Rocky Mountain National Park’s rugged backcountry, straddling the Continental Divide in northern Colorado, offers campers dozens of designated campsites as well as off-trail camping in cross-country areas. Many campsites feature views of craggy mountainside habitat for big horn sheep and mountain goats or grassy meadows and wetlands that attract moose and elk.
Age and even physical limitations are not barriers to participation: Hiking accommodates all abilities and levels of experience. Whether it’s wandering the trails of an urban nature center or striking into national park o...
Campers here get to experience not only serrated peaks partly swamped in glaciers and large highland lakes, but also the presence of rare, heraldic wildlife like grizzly bears, gray wolves and wolverine.
Nature lovers know its beauty is not to be missed. Outdoor activities abound, from hiking and biking on the main trails to wildlife viewing and backpacking in more remote areas. With six campgrounds to choose from, campers can ...
Cooloola is a section of Great Sandy National Park in Queensland, Australia, that offers camping in an uninhabited wilderness area that includes woodlands, forests, heaths, wetlands, wildflower areas, several trails and long be...
Several national park properties preserve historical monuments to the founding of the United States around Boston. The historical areas may not have camping, but there is camping in the area, and there are National Park Service...
It is a very ecologically diverse park with 860 tropical and subtropical plant species and various animal species. In the Aboriginal language, "Eungella" translates to '"Land where cloud lies over mountains." There are several ...
It is comprised of six districts, each with its own unique characteristics. The U.S. National Forest Campground Guide describes the George Washington National Forest as a place of "gentle beauty and rugged splendor, mountain pa...
For overnight stays, Everglades National Park and John Pennekamp Coral Reef State Park provide camping within 10 miles of Key Largo and feature amenities and attractions.
The village of Bundeena is situated on the Cronulla Coast in the southern part of Sydney, Australia, adjacent to Royal National Park. Bundeena offers lodging, but the park's two campgrounds are located outside the village borde...
Six commonwealth national parks across Australia celebrate and protect Australia's diverse landscape. Kakadu National Park in northern Australia honors not only the Australian environment but also the cultural history of the Ab...
Chippewa National Forest includes 665,694 acres of forest, lakes and grounds. The park offers more than 700 lakes, 291 miles of trails and more than 20 developed campgrounds, with opportunities to camp and hike. Chippewa was es...
Marramarra attracts visitors for its camping, fishing, boating and hiking. Camping in Marramarra National Park is primitive but allows you to experience Australia's bush firsthand.
Conondale National Park, located in Queensland, Australia, has a landscape almost as rich as its history. Once an important land for aboriginal people like the Jinibara and the Gubbi Gubbi, the Conondale Range has been protecte...
Dedicated anglers and beach enthusiasts will find their paradise at nearby Preston Beach, which also has a golf course and dining opportunities to please every palate. Martins Tank is the park's no-frills campground.
Though summertime crowds dim the wilderness ambiance during the daytime, pitching your tent for an overnight stay at Jenny Lake Campground will give you a glimpse of the raw landscape and endless solitude Beaver Dick encountere...
PEI National Park is a large park with much to offer the outdoor enthusiast. Two large campgrounds with rustic and improved sites and a large group campground for tent camping provide several options for camping. You can enjoy...
New South Wales, Australia, is an adventurer's paradise. The region offers snowboarding, skiing, snorkeling, surfing, beaches and camping. New South Wales is home to over 780 national parks and reserves. There are a large numbe...
The park offers campers a variety of activities to enjoy during their stay, including fishing, picnicking, horseback riding, mountain biking, swimming and hiking. There are four campgrounds throughout the park, each offering fa...
The park is the only inland national park in Canada's Maritime Provinces. The park has Mi'kmaq Indian petroglyphs. Kejimkujik has park interpreters available to take visitors on guided tours of the park's historic and natural a...
As of September 2010, Serpentine National Park is open from 8:30 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. daily, with campgrounds available in the surrounding area.
The nearby Ozark National Scenic Riverways, managed by the National Park Service (NPS), features many recreation opportunities, extensive trail systems and geological wonders. It is a popular destination for campers to enjoy he...
Yellowstone National Park is one of the oldest and most visited national parks in the United States. As wild and rugged now as it was at its founding in 1872, the active vacationer can find great campsites near all of its well-...
Begin your experience with a drive or bicycle ride along the 50-mile Going-to-the-Sun Road, a scenic journey traversing the park from west to east or east to west. Spend ensuing days exploring the park's glacier-sculpted terrai...
Hiking, rafting, back-country camping and mule riding--the Grand Canyon offers all of these possibilities for discovering one of the most stunning natural features in the United States. If you're planning a Grand Canyon camping...
The second largest park in the country, with more than 1,300 square miles of pristine landscapes, Khao Yai is located in the Nakhon Ratchasima province. It is one of the foremost camping and hiking destinations in Thailand, and...
The area is also the habitat for many species of birds as well as marsupials including the Eastern gray kangaroo. Walking trails, canoeing, birding, biking and picnicking are among the area activities for campers. Some canoe to...
The Grand Canyon receives almost five million visitors every year, and while many visit the Canyon for one day, some visitors like to take part in a guided tour into the depths of the Canyon for one night or more. The Grand Can...
Sodwana Bay, located on the eastern shore of South Africa, is a national park and reserve, and it is also close by to a game reserve, St. Lucia, and Greater St. Lucia Wetland Park World Heritage Site. The park is home to wildli...
It is Australia's second-largest national park and attracts more than 70,000 visitors each year. The most popular time to visit is between August and September to avoid the heat of the summer, where temperatures reach over 40 d...
West Virginia offers several National Parks, and a few of them allow camping within their borders. Some offer a rich history--particularly Chesapeake and Ohio Canal National Historical Park--providing interpretive and education...
Pacific Rim National Park is located on the west coast of Vancouver Island, Canada. Campers can choose between several campsites depending on which area of the park they're visiting, Broken Group Islands Unit, West Coast Trail ...
Fundy National Park is on the Bay of Fundy, famous as the site of the most extreme tides on Earth. Alma, New Brunswick, is the nearest village. The bay itself covers 3,600 square miles and the difference between high and low ti...
The park is actually part of the larger Yellowstone Wildlife Area and the man-made lake is fed by the Yellowstone and Pecatonica Rivers. Camping is available both within and near the park.
Remote and accessible only by boat or sea plan, Isle Royale has become a refuge for visitors looking to reconnect with nature and escape the worries of modern life. There are several options within the park for campers; however...
The park also holds World Heritage status, reflecting its important place in Maori culture. There are three campgrounds in the park for visitors to use while they enjoy the scenery and trails around Mount Ruapehu.
The park consists of a mix of prairies and rock formations that are multicolored and uniquely shaped. From the park's backcountry, you can camp in dispersed campsites while you explore the area's deep wilderness of maze-like ro...
Named after a well-known 19th century businessman, the park today has pristine beaches, rocky shoreline and inland forests and heathlands, which provide campers with plenty of opportunities for adventure. During your stay, be s...
With 17,000 hectares of land and the longest natural coastal rivers system in New South Wales, Bundjalung National Park is an area with plenty of camping opportunities. With littoral rain forests, coastal cypress and heathlands...
Pilanesberg National Park, located near the South African Republic's famous Sun City resort, offers several camping experiences reminiscent of the golden age of the safari. Camping is available within two resort areas of the pa...
Now Valley Forge National Historic Park is part of the U.S. Parks System, and visitors come here to bike, hike, ride horses, take tours, see historic reenactments and visit the monuments and historic buildings. Camping is not p...
Wisconsin's Yellowstone Lake State Park offers a variety of recreational opportunities throughout the year. You can fish on the lake year-round, which is stocked with game fish such as crappies, walleye, bass and many others. T...
While visiting the park in southern Utah, you can mountain bike, rock climb and hike through winding canyons and rock formations. When through with the day's activities you can retreat to a variety of campgrounds including thos...
Grand Teton National Park in northern Wyoming boasts a magnificent mountain range and an array of wildlife, including moose, black and grizzly bears, wolves and elk. Hiking and camping in the backcountry are popular ways to see...
It is considered one of the country's natural wonders due to the diversity of its environment, and whether you explore the hut circles and kistvaens or the vastness of Black Tor Beare or Castle Drogo, there are plenty of things...
This nearly 27,000-acre park is the continent's largest floodplain forest where a canopy of trees, including a loblolly pine 16 stories tall, help to protect a diverse and unique ecological system. Among the many options for ac...
However, most visitors only make it to the canyon's more developed South Rim. If you are a traveler interested in healthy and active travel where you can hike, eat healthy food and sleep under the stars, consider a camping trip...
Because of this landscape, Nambung National Park is one of the most well-known parks in Western Australia and draws more than 150,000 visitors each year about three hours north of Perth. Those visitors can't stay in the park; ...
The park occupies more than 1,500 hectares of the Cape Hawke headlands between Wallis Lake and the Pacific. As a result, the park attracts campers who are nature lovers or looking for active recreation. on the water, on the bea...
You can explore the park along 359 miles of trails. If you plan to spend more than a day in the Rocky Mountain wilderness, take advantage of one of 200 backcountry campsites or choose your own campsite in the woods or on the si...
The park is separated into three main areas where you can enjoy hiking, fishing, boating, swimming and camping. From Mossman Gorge to Cape Tribulation to the region in between, Daintree National Park is one of the most popular...
Together with its sister reserves it is part of over 50 different rain forests in the region, and is considered one of the most extensive subtropical rain forest environments in the world. Camping is split between two different...
The forest is made up of extensive trails and developed campgrounds, so you'll be able to match your fitness level and level of interest to the trails and grounds. It is a good location for hiking, wildlife spotting, backpackin...
The park offers many trails and backcountry activities. You can backpack through the park and camp along the way, or you stay in one of the two developed campgrounds.
Visitors to this park come to see more than 70 million years of volcanism, encapsulated in the park's two active volcanoes. It is also a place where healthy and active individuals can camp out and spend the night in a unique lo...
Established in 1957, Brecon Beacons National Park is 520 square miles of territory including the Black Mountains, the Brecon Beacons and the valleys and moors of the lowlands. The diversity of terrain allows for a variety of hi...
Many people visiting Great Smoky Mountains National Park visit Asheville as well. Some people stay in or around the town, which offers the best of both worlds: urbane dining and shopping and the wild serenity of the park just a...
Active campers will find plenty to do in this park, from hiking to horseback riding to cross-country skiing in the winter.
Situated between Budgewoi and Catherine Hill Bay approximately 20 miles north of Gosford, the camping facilities at Munmorah offer visitors a wide array of activities above and beyond enjoying the beauty of the natural surround...
The park, which opened in 1894, hosts millions of visitors each year. Featuring a wide variety of hiking trails, waterfalls and beaches, this park is an ideal place to plan a family camping vacation.
Located on the eastern coast of Tasmania on the Freycinet Peninsula overlooking Coles Bay, the Freycinet National Park is one of Australia's most popular hiking and camping parks. From Wineglass Bay to The Hazards to Mount Grah...
Mount Warning National Park, located on the east coast of Australia, provides ample opportunities for camping and outdoor adventure, the spiral peak of the mountain rising over 3,600 feet above sea level. The park is part of an...
Orcas and migrating whales spout off shore. Eagles perch in the tree tops and occasionally glide through the air in search of dinner. Camp in a temperate rainforest, on a remote island beach or in a semi-service organized camp...
Shenandoah National Park, which stretches for 105 miles through the Blue Ridge Mountains of Virginia, maintains five campgrounds, including four open to tent campers and visitors in recreational vehicles and one specifically fo...
Covering 183,004 hectares, Kalbarri National Park is filled with colorful bands of natural rock formations created by the waters of the Murchison River and the settling of sediment hundreds of millions of years ago. From hiking...
Located approximately 110 miles, or 177 kilometers, from Sydney, Wollemi National Park is the largest preserve in New South Wales. Its proximity to the capital makes it great for weekend camping and hiking. The park's 492,976 h...
The park contains 7 1/2 miles of coastline and is popular with surfers. Munmorah has two campsites, Freemans and Frazer. Both campsites are open year-round and are conveniently located near beaches. Lake Munmorah is a short dis...
Despite their enticing beauty, the high peaks can take days to climb, and the lofty ascent is best left to experienced moutaineers and rock climbers. Backpackers, boaters, and roadside campers will find that there are many stun...
A five-hour drive north from Sydney in New South Wales, Australia, will bring you to Arakoon. It sits just north of Port Macquarie. Here you can enjoy camping on sandy beaches, surfing, fine dining and checking out some of the ...
The Cattai National Park is in Australia near Sydney. The Cattai Farm area has grassy picnic areas, car-based camping and an array of walking trails alongside the Hawkesbury River. The campground is off the Cattai-Wisemans Ferr...
Tourists and sportsmen frequent the waterways to fish and camp along Texas riverbanks, explore canyons in Big Bend National Park or rush down whitewater rapids. Experienced outdoorsmen respect the wonders and hazards of these h...
Historical attractions, some of the country's best wine and thousands of acres of natural landscape keep visitors coming back to Warren National Park. RV and standard camping sites are available, as well as private romantic cot...
The park is covered with beaches and lakes, allowing for water activities and strolls along the Myall River. Myall Lakes National Park is one of the most visited parks in New South Wales, making it an ideal place to plan a fami...
The park is home to 340 bird species, 16 amphibian species, 110 reptile species and 114 mammal species, making it an ideal place to plan a family camping vacation. Though most African game reserves have their own guided safaris...
The park is equipped with walking trails and other outdoor activity, making it an ideal location to plan a family camping vacation. The park houses a 'living landscape' that supports a wide variety of wildlife, heritage and cultur
While driving, you can view old farm houses, overlooks and scenic views of the mountains. For adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts, camping is available. The National Park Service has campgrounds that offer you a rustic ex...
You do not need to book your campsite in advance. However, you must bring your own firewood, as gathering wood is not permitted here. The park offers plenty of rain forests and waterfalls, making it an ideal place to plan a fam...
The park is located in Cumbria County at the eastern edge of the Irish Sea. The park is 885 square miles, spread across an array of mountain ridges, valleys, and lakes. The park is an ideal location in England for a family camp...
Assateague Island is notoriously the home of the wild ponies, but in addition to these beautiful animals, there are also a number of hiking trails through the protected dunes, and miles of beautiful coastline. Both RV and tent ...
This park is home to the largest and only tropical primary lowland rain forest in the world and is also the habitat of numerous endangered plant and animal species, making it an ideal place to plan a family camping vacation.
Point Pelee National Park is located at the southern tip of Canada 30 miles southeast of Windsor, Ontario. This is one of Canada's smallest national parks and gets roughly 300,000 visitors each year. The Point Pelee National Pa...
Ranier, an active volcano famous for its year-round glaciers and snowfall. Mt. Ranier is located only an hour south of Seattle and attracts outdoor sports enthusiasts who come to participate in adventure sports, hiking, fishing...
Although each national park is different, many have a mix of government-administered and private campgrounds for visitors to choose from, depending on their needs.
Yellowstone, with its assortment of some 10,000 thermal features, was first established as a national park in 1872 and attracts millions of visitors annually. Though there are 12 developed campgrounds inside the park boundaries...
A special project of naturalist John Muir, Yosemite is known for three magnificent waterfalls, meadows, valleys, giant sequoias and wilderness area. Located 300 miles east of San Francisco, Yosemite National Park offers many op...
Virginia's Shenandoah National Park, part of the area's Blue Ridge Mountains, offers camping opportunities and other outdoor activities for the fit and active traveler. Find a site in the summer to escape the heat or wait until...
A variety of campgrounds, both inside and outside Jasper National Park, offer sites for RVs and tent campers. The park, located in the Canadian Rockies, offers plenty of trails and whitewater rafting surrounded by glacier-cover...
Pitch your tent at one of the 30 campgrounds located in Black Hills National Forest to sleep under the stars and wake up to the fresh, Black Hills air. You also have the opportunity for dispersed camping throughout the national...
The island, just off the Maryland and Virginia coasts, is controlled by both states. Assateague Island National Seashore, managed by three federal agencies, offers camping only on the Maryland side of the island.
Many people may not think of northeastern Ohio as a bastion of wilderness, but the park protects the area's scenic rural beauty along the banks of the Cuyahoga River, between the cities of Cleveland and Akron. There is only one...
The Yukon is still wide open and travelers driving the Alaska Highway will pass through one of its most majestic spots, Kluane National Park. The 8,500-square-mile park offers both year-round outdoor activities and camping for ...
The Mount Rushmore National Memorial is a historical national treasure that attracts visitors from around the world to the middle of the Black Hills in rural South Dakota. You cannot camp in the park, but there are many options...
Theodore Roosevelt National Park consists of three separate areas of badlands in western North Dakota. Though desolate, the 110 acres of badlands are home to a wide variety of Great Plains wildlife including bison, elk, bighorn...
The NPS falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of the Interior. Several national park lands with camping are within several hours' driving distance of Houston. Others require at least a day's travel from Houston.
Glacier National Park, a hiker's dream destination, offers backcountry wilderness areas to explore, ranger-led hikes and 13 campgrounds. Up to eight people, two vehicles and two tents can occupy a single campsite. Group sites a...
Visit Assateague National Park in Maryland and Virginia and camp while enjoying the surrounding nature. Get some exercise on the beach or by hiking through the the forest and then fall asleep under the stars with a beachfront c...
Bryce Canyon National Park in southwestern Utah offers overnight visitors two maintained year-round campgrounds near the visitor's center and 12 designated backcountry campgrounds scattered throughout the remote 56-square-mile ...
Kafue National Park is the second-largest park in the world at 22,400 square kilometers, or 13,918 square miles. During your visit to Kafue National Park, you can stay at one of the many lodges or camps, some of which offer ten...
You can experience shoreline walks along the inter-tidal zone, marvel at shorebirds nesting in the cliffs above, or venture inland to enjoy wilderness camping in the mountains and in the heavily treed interior of this beautiful...
The spectacular wilderness landscape consists of sandstone gorges, lookouts, mountains, spires, scenic rivers and the blue mist that covers it, condensation from the surrounding eucalyptus forests. Various nature and adventure ...
The five islands of Channel Islands National Park in California offers unspoiled surroundings that are home to many types of wildlife and sea animals. Camping in the park offers guests the opportunity to connect with these anim...
The ranch itself, nestled along Bright Angel Creek on the north side of the river, offers rustic cabins and dormitory spaces for overnight guests. Bright Angel Campground, located just south of the ranch, includes 33 campsites.
Although 95 percent of the national park is wilderness, campers will find an extensive system of trails and facilities that enable them to sleep in the environments of bald eagles, wild salmon and rushing mountain streams.
A major player in the history of the United States and with a climate conducive to year-round outdoor exploration, Virginia is a great source of day trips to add to your recreational life. From the Shenandoah Valley in the west...
The highest point of Rocky Mountain National Park is 14,259 feet, and 71 peaks are over 12,000 feet. Hidden Valley is at 9,400 to 11,400 feet, with an average snowfall of 156 inches per year. You can camp in backcountry locatio...
Waterton has stunning mountain vistas, clear glacial lakes and abundant wildlife, so it is certainly worth the trip for active visitors looking to hike, picnic or boat among the Rocky Mountains scenery. There are a number of ca...
Great Basin National Park in Baker, Nevada, provides visitors with a variety of outdoor activities, such as hiking and horseback riding. The park also offers on-site camping for those planning to enjoy several days in the area....
It is an activity that doesn't require a lot of equipment and can be enjoyed by everyone. While there are many great camping destinations around the country, one of the best places to go camping is Big Bend National Park in Sou...
Rocky Mountain National Park offers recreational activities for every outdoor interest and is open year-round. Camping inside the park puts you close to the action and limits your carbon footprint. At over a mile high in elevat...
This can include hiking, horseback riding and bicycling during the spring, summer and fall and sledding, skiing and snowshoeing in the winter months. The campgrounds within the park offer a peaceful setting where guests can get...
It is a beautiful wooded setting unlike any other in the nation. Camping in and around the park is an excellent way to experience these trees and their surrounding environment, which offers hiking, biking, horseback riding and ...
It stretches across Wyoming, Montana and Idaho and is home to grizzly bears, wolves and bison. Yellowstone features a variety of campgrounds, most of which open near the end of May or beginning of June and close in late Septemb...
The first national park ever created, Yellowstone remains one of the most-visited and most well-known national parks on the planet. Spend your days viewing its incredible geothermal features, natural attractions and wildlife by...
Dog sledding or mushing can be arranged as a side trip from an Alaskan cruise, combined with a helicopter trip to a snowy glacier, as an adjunct to a tour into the Yukon or as a stand-alone activity on a wooded trail in Klondik...
Many tourists choose to continue enjoying the relaxing mood of the area by spending the night at any of the many campgrounds near this historic site.
While certain preparations and precautions need to be made for camping in certain sections of the park, the entire landscape is available for backpacking and camping year-round.
Winter camping in a national park can be an enchanting experience: You'll enjoy solitude, silence and often snow-covered beauty unavailable any other time of the year as well as the opportunity to take part in seasonal sports, ...
Elk Island National Park is a gem of natural resources and camping adventures located in Alberta, Canada. Group or individual camping is allowed at several areas throughout the park for those wanting to get in touch with nature...
The park's enchanting desert landscape, along with numerous hiking and climbing opportunities, means that you will certainly want to stay more than one day in the park. Camping is an excellent way to do this, as the desert at n...
Campers at California's Lassen Volcanic National Park explore one of the major landmarks of the Cascade Range, a massive chain of volcanoes that extends from northern California to southern British Columbia. Lassen Peak at the ...
You will never be at a loss for things to do in these preserves, from hiking, cycling and rock climbing on land, boating, fishing and swimming in the water, and bird and wildlife watching. Camping is an excellent way to be clos...
Yet nature lovers will also find plenty to do in the state. Tent camping in one of Florida's national parks is a good way to stay close to outdoor activities and escape the bustle of city life.
Whether you want to drive, boat, or hike in, North Cascades National Park has the camping experience you hanker for. Located in the heart of more than 2 million acres of federally-designated wilderness in north-central Washingt...
This special place's heraldic landforms are the dunes that have accumulated atop lakeshore headlands, including such extensive collections as the five-by-three-mile Sleeping Bear Plateau. Campers here can lay their heads not fa...
Set amidst the Taiga, Tundra and Taklanika Mountains, Denali offers vast, unspoiled expanses. Given Denali's location--many miles from civilization--the best, purest way to experience the enormous space is an extended camping t...
Uncompahgre National Forest on Colorado's western slopes offers a wealth of public campgrounds and outdoor recreation on 944,922 acres. The area lies south of the Colorado River in the Rocky Mountains. The campgrounds provide e...
Canyonlands National Park, in eastern Utah near Moab, features four main sections--Island in the Sky, the Maze, the Needles and the rivers that flow through the park. The rivers are responsible for the park's name because their...
Roosevelt National Park gets its name from President Theodore Roosevelt, who began the National Park System in the United States. The park spans parts of the Badlands of North Dakota. You can experience the area of the country ...
Yellowstone National Park was established, in 1872, as the first National Park in the United States. Spanning regions of Montana, Wyoming and Idaho, this park includes mountains, meadows, water, wildlife, geysers and hot spring...
is a camper's paradise. One of the island's premier camping destinations is Cavendish campground, located in Prince Edward Island National Park. Camping here puts you within easy driving distance of numerous summer festivals an...
When you have seen all the forests, animals, waterfalls and mountains you can stop for the day, set up a tent in one of the park's campgrounds or find a site yourself in the backcountry.
If you are an avid camper and nature lover, this park is a prime destination due to its exquisite scenery and abundant wildlife. You will find two campgrounds in the area: the Green Mountains Campground and the Binna Burra Camp...
Mount Hood National Forest is located about 20 miles east of Portland, Oregon, and covers 1,875 square miles, providing plenty of opportunities for remote camping. You'll find an array of fitness-related possibilities while cam...
It will take you several days to explore this remarkable region of the country that features glaciers and snow all-year round in some areas. Camping or staying at a lodge inside Mount Rainer National Park allows you to spend mo...
Four National Parks allow camping on the southern coast of the United States along the Gulf of Mexico. Padre Island is in southeastern Texas, the Gulf Islands are in Mississippi and western Florida, the Everglades are in southe...
Whether you view arches or canyons you can be sure to find something that is inspiring and picture-worthy. Enjoy multiple days in the park while camping at one of the park's campgrounds, or go backcountry camping for a more rus...
You can go hiking, cycling and camping both inside and outside the park. Big Bend offers many ways to stay fit while enjoying nature. While there is camping within the park, you also have the choice of campgrounds outside the p...
The dramatic mountain ranges, steep river gorges, picturesque villages and miles of trails for hiking and biking make it an attractive proposition for campers of all levels. Scattered throughout its 823 square miles you'll find...
Visit Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado during any season and explore the mountains that reach over 12,000 feet into the sky. First set up your tent or get settled in your RV for camping. Then get some exercise while exp...
You can enjoy a cross-country ski weekend or go sledding and tubing with the little ones. If you are planning a winter camping expedition in Rocky Mountain National Park, there are campgrounds that stay open year-round from whi...
With 285,579,941 visitors to the National Parks in 2009, a number of laws and policies have been established by the National Park Service (NPS), including the use of camp grounds, as well as hiking, mountain biking, fishing, an...
If southwest Washington is your destination for some challenging outdoor activities, Mount Rainier National Park is a fantastic venue to pitch a tent, take a hike, backpack, mountain bike, and in winter months, enjoy world-clas...
The majority of the park is located in the county of Somerset and the remainder is part of the county of Devon. Pristine water, pollution free with cool, crisp air and a wealth of inviting hiking trails are but a few of the man...
There are a variety of camping options available that are just as diverse, and range from backcountry and horseback camping for the truly adventurous to RV sites with hookups and other amenities for those looking for a more com...
If you're a fitness-minded visitor, you'll find numerous activities, including hiking, wildlife and bird watching and water sports to keep you busy. Camping in the park can give you quick access to trails and other outdoor acti...
president. Aside from the historic site itself, the Kinderhook area offers sports and outdoor enthusiasts plenty of attractions and activities. Camping is an affordable and flexible way to visit Martin Van Buren Historic Site a...
Camping is a great way to see any national park. It puts you right in the middle of nature and allows you the time to view the park as you see fit and the opportunity to see how it changes when the sun goes down. It also offers...
Rocky Mountain National Park backcountry camping is a one-of-a-kind experience in one of North America's wildest and most mountainous areas outside of Alaska. The 265,873-acre park is home to a diverse ecosystem of plants, wild...
From swamps with alligators and 600-year-old cypress trees to remote coral reef islands, Florida offers some of the most diverse and unusual landscapes for camping within a national park in the country.
The state of Washington holds three national parks: Mt. Rainier, Olympic and North Cascades. The parks offer a wealth of hiking, fishing and boating opportunities, along with campgrounds that can accommodate RVers and tenters.
From cliff dwellings to crashing waterfalls to mountainous sand dunes, Colorado's national parks and monuments offer spectacular experiences. Camping is available at seven of the state's numerous national properties. Almost al...
Skiing, sleigh-rides and viewing the thousands of elk are some winter-weather activities, while warmth opens up hiking and biking trails as well as the lakes for water sports. Many visitors choose to camp to be closer to nature...
The first national park created east of the Mississippi River, Acadia features a dramatic coastline, lighthouses and beautiful colors in the autumn. While there is camping available in the park itself, you may want to camp on t...
There are 51 national parks surrounding metropolitan Sydney. These parks are packed with historic aboriginal culture, exquisite marine life, lush rain forests and opportunities for some exciting bush camping. All within easy ac...
Established in 1915, it was one of the United States' first nature preserves. Just 75 miles northwest of Denver, it is a world apart from the hurry of city life for car campers, backpackers and day visitors.
However, Great Smoky Mountains National Park is an east coast destination with plenty of hiking, fishing and biking opportunities, all with the backdrop of beautiful scenery. There are plenty of campgrounds for visitors to choo...
It rises from 4,500 feet to 9,362 feet where the forest meets Rocky Mountain Peak. Lewis and Clark National Forest is made up of prairie grass, mountains, meadows and, of course, Douglas fir and pine forests. Small and secluded...
Island in the Sky and Needles are the most accessbile and the Maze requires muti-day trips. The rivers, coming from the Colorado River are the fourth section of the park. Enjoy hiking, climbing, biking and camping. All prices a...
Mesa Verde National Park features ancient Native American cliff dwellings atop the high mesas of southwestern Colorado near the town of Cortez. The park has one campground area, Morefield, comprised of 435 campsites. The Morefi...
Camping in Sequoia National Park means being near towering Sequoia trees and surrounding yourself with thick pine or oak forests, open meadows and alpine tundra reaching to Mount Whitney at more than 14,000 feet in elevation. T...
There is limited lodging in and around the park so the best way to enjoy some paddling, hiking and wildlife viewing is to camp in one of the campgrounds throughout the park.
The park was reserved after two railway workers found a cave with hot springs in the Rocky Mountains of Alberta. Activities in the park include hiking, biking, camping and climbing in the summer. Winters at Banff are perfect fo...
The canyons are some of the narrowest in the United States, offering incredible views of different rock formations. The temperature varies greatly throughout the year so both summer and winter activities are available. You can ...
Camping provides opportunity for exercise and family time outdoors for people of all ages and interests. One of the great things about camping is that it can be rugged and rough, or toned-down and more relaxing. Cavendish Campg...
You can decide if you want to camp at a campground, which is easier, or challenge yourself to do backcountry hiking and camping.
Barra Honda National Park is located in western Costa Rica. If you are interested in hiking, exploring caves and camping, Barra Honda is a place you should consider for your Costa Rica vacation. Barra Honda is also home to a "d...
Hot Springs National Park is about an hour west of Little Rock, Arkansas. Enjoy sleeping under the stars while camping in the park and take advantage of the special geology that allows the creation of hot springs. People have u...
Ocean City, Maryland, is the perfect beach getaway from cities like Washington, DC, and Baltimore. Visitors can find many attractions here, from free beaches to golf courses to restaurants with world-famous seafood. A walk down...
This includes old-growth redwood forests, beaches and prairies. Established in 1968, the Redwood National Park joined with three state parks in 1994 and became the Redwood National and State Parks. One of the best ways for you ...
Great Sand Dunes National Park, located about three hours south of Colorado Springs, Colorado, has some of the largest sand dunes in the United States. Enjoy camping under the stars in a tent or RV with a few of your closest fr...
Assateague Island is open year-round and gives visitors a chance to see wild horses and other animals in their natural environment. From the Sinepuzent District Ranger Station, you can rent a campground for the night, including...
The landscape at Grand Teton National Park in northwestern Wyoming ranges from sage-covered valleys and forests to the mountain peaks of the Teton Range. The park was originally established in 1929 and its boundaries were widen...
The Uncompahgre National Forest is located on the western slope of Colorado and constitutes 944,922 acres of diverse Rocky Mountain forest land. The area is made up of both Sonoran desert and alpine climate with a variety of na...
Situated in the northwest region of Montana, Glacier National Park encompasses 1,600 square miles of glacially formed mountain ranges. Glacier became the country's 10th national park in 1910. Travelers to Glacier National Park ...
Moraine Park, located in Rocky Mountain National Park, makes a beautiful location for hiking, exploring, fishing and camping. From Moraine, you can see Longs Peak, the tallest mountain in the park at 14,255 feet. When you&rsquo...
Badlands National Park covers 244,000 acres, or 381 square miles, of southwestern South Dakota about 80 miles west of Rapid City. Camping is available within the park boundaries and is one of the best ways to vacation at Badlan...
You’ll find a wealth of campgrounds perfect for both tenting and RV camping, with many of them close to the trails and other outdoor activities.
There are about 24 campgrounds spread throughout the nearly 2 million-acre stretch of rugged California coast, mountains and forest. In addition to camping, this wilderness holds a variety of opportunities for soothing, energiz...
Ouachita National Forest, located in both central Arkansas and eastern Oklahoma, covers 1.8 million acres over the two states. Ouachita offers prime camping and outdoor recreation where you can enjoy the woods and also engage i...
Shannon National Park in Washington offers camping with plenty of other outdoor activities such as boating, fishing, swimming and hiking. Camping is close to Baker Lake, in the Northern Cascades Region between Mt. Rainier and t...
Otway National Park is in Victoria Australia. When you camp here, you are camping in a very basic way. Campgrounds include fireplaces, non-flushing toilets, picnic tables and a water supply. Great Otway National Park now links ...
If you enjoy the outdoors in its purest form, along with large wildlife, Glacier is the park for your camping adventure. The Many Glacier Hotel and the back country chalets Sperry and Granite Park are examples of Great Norther
There aren’t many places in the world like Canada’s Banff National Park; for the active traveler, it's a backcountry camping paradise. It offers dramatic mountain scenery with craggy cliffs, serene meadows, rivers a...
Volcanoes National Park in Hawaii gives visitors the opportunity to camp in an active volcano zone. You can decide to camp at a site or go back-country hiking and camping. The national park has nice weather year round, so there...
The park is the National Park System's biggest marine park and more than 95 percent of the park property is covered by water. Camping at Biscayne National Park requires advance planning to ensure access to the campsites.
Technically, Mount Tamborine is a plateau and has over 6,000 year-round residence. But it is still looked upon as a, more or less, undisturbed nature area where camping, bird watching and bush walking are all enjoyed.
But of the 2.5 million people who entered the park in 2009, less than 25 percent stayed overnight. If you're one of the enlightened few, you'll find yourself immersed in the solitude that eluded you earlier in the day. Even in ...
Campers can kayak or float down the Ozark National Scenic Riverways, hike the extensive trail system, learn about the culture of the Ozark region or explore the geological wonders of one of the 300 caves within the park.
Badlands National Park in South Dakota includes two designated campgrounds, one offering panoramic views of the eroded rock formations and access to day hikes, the other teeming with wildlife near the park's wilderness area. Th...
Big Bend is the largest state park in Texas, as it covers over 300,000 acres of the Chihuahuan Desert wilderness. December brings cooler temperatures, making it appealing to outdoor enthusiasts who enjoy exploring the park on ...
The park holds massive glaciers within its borders for you to admire from a distance and investigate up close. Camping in Denali provides you with an opportunity to explore this wilderness region thoroughly.
The unspoiled natural beauty is a haven for wildlife, while also providing endless opportunities for hiking, biking and rock climbing, among other activities. Camping is a good way to experience the park's natural beauty. Becau...
Johns River in the heart of Florida. The park--which features more than 600 lakes, rivers and springs--offers campers an array of outdoor activities. Campers can swim or boat in the park's various waterways, or they may take ad...
From Lake Mead to the Colorado River, active types will find water sports and activities, ranging from biking and hiking around the Mojave Desert while they tent camp in several of the Arizona State Parks.
Camping beneath Hawk's Nest State National Park's lush vegetation and verdant greenery offers visitors to West Virginia the chance to experience an unspoiled environment firsthand.
Campers in Canyonlands National Park in Utah have their choice of two established campsites and innumerable backcountry options with access to hiking and biking trails through wind-carved and eroded spires, arches, mesas, canyo...
Visitors will find a wide range of activities, including hiking, biking, and swimming in a heated salt water pool. Camping is another popular pastime at Fundy National Park, and there are a number of different campsites spread ...
Just south of Miami, Florida, Biscayne National Park and the surrounding area offer opportunities for an unforgettable camping trip. More than woodsy wilderness, Biscayne National Park is the gateway to the Florida Keys, and ca...
The Great Smoky Mountains--which are a part of the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountain chain--provide a paradise for hikers, wildlife watchers and kayaking enthusiasts. Camping in the park is a great way to experience the region's ...
People have been flocking to Montana's Glacier National Park to enjoy its hiking trails, fishing spots and spectacular views for more than a century. While much of the cheapest camping in the area is actually inside the park, w...
Established in 1929, the park runs 45 miles north to south and 26 miles east to west. The Teton Range, part of the Rocky Mountains, are the park's main attraction. The highest peak, Grand Teton, stands almost 14,000 feet tall. ...
