Lake and/or mountain: Campgrounds in Western USA

Crater Lake Resort

• 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

Mack's Inn Henry's Fork RV Park

• Family-oriented RV park just off Highway 20 in Island Park
• Half an hour's drive from Yellowstone National Park
• Kayaks, canoes, drift tubes and all-terrain vehicles to rent

Gunnison Lakeside RV Park & Cabins

• RV park on the banks of the Blue Mesa Reservoir
• Fishing licences and tackle available to buy on site
• Near several recreation areas for hiking, mountain biking and climbing

Lakeside RV Park

• Spectacular lakeside views an hour from Las Vegas
• Heated pool, hot tub, fishing and beach
• Casino with 24/7 bar

High Country RV Park

• Family-friendly site on Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway
• One million acres of hunting and wildlife-spotting land within an hour
• Direct access to hiking, riding, ATV, UTV and jeep trails

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

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

Lemon Cove Village RV Park

• Convenient base camp for Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks
• Welcoming staff, clean facilities and quiet scenic location
• Pool with covered patio, community room and fenced dog park

Ranch House Lodge RV Campground

• Scenic Copper River Valley park on the banks of Tolsona Creek
• A 15-minute drive from Glennallen, 90 minutes from Wrangell-St Elias
• Roadhouse tavern, homemade meals, baked goods, liquor store, fishing

West Shores RV Park and Storage

• On the shores of Salton Sea lake
• An hour's drive from the spas and golf courses of Palm Springs
• Spectacular sunsets and stargazing, plus park café and bar

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

Fender's River Road Resort

• Quiet and shady resort next to the Colorado River
• Mojave Desert and Dead Mountains within half an hour's drive
• Private access to river beach, fishing and boating

Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary

• 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

Glamping Canyonlands

• 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

Hope Acres

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

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

Grand Buffalo RV Resort

Spirit Walk

• 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

Log Cabin Wilderness Lodge

• Wilderness site over 11 acres, half an hour from Tok
• Good location for seeing midnight sun and Northern Lights
• Woodfired hot tub and sauna