Yellowstone Lake is 132 square miles and is the largest in Yellowstone National Park. It is also the largest lake over 7,000 feet in elevation in North America. Backcountry camping is a great way to see Yellowstone National Park and backcountry campsites are available around Yellowstone Lake, offering opportunities for hiking and water activities.
The mountain landscape of East Tennessee offers various backcountry camping options, from designated remote campsites in Great Smoky Mountains National Park and two state parks to dispersed primitive areas throughout the vast C...
Ontario's 6,500 backcountry campsites in 21 different parks provide many choices for campers. There are challenging trails to hike, whitewater rapids to conquer and leisurely or energetic canoe rides to enjoy the remote beauty ...
Camping the backcountry involves exploring remote locations and using your outdoors skills to set up camp. Many backcountry excursions involve backpacking to your location, so keep your load light yet take the essentials. Havin...
Montana’s mountain ranges include 12 wilderness areas, which are spread throughout the western half of the state, and Glacier National Park, which borders Canada. All of these areas have ample trails for the hiker and hor...
When you plan for a primitive or backcountry camping trip, you will take all of your camping gear with you as you find a spot to pitch your tent. You'll be able to see the breathtaking views of the Catskills while you hike thro...
Fires are often allowed in designated areas but do not allow firewood brought from off site. Many parks allow fishing so long as you have the proper permits and licenses. Be aware of the backcountry rules for each park.
Kentucky has thousands of acres of backcountry open to explore in national and state parks, large areas of national forest as well as several national scenic rivers, all scattered throughout the state. As always, backpackers sh...
Backcountry camping in Texas is full of variety. From mountains to deserts and everything in between, Texas camping has something for everyone. However, Texas backcountry areas are not for the novice camper. Many backcountry ca...
Any camping excursion requires planning and packing to prepare for being outdoors and prepping your favorite campfire meals. Backcountry camping is slightly different because there generally isn’t any running water or ele...
These areas are often lightly developed and rarely trammeled by human beings, characterized by great wilderness characteristics like severe terrain and rare wildlife. Camping there can be challenging, but the rewards run deep.
Backcountry camping allows you to see places most people would never experience. You can explore protected wilderness areas, study wildlife, climb some of the country's tallest peaks and pit your own stamina against Mother Natu...
When it comes to exploring the outdoors and communing with nature, few vacations can compare to the rich experience of backcountry camping. Whether you are visiting a familiar national park in your area or preparing for a multi...
