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Trip planning from IL to CO...looking for a stop for a night in the middle

Discussion in 'Outdoors' started by Captainskidmark, Jul 11, 2019.

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  1. Jul 11, 2019 at 9:31 AM
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    Planning a trip from IL to CO in the near future and I am looking to break the drive there into 2 days since it is a 14 hour drive. I am looking for suggestions for a good place camp for a night somewhere in Nebraska. Sure I could find plenty of campgrounds on the map, but I would like to get some input from the members here as well. I will be taking my son(15) and nephew(16) who both enjoy the outdoors. I am not looking for a Jellystone or KOA type campground….. open to dispersed camping.

    Thanks in advance!
     
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  2. Jul 11, 2019 at 9:37 AM
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    Find a cornfield? We normally stop around omaha and grab a cheap hotel. Or we drive the entire way. It's not bad to drive thru.
     
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    KOA's are convenient... I really dont have a suggestion, but im now following this...

    ...where in illinois are you located? I'm in north-eastern. almost right smack between CHI & MIL.
     
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    Last year we drove straight through with 2 drivers, on the return trip we stopped in North Platte and stayed in a hotel.

    Located in St. Charles
     
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    Check out Lake Mcconaughy State Recreation Area. It's pretty far towards CO, but it's a pretty cool place and it's right off 80.
     
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    Lake view by pawnee doesn't look to bad. About halfway and close to 80
     
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