98% (55)
Top-rated campgrounds
98% (55)
Top-rated campgrounds
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Jennifer
November 2025
Tent
With pets
Suzanne, Jeremy and roommates were AMAZING! I love their property and the work they have put in to it to share with others. They spent so much time with me, teaching me! The horses , chickens (Beta ❤️), stocked pond and mowed paths. Beautiful!
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Deron
October 2025
24 ft travel trailer
Absolutely PERFECT private camping spot!! Geoff has done an immaculate job of setting up a well maintained and comfortable stay. 30amp plug in, hose to transfer water, fire pit and café lighting hung for ambiance. Timer and dimmer in the electric box. As it says in his profile, there is the e-train that goes by occasionally- but by no means does it minimize the stay! Geoff stopped by to welcome us, great guy. Had some common threads and ended up having a couple beers with him and great conversation. Ended up booking with him b/c the campgrounds were full - but will easily stay there again no matter what!
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Estefania
September 2025
Tent
One of the best camping experiences I’ve ever had 🌿. The place feels super safe, cozy, and peaceful; we truly enjoyed a real camping experience with lots of privacy and connection to nature. Suzanne was so kind from the moment we arrived, and even helped us carry our things to the campsite with a tractor. We also got to meet her beautiful horses and give them treats 🐴💛.
Another highlight was the flexible check-in and check-out times, which made everything so much easier and stress-free. That was one of the main reasons we chose this spot, and it really made a difference. We left feeling delighted and are already looking forward to coming back!
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Vanisa
September 2025
With kids
The Hruby Ranch was everything we were hoping for and more. You can tell immediately that there is a lot of love put into the property. It is very well maintained and easy to do our overnight getaway, having comforts of home and still outdoor camping feeling. Seeing both sunset and sunrise from our site was so special. The animals were our kiddos favorite along with the trampoline!
Thank you Tom and Ally for the hospitality, we hope to make this at least an annual getaway.
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Bonnie
September 2025
Tent
With pets
My two nights at Suzanne‘s campsite were perfect. She was very responsive when I was having difficulties with the directions, she had brought down nearly 5 gallons of water to the campsite as well as wood, if I wished to have a fire, and helped me bring my tent and bags to the campsite on her tractor. Suzanne is practicing great stewardship of the land while having a working farm with horses and lots of chickens. . She and her husband have horses and many happy chickens. She was also kind enough to light the path to and from the Porta potty and my campsite. I traveled with my two small dogs. Both of them loved running around on the miles of trails that they have on their property. And I will definitely return to see how it develops over the years. I was also really charmed by that neck of the woods. As a resident of a suburb of Chicago, I forget how much of Illinois is not Chicago and how beautiful many parts of it are including the nearby Fox River. I’d definitely recommend this campsite (and she has a bigger one too!).
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Mindy
August 2025
25 ft Class C
Group trip
We stayed at the Mannex with a small Class C and pull behind vehicle. We were able to unhook and rehook the tow vehicle right in the driveway, and was room to park both within the camping area. Be sure to have leveler blocks though as to get close to electrical box and keep your awning towards the tracks (and not the road) you’ll likely need them. Wasn’t a problem though and was a perfect spot for us en route to Iowa to check out the Indiana Dunes. I’d bring a Thermacell for nighttime to keep bugs at bay. I would stay again if coming though the area. (Timer/lights hung at site is a nice touch as is all the bird houses!)
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Levi
July 2025
25 ft travel trailer
With kids
Very nice and well kept place. 5 minute drive to the beach was extremely convenient. Very private.
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James
July 2025
26 ft Class C
This is a very well maintained (new!) site, that while right off the road is very private, and perfect if you want some privacy and easy access to Indiana Dunes and the local sights. Not a huge fan of Michigan City, but this local area had some nice restaurant and convenience store/gas stations/gift shop. Indiana Dunes state park itself is extremely nice with a more traditional beach, and great trails. The town of Beverly Shores is this weird little enclave right along the coast, it's got a really nice little scenic drive along the coast but you can't park anywhere without a parking pass, sort of reminiscent of the snobbier coastal towns up in New England. There's a national park beach down the road but it's a bit of a hike to the beach from the parking lot. This is a premium location if your rig/trailer is able to fit in, larger RVs and trailers won't fit. Really enjoyed the site and the host!
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April
July 2025
18 ft pop-up camper
With kids
We camped with our ALiner here for the 4th of July weekend. This spot did not disappoint. Geoff was a great host and gave us so many pointers - where to go to the beach, where to eat, etc. Our kiddos loved watching all the trains go by our spot. The space was spacious and you can tell Geoff put a lot of care into it.
The beaches nearby are lovely and just down the road. Our only suggestion would be to have a porta potty on site. :)
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Cara
July 2025
21 ft Class B
With pets
This was a great spot! Very close to the beaches. Felt secluded enough but close enough to town to grab anything. We went with our lab and toddler and it was perfect.
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william
July 2025
16 ft travel trailer
Great location and beautiful site set up. Light sleepers may be affected by road and train noise.
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Erica
June 2025
27 ft travel trailer
With pets
We had a fantastic stay at this campsite! Jeff was absolutely awesome — super friendly, helpful, and clearly dedicated to making sure guests have a great experience. He checked in to make sure we had everything we needed and made us feel totally welcome from the start.
The location is ideal — peaceful and private, but still really close to the beach and anything else you might need. It was so convenient to pop out for groceries, food, or hit the coast for the day.
One thing we were a little unsure about beforehand was the commuter train tracks nearby, but they turned out to be no issue at all. The trains weren’t loud, and from inside our camper, we couldn’t hear them at all — it didn’t disturb the peace in the slightest.
The site itself was clean, well-maintained, and had a relaxed, easygoing vibe. Whether you’re looking to unwind in nature or use it as a base to explore the area, this place is perfect.
Highly recommend — we’ll definitely be back!
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Laurie
June 2025
24 ft Class C
With pets
Camping at Mannex was great! Clean, great utilities, welcoming host. Located within minutes of Lake Michigan, beautiful beach and sunset. Bike trail to the beach is easily accessed, restaurant with live music just down the road. Pet friendly, too! Thank you, Geoff!
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