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5 Amazing American Campsites
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There’s no better way to appreciate the awesome splendor of our national and state parks than by spending a night under the stars.
#1 Arches National Park, Utah
The area around Moab, Utah, where camping is available, has stunning scenery, including mountains, canyons, and rivers. In Arches, one of the best campgrounds, photo opportunities abound, strenuous trails beckon hikers, and red stones serve as striking backdrops. Even though there aren’t many campsites, if the challenge appeals to you, there are plenty of opportunities to backpack your way through this park. Deep within the park, there is a campground called Devils Garden, where you can find restrooms and picnic tables, but that’s about it. Choose between the 3-mile hike to Delicate Arch, the park’s most famous arch, and the 7.2-mile Devil’s Garden Loop Trail. (Devils Garden Campground is closed until November 2017; alternative accommodations can be found at discovermoab.com.)
#2 Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii
In Hawaii, there are very few known locations where you can set up a tent, and one of them is in a national park. On the “Big Island” of Hawaii, two of the most active volcanoes in the world, Klauea and Mauna Loa, can be seen lighting up the night sky while spewing molten lava into the Pacific Ocean in Volcanoes National Park. And in the morning, explore the fascinating flora and unusual rock formations.
The restrooms and showers are located at the Nämakanipaio Campground, which is 4,000 feet above sea level and has tall eucalyptus and “hi”a trees. Two of the campsites at the brand-new Kulanaokuaiki Campground are wheelchair accessible. The world’s largest single mountain, Mauna Loa, can be reached by climbing to the top. The distance, round trip, is 13.1 miles. After a mile, there is a large, broken lava tube that is marked by two enormous cairns and is worth a quick detour for a photo opportunity. Here are some amazing active volcanoes that you can go see.
#3 Joshua Tree National Park, California
Joshua Tree is well-known for its fantastic camping area, which is located where the Colorado and Mojave deserts meet. This location is perfect for anyone who enjoys hiking, rock climbing, camping, or stargazing. Climb on a natural arch as you explore Arch Rock via the 0.5-mile natural trail. A great camping option in the park is Indian Cove Campground, which is close to climbing routes, colorful spring blooms, Mojave yuccas, shrubs, and desert tortoise sightings. Here, there are restrooms that you can use. On your way in and out of the town of Joshua Tree, stop at the Crossroad Café for breakfast and the Joshua Tree Saloon for dinner.
#4 Ludington State Park, Michigan
This is the ideal summer getaway for water lovers, offering more than 5,000 acres of sand dunes, ponds, marshlands, and shoreline vistas. There is an amphitheater in a wooded area with access to the beach where you can throw a small party in addition to the electricity, showers, and restrooms available in the main campgrounds. If they want something a little more rugged, backpackers can find remote campsites. Stay at Pines Campground, where there are restrooms, showers, and an RV hookup, for the best access to the park’s famous lighthouse. See which state in the United States has the best RV park.
#5 Hocking Hills State Park, Ohio
This Ohio geological wonder is beaming with large caves, powerful waterfalls, and narrow gorges. You’ll gasp as you discover photo opportunity after photo opportunity. You can access the high-up rock house via the stone stairs found on the park’s trails, which will make even the most daring people nervous. The two-mile trail that skirts the breathtaking gorge is accessible to guests staying at Old Man’s Cave Campground. There are restrooms, showers, and an RV hookup available.
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