Forest campsites in Western USA

The High Desert Ranch

• Laidback site on a 40-acre ranch 10 minutes' drive from Moffat
• A 10-minute drive to Crestone; several hot springs within half an hour
• Dark sky area for stargazing, with stunning mountain views

Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort

• Quiet, family-owned resort in the foothills of the San Juan Mountains
• Nine miles from Mesa Verde National Park
• Swimming pool, volleyball court, playground, clubhouse and free wifi

Log Cabin Wilderness Lodge

• Wilderness site over 11 acres, half an hour from Tok
• Good location for seeing midnight sun and Northern Lights
• Woodfired hot tub and sauna

Joshua Tree Ranch

• Peaceful campsite in a secluded Southern California location
• A 25-minute drive from Lancaster; downtown Los Angeles 90 minutes
• In the Antelope Valley between the Tehachapi and San Gabriel mountains

Bigfoot's Hideaway

Campe Diem

• Peaceful wild-style campsite in Costilla County, Colorado
• A 10-minute drive from Fort Garland; San Luis 20 minutes
• A 65-acre property with exceptional sunsets, sunrises and stargazing

Oceanside Beachfront RV Resort

• Coastal park set among state parks, sand dunes and marine reserves
• Whale watching, seal spotting, diving and paragliding all close by
• Fishing for crabs, crab shack takeaway and picnic tables

Groundhog Lake RV Park and Campground

• Right by the Groundhog Reservoir in the high country of Colorado
• Spectacular mountain views and excellent fishing at the park
• Within 10 minutes' drive of the two-million-acre San Juan Forest

Allicins Ranch

• Pitches on a small organic garlic farm in the Kootenai Valley
• Forest setting 45 minutes' drive from Canadian border
• Volunteering opportunities, plus pond with rope swing

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

Peacock Meadows Riverside RV Park

• Spacious peaceful park set in two million acres of woodland
• Skiing, snowboarding, trout fishing, hiking and horse riding nearby
• Restaurant, bar, shop, private fishing pond, satellite TV, fast wifi

Pendaries RV Park

• In the mountains of northern New Mexico
• Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and ponderosa pines
• Many outdoor activities including golf available nearby

Turtle Rock RV Resort

• Sunny Gold Beach RV resort with access to seven miles of beach
• On 24 acres adjacent to the Pacific Ocean, with easy highway access
• Boats or fish for salmon on the nearby Rogue river

Honey Lake Campground

• In the Sierra Madre Mountains just off Highway 395
• 70 miles from Reno
• Restaurant, lounge and well stocked general store

Hope Acres