Wild camping: Campgrounds in West
10 bookable campsites in West
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Dunlap Canyon Retreat
Dunlap, California, USA- 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
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Diamond Gulch Camp
Groveland, California, USA- Wild camping on a forested ranch a 35-minute drive from Yosemite Park
- Groveland five minutes’ drive; Stanislaus National Forest 75 minutes
- Toilet, basin and washing-up area; firepits and barbecues allowed
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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
New FavouriteDragons Gate Gardens and Wilds
Tenino, Washington, USA- A peaceful 126-acre wildlife haven with miles of walking paths
- A 20-minute drive from Millersylvania State Park swimming beaches
- Within walking distance of a river and waterfall
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Double Adobe Campground and Shotgun Sports
Mc Neal, Arizona, USA 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
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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
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The Peacemaker RV Park
Apple Valley, Utah, USA - Favourite
Deep Creek Hot Springs Campground
Apple Valley, California, USA- 160-acre rural site near Deep Creek Hot Springs
- Less than two hours' drive from Los Angeles and Palm Springs
- Dog-friendly site with picnic tables and firepits provided
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Wild Horse Mountain View
San Luis, Colorado, USA - Favourite
Allicins Ranch
Moyie Springs, Idaho, USA- 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
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Grand Canyon Caverns RV Park
Peach Springs, Arizona, USA- On the Grand Canyon caverns and among tall trees
- Set on historic USA Route 66
- Pool, convenience store, barbecue pit and wifi
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Riverbend Campground
Olympia, Washington, USA - Favourite
Shared Abundance Organic Farm
Auburn, California, USA - Favourite
Camping at Quail Run
Lake Hughes, California, USA- 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
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Lothlorien Woods - Abodes of Middle Earth
White Salmon, Washington, USA- 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
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Camp Ikigai at Ikigai Animal Sanctuary
Dunlap, California, USA- Stay at a 72-acre California animal sanctuary and historic goldmine
- A half-hour drive to Kings Canyon National Park entrance
- Naturist-friendly site with hiking trails and a communal firepit
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Crooked Creek RV Park
Kasilof, Alaska, USA- 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
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Chinook Bend Resort and Marina
Lincoln City, Oregon, USA- 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
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Diamond M Ranch Resort
kenai, Alaska, USA- Rural Alaskan setting to use as a scenic Kenai Peninsula active base
- Between Soldotna and Kenai with easy day trips to Seward and Homer
- Hikes, horse rides, farm visits and campfire/food nights all arranged