Campgrounds for backpackers in Western USA
3 bookable campgrounds in Western USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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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
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
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Ribbit Retreat
Durango, Colorado, USA- Wild site with dark skies 15 minutes’ drive from Durango in Colorado
- Purgatory Resort 45 minutes’ drive and the Mesa Verde 50 minutes
- Simple site with basic amenities and self-service check-in
Musick 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
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
Little Yellowstone Outer Banks
Worland, Wyoming, USAAlaska Canoe and Campground
Sterling, Alaska, USA- Family-friendly site in a prime area for canoeing, hiking and fishing
- A 10-minute drive from the edge of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
- Kenai city 30 minutes’ drive; Homer an hour 30 minutes away
Country Lane River Resort
Kingston, Idaho, USA- 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
Tolsona Wilderness Campground
Glennallen, Alaska, USA- 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
Mountain Valley Lodge and RV Park
Rodeo, New Mexico, USA- For birdwatchers, one of only two trogon nesting places in the U.S.
- Views over Chiricahua Mountain, home to hundreds of bird species
- Desert oasis
Grand Canyon Caverns RV Park
Peach Springs, Arizona, USA- On the Grand Canyon caverns and among tall trees
- Set on historic USA Route 66
- Pool, convenience store, barbecue pit and wifi
High Country RV Park
Naturita, Colorado, USA- Family-friendly site on Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway
- One million acres of hunting and wildlife-spotting land within an hour
- Direct access to hiking, riding, ATV, UTV and jeep trails
Shadow Hills RV Resort
Indio, California, USA- Family-run resort in California, a 10-minute drive from Coachella
- A half-hour drive from Mt San Jacinto and Joshua Tree wilderness areas
- Heated outdoor pool and gym, clubhouse with kitchen; festival bus
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
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
Mendocino Magic
Laytonville, California, USA- Family-friendly getaways at a 600-acre former logging camp
- Five minutes' drive from Laytonville; 40 minutes to the Pacific coast
- Reservoir, creek, forests and lake beach; watersports available
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
Wild 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
Moab Valley RV Resort & Campground
Moab, Utah, USA- RV park Two miles from downtown Moab and the Arches National Park
- At a convenient intersection in an area known for outdoor activities
- Pool, hot tub, putting green, horseshoe pit and cosy communal room
Creekwood Inn
Anchorage, Alaska, USA- A short drive from Alaska's biggest city of Anchorage
- Dogs allowed
- Free hot showers, wifi, cable TV and coffee
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