guys! I will do some research on these places you suggested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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