19 Of The Best Places To Camp In The US If You're Craving Nature

With 1,600 acres of white sand beach, there's plenty of room to enjoy this park while maintaining your distance. The park is still operating at limited camping capacity, but with the beach right at your toes, it's well worth the reservation.

Hiking, fishing, and just breathing in all the fresh forest air — this park truly has it all. And with multiple campsites still open, it's easy to escape here. Make sure to check their website for info on how to camp safely, and reserve a campsite before you head out.

Its name may be misleading (it's actually named after the Colorado River, which runs through Texas), but this park offers a river, camping, and even a 70-foot waterfall. Their website has plenty of info on how to visit safely, from camping reservations to the park's cleanliness standards.

Just shy of the Canadian border, you'll find 2.4 million acres of national forest filled with lakes, rivers, and plenty of campgrounds available for reservation. Exploring every inch of this forest could require a few days — but hey, you deserve an adventure!

In this 402,000-acre swamp, you're probably going to see more gators than other humans. Plus, it's a certified dark sky park, meaning there's minimal light pollution and maximum star gazing potential. Be sure to read up on Georgia's state park COVID-19 guidelines before you go.

Located just outside of Charleston, this forest now offers dispersed camping, so you can spend the day hiking, fishing, or kayaking before you sleep under the stars. However, some areas of the park are still closed, so be sure to check for updates before you go.

Hailed as the "Yosemite of the East," this backcountry area offers 25 miles of trails, waterfalls, campgrounds, and more. The only thing missing? Restrooms, which are currently still closed. But that just adds to the camping experience, right?

Conveniently located equidistant from both Boulder and Denver, this 12,000-acre park has hiking and bike trails through forests and wildflower fields. Don't forget to reserve your campsite, as it's no longer first come, first serve, and make sure to stop by Panorama Point Scenic Overlook for the park's best view.

Ready for some serious isolation? This park, which offers 19 miles of shoreline, has 27 remote campsites that are only accessible by boat. Canoes and kayaks can be rented in town — but before paddling off, read up on Vermont's tips and requirements for traveling and COVID-19, and make sure you reserve a coveted camping spot.

Just off Cape Cod lies this beautiful forest just full of trees to get lost in. Spend the day hiking its 15 miles of trails before nestling into your tent beneath the trees. The park is newly reopened and ready for reservations.

Is there anything quite like sleeping just yards from the ocean? (Hint: the answer is no!) This stretch of beachfront offers tent and RV camping, fishing, and even grills so you can cook up anything you catch. So don't forget your fishing pole if you make a reservation.

Get lost in over 25,000 acres of forest and more than 26 miles of trails that are just begging to be explored. This park recently started accepting camping reservations so you can be prepared before you go.

One of this park's biggest highlights is the Little Miami River, which runs through a natural limestone gorge that comprises some of the park's hiking trails. Plus, campsites are usually shaded and are dog-friendly, so the whole quaranteam can come. Be sure to read up on important COVID-19 protocols before making a reservation.

Just a 45-minute drive from Las Vegas, this 6.3 million-acre park offers a respite from the hot desert and the hectic strip. Its larger campsites have reopened and are ready for reserving, so you'll have a place to crash after hiking the day away.