3 nearly wild Glamping sites in USA

Lone Mountain Riverfront Campground

• Woodland campsite near Andover in the Western Maine Mountains
• Five minutes’ drive to the Appalachian Trail, half an hour to Bethel
• Bathhouse with showers; fishing, swimming, ATV and equestrian trails

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

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

Rest and Ride Ranch

• Peaceful dog-friendly wild camping site near the Clinch river
• A 20-minute drive to Elrod Falls; Pennington Gap Greenway 50 minutes
• Trails on site; restaurants and a supermarket five minutes’ drive away

Jara Farms

• Wild camping in farm meadows five miles from Vandermark State Forest
• A 10-minute drive to Tall Pines ATV Park and a golf course
• Animals grazing in fields; quiet grass pitches with walks on the farm

Sunsational Family Campground

• Family-run park on Penn's Creek, on 36 acres of wooded and open land
• Acclaimed angling area for trout and fly fishing
• Tubing, kayaking, saltwater pool, shop and weekend restaurant

Cotulla Camp Resort

• Relaxed park with river access, a fishing pond and nature trails
• A five-minute drive from central Cotulla’s Brush Country Museum
• Pool, play area, board games, dog run and clubhouse with TV

Timber Ridge RV and Recreation Resort

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

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

Horseshoe Lake Campground and Cabins

• Peaceful privately-owned park with boating, fishing and canoeing
• On the shores of a private lake in Michigan's upper peninsula
• Shop, live bait sales, giant outdoor film screen and regular events

Horse Creek Adventures

• Back-to-basics cabins with views of the Loess Hills in Western Iowa
• A 10-minute drive to stores at Sidney; 20 minutes from Nebraska City
• Off-grid site with a fishing pond and 170 acres with trails to hike

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