Municipal Campground

Autumn trees with red and green foliage adorn the tranquil lake at Gunn Park in Fort Scott, Kansas, beneath a cloudy blue sky.
It felt great to roll back into my childhood state, especially since I was heading to a town that I had never visited - Fort Scott, Kansas, where I would experience another National Treasure.
A man wearing glasses and a green cap stands outdoors, drink in hand. Behind him are three inset images: the Ha Ha Tonka Castle ruins, a red-roofed building, and a natural bridge. Trees and a lake provide a serene backdrop. Text reads: "Shea’s Rapid Recap #31.
Believe it or not, there are castle ruins in Missouri! It was built in 1905 and destroyed by fire in 1942. After wandering the ruins, I also checked out a sizable natural land bridge.
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A fast blast across Kentucky landed me in Indiana, where I explored the memorial to Abraham Lincoln's childhood and formative years on the frontier and found a great city park.
At Lynnville Park, a tree-lined pond mirrors the clear blue sky and lush surrounding foliage, creating a serene natural oasis.
A very long day on the road, with only one stop at the Lincoln Boyhood National Memorial, made me relieved when I pulled into this attractive city park.
A sign proudly reads "Port of St. Albans" with a tree and landscape illustration, marking the serene roadside park. It stands on lush grass with a river gently winding through the background's verdant tapestry of trees.
After a long day of driving and visiting the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum, I pulled into this free municipal park, hoping for good Internet, electricity, and clean water.
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I was so excited to head to the lunatic asylum, which was fascinating. However, the person who owns it has it set up as a tourist trap, and time is taking its toll on the entire site.
In an RV park, a black SUV is parked, towing a small teardrop camper trailer adorned with outdoor graphics. It's nestled among trees, with a larger RV from 1889 in the background, creating a serene camping scene.
Hoping for a cool little municipal park to camp for a few days, I pulled into this parking lot. It definitely did not offer what I was hoping to experience.
A black SUV is parked towing a small teardrop camper next to a lush green field at Kanakadea Park, with a lake and wooded hills in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
After having an absolute blast on South Cass Island, I spent a good chunk of the day driving and was quite tired when I arrived at this adorable campground near the Finger Lakes.
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Checking off another incredible National Treasure was only part of the joy of my day on Cass Island, which included a ferry, wineries, a Biergarten, a cave, a golf cart, and some hiking.
A black SUV is towing a small, teardrop-shaped camper through the lush greenery of West Two Rivers Campground, surrounded by tall trees and vibrant grass.
After super busy day, I pulled into this campground just to get a shower and a quick night of sleep before heading to Ely, Minnesota and my friends Erik and Lynn.
A Jeep is parked on grass next to a small camper trailer with its back hatch open, revealing camping supplies. Trees and a building that reads "Foreman City Park and Campground" are in the background, giving a cozy campground feel.
After a couple of crazy busy days visiting some really cool sites, I searched around, trying to find a city park for a couple of days. This was the third place I tried!
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Explore historic Prairie Village and discover unique sites like Chapel Car Emmanuel. Journey through small towns, each with interesting stories, including St. Thomas Church's stunning glass.
A compact teardrop camper with its rear hatch open sits on a concrete pad in Flandreau City Park, with a black SUV nearby and blue picnic tables in the vicinity. Trees and grassy areas are in the background, making this spot in Flandreau, SD, perfect for a peaceful retreat.
Found a great city park right on the bank of the Big Sioux River. It was a great place to get some work done, and explore a little South Dakota town.
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After hitting the maximum number of days I could spend at the park in Arlington, I rolled over to another city park that sits right on the banks of the Big Sioux River and was much better.
A black Jeep is parked on grass in Norland Park, towing a small teardrop trailer. The scene includes trees, a house, and industrial buildings in the background, reflecting the diverse landscape of Arlington.
With expectations that I would have an Amazon delivery on Monday in Brookings, I headed over to Arlington, SD to work for the weekend.