North American Campgrounds

More and more people in America are choosing to forgo a luxury hotel vacation and experience America up close, either from the comforts of their RVs or from their tents. If you can, try to visit all of the finest North American campgrounds available. Below are some of our picks for best American camping destinations, 5 tent campgrounds and 5 RV campgrounds. Do check our navigation menu to the left for American campgrounds in specific states.

Top American Campgrounds for Tent Camping:

New York - Clarence Fahnestock
     Memorial State Park

In 2005 this campground was named as one of Reserve America's Top Outdoor Locations, and with good reason. This 14,086 acre park provides visitors with activities year round, with hiking trails, a beautiful beach, boating, hunting, fishing, birding, cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and sledding. The scenic campground has 80 campsites with picnic tables and fire rings, as well as restroom and shower facilities. Movies are shown on Saturday evenings for the campers to enjoy. This campground also provides spaces for RVs, though there are no hookups or dump stations.

Boston - Boston Harbor Islands

Less than an hour's ferry ride from downtown Boston, The Boston Harbor Islands has campsites on four of 30 harbor islands. Camping is available on Lovells, Peddocks, Grape and Bumpkin Islands and reservations are required. If you want a great primitive camping experience, Boston Harbor Islands is for you. Although there are no showers or drinking water, you do have a wonderful view of the Boston skyline.

Florida - Juniper Springs

Recently featured in USAToday "10 great places to pitch a pup tent," and voted one of America's top Family Campgrounds by Reserve America, Juniper Springs in Central Florida boasts one of the great swimming holes in the state. Juniper Springs is located in the Ocala National Forest, about 90 minutes from both Jacksonville and Orlando. All sites include picnic table, BBQ grill, and fire ring. The campground has hot showers, flush toilets and baby change comfort change station, as well as a convenience store.

San Francisco - Angel Island

Readers of the Bay Area Guardian voted Angel Island "Best Campground." In addition to the history (Angel Island has served as a fort in the American Civil War, as well as an immigration station) Angel Island also provides campers with beach camping and incredible views of San Francisco and the East Bay. Be aware that the island can get windy, although several of the campsites are sheltered from the wind. The campsites are all grouped together, but spread out over the island (with the exception of three of the 11 campsites, which are together) so campers have some privacy.

Hawaii - Hawaii Volcanos National Park -
      Apua Point Campground

If you're willing to hike to your campsite, consider Apua Point Campground in Hawaii Volcanos National Park. The reward? You'll be camping in one of the only campgrounds where you can witness volcanic eruption activity. Apua Point is only ten miles from Kilauea, the world's most active volcano. The campsite is limited to 12 campers.

Top RV American Campgrounds

Pennsylvania - Brookdale Family Campground

Brookdale Family Campground was voted Best Campground in Crawford County by the Meadville Tribune readers in 2006. Located in the Lake Region of North Western Pennsylvania, 7 miles east of Meadville on Rt. 27. All types of camping available: RV, pop-up, tent. Every campsite has a picnic table and fire ring. The campgrounds also includes 7 fishing ponds with free catch and release fishing. A full hookup site is only $31 per night, water and electric site is $28.

Connecticut - Seaport Campground

Another award-winner, Seaport was voted Best Campground in Connecticut in four categories in Frommer's Guide. Located in the coastal town of Old Mystic, minutes away from saltwater beaches. Features include: water & electric hookups, some with cable and 50amp service; automatic laundromat, grocery store, full-sized swimming pool fishing Pond, miniature golf, horseshoes, children's games and live entertainment.

Branson, Missouri - ABC RV Park

If you like a blend of glitz and nature, then a stay at America's Best Campground RV Park in Branson, Missouri might be what you're looking for. Branson is considered the "live music capital of the world" as there are numerous venues in town with first-rate entertainment, such as "Best of Motown," "Brett Family," "12 Irish Tenors," "Jim Reeves Tribute," "Dick Clark's American Bandstand" and "Oak Ridge Boys." But, Branson is also a nature-lover's paradise, located in the beautiful Ozark Mountains and on the shores of Lake Taneycomo and Table Rock Lake. They offer 161 RV and tent campsites, including 136 pull-thrus which will handle any length RV, full hookup with 20/30/50/100 amp service, satellite TV, picnic table and grill, free wi-fi, pool and spa. And, it's Woodall's Rated 5W. No roughing it here!

Los Angeles Area - Dockweiler State Beach

Want some great ocean sunsets to go with your RV camping? Check out Dockweiller State Beach located in Playa Del Rey, just south of Los Angeles. It's as close to the sand as you can get in an RV. There are 82 full hookup sites and 35 spaces without hookups, with showers, restrooms and laundry facilities. Each site includes picnic table and grill. The upside are the awesome views. The downside is that you're near the airport, which can be noisy. But, if the noise doesn't bother you, the views are incredible. There is no tent camping.

Yellowstone National Park -
       Yellowstone's Edge RV Resort

Yellowstone's Edge RV Resort is located just 35 miles north of the North entrance of Yellowstone National park, occupying more than a quarter mile of riverfront along the Yellowstone River, which, the Resort points out, is one of the top ten fly-fishing rivers in the world (the Yellowstone River is a catch and release river). RV sites include full hook-ups with 30/50-amp power supply. Amenities include store, laundry facilities, showers, game room. You can also book a trip with a fishing guide. Outdoor activities in the area include: fishing, hiking, horseback riding, rafting and backcountry exploring. RV rentals are in Bozeman, 48 miles away, in case you wish to fly in and rent an RV.

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