Wildlife haven: Campsites in USA

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

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

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

Diamond M Ranch Resort

• Rural Alaskan setting to use as a scenic Kenai Peninsula active base
• Between Soldotna and Kenai with easy day trips to Seward and Homer
• Hikes, horse rides, farm visits and campfire/food nights all arranged

Eco-Ranch Sustainable Living Center

• Large, scenic campsite with an off-grid, eco-friendly approach
• In south Texas, 45 miles from Big Bend National Park
• Secluded pitches on a working poultry, goat and aquaponics ranch

Eleanor Oaks RV Park

• 3 miles from the Gulf of Mexico, 2 blocks from the Withlacoochee river
• Fishing, kayaking, boating and birdwatching all available
• Peaceful park with pool, free wifi and campfires allowed

Mountainside Camp

• Dog-friendly forest setting surrounded by the Finger Lakes
• A 25-minute drive from Canandaigua and Seneca Lake
• Firepit, firewood and benches provided in the woods; fishing nearby

Murchison Farm's Primitive Campground

• Primitive campsite surrounded by 263 acres of pure nature
• An hour's drive to Montgomery; several golf courses nearby
• Fishing, swimming, boating, hiking and stargazing on site

Oh Pear Orchards

• Peaceful dog-friendly base in the Endless Mountain Region
• On a pear orchard half an hour’s drive from Merli Sarnoski Park
• Outdoor movies in the farmhouse backyard and wildlife around the river

Silver Cove RV Resort

• On the shore of Silver Lake with easy access to Mount St. Helens
• Launch your boat from the resort or hire one nearby
• Communal firepits, barbecue area and firewood for sale

Pacific Dunes Resort

• Coastal resort across 4.5 acres on the edge of Copalis Beach
• Just under an hour's drive from Olympic National Park
• A 10-minute walk to beaches for walks, fishing and razor clam digging

Pendaries RV Park

• In the mountains of northern New Mexico
• Surrounded by beautiful landscapes and ponderosa pines
• Many outdoor activities including golf available nearby

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

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

Sunset Springs RV Resort

• Peaceful 50-acre wooded resort 10 minutes' drive from Bucyrus
• An hour's drive from Cedar Point and Columbus Zoo
• Lake beach on site for swimming and fishing, plus lots of activities

Short Mountain Distillery Campground

Skyacres

Thunder Mountain Camp

• Secluded adults-only site in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas
• Hot Springs 50 minutes’ drive; Little Rock an hour and 45 minutes
• Private trails; swimming in the river; outdoor bathhouse

Tolsona Wilderness Campground

• Creekside site surrounded by woods, 15 minutes' drive from Glenallan
• A mile from Tolsona mud volcano; a half-hour drive from Copper Center
• Theme events and kids' activities on summer weekends

Joshua Tree Ranch

• 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