Campgrounds for backpackers in USA

Creekside Camping

The Country Place

• Riverside campsite near the Shenandoah River
• Bordered by the George Washington National Forest
• Enjoy canoeing, kayaking, swimming and horse-riding

Hocking Vacations

• Wild campsite in the middle of Ohio’s Hocking Hills State Park
• NevilleBillie Adventure Park five minutes’ drive; Ash Cave 15 minutes
• Off-grid pitches with a picnic table, firepit and wooden tent platform

The Eyrie Farm

• Farming homestead with poultry in an agricultural neighbourhood
• A five-minute drive from Ramona wineries; 35 minutes from Julian
• Horses and other animals on site; cafés, shops and restaurants nearby

Little Heaven Ranch

• Off-the-grid Arizona site 35 minutes' drive from the Grand Canyon
• A 40-minute drive to Williams and an hour to Flagstaff
• Bottled water and firewood on site; campfires and dogs allowed

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

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

Ol MacDonalds Farm

• Savannah RV park three miles from Interstate 29
• Meet the site alpacas, ponies, horses and donkeys
• On-site fishing, marked walking trails, firepits and picnic tables

Benton RV Park and Campground

• Four blocks from the Missouri river, in the town of Fort Benton
• Close to historic attractions and river-based activities
• Free wifi, horseshoes game, barbecue areas and picnic tables

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

Cottonwoods RV Park

• Countryside setting on the outskirts of Columbia
• Microbreweries, restaurants and shops nine kilometres away
• Pool, playground, basketball court, gym, dog walking area

Musick Creek Falls

• Nearly wild camping 15 minutes’ drive from Shaver Lake in California
• General Washington Tree and China Peak ski resort 45 minutes’ drive
• Private pitches with waterfall views and outdoor activities available

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

White Acres Campground

• Spacious and leafy site set among the distilleries of Bourbon Country
• Less than 50 minutes' drive from Louisville
• Fishing, golf, tennis and outdoor pool nearby

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

Mountain Valley Lodge and RV Park

• For birdwatchers, one of only two trogon nesting places in the U.S.
• Views over Chiricahua Mountain, home to hundreds of bird species
• Desert oasis

Crater Lake Resort

• Peaceful creekside park just off Highway 62 near Fort Klamath
• A 10-minute drive from the Crater Lake National Park boundary
• Family-friendly park with fishing, free canoes and snowshoe outings

Creekside Farm

• Peaceful dog-friendly homestead with animals, fruit trees and veg
• Within half an hour’s drive of Bay St Louis and kayaking activities
• Fish and gather eggs on site; covered outdoor kitchen; bread available

Mystic Pass

Country Lane River Resort

• In spectacular surroundings near Kingston in Idaho's northwest
• On the North Fork of the Coeur D'Alene River
• Restaurant with home-cooked meals and full bar