Student friendly campgrounds in USA

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

Chincoteague Island

• Coastal site surrounded by beaches, among Chincoteague wild ponies
• At the gateway to Chincoteague National Wildlife Refuge
• Themed weekends, kids' activities, giant trampoline and kayak launch

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

Palm View RV Park

• RV park in a quiet valley by a lake, five miles from Perris
• An hour and 10 minutes' drive from Los Angeles
• Outdoor pool, basketball, playground, market, TV room and firepits

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

Bearded Buffalo Resort

• Peaceful site a couple of miles outside of Custer State Park
• Within 20 minutes’ drive of three Black Hills lakes
• Five minutes’ drive from restaurants and shops in Custer town

Conestoga Ranch

• Ideal to enjoy the so-called Caribbean of the Rockies
• On-site restaurant, complimentary bicycles, campfires encouraged
• Biking, fishing, boating and swimming are just 2 blocks away

Dunlap Canyon Retreat

• Huge site with Sierra Nevada views, 45 minutes’ drive from Fresno
• Riffelhof Vineyards 15 minutes’ drive; Hume Lake 55 minutes
• Off Highway 180, for direct access to Kings Canyon National Park

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

Peaceful Winds RV Park

• Camping in the heart of Manistee National Forest, Northwest Michigan
• ORV-friendly near fishing, ATV trails and biking routes in Lake County
• Large, full-hookup pitches for 50-foot rigs, sheltered by mature trees

Pony Express RV Resort

• Mountain view resort five miles from downtown Salt Lake City
• Golf course and waterpark within a mile
• Spacious clubhouse with fire, kitchen and pool table

Shadrack Campground

• Spacious, shady park surrounded by wooded hills
• Clubhouse, shop and 24-hour laundry
• One mile from Bristol Motor Speedway

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

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

Retroville RV Park

Lake Eufaula Campground

• 46-acre campground in Southeast Alabama
• Pool and several lakes, including ones for fishing
• Launderette open every day

Waiiaka RV Park

• RV park in business for over 40 years
• Two ski resorts within 40 miles
• Refurbished in 2016 with free cable, CCTV and a playground

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

West Shores RV Park and Storage

• On the shores of Salton Sea lake
• An hour's drive from the spas and golf courses of Palm Springs
• Spectacular sunsets and stargazing, plus park café and bar

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