Campgrounds near a lake or mountain
10 bookable campgrounds in Western USA
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Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground
Apple Valley, California, USA- 160 acres near Deep Creek Hot Springs with clothing-optional areas
- Less than two hours' drive from Los Angeles and Palm Springs
- Dog-friendly campground with picnic tables and fire rings provided
New FavouriteVegas Glamping
Henderson, Nevada, USA- Secluded glamping location in the Mojave Desert, with mountain views
- Great spot for hiking, kayaking, off-roading and stargazing
- Comfortable bell tents with proper beds and simple cooking facilities
New FavouriteSequoia Mountain Farms
Pinehurst, California, USA- Quiet mountain campground 20 minutes’ drive from Sequoia National Park
- Kings Canyon National Park half an hour’s drive; Hume Lake 50 minutes
- Stargazing on clear nights; chill-out area and hot shower facilities
New FavouriteWild Horse Mountain View
San Luis, Colorado, USA- Wild camping at Sanchez Reservoir, 25 minutes’ drive from San Luis, CO
- Rito Seco Park: 40 minutes’ drive; Mountain Home Reservoir 45 minutes
- Nature haven with wild horses and elk; fishing and boating on the lake
New FavouriteMusick Creek Falls
Shaver Lake, California, USA- Nearly wild camping 15 minutes’ drive from Shaver Lake in California
- General Washington Tree and China Peak ski resort 45 minutes’ drive
- Private sites with waterfall views and outdoor activities available
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Mujeres Valley Campground
Fence Lake, New Mexico, USA- Sustainable BIPOC-friendly camping in the New Mexico wilderness
- An hour’s drive to Zuni Pueblo and to fishing in Quemado Lake
- Woodland walks on a back-to-basics camping ground; rental hammocks
- Favourite
Castle Gate RV Park
Helper, Utah, USA- 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
- Favourite
Dunlap Canyon Retreat
Dunlap, California, USA- Huge park 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
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Rio Sierra River Resort
Three Rivers, California, USA- Cozy cottage on the Kaweah River at Three Rivers in California
- Sequoia National Park 10 minutes’ drive; The Giant Forest 50 minutes
- Homestyle comfort; barbecue in the backyard; free river beach pass
- Favourite
Goodnight's Lonesome Dove
South Fork, Colorado, USA- 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
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Campe Diem
Fort Garland, Colorado, USA- Peaceful dispersed campground 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
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Allicins Ranch
Moyie Springs, Idaho, USA- Simple sites 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
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Willow Bay RV Resort and Marina
Nine Mile Falls, Washington, USA- Lakefront location with boat launch, marina and docks
- A 30-minute drive from Spokane
- Clubhouse, pool, barbecue area and basketball court
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Glamping Canyonlands
Monticello, Utah, USA- Off-grid Utah park south of Arches and Canyonlands National Parks
- A mile from Church Rock; 15 minutes' drive from Monticello
- Spacious glamping tents with comfortable interiors and decking
- Favourite
Spirit Walk
Wofford Heights, California, USA- Secluded, private campground in Sequoia National Forest
- A 10-minute drive from Kernville and Lake Isabella
- Peaceful adults-only sites on sacred land; no-smoking policy
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Winchester RV Park
Republic, Washington, USA- Quiet rural site four miles from the historic mining town of Republic
- Next to the walking and cycling of the Ferry County Rail Trail
- A mile from Curlew Lake for fishing, swimming and watersports
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Klamath River RV Park
Klamath, California, USA- Riverside site surrounded by spectacular scenery
- Next door to the forest featured in blockbuster film Jurassic Park
- Chinook salmon and steelhead fishing in the Klamath River
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Gunnison Lakeside RV Park & Cabins
Gunnison, Colorado, USA- 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
- Favourite
Alderwood RV Express
Mead, Washington, USA- Spacious park with easy access, five miles north of Spokane
- 10 miles from Riverfront Park and close to wineries and golf courses
- Heated indoor swimming pool open all year round