Best Camping Grounds in Midwest Recognized by Travel App

The Dyrt, a travel app, lists its picks for the Midwest's top campgrounds.

The Five Great Lakes or Minnesota's Land of 10,000 Lakes are just two of the famous bodies of water that dot the Midwest. The Mississippi River originates at Lake Itasca, one of several lakes in the North Star State. So it should come as no surprise that water is essential to the best camping areas in the Midwest. Here are a few of the Midwest's top campgrounds as determined by The Dyrt app.

1. Voyageurs National Park - Minnesota

Every campsite needs to be reached by water. Four of Voyageurs' big lakes have 147 front-country sites that can be reserved. After the watercraft drop-off, the 14 backcountry sites require a mile-long hike.

Visitors can climb 52 miles of beautiful trails while experiencing Voyageurs National Park and its feature of 2.8 billion-year-old bedrock, some of the oldest exposed rock in the world. Or go on an adventure in a kayak, a canoe, a sailboat, a motorboat, a houseboat, or a tour boat.

2. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore Backcountry Sites - Michigan

Nearly 100 miles of pathways connect the forests, beaches, dunes, solitude, stunning views, and inspiration at Pictured Rocks. No of the time of year, Lake Superior's southern shore is home to the first national lakeshore in the nation.

Fall brings out the foliage and a ton of options for hunting and fishing, whereas summer is the season for beaches and boats. The freezing temperatures of winter transform fishing into ice fishing, waterfalls into curtains, and cross-country skiing and snowshoeing into the designated modes of transportation.

3. Sandy Springs Campground - Ohio

Sandy Springs Campground is situated alongside the lovely Ohio River and offers 40 campsites with full hookups. Rentable cabins are also available. Landscapes of the hills located in southern Ohio and northern Kentucky can be seen from the well-maintained campground, which is located in a tranquil environment. It's also close to Ohio's biggest state forest, which lies in a region called the "Little Smokies."

Modern restrooms, a dump station, flush toilets, a group shelter building, and a playground are available as amenities. There is a boat ramp as well. According to Campsite Photos, the majority of campsites also offer a table and a fire pit.

4. Starved Rock State Park Campground - Illinois

One of the most stunning places in Illinois is Starved Rock State Park. The 18 canyons in the park have steep, moss-covered St. Peter Sandstone walls that sharply cut through tree-covered sandstone cliffs. The canyons were created by glacial meltwater. Access to sandstone overhangs, rain-fed waterfalls, and breathtaking vistas are all accessible via more than 13 miles of trails. Numerous species of wildlife are supported by lush vegetation, including white and red oak, maple, white pine, hickory, and eastern red and northern white cedar.

Numerous outdoor activities are available, including hiking, camping, fishing, boating, and hunting. Park programs, guided tours, and special events are held all year round, according to the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

5. Fall Lake Campground - Minnesota

B Berry offers 11 RV-friendly campsites as well as a recently refurbished barn bunkhouse that accommodates four people. But B Berry Farms' berries are unbelievably sweet.

Across the 10 acres, there are more than 5,000 plants with berries of every kind. B Berry also produces a huge selection of organic personal care items. On-site amenities include a darts room, a 12-foot climbing wall, horseshoe pitching areas, and more, The Dyrt reports.