17 Apr Top Destinations In The U.S.A. To Go Camping This Spring
Spring is the perfect time to go camping and enjoy the great outdoors without dealing with frigid conditions. This season helps you avoid large crowds as families with school children wait for the lengthy summer break before embarking on a trip.
The United States has no shortage of must-visit campgrounds in quantity and variety. Prioritize these four leading spring camping destinations across the nation to satisfy your wanderlust and biophilia.
Desolation Wilderness, El Dorado County, California
Desolation Wilderness is a backpacker magnet. Also called Devils Basin, it’s on 63,960 acres and offers breathtaking views of Lake Tahoe, abundant hiking trails and jaw-dropping waterfalls. It’s near San Francisco, allowing you to explore unadulterated nature without feeling completely isolated.
This dispersed camping destination in the heart of the El Dorado National Forest welcomes large groups and overnight visitors without reservations.
You can’t build a campfire here, and it’s best not to store food in bear hangs. Instead, you must use a portable camp stove to prepare meals and bring bear canisters to reduce your risk of an encounter.
Everglades National Park, Miami-Dade, Monroe and Collier Counties, Florida
If you haven’t been to the nation’s largest subtropical wilderness, make this spring the time to visit. This ecological treasure is a World Heritage Site and an International Biosphere Reserve, among its many recognitions. Its credentials speak volumes about its beauty, biodiversity and cultural significance.
The Everglades National Park is home to many rare, elusive creatures — including the iconic Florida panther. Some want to take it slow by fishing, while many tour this wetland by airboat to view its fauna.
However you define your ideal excursion, this tropical destination offers you frontcountry and backcountry camping opportunities. This national park is protective of its natural lightscape, so expect a vivid view of the Milky Way in the darkest hours of the night.
Killens Pond State Park, Kent County, Delaware
Killens Pond State Park is one of the First State’s gems. It’s the perfect place to visit if you seek a wooded campground for privacy and solitude while having convenient access to water.
This state park’s centuries-old pond is perfect for paddlesport-loving birdwatchers. Rent a canoe, pedalboat or kayak to navigate across the calm water while feasting your eyes on nesting bald eagles, wading birds enjoying nature’s bounty and waterfowl taking a dip.
This location’s modern elevated boardwalk accommodates pedestrians and bikers. It has bump-outs and benches for anglers yearning for peace. Killens Pond State Park has easy hiking and biking trails where you can gently meander through a hardwood forest and observe wildlife.
Elkhart Campground, Elkhart, Indiana
Do you love to use your recreational vehicle (RV) while camping? Visit the Midwest and spend the night in Elkhart, Indiana — the RV capital of the world.
Stay at Elkhart Campground — an institution in the RV camping community. It has room for hundreds of motorhomes of any size, including shaded sites, and features the essential amenities you and your furry companion need to camp comfortably.
This campground is only a short drive away from many local attractions. While the city can brag about its greenery, its culture lures most visitors.
The beating heart of Elkhart County has enough options to delight museumgoers, but the RV/MH Hall of Fame is the cream of the crop. It chronicles America’s love of RVing and the evolution of the RV industry. Its impressive selection of artifacts includes the oldest surviving camper — the 1913 Earl travel trailer.
Make This Spring Your Best Camping Season Yet
These destinations offer fascinating experiences, highlighting America’s charm in unique ways. Although they may appeal to different breeds of camping enthusiasts, include them all on your bucket list to broaden your horizons.
Author bio: Cora Gold is a travel writer and editor of women’s lifestyle magazine, Revivalist, where she covers destination ideas, packing tips and travel advice for women. Connect with Cora on LinkedIn, Pinterest and X.
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