Campgrounds for backpackers in USA

The Eyrie Farm

• Farming homestead with poultry in an agricultural neighbourhood
• A five-minute drive from Ramona wineries; 35 minutes from Julian
• Horses and other animals on site; cafés, shops and restaurants nearby

Ol MacDonalds Farm

• Savannah RV park three miles from Interstate 29
• Meet the site alpacas, ponies, horses and donkeys
• On-site fishing, marked walking trails, firepits and picnic tables

Mountain Valley Lodge and RV Park

• 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

Mystic Pass

Panhandle Pioneer Settlement

• Replica pioneer settlement in Florida Panhandle, 10 minutes from town
• Half an hour from State Park hikes and 40 minutes from Lake Talquin
• Gulf Coast beaches and Tallahassee just over an hour's drive away

The Crosspatch

• Working horse ranch set among the hills of Cattaraugus County
• Allegany State Park 15 minutes' drive; an hour and 20 to Niagara Falls
• Horseback trail riding available on site (prior booking required)

Handmaids Gate Camp

• Pick your own pitch at a peaceful back-to-nature site
• A five-minute drive from Floyd and 20 minutes from Buffalo Mountain
• Firepit and spring-fed water available, plus lots of berries to pick

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

Hocking Vacations

• Wild campsite in the middle of Ohio’s Hocking Hills State Park
• NevilleBillie Adventure Park five minutes’ drive; Ash Cave 15 minutes
• Off-grid pitches with a picnic table, firepit and wooden tent platform

Aspen Family Campground

• Family-friendly park in stunning Finger Lakes region of New York state
• Half an hour’s drive from Ithaca, Tioga Downs and New York wine trails
• Heated pool, lake, fishing and boating pond, massages for guests

Sourdough Campground RV Park and Café

• Forest site in the small town of Tok, famed for its sled dogs
• Café serving home-cooked breakfast, dinner and baked goods
• Close to outdoor activities including fishing, hiking and canoeing

Bankersmith Campground and RV Park

• Scenic Texas site with hilltop views, water features and tall grass
• A 20-minute drive outside of Fredericksburg; an hour to Horseshoe Bay
• Direct access to hiking trails; a short walk from a historic saloon

Steel Steeds Motorcycle Campground

• Campground set up with bikers in mind, two miles south of Lewisburg PA
• 40 miles's drive or ride to the 47-mile-long Pine Creek Gorge
• On the banks of the Susquehanna River; fishing kit and canoes to rent

St Hazards Waterfront Resort and Brewery

• Lively 21-acre resort on Middle Bass Island in the middle of Lake Erie
• Private beach, with kayaking and paddleboarding available nearby
• Restaurant, microbrewery, swimming pool, hot tub and playground

High Country RV Park

• 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

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

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

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

Little Heaven Ranch

• 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

iCamp Green River

• Well-maintained park a mile from Green River town centre
• Within an hour's drive of Arches and Canyonlands national parks
• Next to Green River State Park for walks, picnics and swimming