Tent campgrounds in Western USA

Groundhog Lake RV Park and Campground

• Right by the Groundhog Reservoir in the high country of Colorado
• Spectacular mountain views and excellent fishing at the park
• Within 10 minutes' drive of the two-million-acre San Juan Forest

Shady Grove Campground

• Just off Interstate 70 in eastern Colorado
• Small peaceful park accommodating all sizes of vehicle
• An hour and a half's drive from Denver and Colorado Springs

Sage View Ranch

• Large site five minutes’ drive from Paonia, in Colorado wine country
• Needle Rock Trailhead a half-hour drive; fishing an hour and a half
• Resident goats and chickens; views of the Rocky Mountains

Riverbend Campground

• Wooded campsite on the Nisqually River in Olympia
• Three playgrounds on site
• Sixty miles to Mount Rainier for hiking, climbing or snow activities

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

"C" Lazy Moose RV Park

• Quiet park surrounded by Alaskan wilderness, 50 minutes from Fairbanks
• Near top fishing spots on the Tanana River and in nearby lakes
• Gift shop with snacks and coffee

Casini Ranch Family Campground

• Riverside campground, minutes from the Pacific Ocean
• Lots of opportunities for wine tasting, easy access to Redwood Grove
• Boating and swimming nearby

Bear Den RV Resort

• Well-kept park on the Camas Prairie near Grangeville
• Near rivers with sandy beaches and fishing
• Modern amenities block, recreation hall and games room

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

Infidel Acres

• Bikes-only campsite with mountain views at Cowiche, Washington state
• Oak Creek Wildlife Area and Yakima Valley Museum 20 minutes by bike
• Basic dark skies site; 15 minutes’ bike ride to the scenic Highway 410

Springer's Forest Grove

• Forest grove tent camping four miles west of Sequim
• On the Olympic Peninsula 20 minutes' drive from Port Angeles
• Wildlife haven with deer, squirrels and quail

Country Lane Campground and RV Park

• Family-run park half an hour's drive from Grand Coulee Dam
• On-site café with homemade food including breakfast and pizzas
• Walking distance to Wilbur town, a golf course and a grocery shop

Country Lane River Resort

• 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

Wallicut River RV Resort and Cabins

Allicins Ranch

• Pitches on a small organic garlic farm in the Kootenai Valley
• Forest setting 45 minutes' drive from Canadian border
• Volunteering opportunities, plus pond with rope swing

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

Duke's Slickrock Campground and RV Park

• Spacious and quiet park near the Fremont river in Hanksville, Utah
• Within 40 minutes' drive of Goblin Valley and Capitol Reef parks
• Town centre location; on-site restaurant open from 7am daily; laundry

Cross D Bar Trout Ranch

• Fishing site surrounded by the Sangre De Cristo mountains
• Fish for trophy-sized trout: no licence needed
• Snack bar and free wifi

Route 66 Golden Shores RV Park

• Shady Arizona RV park, a minute's drive from Route 66
• Colorado River, Lake Havasu and Mojave Desert within an hour's drive
• Lake fishing from site, clubhouse, dog park and free wifi

Winchester RV Park

• Quiet rural site four miles from the historic mining town of Republic
• Next to the walking and cycling of the Ferry County Rail Trail
• A mile from Curlew Lake for fishing, swimming and watersports