United States
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Top Camping Spots in and near United States
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Makanda, Illinois
Camp at Giant City State Park Campground
Giant City is a popular weekend retreat because it provides for all levels of camping. There are 85 campsites in the Class A Campground which provides water, electricity, showers and restroom facilities for tent and trailer camping. Some facilities such as showers are closed for the winter. A sep...Read more -
Dousman, Wisconsin
Ice Age Trail: Scuppernong
6.8 mi / 545 ft gainIce Age Trail: Scuppernong is a point-to-point trail where you may see beautiful wildflowers located near Dousman, Wisconsin.Read more -
Mount Baldy, California
Cedar Glen Camp
4.88 mi / 1650 ft gainCedar Glen Camp is a great beginner backpacking trip just outside of Los Angeles, California. Starting from the Icehouse Trailhead (also used for Cucamonga Peak), head out on the Icehouse Canyon Trail from the parking area. The trail will intersect with the Chapman Trail, at which point, you'll t...Read more -
Westcliffe, Colorado
Venable-Comanche Trail
5.012.08 mi / 4085 ft gainVenable-Comanche Trail is a loop trail that takes you by a lake located near Westcliffe, Colorado.Read more -
Cooke City-Silver Gate, Montana
Rock Island Lake Trail
6.86 mi / 771 ft gainRock Island Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Cooke City, Montana.Read more -
Devils Tower, Wyoming
Belle Fourche River Campsite
Quiet, serene campsite with amazing views of Devil's Tower. Located inside the National Monument this campsite is perfect for those looking to be close to hiking trails or climbing. The campsite is first come-first served although campsites can last well into the afternoon especially on weekday...Read more -
Whatcom County, Washington
Yellow Aster Butte
9.08 mi / 3258 ft gainYellow Aster Butte has to be one of the most visually rewarding hikes in the Mt. Baker-Snoqualmie National Forest for the effort required to get there. Abundant with lush, rolling mountain meadows, hikers can be treated to an abundance of wildflowers, heather fields, and berry patches with dreamy...Read more -
Makanda, Illinois
Camp at Little Grassy Lake Campground
Located within Crab Orchard National Wildlife Refuge and along one of the most scenic lakes within the Shawnee Hills of Southern Illinois Little Grassy Lake Campground is a awesome place to camp for a night or a whole week. There are 14 full hook up campsites. 54 sites have water and electric acc...Read more -
Angelus Oaks, California
South Fork to Dollar Lake Trail
11.3 mi / 449 ft gainSouth Fork to Dollar Lake Trail is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a lake located near Banning, California.Read more -
Escalante, Utah
Escalante River Trail: Escalante to UT-12
12.97 mi / 3373 ft gainEscalante River Trail: Escalante to UT-12 is a point-to-point trail that takes you by a river located near Eggnog, Utah.Read more -
Lancaster, California
Saddleback Butte State Park Loop
0.58 mi / 46 ft gainSaddleback Butte State Park is a state park in the Antelope Valley of the western Mojave Desert. It’s oftentimes looked over, but you’d be surprised what you can find there. Definitely a place to stop. It is located east of Lancaster. It can get hot so make sure to bring lots of water and wear su...Read more -
Mountain Center, California
Cactus Spring Trail
31.73 mi / 6407 ft gainCactus Spring Trail is an out-and-back trail where you may see wildflowers located near Mountain Center, California.Read more -
Forest Falls, California
Vivian Creek Trail to San Gorgonio Peak
17.83 mi / 5627 ft gainVivian Creek Trail to San Gorgonio Peak is an out-and-back trail that takes you by a waterfall located near Forest Falls, California.Read more -
Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming
Cascade Lake Trail
5.78 mi / 404 ft gainThe out-and-back Cascade Lake Trail starts from the Cascade Creek Trailhead off of Norris Canyon Road in Yellowstone National Park. The trail passes through open meadows as you hike to Cascade Lake where wildflowers abound and wildlife is often seen.You will need a wilderness permit to backpack a...Read more