4 stars and above: Campsites in USA

Travelers Campground

• Relaxed campsite off I-75, five minutes’ drive from Alachua, Florida
• A 15-minute drive to Poe Springs Park; Ginnie Springs 25 minutes
• Rescue animals, heated outdoor pool and a snacks shop at reception

Allicins Ranch

• Pitches on a small organic garlic farm in the Kootenai Valley
• Forest setting 45 minutes' drive from Canadian border
• Volunteering opportunities, plus pond with rope swing

Mandala Springs Wellness Retreat Center

• 200-acre wellness retreat in pristine parkland four miles from Cobb
• A 25-minute drive to Harbin Hot Springs; 45 minutes to Napa Valley
• Vegetarian-only place with a lagoon, creek, archery range and firepits

BATL Ranch RV Resort

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

Dutch Flat RV Resort

• Quiet woodland site in the Sierra Nevada foothills
• In gold panning country and 25 minutes from Nevada city
• Pool, clubroom, free wifi and convenience store

Moonlight Lake RV Park

• Relaxed, rural park a 15-minute drive from downtown New Bern
• Within 15 minutes of the Trent and Neuse rivers
• Indoor pool, hot tub, games room, fitness centre and fishing pond

Brimstone Retreats

• Peaceful campsite with river views at Huntsville, East Tennessee
• Big South Fork National Park 20 minutes’ drive; Norris Lake two hours
• Direct access to ATV trails, and fishing or kayaking on the New River

Lakeside Campground

• Family-friendly campground in the Binghamton area and NY mountains
• Lakeside park with fishing and kayak, rowing boat and pedalo hire
• Peaceful setting, friendly owners and clean, modern facilities

Williamsburg KOA Campground

• 180 acres of forest and hiking trails, minutes from town
• In Virginia's Historic Triangle
• Heated pool, jumping pillows, dog play area and gem mining station

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

Mother Bosque Garden

• Compact Albuquerque campsite in an organic North Valley garden
• Rinconada Canyon Trail 15 minutes’ drive; Boca Negra Canyon 20 minutes
• Well-stocked kitchen and modern bathroom; shops five minutes’ drive

Hope Acres

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

Stoney Creek Campground

• Spacious pitches on the banks of the Cacapon river
• A 10-minute drive to Green Ridge State Forest; 25 to Berkeley Springs
• Canoeing and tubing available, plus river access for fishing

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

Wild Frontier RV Park

• Family-run RV park on the outskirts of the town of Ocala
• Within 30 minutes' drive of Ocala National Forest and Silver Springs
• Outdoor pool, billiards, clubhouse, wifi and country store

Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch

• Dog-friendly wilderness site with over 3000 acres in the Ozarks
• A 25-minute drive to the Buffalo river; 50 minutes to Hawksbill Crag
• Waterfalls and over 50 miles of trails for hiking or riding on site

Smoky Mountain Premier RV Resort

• New, gated RV resort with electric hook-ups
• Located adjacent to the Smoky Mountain National Park
• Near Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge, only 15 miles from the I-40

Circle Cross RV Park

• In a wildlife haven in the Lincoln National Forest
• Often visited by mountain lions, deer and wild turkeys
• Bathhouse with restrooms and free hot showers