The Best Private Campsites in America

ALABAMA
Lake Eufaula Campground

Choice Sites: 12-18
Noted: Hiking trails
Nearby: Providence Canyon State Park in Georgia

This family-owned campground is minutes from a 45,181-acre reservoir home to world-class bass fishing.

ALASKA
Diamond M Ranch Resort

Choice Sites: Blair’s Tall Timbers
Noted: Fish-cleaning stations
Nearby: Kenai Fjords

Just about perfect for exploring the Kenai Peninsula, with full-hook-up sites and a historic “Main Street” with rooms for rent.

ARIZONA
Spark in the Dark

Choice Sites: “The Famous Easy- Breezy Desert Shelter”
Noted: 40 acres, small crowds
Nearby: The Grand Canyon

Love the spirit at this “Primitive Plus” spot. Dark skies, zesty blog posts from host Clifford and both drive-up and hike-in spots.

ARKANSAS
Wilderness Rider Buffalo Ranch

Choice Sites: Shady Oak A-D
Noted: Yes, there are bison.
Nearby: Branson, MO

Remote and rugged. No hook-ups. Tour the backcountry by side-by-side or dirt bike.

CALIFORNIA
Fernwood Resort

Choice Sites: 11-15
Noted: On-site espresso bar!
Nearby: Henry Miller Library

The epitome of Big Sur funk, with cabins and tent sites in addition to blissed-out RV berths. The tavern is a community hub, too.

COLORADO
CampV

Choice Sites: Near Airstream Row
Noted: Historic baseball field
Nearby: Moab

Venerable but futuristic, this remote creative hub near Naturita is long on art and high-design community spaces, close to adventure.

CONNECTICUT
Hidden Acres Family Campground

Choice Sites: Scout cabins
Noted: Shaded old-growth forest
Nearby: Block Island Sound

Trout fishing, vintage Scout cottages, many activities. Peacocks roost in the trees.

DELAWARE
Sun Outdoor

Choice Sites: Landing Club RV site
Noted: Private beach
Nearby: Rehoboth Beach

A waterfront campground with a swim-up pool bar and plenty of activities for kids. Feels like a resort.

FLORIDA
Low Key Hideaway

Choice Sites: All RV sites are waterfront
Noted Feature: The Tiki Taxi
Nearby: Cedar Keys National Wildlife Refuge

Buffett-esque fantasy. Palms, fresh oysters, on-site tiki bar. Adults only. Cheers!

GEORGIA
The Fruit Factory

Choice Sites: There’s only one
Noted: Citrus orchard
Nearby: Thomasville, GA

One spot only, but RVers can have it all to themselves. Pick oranges in the citrus grove.

HAWAII
KUMU Camp

Choice Sites: 2-7
Noted: Couples massage
Nearby: Anahola Beach

The crew at Kauai Rooftop Campers, a 4x4 rental company in Anahola, swears by this spot: Several shelters to choose from, sites just steps from the beach.

IDAHO
Crystal Peak Lookout

Choice Sites: Only one
Noted: Incredible views
Nearby: Saint Joe National Forest

An off-grid, repurposed lookout tower. Most access on foot or via 4x4. You’ll find a cozy wood stove, massive skylight and a sauna.

ILLINOIS
Sankoty Lakes Campground

Choice Sites: Waterfront cabins
Noted: Water access
Nearby: Jubilee College Park

With three lakes on the property, every site—RV pull- throughs and cabins alike— has waterfront, with access to trout streams, boating.

INDIANA
Bill Monroe’s Music Park

Choice Sites: Any rustic cabin
Noted: Bill Monroe Bean Blossom Bluegrass Festival
Nearby: Indy Motor Speedway

Bluegrass lovers, welcome. The campground’s history is entwined with king picker Monroe. Fans have flocked for the past 59 years.

IOWA
Under the Stars at Chimney Rock

Choice Sites: UE-6
Noted: Iowa River kayak rentals
Nearby: Decorah

Iowa’s Driftless Region is a sleeper outdoorsy hit. Dramatic cliffs line the Upper Iowa River here.

KANSAS
Deer Creek Valley RV Park

Choice Sites: 22, 4, 23
Noted: Pet playground
Nearby: Lake Shawnee

Plush. Close to waterparks, botanical gardens.

KENTUCKY
Red River Gorgeous

Choice Sites: Treehouses
Noted: Off-grid themed cabins, including a pirate ship
Nearby: Lexington

Built into the cliffs of Red River Gorge, these cabins are suspended high: a unique—if nervy!—lodging experience.

LOUISIANA
Hidden Pines Campground

Choice Sites: 6, 38, 44
Noted: Saturday night cornhole
Nearby: Lake Arthur

Nestled into a private forest grove: two swimming pools, an event center that frequently hosts local bands.

MAINE
Sandy Pines Kennebunkport

Choice Sites: 9-15
Noted: Glamp-y cottages
Nearby: Rachel Carson Refuge

Among “hideaway tents,” quaint cottages and luxe wall tents, the RV sites here ain’t too shabby: a quick jaunt to beach or village.

MARYLAND
Cherry Hill Park

Choice Sites: Glamping pods
Noted: Food delivery to your site
Nearby: Washington, D.C.

Close to the Capital, serving RVers and tent campers. Plus: luxury yurts and cabins.

MASSACHUSETTS
Atlantic Oaks RV Resort

Choice Sites: J6-J8 and F6-F8
Noted: 20 minutes from P-Town
Nearby: Cape Cod National Seashore

Hard to find a better spot on Cape Cod. Wooded sites, plenty of shade, right on a rail trail for biking.

MICHIGAN
Indigo Bluffs RV Park

Choice Sites: 130 and its neighbors
Noted: Farmstand
Nearby: Sleeping Bear Dunes

Bask on laid-back Leelanau Peninsula, under shady maples and surrounded by amenities (bathhouse, pool, RV logistical needs, etc.).

MINNESOTA
Stony Point Resort

Choice Sites: 38-44
Noted: Boat docks
Nearby: Various beaches

Everything lake lovers need, including a canal that leads directly into Cass Lake.

MISSISSIPPI
The Cozy Rosy

Choice Sites: N/A
Noted: Barbeque and blues
Nearby: Gulf Islands National Seashore

Live music, BBQ, fishing piers and furnished tents. Several full-hookup sites.

MISSOURI
B Berry Farm

Choice Sites: Busy Bee’s Landing
Noted: Zipline and waterpark
Nearby: Lake of the Ozarks

This working farm in southern Missouri offers fresh produce daily, a serene trail system and a roster of family-friendly activities.

MONTANA
Divide Creek Campground

Choice Sites: 13, 14, and 15
Noted: Riverfront campsites
Nearby: Glacier National Park

One of the best parts of Montana, with easy access to the St. Mary River. Like the wild, but with private- campground comforts.

NEBRASKA
Fishers Cove RV Park

Choice Sites: N/A
Noted: Lakeside living
Nearby: Memorial Stadium

Known for fishing and kayaking, with full hook-up sites and ample beach room.

NEVADA
Wine Ridge RV Resort

Choice Sites: Casitas, cottages
Noted: Lighted pickleball courts
Nearby: Red Rock Canyon

With more than 130 RV sites and two pools, this is a luxe base an hour from The Strip.

NEW HAMPSHIRE
Alpine Garden

Choice Sites: Birchwood RV spot
Noted: “Hobbit-home” cabins
Nearby: Mount Washington

Boutique treehouse and cabins might tempt you, but the RV sites are full hook-up. On-site winery.

NEW JERSEY
The Depot Travel Park

Choice Sites: 227 and 228
Noted: Farmstand
Nearby: The Pine Barrens

Think Jersey is just one big traffic jam? Visit Cape May. This spot’s 240 sites are a short drive to Wildwood Boardwalk and fantastic beaches. Farmstand stocks homemade pie.

NEW MEXICO
Ghost Ranch

Choice Sites: Can’t go wrong
Noted: Chimney Rock
Nearby: Taos

Ghost Ranch’s tent and RV sites (some full hook-ups) are in the vivid red-rock landscapes made famous by Georgia O’Keeffe.

NEW YORK
Boheme Retreat

Choice Sites: Rosa, Fannie and Shirley
Noted: Pet-friendly
Nearby: Catskill Fly Fishing Center & Museum

Stay in one of six adorable renovated vintage campers, a day trip from New York City. Towing your own? Find water-front sites next door at Covered Bridge Campsite.

NORTH CAROLINA
Water's Edge Campground

Choice Sites: Section C
Noted: Awesome pier
Nearby: Ocracoke

A loop of full hook-up RV sites, close to Emerald Isle and Croatan National Forest.

NORTH DAKOTA
Eastbay Campground

Choice Sites: 14-17
Noted: Boat launch and beaches
Nearby: Devil’s Lake

Right on Devil’s Lake: full hookups, spacious sites, two boat launches and docks. Three swimming beaches.

OHIO
Sandy Springs Campground

Choice Sites: SS Sandy Springs, 1-10
Noted: Camp in a houseboat?!
Nearby: Shawnee State Forest

A family-run campground in the Appalachian foothills.

OKLAHOMA
Do Drop Inn RV Resort

Choice Sites: 020, 028, 029
Noted: Lap pool and spa
Nearby: Lake Texoma

Near a huge reservoir, this park offers family-friendly amenities—including paddle board, kayak and pontoon boat rentals.

OREGON
Bay Point Landing

Choice Sites: The Bayside spots
Noted: Heated saltwater pool
Nearby: Oregon Dunes

RV camping gets the Dwell treatment. High-design common spaces, choice amenities, mod cabins.

PENNSYLVANIA
Stony Fork Campground

Choice Sites: 4, 5, 6
Noted: On-site arcade
Nearby: Pennsylvania Grand Canyon

Planning an excursion to Pennsylvania’s Pine Creek Gorge? Niney-plus-acres of shady campsites and open fields for stargazing.

RHODE ISLAND
Colaluca Family Campground

Choice Sites: D1-D13
Noted: Big activities calendar
Nearby: Foster Country Club

Just over the border from Connecticut, just steps from a fantastic golf course. The Mooseup River cuts through.

SOUTH CAROLINA 
Edisto River Treehouses 

Choice Sites: Treehouses 
Noted: Canoe ride to camp 
Nearby: Edisto River

The river, destination for canoeing and hiking, occasionally floods—hence the need for treehouses. Only accessible by canoe.

SOUTH DAKOTA
Rafter J Bar Ranch

Choice Sites: Ranch Camp 
Noted: Mickelson hike/bike trail 
Nearby: Deadwood

An acclaimed spread in the Black Hills. Rushmore and Crazy Horse Memorial within minutes, Badlands just up the road.

TENNESSEE
Roamstead

Choice Sites: Hemlock Cabin
Noted: Coworking lodge
Nearby: Great Smoky Mountains

Modern campground on the edge of America’s most popular national park, with onsite dining and cocktails, a salt water pool and creeks laced through the property.

TEXAS
Tumble In RV Park

Choice Sites: All about location! 
Noted: $15 tent sites
Nearby: Marfa galleries and Chinati Foundation

Camping at a small campground like this is the best way to see Marfa, West Texas’s legendary art outpost. The landscape is rugged, intensely empty. The night sky goes on forever.

UTAH
Goulding’s Lodge and Campground

Choice Sites: Various sizes for rigs big and small
Noted: Earth Spirit cinema 
Nearby: The Grand Canyon

A high-drama campground: Monument Valley’s stone cathedrals loom on the horizon.

VIRGINIA
Creekside Campground

Choice Sites: 13-19
Noted: Walking distance to town 
Nearby: Best BBQ in the valley

Easy-going spot in the heart of the Shenandoah Valley, within walking distance of the fly shop and a firehouse-turned-BBQ joint called Bean’s—the best ribs for miles.

WASHINGTON
Long Beach Campfield

Choice Sites: “Tent Suites” 
Noted: Japanese-style spa 
Nearby: Willapa Wildlife Refuge

New creation of Japanese gear brand Snow Peak. Tent-camping only, but the full-set up Suites provide the tent, gear and all the vibes.

WEST VIRGINIA 
Brushcreek Falls RV Resort 

Choice Sites: 16, 27, 30 
Noted: Mini golf
Nearby: ATV trails

A well-run campground near some of the best off-roading in the Southeast. Hiking trails and swimming holes galore.

WISCONSIN
Yukon Trails

Choice Sites: Container cabins 
Noted: Hiking trail
Nearby: Castle Rock Lake

Looking for a campground with loads of action? Here you go: From Friday night shrimp fries to train rides and a free outdoor movie theater.

WYOMING
Virginian RV Park 

Choice Sites: Versatile pull-through sites
Noted: Heck of a pool 
Nearby: Grand Teton

Right in town in frontier- swanky Jackson and tricked out to match: hang-out spots, saloon, shops, Labor Day music fest.