pkarpf
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My DH and I would like an RV park fairly conveinent to Chicago. Our daughter is to have a new baby in May and it would be nice to be able to visit more often. We would like a place we could stay May thru August or perhaps longer.
It would be great if it was close to "town". Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated.
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bsinmich
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The Indiana Dunes State Park is at hwy 49 and is by Lake Michigan. From there it is a train ride that goes to Chicago on the old South Shore Line. There is a stop at Dunesview and it goes to downtown Chicago. There are a couple ofo stops on South side Chicago before downtown. An electric train that really flies. I was going 85 mpg on the turnpike and got passsed by the train alongside of me. The toll road is also there with an entrance/exit or I-94 free to other parts. If you are free the first fll week of May come up to Holland for Tulip Time. We have 6,000,000 tulips in town, parades on 3 days and activi9ty and entertainment all week. Check out TulipTime on line.
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dunes is a great suggestion- however you can only stay a maximum of two weeks.
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okgc
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www.kampacrossfromthedunes.com Kamp Across From the Dunes maybe the closest Michigan Campground for you. They are across from Warren Dunes State Park and show long term camping.
I have never stayed here so maybe someone can give some 1st person knowledge.
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the silverback
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I have stayed at kampacrossfromthedunes and would recommend it.
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1971duster340
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the elkhart county fairgrounds in goshen in. is open year round and I believe allow extended stays. many parks in that area have gone seasonal.
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I mentioned Indiana Dunes because it is closer to Chicago. If you want something a little closer to Chicago we have stayed at the casino in Joliet. That is also close to the toll road so you can get someplace for a rather high price easily. The closest you will get to Lake Michigan there is when you turn on the water faucet.
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IflyRC
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Here is a Jelly Stone Park in Portage, IN.
There are alot long term sites for members but they do have open spaces for visistors. We stayed there last year when I worked near Chicago. It is located between the I-80/90 and I-94 split.
http://www.campjellystone.com/camp-resorts-detail.php?campgroundID=20
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Ill state beach ,Paul woffe county park.these are in il. Then patto creek in Mich The four winds casino is just on the mich boarder and allows camping.
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