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Top Camping Areas Around the U.S.

camping with kids

Yosemite National Park, California Campgrounds 

Marvel at the awe-inspiring vistas, granite icons, breath-taking waterfalls, and discover its fascinating history while you hike the trails suitable for all ages.

Pines Campgrounds
nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/pinescampgrounds.htm

Wawona Campground
nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/wawonacamp.htm

Porcupine Flat Campground
nps.gov/yose/planyourvisit/porcupinecamp.htm


Zion National Park, Utah Campgrounds

Explore the Zion Canyon with its reddish and tan-colored Navajo Sandstone,  the park has a unique geography and a variety of life zones that allow for unusual plant and animal diversity. 

Watchman Campground
utah.com/campgrounds/watchman-campground

Zion National Park – South
utah.com/campgrounds/zion-national-park-south

Lava Point Campground
utah.com/campground/zion-national-park-lava-point


Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona Campgrounds

Enjoy the scenery, the wide views of the canyon and Colorado River. 

Mather Campground – S. rim Trailer Village with full Hookup
nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/cg-sr.htm

Dispersed camping or camping at large is permitted in the national forest outside the park.


Camping on Nearby American Indian Lands
around the Grand Canyon

Combine your nature retreat with indigenous culture by choosing a campground on American Indian land.

Havasupai Indian Reservation
nps.gov/grca/planyourvisit/havasupai.htm

Hualapai Indian Reservation
grandcanyonwest.com

Navajo Indian Reservation
navajonationparks.org


Big Bend National Park, Texas Campgrounds

Enjoy a Texas National Park, Big Bend offers plenty of activities for visitors of all ages. The park boasts 150 miles of hiking trails through mountainous desert terrain.

Chisos Basin Campground
nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/basin_campground.htm

Cottonwood Campground
nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/cottonwood_campground.htm

Rio Grande Village Campground
nps.gov/bibe/planyourvisit/rgv_campground.htm

Camping Options Outside the Park:

  • Big Bend Ranch State Park
  • Big Bend Resort and Adventures
  • Maverick Ranch RV Park

For a full list, check out nps.gov/bibe/camping-options-outside-the-park.htm


Top places to camp around Houston

Galveston Island State Park
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/galveston-island/fees-facilities/campsites

Lake Houston Wilderness Park
houstontx.gov/parks/parksites/lakehoustonpark.html

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park
campjellystone.com

Lake Livingston State Park
tpwd.texas.gov/state-parks/lake-livingston/fees-facilities/campsites

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