Wild camping: Campgrounds in Western USA
10 bookable campsites in Western USA
- Favourite
Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground
Apple Valley, California, USA- 160-acre site near Deep Creek Hot Springs with clothing-optional areas
- Less than two hours' drive from Los Angeles and Palm Springs
- Dog-friendly site with picnic tables and firepits provided
New FavouriteVegas Glamping
Henderson, Nevada, USA- Secluded glamping site in the Mojave Desert, with mountain views
- Great spot for hiking, kayaking, off-roading and stargazing
- Comfortable bell tents with proper beds and simple cooking facilities
New FavouriteSequoia 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
New FavouriteWild 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
New FavouriteMusick 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
- Favourite
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
New FavouriteThe Peacemaker Ranch
Apple Valley, Utah, USA- Campsite on a ranch with spectacular mountain scenery in southern Utah
- Water Canyon Trailhead 15 minutes’ drive; Zion National Park an hour
- Hiking, ATV and horse riding trails direct from the off-grid pitches
- Favourite
Double Adobe Campground and Shotgun Sports
Mc Neal, Arizona, USA- Friendly campground just outside the city of Bisbee
- Clubhouse with kitchen, free wifi, games room and library
- Shooting grounds on site
- Favourite
Dunlap Canyon Retreat
Dunlap, California, USA- Huge site with Sierra Nevada views, 45 minutes’ drive from Fresno
- Riffelhof Vineyards 15 minutes’ drive; Hume Lake 55 minutes
- Off Highway 180, for direct access to Kings Canyon National Park
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Riverbend Campground
Olympia, Washington, USA- Wooded campsite on the Nisqually River in Olympia
- Three playgrounds on site
- Sixty miles to Mount Rainier for hiking, climbing or snow activities
- Favourite
Spirit Walk
Wofford Heights, California, USA- Secluded, private campsite in Sequoia National Forest
- A 10-minute drive from Kernville and Lake Isabella
- Peaceful adults-only pitches on sacred land; no-smoking policy
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Shared Abundance Organic Farm
Auburn, California, USA - Favourite
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
- Favourite
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
- Favourite
Lothlorien Woods - Abodes of Middle Earth
White Salmon, Washington, USA- Small and peaceful luxury resort in the forests of Washington State
- Rafting, fishing and hiking on the Colombia River Gorge within 30 mins
- Half an hour's drive from White Salmon's microbreweries and wineries
New FavouriteDragons Gate Gardens and Wilds
Tenino, Washington, USA- A peaceful 126-acre wildlife haven with miles of walking paths
- A 20-minute drive from Millersylvania State Park swimming beaches
- Within walking distance of a river and waterfall
- Favourite
Camping at Quail Run
Lake Hughes, California, USA- Wild camping on a working ostrich ranch near Lake Hughes, California
- Shadowland Foundation 10 minutes’ walk; Castaic Lake 15 minutes’ drive
- Firepit and barbecue, ostriches, hayrides, and archery lessons on site