Campsites for backpackers in USA

Steel Steeds Motorcycle Campground

• Campground set up with bikers in mind, two miles south of Lewisburg PA
• 40 miles's drive or ride to the 47-mile-long Pine Creek Gorge
• On the banks of the Susquehanna River; fishing kit and canoes to rent

St Hazards Waterfront Resort and Brewery

• Lively 21-acre resort on Middle Bass Island in the middle of Lake Erie
• Private beach, with kayaking and paddleboarding available nearby
• Restaurant, microbrewery, swimming pool, hot tub and playground

Little Heaven Ranch

• Off-the-grid Arizona site 35 minutes' drive from the Grand Canyon
• A 40-minute drive to Williams and an hour to Flagstaff
• Bottled water and firewood on site; campfires and dogs allowed

Little Yellowstone Outer Banks

Cottonwoods RV Park

• Countryside setting on the outskirts of Columbia
• Microbreweries, restaurants and shops nine kilometres away
• Pool, playground, basketball court, gym, dog walking area

Crater Lake Resort

• Peaceful creekside park just off Highway 62 near Fort Klamath
• A 10-minute drive from the Crater Lake National Park boundary
• Family-friendly park with fishing, free canoes and snowshoe outings

Creekside Farm

• Peaceful dog-friendly homestead with animals, fruit trees and veg
• Within half an hour’s drive of Bay St Louis and kayaking activities
• Fish and gather eggs on site; covered outdoor kitchen; bread available

Creekwood Inn

• A short drive from Alaska's biggest city of Anchorage
• Dogs allowed
• Free hot showers, wifi, cable TV and coffee

Cross D Bar Trout Ranch

• Fishing site surrounded by the Sangre De Cristo mountains
• Fish for trophy-sized trout: no licence needed
• Snack bar and free wifi

Sunset Springs RV Resort

• Peaceful 50-acre wooded resort 10 minutes' drive from Bucyrus
• An hour's drive from Cedar Point and Columbus Zoo
• Lake beach on site for swimming and fishing, plus lots of activities

Tolsona Wilderness Campground

• Creekside site surrounded by woods, 15 minutes' drive from Glenallan
• A mile from Tolsona mud volcano; a half-hour drive from Copper Center
• Theme events and kids' activities on summer weekends

The Country Place

• Riverside campsite near the Shenandoah River
• Bordered by the George Washington National Forest
• Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming and horse-riding

The Crosspatch

• Working horse ranch set among the hills of Cattaraugus County
• Allegany State Park 15 minutes' drive; an hour and 20 to Niagara Falls
• Horseback trail riding available on site (prior booking required)

Linville Falls Campground & Cabins

• Peaceful park set among mature oak forest, rivers, creeks and gorges
• Under 10 minutes' drive from famed Linville Falls and gorge
• Fish for rainbow, brown and brook trout in nearby rivers and creeks

Eco-Ranch Sustainable Living Center

• Large, scenic campsite with an off-grid, eco-friendly approach
• In south Texas, 45 miles from Big Bend National Park
• Secluded pitches on a working poultry, goat and aquaponics ranch

Two Creeks Campground

• Adults-only and clothing optional campground, for guests over 21
• On 100 acres between the St Croix and Nemadji state forests
• A 25-minute drive from kayaking the rapids of the Banning State Park

Country Lane River Resort

• In spectacular surroundings near Kingston in Idaho's northwest
• On the North Fork of the Coeur D'Alene River
• Restaurant with home-cooked meals and full bar

The Sims Farm

Cub River Guest Ranch

• Peaceful rural park 12 miles from Preston, Idaho
• Close to hiking, biking, ATV and horse riding in Cache National Forest
• Fishing, tubing, jetskiing and boating on the Cub River nearby

Desert of Maine

• Well-maintained campsite next to the well-known Desert of Maine
• Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park 15 minutes' drive; 20 to Portland
• Modern toilets and showers, spacious pitches, camp shop and playground