10 Nearly Wild Campsites in Western USA
10 bookable campsites in Western USA
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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
New FavouriteVegas Glamping
Henderson, Nevada, USA- Secluded glamping site in the Mojave Desert, with mountain views
- Great spot for hiking, kayaking, off-roading and stargazing
- Comfortable bell tents with proper beds and simple cooking facilities
New FavouriteSequoia 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
- Favourite
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
New FavouriteThe 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
New FavouriteMusick Creek Falls
Shaver Lake, California, USA- Nearly wild camping 15 minutes’ drive from Shaver Lake in California
- General Washington Tree and China Peak ski resort 45 minutes’ drive
- Private pitches with waterfall views and outdoor activities available
- Favourite
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
New FavouriteWild Horse Mountain View
San Luis, Colorado, USA- Wild camping at Sanchez Reservoir, 25 minutes’ drive from San Luis, CO
- Rito Seco Park: 40 minutes’ drive; Mountain Home Reservoir 45 minutes
- Nature haven with wild horses and elk; fishing and boating on the lake
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Little Heaven Ranch
Grand Canyon, Arizona, USA- 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
- Favourite
Campe Diem
Fort Garland, Colorado, USA- 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
- Favourite
Lothlorien Woods - Abodes of Middle Earth
White Salmon, Washington, USA- Small and peaceful luxury resort in the forests of Washington State
- Rafting, fishing and hiking on the Colombia River Gorge within 30 mins
- Half an hour's drive from White Salmon's microbreweries and wineries
New FavouriteDragons Gate Gardens and Wilds
Tenino, Washington, USA- A peaceful 126-acre wildlife haven with miles of walking paths
- A 20-minute drive from Millersylvania State Park swimming beaches
- Within walking distance of a river and waterfall
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Camping at Quail Run
Lake Hughes, California, USA- Wild camping on a working ostrich ranch near Lake Hughes, California
- Shadowland Foundation 10 minutes’ walk; Castaic Lake 15 minutes’ drive
- Firepit and barbecue, ostriches, hayrides, and archery lessons on site
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Peacock Meadows Riverside RV Park
South Fork, Colorado, USA- 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
- Favourite
Crooked Creek RV Park
Kasilof, Alaska, USA- Surrounded by forest on the Kenai peninsula
- In the fishing village of Kasilof with direct access to hiking trails
- Dining hall, TV room, bike hire and shop selling groceries/firewood
- Favourite
Recreational Vehicle
Forks, Washington, USA- Well-equipped static caravan in a quiet sole-use setting
- A five-minute drive from Forks, home of the Twilight saga
- On the banks of the Sol Duc River with great fishing nearby
- Favourite
Diamond M Ranch Resort
kenai, Alaska, USA- Rural Alaskan setting to use as a scenic Kenai Peninsula active base
- Between Soldotna and Kenai with easy day trips to Seward and Homer
- Hikes, horse rides, farm visits and campfire/food nights all arranged