Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in USA

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

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

Creekside Camping

Cub River Guest Ranch

• 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

JV Vineyard and Retreat

• Secluded forest campsite bordered by vineyards
• Adjoining the Hobart Wildlife Area; Scranton 10 minutes' drive
• Firepit and firewood included; kayaks and fully stocked fishing pond

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

Scenic Waterway

• Spacious dog-friendly site on a park-like waterfront setting
• In a suburban area half an hour’s drive from Gulf Coast beaches
• Kayak launch, fishing areas and outdoor seating on site

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 M Ranch Resort

• Rural Alaskan setting to use as a scenic Kenai Peninsula active base
• Between Soldotna and Kenai with easy day trips to Seward and Homer
• Hikes, horse rides, farm visits and campfire/food nights all arranged

Dunlap Canyon Retreat

• 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

Short Mountain Distillery Campground

Eleanor Oaks RV Park

• 3 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 2 blocks from the Withlacoochee river
• Fishing, kayaking, boating and birdwatching all available
• Peaceful park with pool, free wifi and campfires allowed

Skyacres

Eco-Ranch Sustainable Living Center

• Large, scenic campsite with an off-grid, eco-friendly approach
• In south Texas, 45 miles from Big Bend National Park
• Secluded pitches on a working poultry, goat and aquaponics ranch

Happy Regenerative Farm

• Exclusive rent-a-tent wild camping on a ranch near Elgin in Texas
• A 25-minute drive to Sherwood Forest Faire; half an hour to Austin
• Farm animals, a pond and stream-side walks on an eco-friendly campsite

Moab Valley RV Resort & Campground

• RV park Two miles from downtown Moab and the Arches National Park
• At a convenient intersection in an area known for outdoor activities
• Pool, hot tub, putting green, horseshoe pit and cosy communal room

Swan Bay Resort

• Large holiday park with marina on the banks of the St Lawrence River
• On the edge of the Thousand Islands archipelago
• Boats, kayaks, paddleboards and bikes available to rent

Mountain Glen RV Park and Campground

• Well-maintained park 15 mins' drive from Fall Creek Falls State Park
• On Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau, less than two hours from Nashville
• Fishing pond, games room, shop and private bathrooms

Mountainside Camp

• Dog-friendly forest setting surrounded by the Finger Lakes
• A 25-minute drive from Canandaigua and Seneca Lake
• Firepit, firewood and benches provided in the woods; fishing nearby

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