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
Mendocino Magic
Laytonville, California, USA- Family-friendly getaways at a 600-acre former logging camp
- Five minutes' drive from Laytonville; 40 minutes to the Pacific coast
- Reservoir, creek, forests and lake beach; watersports available
Little Yellowstone Outer Banks
Worland, Wyoming, USAJoshua 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
Benton RV Park and Campground
Fort Benton, Montana, USA- Four blocks from the Missouri river, in the town of Fort Benton
- Close to historic attractions and river-based activities
- Free wifi, horseshoes game, barbecue areas and picnic tables
Cross D Bar Trout Ranch
Westcliffe, Colorado, USA- Fishing site surrounded by the Sangre De Cristo mountains
- Fish for trophy-sized trout: no licence needed
- Snack bar and free wifi
High Country RV Park
Naturita, Colorado, USA- 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
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
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
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
iCamp Green River
Green River, Utah, USA- Well-maintained park a mile from Green River town centre
- Within an hour's drive of Arches and Canyonlands national parks
- Next to Green River State Park for walks, picnics and swimming
Country Lane River Resort
Kingston, Idaho, USA- 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
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
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
Winchester RV Park
Republic, Washington, USA- Quiet rural site four miles from the historic mining town of Republic
- Next to the walking and cycling of the Ferry County Rail Trail
- A mile from Curlew Lake for fishing, swimming and watersports
Musick 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
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