Nearly wild camping in USA

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

EcoRich

• Large, private pitches at a 100-acre rural Texas property
• Dinosaur Valley State Park and Dinosaur World within a 15-minute drive
• By Richardson Creek, with access for swimming and fishing

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

Little Heaven Ranch

• Off-the-grid Arizona site 35 minutes' drive from the Grand Canyon
• A 40-minute drive to Williams and an hour to Flagstaff
• Bottled water and firewood on site; campfires and dogs allowed

Log Cabin Wilderness Lodge

• Wilderness site over 11 acres, half an hour from Tok
• Good location for seeing midnight sun and Northern Lights
• Woodfired hot tub and sauna

Thunder Mountain Camp

• Secluded adults-only site 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

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

Parksland Retreat

• Relaxed clothing-optional site in Talladega National Forest
• A 15-minute drive to Talladega; 40 minutes to Cheaha State Park
• Wooded park over 40 acres, with half a mile of creek for fishing

Skyacres

Barn Door Hostel and Campground

• Simple pitches 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

Campe Diem

• 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

• 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

Lothlorien Woods - Abodes of Middle Earth

• Small and peaceful luxury resort in the forests of Washington State
• Rafting, fishing and hiking on the Colombia River Gorge within 30 mins
• Half an hour's drive from White Salmon's microbreweries and wineries

Country Lane River Resort

• 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

Goat Camp

• Dog-friendly pitches 10 miles from High Falls State Park
• Under 25 minutes' drive to Indian Springs State Park and Dauset Trails
• Firepit area in an oak grove; a mile from the Interstate 75

Camp Haven

• Part of a sustainable living community in the Catskill Mountains
• A 10-minute drive to Livingston Manor; 40 minutes to Woodstock site
• Firepits and picnic tables provided; educational sessions available

Cozy Cabin off the Arkansas River

• Well-equipped cabin in a remote Scranton spot by the Arkansas River
• Fishing in Lake Dardanelle 10 minutes away; quad trails half an hour
• Hot tub, barbecue, kitchen gadgets, queen bed and bathroom with shower

Short Mountain Distillery Campground

Crooked Creek RV Park

• 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

Allicins Ranch

• 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