Camping near Malvern promises freshwater fun with boat rentals and top-notch fishing.
Found at the fork where Silver Creek and Little Creek meet, Malvern is a top camping destination for anglers. Tent campers and RVers can cruise into Boehner Park for campsites with water and electrical hookups, picnic tables, and access to pit toilets. Then, cast a line into the water before daylight breaks. Once lunchtime rolls around, walk to downtown Malvern to dine at local restaurants. Zip 40 minutes north to Lake Manawa State Park for more idyllic outdoor scenery and camping accommodations. Hike the Wabash Trace Trail, cruise down the Missouri River in a kayak, and explore the lake by sailboat or paddleboard. With a jetty, a pier, plenty of open shoreline, a fish cleaning station, and boat ramps, the camping area here is an angler's dream. Reel in bluegill, walleye, and crappie, and cook it up on the grill-topped fire ring at the campsite. Big rigs and tents are welcome, and other state-park campground amenities include electrical hookups, water hydrants, a modern restroom with showers, and a dump station.