Places to visit in the USA for camping enthusiasts

Denali National Park in Alaska is one of the US’s most picturesque camping spots.

Taking a coast-to-coast road trip is one of the most invigorating ways to travel across the United States of America, traversing its wealth of scenery, cities and landscape. If you’re hitting the road there, want to save a bit of money and feel closer to the great outdoors, why not give camping a try?

Not only is it a great way to connect with your surroundings and those you’re travelling with, but it’s something a little different, and you won’t have to fork out loads on accommodation. There are plenty of exciting camping destinations in the US of A, so here’s a rundown of my favourite ones.

Acadia National Park

Acadia National Park has 50,000 acres of mountains, oceanic views, and lush pine forests to explore. Located in Maine, this park has several camping grounds inside such as Seawall Campground, Schoodic Woods Campground, and Blackwoods Campground. There is also a campsite called Duck Harbor, an island off the coast of Maine, which you can visit by boat.

Denali National Park

Heading to Denali? Don’t forget your camera!

Denali is North America’s highest mountain, elevated 20,310 feet above sea level. Located in Alaska, the Denali National Park and Preserve has four camping sites, with camper buses also available for visitors with reservations. There are portions in the park that are still inaccessible, but you can book an air taxi from the Kantishna Airport to get up to the mountains.

Yosemite National Park

Yosemite National Park is dependable for weather, and if you’re heading from east to west, it’s a great way to round off your trip.

The Yosemite National Park spans across the Sierra Nevada Mountains and through many counties in Northern California. The park has thirteen campgrounds, and provides you with astonishing views of lakes, glaciers, waterfalls, and Sequoia groves. You will need a reservation for most campgrounds at Yosemite, especially between April and September, which is peak season, but they aren’t too expensive and you can still enjoy the park on a budget.

Saranac Lake

Saranac Lake is a village in New York, and it gets its name from the nearby Upper, Middle, and Lower Saranac Lakes. The town has more than 85 campsites to choose from, and some of them are only accessible by riding a boat. Saranac Lake Village is inside the perimeters of Adirondack Park, situated west of Lake Placid, in which its edges are not touching the shores of all three lakes.

Big Bend National Park

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Big Bend National Park has plenty of various campsites including the Chisos Basin Campground which is close to the park’s well-known trails. It also has the Rio Grande Village RV Campground, Cottonwood Campground, and 25 other campsites. The park does only allows 28 nights of camping per year for each visitor, so plan your trip wisely.

Sawtooth National Forest

You can find the Sawtooth National Forest in the state of Idaho. The park offers more than 81 campsites, and also allows backcountry camping. Be ready to take on hiking trails, and you have the option to go horseback riding to your destination.

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Plan Your Camping Tour

Park up, pitch your tent and let the wilderness be your hotel.

Camping can be fun no matter who you’re travelling, whether it’s friends or family both young and old. It is also best that you go prepared so that you can avoid running into any trouble on your adventures.

Create your checklist, make sure you have plenty of food and drink as well as the essentials. If you’re travelling as a couple, make sure you’ve got a 2 person tent, blankets, cooking utensils, medical supplies and a map, so you can help your trip be as hassle-free as possible.

Do you have any camping spots in the United States that you’d recommend calling in on? Let me know in the comments!