Budget/backpacker: Campsites in USA
22 bookable campsites in USA
- Favourite
Wood Mountain Road Campground
Glen Jean, West Virginia, USA- Hilltop site on the edge of the Summit Bechtel Reserve
- A 15-minute drive from downtown Fayetteville
- Lots of outdoor activities close by including hiking and climbing
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Getaway Campground
Bradford, Tennessee, USA- Adults-only simple pitches over 40 acres of private land in Tennessee
- A 45-minute drive to Discovery Park of America
- Two-acre pond and open-air pool on site; dogs welcome
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B Berry Farms
Elkland, Missouri, USA- Dog-friendly site on an eight-acre pick-your-own berry farm
- A 10-minute drive to the Niangua River; Fantastic Caverns 40 minutes
- Miles of horseback or walking trails and a recreation area on site
- Favourite
Mountainside Camp
Naples, New York, USA- Dog-friendly forest setting surrounded by the Finger Lakes
- A 25-minute drive from Canandaigua and Seneca Lake
- Firepit, firewood and benches provided in the woods; fishing nearby
- Favourite
Valley View Camp
Montour Falls, New York, USA- Rural site with spectacular views of the Montour Falls Valley
- Within an hour's drive of nine of the 11 Finger Lakes
- Campfire areas with benches; direct access to hiking trails
- Favourite
The Hummingbird Center
Dorchester, New Hampshire, USA- Dog-friendly site on a permaculture farm in the White Mountains
- Lake Tarleton State Park 25 minutes’ drive; Hanover 45 minutes
- Outdoor kitchen and solar shower; weekend farm-to-table meals
New FavouriteBarn Door Hostel and Campground
Rumney, New Hampshire, USA- 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
- Favourite
Wahl Farm Camping
Callicoon, New York, USA- Spacious and scenic campground at a family-run farm
- A 10-minute drive from the Delaware River and Callicoon
- Basic dog-friendly pitches with walks available on the farm
- Favourite
Mujeres Valley Campground
Fence Lake, New Mexico, USA- 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
- Favourite
Sugar Creek Camp
Vestal, New York, USA- Back-to-basics site in a wooded area with a creek running through it
- Vestal town and the city of Binghamton within a 10-minute drive
- Watersports on the Susquehanna River; hiking trails
New FavouriteHocking Vacations
Logan, Ohio, USA- Wild campsite in the middle of Ohio’s Hocking Hills State Park
- NevilleBillie Adventure Park five minutes’ drive; Ash Cave 15 minutes
- Off-grid pitches with a picnic table, firepit and wooden tent platform
New FavouriteSequoia Mountain Farms
Pinehurst, California, USA- 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
- Favourite
Nenana RV Park and Campground
Nenana, Alaska, USA- Family-friendly park in the Alaska Range foothills
- An hour’s drive from Denali National Park and Fairbanks
- Miniature golf, cycle hire, store, pavilion and fishing gear rental
- Favourite
Rustic Ridge View Farm
Kerhonkson, New York, USA- Wild campground on a Kerhonkson horse farm with Shawangunk Ridge views
- 10 minutes’ drive to Minnewaska State Park Preserve; 20 to The Gunx
- Access to walking trails from the farm; climbing hotspots nearby
- Favourite
Comfy Miramiguoa Home
Sullivan, Missouri, USA- Peaceful Missouri country house on the Meramec State Park Boundary
- A 20-minute drive to Meramec Caverns, and roughly an hour to St Louis
- Firepit, wooden decking and garden; hiking and trout fishing close by
- Favourite
EcoRich
Stephenville, Texas, USA- 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
- Favourite
The Farm Campground
Eureka Springs, Arkansas, USA- A 160-acre site in the Ozark hills, 20 minutes from Eureka Springs
- Close to White River and Beaver Lake for fishing and watersports
- Fishing pond, hiking trail and 18-hole disc golf course on site
- Favourite
Short Mountain Distillery Campground
Woodbury, Tennessee, USA - Favourite
Aarondale
Trinidad, Colorado, USA- Wild camping site with dog-friendly pitches on the Santa Fe Trail
- A 45-minute drive to Trinidad Lake State Park; an hour to Vogel Canyon
- Barbecues and firepits allowed; under 45 minutes’ drive to shops
- Favourite
Bankersmith Campground and RV Park
Fredericksburg, Texas, USA- Scenic Texas site with hilltop views, water features and tall grass
- A 20-minute drive outside of Fredericksburg; an hour to Horseshoe Bay
- Direct access to hiking trails; a short walk from a historic saloon