Campgrounds Recommended for
Hiking

Welcome to our reviews of campgrounds recommended for hiking. Camping With a View is dedicated to finding campgrounds that have camp sites with beautiful views of natural settings. Of all the campgrounds included in this site, the campgrounds below are recommended for hiking. See the "More Information" page of each of these campgrounds for more information about the hiking opportunities at this campground.

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Campgrounds Recommended for Hiking
Abbreviations:
C. G .=Campground B.L.M.=Bureau of Land Management C.O.E.=Corps of EngineersM.U.=Management Unit
N.F.=National Forest R.A.=Recreational Area S.B.=State Beach S.P.=State Park
S.R.A.=State Recreation Area
Private / Public
Campground
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Alabama
Bankhead N. F. Clear Creek Lake, Forest
     
 
Alaska
Private Campground Heritage RV Park Mtns, Ocean Bay
     
 
Arizona
Private Campground Tombstone Territories RV Resort
Mtns, Desert
     
Apache N. F. Brookchar Lake, Mtns, Forest
Apache N. F. Cutthroat Lake, Meadow, Mtns, Forest
Apache N. F. Winn Meadow, Forest
Coronado N. F. Bog Springs Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Coronado N. F. General Hitchcock Rock Formations, Creek, Forest
Coronado N. F. Lakeview Lake, Forest
Coronado N. F. Molino Basin Mtns., Arid Landscape, Rock Form., Creek
Coronado N. F. Riggs Flat Lake, Valley, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Kaibab N. F. Ten-X Forest
Kaibab N. F. White Horse Lake Lake, Meadow, Evergreen Forest
Prescott N. F. Mingus Mountain Evergreen Forest
Prescott N. F. Yavapai Rock Formations, Mtns, Desert, Forest
Tonto N. F. Cholla Desert Landscape, Lake
     
 
Arkansas
Ozark N. F. Cove Lake Lake, Forest (Fall Colors)
     
 
California
Carpinteria S. B. Carpinteria S. B. Ocean
Clear Lake S. P. Clear Lake S. P . Lake
Cleveland N. F. Oak Grove Arid Landscape, Mtns
El Capitan S. B. El Capitan S. B. Ocean
Eldorado N. F. Ice House Reservoir, Forest
Eldorado N. F. Jones Fork Reservoir, Evergreen Forest
Eldorado N. F. Kirkwood Lake Lake, Rock Formations, Forest
Emma Wood S. B. Emma Wood S. B. Ocean
Half Moon Bay S. B. Half Moon Bay S. B. Ocean
Humboldt Redwoods S. P. Hidden Springs Redwood Forest
Inyo N. F. Big Pine Creek Creek, Mtns, Forest
Inyo N. F. Lone Pine Arid Landscape, Rock Formations, Mtns
Inyo N. F. McGee Creek Creek, Mtns, Meadow, Arid Landscape
Inyo N. F. Onion Valley Mtns, Forest
Inyo N. F. Rock Creek Lake Creek, Mtns, Forest
Inyo N. F. Saddlebag Lake Lake, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Inyo N. F. Sawmill Walk-In Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Klamath N. F. Indian Scotty River, Evergreen Forest
Klamath N. F. Kangaroo Lake Lake, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Lassen N. F. Aspen Lake, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Lassen N. F. Crater Lake Lake, Forest
Lassen N. F. Domingo Springs Meadows, Evergreen Forest
Los Padres N. F. Arroyo Seco Lakes, Mtns, Forest
Los Padres N. F. Campo Alto Evergreen Forest
Los Padres N. F. Chula Vista Meadow, Evergreen Forest
Los Padres N. F. Kirk Creek Ocean
Los Padres N. F. McGill Valley, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Mendocino N. F. Fuller Grove Lake, Evergreen Forest
Mendocino N. F. Letts Lake Lake, Evergreen and Manzanita Forest
Modoc N. F. A. H. Hogue Lake, Evergreen Forest
Modoc N. F. Hemlock Lake, Evergreen Forest
Modoc N. F. Medicine Lake, Evergreen Forest
Patrick's Point S. P . Patrick's Point S. P . Ocean, Old Growth Forest
Pfeiffer Big Sur S. P. Pfeiffer Big Sur Redwood Forest, River
Plumas N. F. Mill Creek Lake, Evergreen Forest
Plumas N. F. Sundew Lake, Evergreen Forest
Point Mugu S. P . Point Mugu S. P . Ocean
Richardson Grove S. P. Richardson Grove Redwood Forest
San Bernardino N. F. Applewhite Arid Landscape, Canyon
San Bernardino N. F. Boulder Basin Rock Formations, Mtns, Forest
San Bernardino N. F. Marion Mountain Mtns and Mature Evergreen Forest
San Bernardino N. F. Pinyon Flats Desert Landscape, Mtns
San Bernardino N. F. South Fork River, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
San Simeon S. P. San Simeon S. P. Ocean
Sequoia N. F. Quaking Aspen Meadow, Evergreen Forest
Sequoia N. F. Redwood Meadow, Old Growth Evergreen Forest
Stanislaus N. F. Big Meadow Rock Formations, Mtns, Forest
Stanislaus N. F. Highland Lakes Lake, Mtns, Arid Landscape, Forest
Toiyabe N. F. Crags Mtns, Arid Landscape
Toiyabe N. F. Honeymoon Flat Creek, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Trinity N. F. Minersville Lake, Forest
     
 
Colorado
Arapaho N. F. Arapaho Bay Mtns, Lake, Evergreen Forest
Arapaho N. F. Stillwater Mtns, Lake, Evergreen Forest
Arapaho N. F. Sunset Point Mtns, Meadows, Lake, Evergreen Forest
Grand Mesa N. F. Island Lake Valley, Lake, Evergreen Forest
Gunnison N. F. Lake Irwin Lake, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Gunnison N. F. Lost Lake Lake, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Pike N. F. Happy Meadows Meadow, River, Evergreen Forest
Rio Grande N. F. Conejos Mtns, River, Evergreen Forest
Roosevelt N. F. Chambers Lake Lake, Evergreen Forest
Roosevelt N. F. Jacks Gulch Meadows, Mtns, Forest
Roosevelt N. F. Kelly Flats River, Forest
Roosevelt N. F. Narrows River, Meadow, Rock Formations, Forest
Roosevelt N. F. Peaceful Valley Creek, Forest
Routt N. F. Bear Lake Mtns, Forest
Routt N. F. Big Creek Lakes Lake, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Routt N. F. Dumont Lake Meadow, Evergreen Forest
Routt N. F. Hahns Peak Lake Lake, Evergreen Forest
San Isabel N. F. Alvarado Valley, Mtns, Forest
San Isabel N. F. Purgatoire Meadow, Forest
San Isabel N. F. White Star Reservoir, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
San Juan N. F. South Mineral Creek, Meadows, Mtns, Forest
White River N. F. Mollie B Reservoir, Mtns
     
 
Connecticut
Private Campground Peppertree River, Forest (Fall Foliage)
     
 
Florida
Private Campground Holiday Campground Ocean Bay
     
Alafia River S. P. Alafia River Lake, Meadow
Anastasia S. P. Anastasia Tropical Vegetation
Big Lagoon S. P. Big Lagoon Native Tropical Vegetation
Blackwater River S. P. Blackwater River Fall Colors
Cayo Costa S. P. Cayo Costa Native Tropical Vegetation
Faver-Dykes S. P. Faver-Dykes Native Tropical Vegetation
Fort Clinch S. P. Fort Clinch Ocean, Dunes, Forest
Henderson Beach. S.P. Henderson Beach Arid/Semi-Tropical Landscape
Little Talbot Island S. P. Little Talbot Island Native Tropical Vegetation
Long Key S. P. Long Key Ocean
Ochlockonee River S. P. Ochlockonee River Native Tropical Vegetation
St. Andrews State R. A. St. Andrews Ocean Lagoon
St. Joseph Pen. State Park St. Joseph Peninsula Sand Dunes
     
 
Georgia
Private Campground Trackrock C. G. & Cabins Mtns, Lake, Fall Colors
     
Chattahoochee N. F. Cooper Creek Creek, Forest
Chattahoochee N. F. Upper Chattahoochee River River, Forest
Oconee N. F. Lake Sinclair Lake, Forest
     
 
Idaho
Private Campground Challis Hot Springs, Mtns, River
Private Campground Red Rock RV & Camping Park Mtns,Arid Landscape, Meadow/Prairie
     
Boise N. F. Big Trinity Lake, Evergreen Forest
Boise N. F. Bull Trout Lake Lake, Evergreen Forest
Caribou N. F. Willow Flat River, Forest
Clearwater N. F. Giant White Pine Old Growth Evergreen Forest
Nez Perce N. F. O'Hara Bar River, Evergreen Forest
Payette N. F. Hazard Lake Lake, Evergreen Forest
Sawtooth N. F. Grandjean River, Creek, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Sawtooth N. F. Stanley Lake Lake, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Targhee N. F. Warm River River, Forest
     
 
Illinois
Shawnee N. F. Pharoah Valley, Rock Formations, Forest
     
 
Iowa
Cedar Rapids/Marion Squaw Creek Meadow, Forest
     
 
Kentucky
Daniel Boone N. F. Twin Knobs Lake, Forest
Land Between The Lakes R. A. Birmingham Ferry Lake, Forest
Land Between The Lakes R. A. Cravens Bay Lake, Forest
Land Between The Lakes R. A. Hillman Ferry Lake, Forest
Land Between The Lakes R. A. Nickell Branch Lake, Forest
Land Between The Lakes R. A. Taylor Bay Lake, Forest
     
 
Louisiana
Kisatchie N. F. Beaver Dam Lake, Forest
     
 
Maine
Private Campground Chewonki C. G. River, Fall Colors
Private Campground Gray Homestead Oceanfront Camping Ocean, Meadow/Prairie
Private Campground Hermit Island C. G. Ocean and Sand Dunes
Private Campground Sagadahoc Bay C. G. Ocean
Private Campground Saltwater Farms C. G. Ocean Inlet, Meadow, Fall Colors
Private Campground Searsport Shores Oceanfront C. G. Ocean
Private Campground Shore Hills C. G. Ocean Tidal Basin
     
 
Michigan
Hiawatha N. F. Bay Furnace Lake, Creek, Forest
Ottawa N. F. Black River Lake, Forest
     
 
Minnesota
Chippewa N. F. Cass Lake Loop Lake, Forest
Superior N. F. Lake Jeanette Lake, Evergreen Forest
     
 
Mississippi
Homochitto N. F. Clear Springs Lake, Forest
Tombigbee N. F. Choctaw Lake Lake, Evergreen Forest
     
 
Missouri
Pomme De Terre Lake Pomme De Terre State Park Lake, Forest
Private Campgrounds River of Life Farm River, Forest
     
 
Montana
Private Campground 7th Ranch RV Camp Mtns, Prairie, Valley, Arid Landscape
Private Campground Yellowstone's Edge RV Park Mtns. River
     
Flathead N. F. Holland Lake Lake, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Gallatin N. F. Cabin Creek Creek, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Gallatin N. F. Hick's Park Canyon, Mtns, Creek, Evergreen Forest
Helena N. F. Copper Creek Evergreen Forest
Lewis & Clark N. F. Cave Mountain River, Mtns, Mixed Forest
Lewis & Clark N. F. Dry Wolf Creek, Meadow, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
     
 
Nebraska
Private Campground Flying Bee Prairie, Mountains
     
Samuel R Mckelvie N. F. Steer Creek Prairie, Evergreen Forest
     
 
Nevada
Humboldt N. F. Angel Creek Mtns, Forest
Humboldt N. F. Angel Lake Valley, Mtns, Dwarf Aspen Forest
Humboldt N. F. Thomas Canyon Canyon, Mtns, Forest
Humboldt N. F. Ward Mountain Evergreen Forest
Lake Tahoe Basin M.U. Nevada Beach Lake, Mtns, Forest
Toiyabe N. F. Hilltop Mtns, Forest
Toiyabe N. F. Hope Valley Meadow, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Toiyabe N. F. Kyle Canyon Mtns, Canyon, Forest
     
 
New Hampshire
Private Campground Fransted Family C G. River, Mtns, Meadow
Private Campground Lost River Valley C. G. River, Fall Colors
Private Campground Notch View RV Resort Mtns, Fall Colors, Valley
     
 
New Mexico
Bureau of Land Mgmt. Three Rivers Petroglyphs Site Mtns, Arid Landscape
Gila N. F. Pinon Lake, Evergreen Forest
Lincoln N. F. Sleepy Grass Meadow, Forest
Lincoln N. F. Three Rivers Mtns, Arid Landscape, Evergreen Forest
Santa Fe N. F. Jacks Creek Meadow, Mtns, Forest
Santa Fe N. F. Rio de las Vacas River, Meadow, Evergreen Forest
Santa Fe N. F. Vista Linda River, Desert Landscape, Canyon
Valley of Fires R. A. Valley of Fires Rock Formations, Mtns
     
 
New York
Private Campground Lakeside Campground Lake, Fall Colors
     
 
North Carolina
Private Campground Campfire Lodgings Mountains, Valley, RIver, Fall Colors
Private Campground Cascade Lake R. A. Lake, Mountains and Fall Colors
     
Pisgah N. F. Rocky Bluff Forest (Fall Colors)
Uwharrie N. F. Badin Lake Lake, Forest
     
 
Oregon
Private Campground Casey's Riverside RV Park Mountains, River
Private Campground Junipers Reservoir RV Resort High Desert, Meadow, Reservoir
Private Campground Mountain View Motel & RV Park Mountains
Private Campground The Marina Park River
     
Rogue River N. F. Abbott Creek Meadows, Creek, Forest
Rogue River N. F. Doe Point Lake, Evergreen Forest
Rogue River N. F. Hamaker Creek, Evergreen Forest
Siuslaw N. F. Carter Lake Sand Dunes, Lake
Siuslaw N. F. Eel Creek Sand Dunes, Forest
Siuslaw N. F. Tillicum Beach Ocean
Umpqua N. F. Boulder Flat River, Forest
Umpqua N. F. Diamond Lake Lake, Meadows, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Umpqua N. F. Eagle Rock River, Forest
Umpqua N. F. Lake in the Woods Lake, Evergreen Forest
Umpqua N. F. Poole Creek Lake, Evergreen Forest
     
 
Pennsylvania
Private Campground Starlite Camping Resort Fall Colors, Valley, Farmland
     
 
South Carolina
Andrew Jackson S. P. Andrew Jackson S. P. Lake
Baker Creek S. P. Baker Creek S. P. Lake
Calhoun Falls S.R.A. Calhoun Falls SRA Lake
Cheraw S. P. Cheraw S. P. Lake
Devils Fork S. P. Devils Fork S. P. Lake, Mountains, Fall Colors
Dreher Island S. R. A. Dreher Island SRA Lake
Francis Marion N. F. Buck Hall Ocean
Hamilton Branch SRA. Hamilton Branch SRA Lake
Hickory Knob S. P. . Hickory Knob S. P . Lake
Hunting Island S. P. Hunting Island S. P . Ocean
Lake Greenwood SR A Lake Greenwood SRA Lake
Lake Wateree S. R. A. Lake Wateree SRA Lake, Fall Colors
     
 
South Dakota
Private Campground Badlands Ranch & Resort Meadow/Prairie
     
 
Tennessee
Cherokee N. F. Indian Boundary Lake, Forest
Land Between The Lakes R. A. Gatlin Point Lakes
     
 
Texas
Davey Crockett N. F. Ratcliff Lake Lake & Forest
Fairfield Lake S.P. Fairfield Lake S. P. Lake
Huntsville S. P. Huntsville S. P. Lake
Inks Lake S. P. Inks Lake S. P. Lake
Lake Livingston S. P. Lake Livingston S. P. Lake
Lake Mineral Wells S. P. Lake Mineral Wells S. P. Lake
Mustang Island S. P. Mustang Island S. P. Ocean & Sand Dunes
Pace Bend Park Pace Bend Park Lake & Rock Formations
     
 
Utah
Ashley N. F. Firefighters Memorial Reservoir/Dam, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Cache N. F. Monte Cristo Evergreen Forest
Cache N. F. Sunrise Mtns, Lake, Forest
Dixie N. F. Red Canyon Canyon, Rock Formations Evergreen Forest
Dixie N. F. Singletree Meadow, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Fishlake N. F. Maple Grove Valley, Creek, Mtns, Forest
Unita N. F. Blackhawk Meadows, Forest
Unita N. F. Granite Flat Meadows, Mtns, Mixed Forest
Wasatch N. F. Moosehorn Lake, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Wasatch N. F. Washington Lake Lake, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
     
 
Vermont
Private Campground Greenwood Lodge & Campsites Fall Colors, Lake
     
 
Virginia
Jefferson N. F. Raccoon Branch Creek, Mtns, Forest
     
 
Washington
Olympic N. F. Campbell Tree Grove River, Old Growth Evergreen Forest
Olympic N. F. Klahowya River, Rain Forest
Olympic N. F. Willaby Lake, Old Growth Evergreen Forest
     
 
West Virginia
Private Campground Flatwoods RV Park Mountains, Forest
     
 
Wisconsin
Private Campground Village Inn on the Lake Lake
     
 
Wyoming
Bighorn N. F. Circle Park Meadow, Forest
Bighorn N. F. Sitting Bull Meadow, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Bridger N. F. Green River Lake Mtns, Lake, Evergreen Forest
Medicine Bow N. F. Brooklyn Lake Lake, Evergreen Forest
Medicine Bow N. F. Spruce Mtn. Lookout Tower Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Medicine Bow N. F. Sugarloaf Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Medicine Bow N. F. Vedauwoo Rock Formations, Forest
Shoshone N. F. Crazy Creek Evergreen Forest, Mtns
Shoshone N. F. Dickinson Creek Meadows, Evergreen Forest
Shoshone N. F. Double Cabin Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Shoshone N. F. Island Lake Lake, Meadow, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
Teton N. F. Granite Creek Creek, Mtns and Evergreen Forest
Wasatch N. F. Christmas Meadows Meadows, Mtns, Evergreen Forest
     
 
     
     

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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