5 stars: Camping sites & Campgrounds in USA

Skyline RV Camp

• Secure RV campground with spectacular views of the NYC skyline
• Central Park and the Museum of Modern Art half an hour by subway
• On the banks of the East River; bars and shops a few minutes’ walk

Vernal RV Resort

• Spacious RV park right by the Green River and off Highway 45
• Horseshoe Bend 10 minutes' drive; Dinosaur National Monument 20 mins
• Clubhouse facilities for guests, plus recreational kit rentals

Moonlight Lake RV Park

• Relaxed, rural park a 15-minute drive from downtown New Bern
• Within 15 minutes of the Trent and Neuse rivers
• Indoor pool, hot tub, games room, fitness centre and fishing pond

Mujeres Valley Campground

• 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

Mother Bosque Garden

• Compact Albuquerque campsite in an organic North Valley garden
• Rinconada Canyon Trail 15 minutes’ drive; Boca Negra Canyon 20 minutes
• Well-stocked kitchen and modern bathroom; shops five minutes’ drive

Black Hawk Creek RV Park

• Peaceful site on the outskirts of the Black Hills of South Dakota
• Rapid City 10 minutes’ drive; Deadwood and Mount Rushmore 40 minutes
• Play area and dog park; views of the Black Hills; stargazing

Desert Gardens Oasis

• Remote camping area deep in the West Texas desert
• A 30-minute drive from Van Horn; McDonald Observatory 90 minutes
• Spectacular views over the Van Horn and Wylie mountains

Travelers Campground

• Relaxed campsite off I-75, five minutes’ drive from Alachua, Florida
• A 15-minute drive to Poe Springs Park; Ginnie Springs 25 minutes
• Rescue animals, heated outdoor pool and a snacks shop at reception

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

Thunder Mountain Camp

• Naturist-friendly adult site in Ouachita National Forest, Arkansas
• Hot Springs 50 minutes’ drive; Little Rock one and three quarter hours
• Private trails; swimming in the river; outdoor bathhouse

Camp Squid

• Wild camping on 15 acres of woodland near Benzonia, Michigan
• A 10-minute drive to Crystal Mountain Resort; Lake Michigan 40 minutes
• Off-grid forest pitches with campfire rings and firewood provided

The Peacemaker RV Park

Infinity Acres Ranch

• Off-grid accommodation at a secluded campsite with animal encounters
• A 20-minute drive to Martinsville and the Mountain Laurel Trails
• Llama walks and goat feeding, ponds and riverside walks all on site

Camptel Poconos

• Dog-friendly glamping site in the Pocono mountains of Pennsylvania
• Just outside Hickory Run State Park with direct access to trails
• Electric bike hire, firepits and barbecues on site; communal spaces

Short Mountain Distillery Campground