Remote Tent Campsites in Western USA

Diamond Gulch Camp

• 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

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

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

Dunlap Canyon Retreat

• 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

Musick Creek Falls

• Nearly wild camping 15 minutes’ drive from Shaver Lake in California
• General Washington Tree and China Peak ski resort 45 minutes’ drive
• Private pitches with waterfall views and outdoor activities available

Sequoia Mountain Farms

• 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

Tahuya Adventure Resort

• Adventure resort in a temperate rainforest in the Pacific Northwest
• A 15-minute drive from Belfair and an hour and 20 minutes from Seattle
• Off-road trails, quad biking, fishing and dirt biking all close by

Our Desert Homestead

• Camping on a desert homestead 35 minutes’ drive from Albuquerque
• A 30-minute drive to Coronado Historical Site and Toadstool Hoodoos
• Off-grid, dark skies site with animals and a chance of desert sunsets

Pacific Dunes Resort

• Coastal resort across 4.5 acres on the edge of Copalis Beach
• Just under an hour's drive from Olympic National Park
• A 10-minute walk to beaches for walks, fishing and razor clam digging

Camping at Quail Run

• Wild camping on a working ostrich ranch near Lake Hughes, California
• Shadowland Foundation 10 minutes’ walk; Castaic Lake 15 minutes’ drive
• Firepit and barbecue, ostriches, hayrides, and archery lessons on site

Cross D Bar Trout Ranch

• Fishing site surrounded by the Sangre De Cristo mountains
• Fish for trophy-sized trout: no licence needed
• Snack bar and free wifi

Goose Creek Ranch

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

The Springs at Borrego RV Resort and Golf Course

• Award-winning resort and golf course in Anza-Borrego Desert State Park
• Hiking trails, off-roading and wildlife spotting within 30 minutes
• Top spot for stargazing in California’s only Dark Sky Reserve

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

Grand Canyon Western Ranch

• Former Arizona cattle ranch in 165 square miles of wilderness
• A 25-minute drive to the Grand Canyon; half an hour to Colorado River
• Horse trekking, bar-restaurant with live music and shows