Top Tent Campgrounds in the U.S.

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.

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