Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in USA

Georgia Baptist Conference Center

• Lakeside site 10 minutes' drive from Toccoa town centre
• In the foothills of the Appalachian mountains for walks and activities
• Canoeing, swimming, tennis and volleyball

Short Mountain Distillery Campground

Pebble Mountain Family Campground

• Quiet site in the foothills of Cherokee National Forest
• Hiking trails, horseback riding, whitewater rafting within 40 minutes
• An hour and a half from zoos, mansions, distilleries and Dollywood

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

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

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

Haines Falls Mountain Camping

• Dog-friendly getaway on 30 acres of private land near Tannersville
• A five-minute drive to Kaaterskill Falls Trail Head and swimming spots
• Shops and eateries five minutes’ drive away and lots of trails nearby

Creekside Camping

Kayak Starved Rock Campground

• Waterfront camping on the Illinois River opposite Starved Rock
• Senachwine Lake 45 minutes’ drive; Chicago one and a half hours
• Firepit and picnic table for each pitch; kayak tours and rentals

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

WagonMaster Ranch Resort

• Nostalgic park in the Smoky Mountains, half an hour from Murphy, NC
• A 10-minute drive from Apalachia Lake and Fields of the Wood
• Adventure park on site with wagon rides and gold panning

Silver Cove RV Resort

• On the shore of Silver Lake with easy access to Mount St. Helens
• Launch your boat from the resort or hire one nearby
• Communal firepits, barbecue area and firewood for sale

Exeter Elms Family Campground

• Tranquil woodland park on the banks of the Exeter River
• Waterpark within half an hour's drive
• Outdoor pool, canoe/kayak and bike rental, fishing and heaps more

Hillbilly Hippie Hideaway

• Primitive dog-friendly wildlife haven just outside of Fairfield Bay
• A 25-minute drive to Greers Ferry Lake and Sugar Loaf Mountain trail
• Restaurants, mountain biking trails and golf within 10 minutes' drive

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

Camp Haven

• Part of a sustainable living community in the Catskill Mountains
• A 10-minute drive to Livingston Manor; 40 minutes to Woodstock site
• Firepits and picnic tables provided; educational sessions available

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

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

Soggy Bottom Camping

• Dog-friendly country setting on the bank of the South Canadian river
• A 35-minute drive to Lake Thunderbird State Park; the city further out
• ATV trails, river access for swimming or kayaking and an outdoor pub

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