Wild swimming: Campgrounds

Thunder Mountain Camp

• Secluded adults-only campground in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas
• Hot Springs 50 minutes’ drive; Little Rock an hour and 45 minutes
• Private trails; swimming in the river; outdoor bathhouse

Rio Sierra River Resort

• 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

Dawn Ranch

• Glamping tents in a 120-year-old orchard in Guerneville
• A 10-minute drive from Monte Rio on the Bohemian Highway
• Spa and farm-to-table restaurant; activities like yoga and meditation

Barn Door Hostel and Campground

• Simple sites in a nine-acre meadow at the base of Stinson Mountain
• In the White Mountain National Forest, close to lots of hiking trails
• Rumney Rocks Climbing Area within walking distance

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 sites with waterfall views and outdoor activities available

LOGE Westport

• Westport, Washington park 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 rental

Wild Horse Mountain View

• 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

Vammen Camping

• Lively lakeside site with daily concerts at Vammen in Central Denmark
• Fyrkat Viking Museum 25 minutes’ drive; Legoland Billund 90 minutes
• Choirs and jam sessions; regional food; swimming, fishing and kayaking

Vital CAMP Bayerbach

• Family wellness site in the Rott Valley Spa Triangle
• Near hiking, cycling, horse riding, Nordic walking and golf courses
• Three bathing lakes, a thermal pool, saunas and beauty treatments

Waldcamping Am Großsee

Le Moulin des Oies

• Peaceful family campsite on the Ria Étel at Saint-Cado in Brittany
• Alignements de Carnac 20 minutes’ drive; Quiberon Peninsula 35 minutes
• Private sea-water pool and beach; restaurant and evening entertainment

Campeggio Mare Pineta

• Direct access to the beach and a top spot for diving and surfing
• A 15-minute walk to the temples and ruins of ancient Paestum
• Shaded by pine and eucalyptus trees

Priory Hill Holiday Park