Campgrounds for backpackers in Western USA

Benton RV Park and Campground

• Four blocks from the Missouri river, in the town of Fort Benton
• Close to historic attractions and river-based activities
• Free wifi, horseshoes game, barbecue areas and picnic tables

High Country RV Park

• Family-friendly site on Unaweep-Tabeguache Scenic and Historic Byway
• One million acres of hunting and wildlife-spotting land within an hour
• Direct access to hiking, riding, ATV, UTV and jeep trails

Glamping Canyonlands

• 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

GoodVibes Ranch and Farm

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

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

Shadow Hills RV Resort

• Family-run resort in California, a 10-minute drive from Coachella
• A half-hour drive from Mt San Jacinto and Joshua Tree wilderness areas
• Heated outdoor pool and gym, clubhouse with kitchen; festival bus

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

iCamp Green River

• Well-maintained park a mile from Green River town centre
• Within an hour's drive of Arches and Canyonlands national parks
• Next to Green River State Park for walks, picnics and swimming

Moab Valley RV Resort & Campground

• RV park Two miles from downtown Moab and the Arches National Park
• At a convenient intersection in an area known for outdoor activities
• Pool, hot tub, putting green, horseshoe pit and cosy communal room

Little Yellowstone Outer Banks

Mountain Valley Lodge and RV Park

• For birdwatchers, one of only two trogon nesting places in the U.S.
• Views over Chiricahua Mountain, home to hundreds of bird species
• Desert oasis

Chinook Bend Resort and Marina

• Peaceful riverside site with boat and kayak hire
• On 85 acres along the Oregon coast, three miles from the Pacific Ocean
• Clubhouse, two shops, salmon fishing and petting zoo

Mendocino Magic

• Family-friendly getaways at a 600-acre former logging camp
• Five minutes' drive from Laytonville; 40 minutes to the Pacific coast
• Reservoir, creek, forests and lake beach; watersports available

Tolsona Wilderness Campground

• Creekside site surrounded by woods, 15 minutes' drive from Glenallan
• A mile from Tolsona mud volcano; a half-hour drive from Copper Center
• Theme events and kids' activities on summer weekends

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