Wildlife haven: Campgrounds in Western USA
6 bookable campgrounds in Western USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Vegas 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
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RV at Olympic
Port Angeles, Washington, USA- Peaceful Washington RV park with views over the Olympic Mountains
- Olympic National Park (Hurricane Ridge entrance) 20 minutes’ drive
- Premium back-in sites; on-campground general store open 24/7
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
Aarondale
Trinidad, Colorado, USA- Wild camping with dog-friendly sites on the Santa Fe Trail
- A 45-minute drive to Trinidad Lake State Park; an hour to Vogel Canyon
- Barbecues and fire rings allowed; under 45 minutes’ drive to stores
Double Adobe Campground and Shotgun Sports
Mc Neal, Arizona, USA- Friendly campground just outside the city of Bisbee
- Clubhouse with kitchen, free wifi, games room and library
- Shooting grounds on site
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Hawaii Lava Tube Campground
Ocean View, Hawaii, USA- Peaceful campground with its own lava tube on the Big Island
- La’aloa Beach Park an hour’s drive; Kailua-Kona an hour and 15 minutes
- Onsite dog park; spectacular beaches within a half-hour drive
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
Palm Canyon Hotel and RV Resort
Borrego Springs, California, USA- Welcoming resort within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Restaurant/bar, swimming pool, hot tubs and fire rings
- Stargazing area: explore on tour with a local astronomer
The Peacemaker Ranch
Apple Valley, Utah, USA- Camping on a ranch with spectacular mountain scenery in southern Utah
- Water Canyon Trailhead 15 minutes’ drive; Zion National Park an hour
- Hiking, ATV and horseback riding trails direct from the off-grid sites
Shelter Cove Resort & Marina
Crescent Lake, Oregon, USA- Spectacular lakeside resort in rural Oregon
- Fishing, boating and boat mooring from site on Odell Lake
- Fish cleaning station, barbecues and communal fire ring
Little Yellowstone Outer Banks
Worland, Wyoming, USA- Fishing,kayaking,float trips
Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary
Dunlap, California, USA- 72 Acre animal sanctuary near Sequia Kings Canyon National Parks
- Horses, Sheep, Goldmine and a mountian with amazing views!
- Naturist-friendly campground with hiking trails and firepits
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
Diamond Gulch Camp
Groveland, California, USA- Wild camping on a forested ranch a 35-minute drive from Yosemite Park
- Groveland five minutes’ drive; Stanislaus National Forest 75 minutes
- Fire rings and barbecues allowed, with free firewood provided
Burro Mountain Homestead
Silver City, New Mexico, USA- A century-old homestead in New Mexico's Gila National Forest
- Half an hour from Silver City museums, galleries, Old West downtown
- ATV trails from site; gym, museum, DVD/book library, regular events
Crooked Creek RV Park
Kasilof, Alaska, USA- Surrounded by forest on the Kenai peninsula
- In the fishing village of Kasilof with direct access to hiking trails
- Dining hall, TV room, bike hire and shop selling groceries/firewood
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
Riverbend Campground
Olympia, Washington, USA- Wooded campsite on the Nisqually River in Olympia
- Three playgrounds on site
- Sixty miles to Mount Rainier for hiking, climbing or snow activities
Klamath Ranch Resort - Blue Heron RV Park
Hornbrook, California, USA- Peaceful 20-acre park 10 minutes' drive from Hornbrook
- A 45-minute drive from Mount Ashland skiing; an hour from Mount Shasta
- Long Klamath River frontage for fishing, boating and wildlife spotting
Peacock Meadows Riverside RV Park
South Fork, Colorado, USA- Spacious peaceful park set in two million acres of woodland
- Skiing, snowboarding, trout fishing, hiking and horse riding nearby
- Restaurant, bar, shop, private fishing pond, satellite TV, fast wifi