“It’s not the destination, it’s the journey” could be the backpacker’s credo. Every time we hit the trail, we’re looking for enjoyment and purpose in the act of just You can also go toMoving for the sake moving, rather than to arrive at a specific place. Every once in awhile, backpacking can bring you to a place that will make you want stop, take a seat, and enjoy the scenery for a bit.
The best campsites in America are more than a place to sleep; they’re a chance to inhabit some of the natural world’s most beautiful places, from mountaintop lookouts to riverside oases to beaches where the sound of lapping waves soundtracks seemingly endless sunsets. Here, we’ve compiled 44 of our all-time favorite places to camp in the United States that we’ve written about over the years. You’ll need to hoof it to most of these sites—some of them quite a ways—but we’ve included a few rugged car-camping sites that make accessible basecamps for dayhiking as well. You can forget about saving for a beach condo. These sites could be your second home for a few short days.
Enjoy the best night of your life at these 10 National Park Campsites
National parks in the United States protect some of the most beautiful and well-loved landscapes.
