Walkers' paradise: Camping sites & Campgrounds in Western USA

Cub River Guest Ranch

• Peaceful rural park 12 miles from Preston, Idaho
• Close to hiking, biking, ATV and horse riding in Cache National Forest
• Fishing, tubing, jetskiing and boating on the Cub River nearby

Route 66 Golden Shores RV Park

• Shady Arizona RV park, a minute's drive from Route 66
• Colorado River, Lake Havasu and Mojave Desert within an hour's drive
• Lake fishing from site, clubhouse, dog park and free wifi

Honey Lake Campground

• In the Sierra Madre Mountains just off Highway 395
• 70 miles from Reno
• Restaurant, lounge and well stocked general store

Spirit Riders Lodge

• Spacious rural property three miles from Interstate 25
• A 10-minute drive from Buffalo and 25 minutes from Fort Phil Kearny
• Views of the Big Horn Mountains; lots of visiting wildlife to spot

Springer's Forest Grove

• Forest grove tent camping four miles west of Sequim
• On the Olympic Peninsula 20 minutes' drive from Port Angeles
• Wildlife haven with deer, squirrels and quail

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

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

Kamp Klamath RV Park and Campground

• Quiet and scenic site in the middle of Redwood National Park
• Surrounded by the Klamath River
• Award-winning site smokehouse with locally caught Chinook salmon

Hope Acres

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Goodnight's Lonesome Dove

• Surrounded by the Rocky Mountains and Rio Grande National Forest
• Close to South Fork and the Wolf Creek Ski Area
• Sauna, hot tub, miniature golf, fish cleaning area, free film library

Grand Canyon Caverns RV Park

• On the Grand Canyon caverns and among tall trees
• Set on historic USA Route 66
• Pool, convenience store, barbecue pit and wifi

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