Tent Campsites in Western USA

The Springs at Borrego RV Resort and Golf Course

• Award-winning resort and golf course in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
• Hiking trails, off-roading and wildlife spotting within 30 minutes
• Top spot for stargazing in California’s only Dark Sky Reserve

Shadow Hills RV Resort

• 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

Osprey Point RV Resort

• On the banks of Tenmile Lake in the town of Lakeside
• 15 minutes' drive from whale-watching spots on the Oregon coast
• Boat docks, fishing pontoon, beach and canoe rentals

Castle Gate RV Park

• Trainspotting RV park a 10-minute walk from Helper’s Amtrak stop
• ATV riding, country club golfing, hiking, kayaking and fishing nearby
• State-of-the-art wifi, cable TV, splash pad and dog-walking area

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

Grand Canyon Western Ranch

• Former Arizona cattle ranch in 165 square miles of wilderness
• A 25-minute drive to the Grand Canyon; half an hour to Colorado River
• Horse trekking, bar-restaurant with live music and shows

Bryce Pioneer Village

• Holiday park a short walk from the centre of Tropic, Utah
• A 10-minute drive from the entrance to Bryce Canyon National Park
• Swimming pool, hot tub, communal firepit and restaurant

Shared Abundance Organic Farm

Cedar Creek RV Park

• Small, well-maintained and peaceful family-owned park
• Five minutes' drive from Montrose and 20 from the Black Canyon
• Creek, dog-walking area, firewood sales and free vintage golf course

Gunnison Lakeside RV Park & Cabins

• RV park on the banks of the Blue Mesa Reservoir
• Fishing licences and tackle available to buy on site
• Near several recreation areas for hiking, mountain biking and climbing

3 Dreamers RV Park

• Quiet Arizona park just off Highway 60, 15 minutes from Salome
• Views of the Sonoran Desert; 25 minutes' drive from Quartzsite
• Fitness suite, bar and friendly clubhouse with music and events

Aarondale

• 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

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

Spirit Walk

• Secluded, private campsite in Sequoia National Forest
• A 10-minute drive from Kernville and Lake Isabella
• Peaceful adults-only pitches on sacred land; no-smoking policy

Henry's Fork RV Park

Alaska Canoe and Campground

• Family-friendly site in a prime area for canoeing, hiking and fishing
• A 10-minute drive from the edge of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
• Kenai city 30 minutes’ drive; Homer an hour 30 minutes away

Campe Diem

• Peaceful wild-style campsite in Costilla County, Colorado
• A 10-minute drive from Fort Garland; San Luis 20 minutes
• A 65-acre property with exceptional sunsets, sunrises and stargazing

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

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

High Country RV Park

• 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