There’s nothing better than a campsite with a view! The United States is home to some of the most beautiful places to camp in the world, from Alaska to Florida. Let’s take a look at just three of the most scenic campgrounds in the US.
White River Campground – Mount Rainier National Park, Washington
This campground has one hundred and twelve sites, running water, flush toilets, and fire rings. Right on the banks of the White River, this campground affords amazing views of Mount Rainier. White River is also the closest campground to Sunrise Point — at 6,400 feet, the best place to watch the morning colors wash over Mount Rainier and its snow-capped neighbors.
Garden Key Campground – Dry Tortugas National Park, Florida
This campground boasts 10 sites, picnic tables, grills, and composting toilets. Camping on the beach is always beautiful; it’s even better when one of the world’s largest barrier reef systems is right outside your tent. After a starry night, stumble a few feet into the calm, clear water and treat yourself to a fish-filled snorkeling excursion. Even the trip from Key West is gorgeous — the Yankee Freedom II National Park Shuttle takes you on a two hour, 70 mile journey punctuated by turtle and dolphin sightings.
Jedediah Smith Campground – Jedediah Smith Redwood State Park, California
There are 89 sites, picnic tables, fire rings, and flush toilets. The stately coastal redwoods here are so densely packed that precious few trails or roads have been cut through the forest. Thankfully, the park staff carved out a campground in the middle of a grove, which brings shade and beauty to every site. After you set up, walk the short but sweet Stout Grove Trail loop, which winds through a pristine forest of impossibly tall and ancient trees.
Images via pfly, Karen in California
