Campgrounds for backpackers in Western USA
3 bookable campsites 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
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
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
Westport RV Park and Motel
Westport, Washington, USA- Peaceful dog-friendly park close to Westport town centre
- Beach a mile away; 10 minutes' walk to Gray’s Harbor Lighthouse
- Swimming pool, dog park and boat parking available on site
Little Yellowstone Outer Banks
Worland, Wyoming, USAMusick 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
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
Allicins Ranch
Moyie Springs, Idaho, USA- 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
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
Joshua Tree Ranch
Lancaster, California, USA- 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
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
Crater Lake Resort
Chiloquin, Oregon, USA- Peaceful creekside park just off Highway 62 near Fort Klamath
- A 10-minute drive from the Crater Lake National Park boundary
- Family-friendly park with fishing, free canoes and snowshoe outings
Glamping Canyonlands
Monticello, Utah, USA- Off-grid Utah park south of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
- A mile from Church Rock; 15 minutes' drive from Monticello
- Spacious glamping tents with comfortable interiors and decking
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
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
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
Cub River Guest Ranch
Preston, Idaho, USA- 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
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
Chinook Bend Resort and Marina
Lincoln City, Oregon, USA- Peaceful riverside site with boat and kayak hire
- On 85 acres along the Oregon coast, three miles from the Pacific Ocean
- Clubhouse, two shops, salmon fishing and petting zoo
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