Wildlife haven: Campsites in Western USA
6 bookable campsites in Western USA
All distances are calculated "as the crow flies".
Vegas Glamping
Henderson, Nevada, USA- Secluded glamping site 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 pitches; on-site general store open 24/7
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
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 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
Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground
Apple Valley, California, USA- 160-acre site near Deep Creek Hot Springs with clothing-optional areas
- Less than two hours' drive from Los Angeles and Palm Springs
- Dog-friendly site with picnic tables and firepits provided
The Peacemaker Ranch
Apple Valley, Utah, USA- Campsite on a ranch with spectacular mountain scenery in southern Utah
- Water Canyon Trailhead 15 minutes’ drive; Zion National Park an hour
- Hiking, ATV and horse riding trails direct from the off-grid pitches
Palm Canyon Hotel and RV Resort
Borrego Springs, California, USA- Welcoming site within the Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
- Restaurant/bar, swimming pool, hot tubs and firepits
- Stargazing area: explore on tour with a local astronomer
Shelter Cove Resort & Marina
Crescent Lake, Oregon, USA- Spectacular lakeside site in rural Oregon
- Fishing, boating and boat mooring from site on Odell Lake
- Fish cleaning station, barbecues and communal firepit
Little Yellowstone Outer Banks
Worland, Wyoming, USADiamond 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
- Firepits and barbecues allowed, with free firewood provided
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
Dunlap Canyon Retreat
Dunlap, California, USA- Huge site 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
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
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
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
West Shores RV Park and Storage
Salton City, California, USA- On the shores of Salton Sea lake
- An hour's drive from the spas and golf courses of Palm Springs
- Spectacular sunsets and stargazing, plus park café and bar
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
Recreational Vehicle
Forks, Washington, USA- Well-equipped static caravan in a quiet sole-use setting
- A five-minute drive from Forks, home of the Twilight saga
- On the banks of the Sol Duc River with great fishing nearby