Spartanburg, South Carolina, is one of the state's largest cities, located inland about one hundred miles northwest of South Carolina's capital, Columbia. The city borders the Appalachian Mountains and is a popular destination for outdoor activities such as camping, hiking, and golf. Several lakes also lie in the vicinity of Spartanburg, making fishing, kayaking, and boating popular activities as well.
Although black bears tend to be shy and try to avoid humans, you may encounter a black bear while camping in the Green Mountains. You can reduce the possibility of conflict by taking a few basic precautions.
Townsend, Tennessee, is a convenient jumping-off point for exploring the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The small town on the Little River is two miles from the park entrance, and a mile if you went in a straight line. Th...
Camping in the Pocono Mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania offers a wide range of activities for the outdoor enthusiast, including fishing, hiking and skiing. You can hike historic trails or enjoy fishing in the Poconos' many...
Many visitors plan to spend a couple of days taking advantage of the scenery, activities and wildlife, and camping is one way to get close to nature.
Whether you prefer rustic camping or a developed site, you will find a campsite to serve as your home base to participate in the area’s myriad recreational activities.
Think "Arizona." What do you see? Saguaro cacti, brown dirt and pounding sunshine? Eastern Arizona's White Mountains are about three hours' drive away from sun-soaked Phoenix, and the landscape couldn't be any more different. T...
Campgrounds open in the spring after the last of the snow blocking the roads has melted, and close after the first snowfall of the fall.
One of the most scenic areas in the White Mountains is the West Fork of the Black River. The large ponderosa pines, aspens, broad meadows and cold flowing waters of this river make camping here a refreshing treat in the summert...
Set up a tent at one of the many different campsites and then spend time outdoors during the day looking at mountains, water, wildlife and remnants of old towns that existed before the National Park took over. The park is open ...
The Catskill Mountains region in New York features many parks with campgrounds. Enjoy sleeping under the stars in your tent. The parks have some of the tallest mountains and largest lakes in the region. Once you wake up from a ...
There are five forest types in the Great Smoky Mountains with more than 130 species of trees. Sixty-five animal species inhabit the park, including raccoons, deer, opossums and black bears. The park has 800 miles of hiking trai...
With nearly 500 miles of shoreline, Smith Mountain Lake is home to nearly every imaginable water sport and plenty of land-based activities, making it a prime location for camping enthusiasts.
Camping in the Great Smoky Mountains is an adventure within itself. The area lends greatly to those wanting to view wildlife, experience outdoor adventure, relax or rough-it, while providing the backdrop of the mountains covere...
Just a few hours north of Philadelphia and west of New York City, the Poconos provide numerous outdoor activities such as camping, hiking along the Appalachian Trail and fishing in Lake Wallenpaupack. Winter visitors can take a...
The natural beauty and abundant recreational opportunities are big attractions, along with the park's 800 miles of trails, colorful wild flower reserves, more than 1,500 bears and other wildlife. Great Smoky Mountains National ...
Colorado's Rocky Mountains offer a variety of outdoor adventures, including camping. Whether you camp in a national forest or a state park, you'll find plenty of nearby activities to round out your camping trip. A great way to ...
