Student friendly campsites in Western USA
5 bookable campsites in Western USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
West Beach Resort
Eastsound, Washington, USA- Spectacularly scenic beachfront site on Washington’s Orcas Island
- A 10-minute drive from Eastsound, and 90 minutes from US mainland
- Sand and pebble beach, fishing pier, boat hire, hot tub, general store
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Hawaii Lava Tube Campground
Ocean View, Hawaii, USA- Peaceful wild camping site with its own lava tube on the Big Island
- La’aloa Beach Park an hour’s drive; Kailua-Kona an hour and 15 minutes
- On-site dog park; spectacular beaches within a half-hour drive
Double Adobe Campground and Shotgun Sports
Mc Neal, Arizona, USA- Friendly campground just outside the city of Bisbee
- Clubhouse with kitchen, free wifi, games room and library
- Shooting grounds on site
Aarondale
Trinidad, Colorado, USA- Wild camping site with dog-friendly pitches on the Santa Fe Trail
- A 45-minute drive to Trinidad Lake State Park; an hour to Vogel Canyon
- Barbecues and firepits allowed; under 45 minutes’ drive to shops
Mujeres Valley Campground
Fence Lake, New Mexico, USA- BIPOC-friendly camping on a simple wilderness site in New Mexico
- An hour’s drive to Zuni Pueblo and to fishing in Quemado Lake
- Woodland walks on a back-to-basics site, hammocks to hire; fresh eggs
Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground
Apple Valley, California, USA- 160-acre site near Deep Creek Hot Springs with clothing-optional areas
- Less than two hours' drive from Los Angeles and Palm Springs
- Dog-friendly site with picnic tables and firepits provided
Ranch House Lodge RV Campground
Glennlallen, Alaska, USA- Scenic Copper River Valley park on the banks of Tolsona Creek
- A 15-minute drive from Glennallen, 90 minutes from Wrangell-St Elias
- Roadhouse tavern, homemade meals, baked goods, liquor store, fishing
Northern Nights Campground and RV Park
Glennallen, Alaska, USA- Alaska Native-owned campground in Glennallen, with spectacular views
- Sociable free dessert nights around the campfire weekly in summer
- 10 minutes' drive from the Wrangell-St. Elias National Park & Preserve
Terry RV Oasis
Terry, Montana, USA- Quiet and peaceful park with mature trees and plenty of shade
- Yellowstone River and Terry Badlands within 25 minutes' drive
- A five-minute drive from Insterstate I-94; 10 mins' stroll to Terry
The Peacemaker Ranch
Apple Valley, Utah, USA- Campsite on a ranch with spectacular mountain scenery in southern Utah
- Water Canyon Trailhead 15 minutes’ drive; Zion National Park an hour
- Hiking, ATV and horse riding trails direct from the off-grid pitches
Palm Canyon Hotel and RV Resort
Borrego Springs, California, USA- Welcoming site within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Restaurant/bar, swimming pool, hot tubs and firepits
- Stargazing area: explore on tour with a local astronomer
Sequoia Mountain Farms
Pinehurst, California, USA- Quiet mountain campsite 20 minutes’ drive from Sequoia National Park
- Kings Canyon National Park half an hour’s drive; Hume Lake 50 minutes
- Stargazing on clear nights; chill-out area and hot shower facilities
Shelter Cove Resort & Marina
Crescent Lake, Oregon, USA- Spectacular lakeside site in rural Oregon
- Fishing, boating and boat mooring from site on Odell Lake
- Fish cleaning station, barbecues and communal firepit
Camp Cruz
Watsonville, California, USALittle Yellowstone Outer Banks
Worland, Wyoming, USADiamond Gulch Camp
Groveland, California, USA- Wild camping on a forested ranch a 35-minute drive from Yosemite Park
- Groveland five minutes’ drive; Stanislaus National Forest 75 minutes
- Firepits and barbecues allowed, with free firewood provided
Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary
Dunlap, California, USA- Stay at a 72-acre California animal sanctuary and historic goldmine
- A half-hour drive to Kings Canyon National Park entrance
- Naturist-friendly site with hiking trails and a communal firepit
Dunlap Canyon Retreat
Dunlap, California, USA- Huge site with Sierra Nevada views, 45 minutes’ drive from Fresno
- Riffelhof Vineyards 15 minutes’ drive; Hume Lake 55 minutes
- Off Highway 180, for direct access to Kings Canyon National Park
Casini Ranch Family Campground
Duncans Mills, California, USA- Riverside campground, minutes from the Pacific Ocean
- Lots of opportunities for wine tasting, easy access to Redwood Grove
- Boating and swimming nearby
Santa Fe RV Resort
San Diego, California, USA- Convenient downtown location - a city park in a great spot
- Easy access to golf courses, cycling and hiking trails
- A short drive to local attractions including Sea World
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