Spend a day on the lake at campgrounds near Bloomington, the former home of Abe Lincoln.
Plan a getaway near Bloomington to camp along 37 miles of pathways on the Constitution Trail. Comlara Park is an ideal place to park an RV, then take off along the hiking trail, while the city’s Miller Park Lake draws fishing enthusiasts. Under 30 minutes away, Moraine View State Park offers campgrounds equipped with electric hookups and dump stations. From these campsites, you can spend your days at swimming beaches, on horseback riding trails, or fishing—just hit the Moraine View camp store for supplies, fishing tackle, and bait. If you’d like a boat ramp, head to Clinton Lake State Recreation Area, less than 45 minutes from Bloomington. Most area lakes feature campsites suitable for RVs or tents, often with electric or non-electric hookups, barbecue grills, picnic tables, and camping shelters.