Sometimes you just need to go it alone. Leave stress and worry behind, and enter the peaceful world of solo camping. When going solo, bring only what you need, since you’ll be lugging it all yourself. If your chosen spot is bike friendly, consider bringing your mountain bike along to make transporting yourself and your gear a little easier, plus to give yourself some fun trail riding time.
Recharge yourself by leaving the electronics off. You can always take them with you for safety reasons but enjoy the sights and sounds of nature rather than checking your e-mail or social media. Of course, always remember to leave an itinerary with someone who can keep an eye out for you to return as scheduled.
If you’re an experienced camper with an occasional yen for solitude, here are a few places to check into next time you need to get away from it all.
1. Adirondack Park, New York
With 30,000 miles of rivers and streams flowing into 3,000 lakes and ponds, Adirondack Park will call to the water-loving camper. It also features more than 40 mountain peaks, including Mount Marcy, the highest point in New York State. Over 2,000 miles of hiking trails will give you plenty of ways to while away your day, and the mountain and lake views are spectacular. Since it’s not a national park, there is no admission fee!
2. Gunnison National Park, Colorado
Carved by eons of water and wind, Gunnison National Park features steep canyons and soaring spires of rock. Climbers love this area, but there are several hiking trails as well, ranging from one-third of a mile to seven miles. There is bear activity in this area so plan accordingly and make use of the bear boxes provided at the camping area.
3. Acadia National Park, Maine
Home to the tallest mountain on the Atlantic Coast, Acadia National Park has more to see than one trip could ever accomplish. There are tons of hiking trails ranging from easy to strenuous, plus birdwatching, fishing, geocaching, and more! How about camping out on a rustic island? Book a spot at Isle au Haut, where cars are prohibited and access is only by boat. You’ll need reservations for this popular yet primitive spot, but the lakeside views are worth the wait.
This wraps up our list of 3 great places to enjoy solo camping, for Sunny Sport’s solo camping essentials, check out 3 Essentials For Solo Camping.
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