Growing up along the Maumee River I have fond memories of picnics and games here. Mary Jane…read moreThurston (note spelling) is well maintained. The trees are big oak trees that shade picnic areas. There is a swing set and trails to walk or ride a bicycle. A shelter house is handicapped accessible with a party room and a porch with picnic tables. The view of the river here is one of the best. The river is wide. There's a dam that has a good flow of water for fishing. As a kid Dad took our boat through the canal locks which looks like you can still do that. Don't forget a walk to the village of Grand Rapids. It's only .2 miles and it's a destination with cute shops and eateries. A campground and boat ramp are just to south of the park.

Great spot on the River. Nice food and ice cream trucks We had a spot right on the water.read more

Super friendly staff. Very clean campground. Wooded areas provide peace and quiet. Plenty of…read moreactivities for kids, playground. Easy hook up to electric and water.

Stayed here while passing through Indiana. Friendly staff and full season patrons, quiet, lots of…read moreoptions for entertainment. We enjoyed our quick stay!

We are in town for my husbands business. It is beautiful here and the owners and staff are amazing!…read moreIt is so quiet and peaceful, only the sounds of nature, love it!!

We did the High Adventure Zip line Tour and it was an exhilarating and freeing experience! The…read moreguides were fun and helpful. Our group was lighthearted and rolled with it. My boyfriend has been zip lining in CO before, and he said this topped it. The long zips were a blast! We will return

This was our first time here, and we were not sure what to expect! (Unfortunately, a lot of…read moreseasonal campgrounds are not well kept up) but this place was immaculate! Absolutely beautiful area! The seasonal sites were well manicured with flowers and decks. Our site was a FHU adjacent to a huge grassy common area and shaded! We would have loved to say here longer, and we will be back!

They have a very sneaky way to double charge you if you have a group. They put your people on sites…read morenot reserved and do not release un reserved sites then charge you for the entire block . Our camping club is pretty angry right now being stiffed for 5 extra sites for 4 days each. When we asked for them to be released they set them as no show and charged us anyway. Now they can double dip on those sites.

We have been seasonal guests for 2 seasons. The place has gone downhill a great deal from the 2024…read moreseason to the 2025 season. Staff doesn't seem to last a full season. This season the mowing was inconsistent, the pool not cleaned and maintained and the rest rooms and showers not cleaned and properly stocked. There is an unfinished lodge that hasn't changed in 2 years. There are no park scheduled activities. The WiFi is not dependable. The only other amenity is a pickle ball court. Our total cost for 2025 season was $7350. With the additional charges being added for the 2026 season, we would be charged $8550 for the exact same site. Considering the lack of amenities and consistent maintenance, we just don't feel the value justifies the extreme cost.

Horrible customer service by manager. Upon arrival, could not enter as gate code was never sent to…read moreme and nobody was in the office. Paid 90.$ a night and did not have proper working electricity, on day two the electric faulted and completely shut down while we were out. We had to move to another site at 10pm, very difficult as we did not have power to put slide outs in. This is a want to be premier RV park, but will not get there with this kind of service. Manager didn't care or apologize or offer refund and knew about the faulty electric before our arrival as was told to us by maintenance worker. An all around very bad experience that I would not want anyone else to encounter. Photo of standoffish manager.

I've been making an effort to experience my home state of Indiana a little more these days. From…read morestate parks to roadside attractions to smalltown diners, I've been trying to simply slow down and enjoy Indiana. Chain O' Lakes State Park is one of Indiana's state parks. Located in Albion, a small city of under 2,400 in northeast Indiana's Noble County (think Kendallville), Chain O' Lakes State Park has as its main feature, you guessed it, a chain of lakes. The park has a chain of nine "kettle" lakes (13 lakes total, 9 connected). Kettle lakes are glacial lakes that were formed out of melting ice blocks. Chain O' Lakes offers small boating, 23 miles of forested trails for hiking, a hillside family cabin, a Nature Center, campground, swimming beach, picnic shelters, and the historic Stanley Schoolhouse - a historic one-room schoolhouse. Chain O' Lakes has 426 campsites, 18 cabins, waterfalls, great fishing spots, and you can rent watercraft. This is far enough from Indy that I kind of recommend making it a weekend trip rather than a day trip. There's much to do in Noble County (which also has a decent-sized Amish community). You can canoe a great five-mile path through the park's nine connected lakes (This used to be an official "challenge," though I don't know if it is anymore). There are even canoe camping sites (more isolated than the traditional camping sites). Chain O' Lakes is one of Indiana's under-appreciated gems. It's definitely less accessible than some of the parks, though it has improved somewhat over the years. It's more rustic and natural. It emphasizes outdoor experiences and its just over 2,700 acres feel like you could just get lost in them. The park is only 19 miles northwest of Fort Wayne (Indiana's second largest city), however, it feels like a world away. As someone who typically goes to Fort Ben State Park, I have a major love for these parks where you get there and forget there's a world outside the gates. If you're not the camping type, I'd probably head to Kendallville rather than Albion for the overnight. However, Chain O' Lakes has everything from primitive to more comfortable camping. So, it's easy to find something that works. I hadn't been to Chain O' Lakes in a while. Returning, I was reminded just how much I enjoy the place and how relaxing it is. A few other basics - This is a state park, so there's a fee to enter unless you've gotten the State Park pass (which I recommend for Indiana's 24 state parks). Also, fishing requires the state license and it is enforced. Finally, a couple semi-fun facts. There's a "re-entry center" located directly in the state park with a capacity of 140 incarcerated individuals. It offers educational and treatment programs designed to help people transition into the community - it also helps maintain this park, Pokagon, and the surrounding communities. It's been here since 1967 (and yes, it is safe.). Chain O' Lakes State Park also hosts The HUFF 50k Trail Run/Relay, the 12th largest ultramarathon in North America. Doesn't all this make you want to visit? I'll admit that I tend to stick in the 4-5 star range for most state parks. I love them. In terms of accessibility, I'd go 4-star for Chain O' Lakes. Because it offers so much and is really under-appreciated (in my opinion), I'm bumping it up to 5-stars. The trails, occasionally accessible, really do require someone with mobility issues to have assistance and some simply wouldn't work. Word of caution, as well, with so much water you had best plan for mosquitoes. They can be really serious around here!

Great camping spot! It's always quiet and beautiful. The boat rental closes at 4 ( I couldn't find…read morethe hours) and we didn't know that and got there at 4:05 :( only downside. The trails are good and the Dairy Queen in town is always a nice backup if the hot dogs aren't enough for your hunger

We've been a 5th Wheel RV family up and down I-75 for 5 years. Have been out west as far as…read moreColorado and the Grand Canyon and I have never seen a worse operated RV Campsite in my whole life. Poor condition, poor service, flooded site, staff acted like it was take the money and run. No wonder they lost their KOA status...my opinion...never, and I mean NEVER, stay at this one...

Campsite clean but definitely a nickle and dime operation. Entry Gates dont work. Have to get out…read moreand walk to retrieve a card every time in and walk the card back. $8 for a visitor to pop in for the night. $4 for wifi per day... oh and my site is next to the septic dump so i get to smell everyone's poo when they dump during my stay. So its clear they'd rather get money for every inch of property they can rent as a site instead of providing a memorable/quality stay. No site should be this close to the sewage dump! Place has potential but the nickle/dime mentality is a turn off. Up the price $10 a night, get rid of the upcharges and call it a day.

While traveling through the area we had a medical emergency that put me in the hospital…read more We searched the area for an RV park that was still open or not full. When I explained that we had an emergency situation the park office gave me the name and number of the park owner and suggested I call him. Dennis Driver was absolutely wonderful. He said he had a site I could park in at a very reasonable rate. While I was in the hospital for several days Dennis and his staff went above and beyond to help my wife who knew very little about the RV or about things that I would normally take care of. I would recommend Hidden Lake Campground to anyone. While I myself spent little time in the park itself the level of concern and care exhibited puts them at par with any of the best RV parks in the country. Dan Guinness and Pam Polka Spring Hill, Florida

Little gem in northern Ohio. Owners are so friendly and so are the other campers. Bingo fridays and…read moretractor rides for everyone. Nice swimming and fishing pond. Will definitely be back.

Campground is located on a lake with beach, a boat ramp and place for fishing. Very quiet and it…read moreis located near groceries and restaurants.

My wife and I stayed here from Aug.10th to Aug. 15th. Great place, quiet and right at Pike lake…read more I have a 34ft camper and used a pull thru lot with full hook up. Very kid friendly.

Narrows to the Rescue!…read more My husband and I are celebrating our anniversary in a VRBO on Lake Morrison, and the Pontoon that came with our rental stalled out in the middle of Lake Randall:o! We could not immediately get in touch with the owner of the rental nor his caretaker, but Narrows Pontoon and Cottage rentals not only answered our call, they dispatched Jim and Jack immediately to our rescue! They towed us in to our dock perfectly, and would not take any money for the service, not even a cash tip. They were timely, professional, and saved our Anniversary! We will forever be grateful and will always make sure to send business to the Narrows when we visit the North Chain of Lakes again. Thank you, Jim and Jack!

Clean rental pontoons and clean modern cottages. Best value in the Coldwater Branch county…read moreMichigan area.