Campgrounds for backpackers in Western USA
3 bookable campsites in Western USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
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Hawaii Lava Tube Campground
Ocean View, Hawaii, USA- Peaceful wild camping site with its own lava tube on the Big Island
- La’aloa Beach Park an hour’s drive; Kailua-Kona an hour and 15 minutes
- On-site dog park; spectacular beaches within a half-hour drive
Mujeres Valley Campground
Fence Lake, New Mexico, USA- BIPOC-friendly camping on a simple wilderness site in New Mexico
- An hour’s drive to Zuni Pueblo and to fishing in Quemado Lake
- Woodland walks on a back-to-basics site, hammocks to hire; fresh eggs
Aarondale
Trinidad, Colorado, USA- Wild camping site with dog-friendly pitches on the Santa Fe Trail
- A 45-minute drive to Trinidad Lake State Park; an hour to Vogel Canyon
- Barbecues and firepits allowed; under 45 minutes’ drive to shops
Sequoia Mountain Farms
Pinehurst, California, USA- Quiet mountain campsite 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
Mendocino Magic
Laytonville, California, USA- 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
Little Yellowstone Outer Banks
Worland, Wyoming, USAGlamping 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
Cross D Bar Trout Ranch
Westcliffe, Colorado, USA- Fishing site surrounded by the Sangre De Cristo mountains
- Fish for trophy-sized trout: no licence needed
- Snack bar and free wifi
Joshua Tree Ranch
Lancaster, California, USA- 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
LOGE Westport
Westport, Washington, USA- Westport, Washington site 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 hire
Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary
Dunlap, California, USA- Stay at a 72-acre California animal sanctuary and historic goldmine
- A half-hour drive to Kings Canyon National Park entrance
- Naturist-friendly site with hiking trails and a communal firepit
Alaska Canoe and Campground
Sterling, Alaska, USA- Family-friendly site in a prime area for canoeing, hiking and fishing
- A 10-minute drive from the edge of Kenai National Wildlife Refuge
- Kenai city 30 minutes’ drive; Homer an hour 30 minutes away
Allicins Ranch
Moyie Springs, Idaho, USA- Pitches 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
Mountain Valley Lodge and RV Park
Rodeo, New Mexico, USA- 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
Campe Diem
Fort Garland, Colorado, USA- Peaceful wild-style campsite 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
Cub River Guest Ranch
Preston, Idaho, USA- 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
Chinook Bend Resort and Marina
Lincoln City, Oregon, USA- 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
Country Lane River Resort
Kingston, Idaho, USA- 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
Creekwood Inn
Anchorage, Alaska, USA- A short drive from Alaska's biggest city of Anchorage
- Dogs allowed
- Free hot showers, wifi, cable TV and coffee
Wild 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
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