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Camp Richardson Resort

This historic resort dating back to the 1920s may not cut it for luxury seekers, but for families comfortable with rustic simplicity and looking for a range of outdoorsy activities, sprawling Camp Richardson is a terrific option. Accommodations range from quaint hotel rooms to 1- and 2-bedroom, wood-panelled cabins to modern-style units on the beach, and those who want to rough it further can park their rig in the RV park or pitch their tent in one of two campgrounds. The Mountain Sports Center provides bike rentals and hiking information in the summer, and snowshoes and cross- country skis in the winter. Guests can rent boats, jet skis, kayaks, and paddle boards at Camp Richardson's private marina, or board a cruise of Emerald Bay. Folks flock to the beachfront Beacon Bar & Grill in the summer for Rum Runners on the lively deck. The grounds also include an ice cream parlor, a general store, and a coffee and candy shop.