Glamping sites near a lake or mountain in USA

Cozy Cabin off the Arkansas River

• Well-equipped cabin in a remote Scranton spot by the Arkansas River
• Fishing in Lake Dardanelle 10 minutes away; quad trails half an hour
• Hot tub, barbecue, kitchen gadgets, queen bed and bathroom with shower

Ranch House Lodge RV Campground

• 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

Castle Gate RV Park

• Trainspotting RV park a 10-minute walk from Helper’s Amtrak stop
• ATV riding, country club golfing, hiking, kayaking and fishing nearby
• State-of-the-art wifi, cable TV, splash pad and dog-walking area

Rio Sierra River Resort

• Cosy cottage on the Kaweah River at Three Rivers in California
• Sequoia National Park 10 minutes’ drive; The Giant Forest 50 minutes
• Homely comfort; barbecue in the garden; free river beach pass

Riverest Waterfront Resort

• On the famed Dora Canal among centenarian cypress trees
• Near the seaplane city of Tavares
• An hour from the coast and beaches of Orlando

Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary

• 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

Short Mountain Distillery Campground

Lake Bryant Resort

• Stay at a scenic lakeside spot in Florida’s Ocala National Forest
• Four-wheeling, boating, biking and river cruises within 20 mins' drive
• Daytona Speedway and Orlando theme parks within an hour and a half

Lake Eufaula Campground

• 46-acre campground in Southeast Alabama
• Pool and several lakes, including ones for fishing
• Launderette open every day

Lakeside Campground

• Family-friendly campground in the Binghamton area and NY mountains
• Lakeside park with fishing and kayak, rowing boat and pedalo hire
• Peaceful setting, friendly owners and clean, modern facilities

Fisher Family Retreat

• Family-centric campground with Hocking Hills views near Logan, Ohio
• Logan shops and Hocking Hills State Park both 15 minutes’ drive
• Private, dog-friendly countryside trails and a craft shop in the park

Creekside Camping

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

Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground

• Primitive campsite surrounded by 263 acres of pure nature
• An hour's drive to Montgomery; several golf courses nearby
• Fishing, swimming, boating, hiking and stargazing on site

Dexter Run Farms and Lodging

• Rural Ohio campground on a working beef farm in Meigs County
• Moonville Rail Trail 45 minutes' drive away; Hocking Hills 55 minutes
• Rich in wildlife; stargazing, yoga, kayaking and fishing on site

Diamond Gulch Camp

• 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

Dolores River Campground

• On the banks of the Dolores river, two miles from Dolores town centre
• On-site fishing pond and direct access to the river for fly fishing
• Dog-walking area, nature trail, fish-cleaning station and social hall

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

Lone Mountain Riverfront Campground

• Woodland campsite near Andover in the Western Maine Mountains
• Five minutes’ drive to the Appalachian Trail, half an hour to Bethel
• Bathhouse with showers; fishing, swimming, ATV and equestrian trails

EarthWell Retreat Center

• Secluded eco-friendly retreat within 140 acres of natural land
• A half-hour drive from Ann Arbor; two state reserves close by
• Spring-fed swimming pond, shared kitchen and yoga sessions available