1. Lake Cascade State Park, Idaho
Why we love it:
– Space for the whole clan with two group campsites and yurts
– A wide variety of activities to keep everyone in the group busy, including windsurfing
– Less than two hours from Boise
Nestled among the majestic mountains of central Idaho, about 75 miles north of Boise, Lake Cascade State Park is a perfect Easter weekend get-away. Your clan will keep themselves busy with an abundance of recreational activities, including mountain biking, hiking, boating, sailing, windsurfing, and fishing for rainbow trout, Coho salmon, perch and smallmouth bass. There are two group campsites, including a group camp and the Osprey Point group yurt complex. Additionally, there are more than 200 individual campsites in 12 developed campgrounds with opportunities for full-service camping or primitive camping.
2. Hanging Rock State Park, North Carolina
Why we love it:
– Family cabins, picnic shelters, and group camping make this an excellent park for large groups
– Less than an hour from Winston-Salem
– Fantastic multi-use trail system around a small lake
Less than an hour from Winston-Salem is an oasis of waterfalls and rock outcrops with views of the mountains and the famed piedmont. Hanging Rock State Park also has a lake beloved for swimming, boating and fishing when temperatures warm up. All year-round there are over 20 miles of multi-use trails for hiking, mountain biking, and horse riding. Your group has plenty of camping options with over 90 campsites, including 10 family cabins, four picnic shelters, and five primitive group campsites. Campground amenities include restrooms, warm showers, and a bath house.
3. Stagecoach State Park, Colorado
Why we love it:
– Stunning scenery and wildlife viewing
– Quiet, remote camping for a tranquil getaway
– Two group sites available as well
Escape from it all in this stunning park, a classic example of high-country Colorado wilderness, located about a 3-hour drive east of Boulder. Within the park is a large reservoir, with great year-round fishing. The trail system allows for wilderness exploration and wildlife viewing among the rolling hills of fragrant sagebrush. The park has 89 campsites, spread out for privacy, that can accommodate trailers, motor homes, pick-up campers and tents. There are also two group campsites and one group picnic area for rent.
4. Moreau Lake State Park, New York
Why we love it:
– An abundance of camping options with 7 cabins, 2 cottages, and a group campsite
– Less than an hourโs drive from Albany
– The beauty of a lush forest surrounding the lake
Celebrate the holiday weekend at Moreau Lake State Park, set among a pine and hardwood forest. The trees provide natural shelter for the campsites and picnic grounds that overlook the lake. The grounds are quiet and secluded, whether you are booking a cabin, cottage, group campsite or pavilion for your gathering. Located in central New York, Moreau Lake State Park is less than an hourโs drive north from Albany.
5. Grayton Beach State Park, Florida
Why we love it:
– Grills available to use
– 3 Cabins available to reserve
– Set amongst a very unique coastal forest habitat
Grayton Beach State Park is consistently ranked as one of the best beaches in the country for good reason. Its one mile of sugar-white sand beaches along the clear, blue-green waters of the Gulf of Mexico is as idyllic seascape as any. There are also walking trails through the coastal forest of scrub oaks and magnolias. You can stay at a well-outfitted cabin with their own gated access. Or, choose a more rustic accommodation at one of the 55 campgrounds, all with their own ground grill, electric hookup, water and picnic table. All sites are conveniently within 100 yards of the restrooms.
6. McLeod Park Campground, Mississippi
Why we love it:
– 120 campsites with full hookup and two group shelters
– Has a playground, disc golf course, basketball court, and more!
– Less than hourโs drive from Mobile and New Orleans
Just over an hourโs drive from Mobile and New Orleans, McLeod Park is nestled on the shores of the Jourdan River along the Mississippi Gulf Coast. The campground is loaded with amenities, including a playground, splashpad, disc golf course, basketball court. Thereโs plenty of water recreation opportunities – fishing, boating and swimming – on the Jourdan River. With 120 campsites – all with full hookup – located both on and off the riverfront, there is a campsite for everyone. There are also two group shelters for group gatherings.
7. Elinor Bedell State Park, Iowa
Why we love it:
– There is a picnic shelter with kitchenette available for hosting groups
– One of the only open spaces along the Great Lakes in Iowa
– Specific primitive sites for youth group events
Elinor Bedell State Park is one of the last remaining open spaces along Iowaโs Great Lakes. The park is notable for its preserved prairies, wetlands and oak savanna landscapes, once typical for the region. Besides water recreation, campers can explore this special area through the extensive trail system, and kids can stay busy at the playground. Additionally, there is a large open shelter with kitchenette and modern restrooms that overlooks the lake (must be reserved, in addition to your campsite).
8. My Old Kentucky Home State Park, Kentucky
Why we love it:
– Itโs the site of a famous, historic mansion (Federal Hill)
– Lots of activity amenities, including tennis, golf, playgrounds, an outdoor theatre
– Extensive facilities for group gatherings
My Old Kentucky Home State Park comprises an historic mansion known as Federal Hill, the home of a former U.S. senator. Campers can play tennis or golf, or take in a play at the outdoor theatre. There are also playgrounds, a central service building with showers and restrooms, and a dump station onsite. 34 campsites have electric hookup, and 5 full-service sites are available – all with picnic tables and fire pits. There is also a picnic shelter for rent, and meeting facilities suitable for any size group