10 Hidden Gems for Camping Getaways You Haven’t Heard About Yet
Popular family vacation spots certainly offer their share of charm, but there are also many incredible hidden gems waiting to be discovered! Check out this list of distinctive travel destinations to inspire your next trip!
Visit new places can rewire your brain, particularly the hippocampus which plays a crucial role in memories. Camping getaways at these incredible hidden gems should definitely be added to your bucket list!
Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park provides an unforgettable experience, featuring otherworldly scenery, fascinating geology and an abundance of wildlife. Spanning 244,000 acres, the park contains towering rock formations and fossil beds intermingled with one of America’s largest protected mixed-grass prairies – creating an experience unlike any other!
Badlands National Park’s scenic drive and Notch Trail are highly-acclaimed attractions, but don’t forget your camera; Badlands offers dramatic changes throughout the day and night!
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Imagine Yellowstone National Park multiplied by six, and you will gain some idea of its size. At 13 million acres, Yellowstone covers four mountain ranges with some of North America’s highest peaks as well as massive glaciers.
Hikers with experience can explore remote parts of the park with a backcountry permit and experience true wilderness solitude – it is truly stunning destination!
Chattanooga
Sleeping beneath the stars and awakening to a stunning sunrise are unforgettable experiences, which Chattanooga provides in abundance with some spectacular campgrounds.
From bunkhouse hostels to luxurious yurts, there’s something perfect for everyone in Scenic City! Plus there are tons of other awesome activities and attractions!
La Conner
La Conner is an idyllic waterfront village offering something for everyone. Take a leisurely stroll along its marina to admire all of its boats or shop or browse galleries on Morris and First Streets for unique treasures.
Due to its ideal climate for grape growing, wine tasting has become a favorite activity here. Many shops provide sampling and tasting services.
Support local businesses this year! Shop and dine locally while visiting.
Morgantown
Morgantown is an energetic college town that blends Mountaineer spirit with outdoor adventure and culture. Sure, Cooper’s Rock offers stunning vistas – but this quaint city along the Monongahela River has much more to offer.
Shop until your heart’s content at Morgantown Mall, University Towne Center or Suncrest Towne Center – or enjoy drinks and live performances at local bars like Iron Horse Tavern and Chestnut Brew Works!
Sedona
Sedona is an idyllic destination for hikers, bikers and horseback riders looking for high-end glamping experiences. Stay in rustic cabins or yurts set amidst pine trees with picturesque Red Rock views – Sedona truly provides something special!
Sedona is an International Dark Sky Community, so the stars will be all yours as darkness descends. Visit Airport Mesa Overlook for an enjoyable sunrise hike that offers spectacular vistas.
Photographers will appreciate this Instragram-worthy bridge in West Sedona.
Badlands National Park
Badlands National Park offers an otherworldly landscape of steeply eroded buttes, pinnacles and spires that merge seamlessly into one of America’s largest mixed-grass prairies. A treasure trove for fossil hunters as well as home to bison, pronghorn (often mistaken for antelope), coyotes and other wildlife make this park an unforgettable trip.
Camping at Badlands is an unforgettable experience. Wake up each morning to see the sun come up over multicolored rock formations before embarking on epic hikes, stargazing adventures and wildlife viewing adventures.
Redding
Redding’s more remote campgrounds provide visitors with an authentic outdoor camping experience, complete with wildlife sightings and serene landscape. According to reviews from families, children especially enjoy educational activities like nature walks and campfire stories!
Santiago Calatrava’s Sundial Bridge, designed as an architectural tourist attraction, draws in architecture enthusiasts while anglers find solace in fishing on rivers and lakes. Campgrounds also provide easy access to outdoor supply stores, grocery shopping services, and dining establishments – among many other useful services.
Wrangell-St. Elias National Park
Camping enthusiasts seeking life-altering experiences are drawn to Wrangell-St. Elias National Park by its abundant outdoor adventures and unspoiled locales. Boasting over 13 million acres, Wrangell-St. Elias covers more territory than Switzerland, Yellowstone and Yosemite combined!
Backcountry camping in Alaska’s remote wilderness is truly remarkable. Spend your days trekking across glaciers, traversing difficult moraine fields for traction and walking along glacial ice paths – then spend each night sleeping peacefully under an alpine tent set against beautiful lakes and mountains.
La Conner
Birders, flower enthusiasts and classic boat and car enthusiasts will especially love this historic village on Swinomish Channel. A weekend trip offers ample time for exploration as its beautiful walks, galleries and museums let you take it all in slowly.
Visit this charming West Coast town at any time of year, but plan your visit for March for maximum pleasure when fields of daffodils bloom beautifully.
