Lake and/or mountain: Lodges and log cabins in USA

Diamond M Ranch Resort

• Rural Alaskan setting to use as a scenic Kenai Peninsula active base
• Between Soldotna and Kenai with easy day trips to Seward and Homer
• Hikes, horse rides, farm visits and campfire/food nights all arranged

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

Handmaids Gate Camp

• Pick your own pitch at a peaceful back-to-nature site
• A five-minute drive from Floyd and 20 minutes from Buffalo Mountain
• Firepit and spring-fed water available, plus lots of berries to pick

Aspen Trails RV & Campground

• Family-friendly campground three miles north of Cedaredge
• Four miles from outdoor activities in Grand Mesa National Forest
• On-site café with traditional soda fountain and ice cream parlour

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

Bonnie Brae Campground

• Slow-paced woodland site in scenic western Massachusetts Berkshires
• A 10-minute drive from downtown Pittsfield, 25 minutes from Tanglewood
• Outdoor pool, playground, woodland trails and free hot showers

EarthWell Retreat Center

• Secluded eco-friendly retreat within 140 acres of natural land
• A half-hour drive from Ann Arbor; two state reserves close by
• Spring-fed swimming pond, shared kitchen and yoga sessions available

Echo Basin Cabin and RV Resort

• Quiet, family-owned resort in the foothills of the San Juan Mountains
• Nine miles from Mesa Verde National Park
• Swimming pool, volleyball court, playground, clubhouse and free wifi

Dolores River Campground

• On the banks of the Dolores river, two miles from Dolores town centre
• On-site fishing pond and direct access to the river for fly fishing
• Dog-walking area, nature trail, fish-cleaning station and social hall

Eco-Ranch Sustainable Living Center

• Large, scenic campsite with an off-grid, eco-friendly approach
• In south Texas, 45 miles from Big Bend National Park
• Secluded pitches on a working poultry, goat and aquaponics ranch

Birds Creek Campground

Pebble Mountain Family Campground

• Quiet site in the foothills of Cherokee National Forest
• Hiking trails, horseback riding, whitewater rafting within 40 minutes
• An hour and a half from zoos, mansions, distilleries and Dollywood

Groundhog Lake RV Park and Campground

• Right by the Groundhog Reservoir in the high country of Colorado
• Spectacular mountain views and excellent fishing at the park
• Within 10 minutes' drive of the two-million-acre San Juan Forest

Bigfoot's Hideaway

Winchester RV Park

• Quiet rural site four miles from the historic mining town of Republic
• Next to the walking and cycling of the Ferry County Rail Trail
• A mile from Curlew Lake for fishing, swimming and watersports