Walkers' paradise: Campsites in USA

Riverbend Campground

• Rural site on the banks of Bearcamp River, near lakes and mountains
• Within 10 miles of the White Mountains National Forest
• Pool, playground and direct river frontage for fishing

Canyon Cove

• Friendly family-run park three miles from the shores of Canyon Lake
• Surrounded by vineyards and close to river tubing and canoeing
• Two well-stocked fishing ponds plus 20-acre hiking wilderness

Sheltered Nook on Tillamook Bay

• Family-friendly park on the Oregon coast, 5 mins' drive from Bay City
• A minute's walk from Kilchis Point Reserve and 5 from the local beach
• Breakfast baskets, lawn games, private gardens, pet bath and shop

LOGE Westport

• Westport, Washington site 15 minutes’ walk from a surfing beach
• Sea-fishing charters and Westport Harbour Marina 10 minutes’ drive
• Café and work stations available along with board and wetsuit hire

Chinook Bend Resort and Marina

• Peaceful riverside site with boat and kayak hire
• On 85 acres along the Oregon coast, three miles from the Pacific Ocean
• Clubhouse, two shops, salmon fishing and petting zoo

Chipman Inn or Out

• RV pitches at a six-acre Vermont property around a historic home
• In the Green Mountain National Forest, 15 mins' drive from Middlebury
• Easy access via main roads; direct access to hiking and ski trails

Claremar Twin Lakes Camping Resort

• Scenic and family-friendly park on 220 acres of land with a large lake
• A 10-minute drive from Wellington and an hour from Cleveland
• Fishing, boating, sandy lake beach and live entertainment

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

Cordele RV Park

• Beautiful pond with a dock, ducks and stocked with fish
• Outdoor swimming pool open from mid-May to mid-September
• Pavilion with grills, picnic tables and a firepit for gatherings

Sourdough Campground RV Park and Café

• Forest site in the small town of Tok, famed for its sled dogs
• Café serving home-cooked breakfast, dinner and baked goods
• Close to outdoor activities including fishing, hiking and canoeing

Crooked Creek RV Park

• Surrounded by forest on the Kenai peninsula
• In the fishing village of Kasilof with direct access to hiking trails
• Dining hall, TV room, bike hire and shop selling groceries/firewood

Birds Creek Campground

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

Dolores River Campground

• On the banks of the Dolores river, two miles from Dolores town centre
• On-site fishing pond and direct access to the river for fly fishing
• Dog-walking area, nature trail, fish-cleaning station and social hall

Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort

• Quiet, family-owned resort in the foothills of the San Juan Mountains
• Nine miles from Mesa Verde National Park
• Swimming pool, volleyball court, playground, clubhouse and free wifi

Elk Creek Resort and Lodge

• Over 150 acres in the Elk Creek valley
• Fishing pond: no licence needed
• Pool, games room and museum all on site

Tahuya Adventure Resort

• Adventure resort in a temperate rainforest in the Pacific Northwest
• A 15-minute drive from Belfair and an hour and 20 minutes from Seattle
• Off-road trails, quad biking, fishing and dirt biking all close by

BATL Ranch RV Resort

The Farm Campground

• A 160-acre site in the Ozark hills, 20 minutes from Eureka Springs
• Close to White River and Beaver Lake for fishing and watersports
• Fishing pond, hiking trail and 18-hole disc golf course on site

Wild Horse Mountain View

• Wild camping at Sanchez Reservoir, 25 minutes’ drive from San Luis, CO
• Rito Seco Park: 40 minutes’ drive; Mountain Home Reservoir 45 minutes
• Nature haven with wild horses and elk; fishing and boating on the lake