Seasonal CG in the Midwest?

You are welcome to do what ever you wish, but I definitely suggest staying at the campgrounds you end up considering several times before making your decision.  We have stayed at the campground our season lease is at for three years before committing to a season lease.  We knew exactly what to expect from the owners, the other season lease campers and the park as well.

Thanks for the Tips. How about Waffle Farm CG in Coldwater, MI?  Anyone ever been there?

Originally posted by ffBillyNy We are looking into the possibilty of a seasonal site next year.  We live in the suburbs of Chicago, so we are looking for something within about a 3 hour drive.  We really enjoy water activities, so a lake would be great.  Any suggetions would be much appreciated.

I would stay away from Pearl Lake.  Just got back from there and won't ever go back.  You can check out my review at rvparkreviews. com

In a few weeks we'll be heading to Silver Springs in Rio Wi. just north of Madison, I have heard positive reviews and looking forward to actually staying there.  Will let you know my thoughts.

We are in the same boat you are.  We upgraded to a travel trailer from a pop up just to have this option. My "must have" is access to a lake and possibly a dock slip for a fishing boat and/or jet ski.  We found the campgrounds in the Milton area of WI (Lake Koshonong) Blackhawk or lakeland campgrounds seem nice and look at Crystal Lake in WI, Crystal Lake RV Resort is nice. Those area's are nice. We used to have a cottage on Lake WI right next to Crystal Lake and it was 3hrs from the Aurora area.  We are in the process of camping at these different spots to figure out what we want. The thing I am most worried about is how well the campsites drain after a rain. I have heard horror stories of seasonal campsites that people thought were going to be nice and they ended up in a swamp after a rain. But like I said we are in the same boat as you, looking for a place to park. Let me know what you find also.

Please don't take this wrong......but we bought the Cruiser because of the wheels. Had we wanted to go to the same place every summer/weekend/vacation we'd buy a cottage (without the wheels :). I don't mind pulling, this could change, but till I see most  or all of this country, I'll keep the wheels a-turning. We are currently adding to our list, we like our traditions, we've been going to the same place Labor Day and are looking for a Memo Day destination (Pearl  Lake last May--not making our list). We do Durham NC in Easter (Daughter, Grandson) and again in Summer with a side trip(s), this year it was the Outterbanks.  We do a separate Summertrip, sometimes just to camp, found a good one this year, Hidden Valley, Milton Wisc. Last Year we did Mackinac City MI. Thanksgiving my SIL's driveway in Penn. Love my Cruiser...................and the way she moves.

But to each his own----perhaps if I had young children.