Places To Go for Camping in the US

White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire and Maine

The sights are particularly magical in the fall when leaf-peeping season is at its peak. Plus, the forest has several campgrounds with a combined hundreds of campsites.

Minnewaska State Park Reserve, New York

Only 94 miles outside of New York City, this state park reserve sits on Shawangunk Ridge, more than 2,000 feet above sea level, surrounded by rocky terrain. That’s a lot of space to hike, bike, and especially enjoy the view.

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

A short drive from Washington D.C., Shenandoah National Park has 500 miles of trails, including an eight-mile hike up Old Rag Mountain that’s a must-do for avid hikers. This glorious park gives you plenty of lush views of forest and waterfalls. Its facilities are open in the spring, summer, and fall, and it has five campgrounds to choose from.

Assateague Island National Seashore, Maryland

This place comes with 37 miles of beaches for camping, swimming, surfing, paddle-boarding, crabbing, biking, kayaking, and spotting wild horses.

Acadia National Park, Maine

Located on Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park is the Pine Tree State’s natural jewel. The park boasts 17 million acres of forest, 6,000 lakes and ponds, and 32,000 miles of rivers and streams to offer a scenic backdrop to your hiking and camping.

Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida

Campers can rent some snorkel gear and spend their days on the beach or explore Fort Jefferson. This area is also great for bird-watching, so make sure you pack a pair of binoculars.

Big Bend National Park, Texas

For a great place to go rafting, canoeing, and kayaking, Big Bend National Park along the Rio Grande is an excellent place to go. There are also trails along the park’s desert, mountain, and river landscapes for hiking or backpacking.