Are you looking for a new campground to set your camping gear up at? Are you are tired of fighting the big crowds at the well known national park campgrounds? Then these four campgrounds are perfect for you. All of them offer plenty of campsites and beautiful scenery so make sure you pack your Bushnell binoculars.
Emigrant Wilderness, California
209-965-3434
Emigrant Wilderness is on the northern border of Yosemite National Park. The park features volcanic ridges, beautiful clear lakes, and some of the best hiking in the Yosemite National Park. With over 185 miles of trials, it’s easy to get lost so make sure you pack your Garmin GPS with your camping equipment.
Grand Staircase – Escalante National Monument, Utah
435-644-4300
Grand Staircase is about 80 miles east of Zion National Park. The park features waterfalls, cacti, and cottonwoods. There are several areas within the 1.9 million acres of open space to set up the Kelty tents up and enjoy the beautiful views.
Harriman State Park, Idaho
208-558-7368
If you are looking for some excellent fly fishing, the Harriman State Park is perfect for you. There are several streams that are loaded with fish. You will definitely want to bring your Coleman cooler to pack your fresh catch in! Harriman State Park is about 40 miles west of Yellowstone National Park.
Pisgah National Forest, North Carolina
828-257-4200
Pisgah National Forest is home to some of the most beautiful views in North Carolina. Located about 30 miles east of Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Pisgah National Forest is a great place to set up your Camp Chef grill and enjoy a dinner underneath the stars!
Monday, December 29, 2008
Friday, December 26, 2008
Rio Grande National Forest campgrounds
The Rio Grande National Forest has some nice campgrounds. The Rio Grande National Forest is located in Antonito, Colorado. Since it is the forest, it is important to bring all of your camping gear with you since camping equipment stores aren’t readily available.
Aspen Glade campground
Located on Highway 17 about 17 miles west of the US-285 and Hwy 17.
719-274-8971
Aspen Glade campground is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. There is fishing on site so make sure you bring your Coleman cooler to ice your catch! The campground features camping grills, picnic tables, fishing, and hiking. There are no showers so you will have to rough it out! Rates are about $15 a day with a maximum stay of 14 days.
Elk Creek campground
From Antonito, go 23 miles west on Highway 17 and then 1 mile on FR 128.
719-852-5941
Elk Creek campground is situated near Elk Creek. The campground features hiking, fishing, a boat ramp, canoeing, and boating. There are 42 sites at the campground. If you are going to do some camping, make sure you bring your Garmin GPS so you don’t get lost!
Mogote campground
From Antonito, go 13 miles west on Highway 17.
719-852-5941
Mogote campground features some good lake fishing and river fishing. There are 40 sites at the campground. The campground features fire rings, picnic tables, and grills.
Aspen Glade campground
Located on Highway 17 about 17 miles west of the US-285 and Hwy 17.
719-274-8971
Aspen Glade campground is open from Memorial Day weekend to Labor Day. There is fishing on site so make sure you bring your Coleman cooler to ice your catch! The campground features camping grills, picnic tables, fishing, and hiking. There are no showers so you will have to rough it out! Rates are about $15 a day with a maximum stay of 14 days.
Elk Creek campground
From Antonito, go 23 miles west on Highway 17 and then 1 mile on FR 128.
719-852-5941
Elk Creek campground is situated near Elk Creek. The campground features hiking, fishing, a boat ramp, canoeing, and boating. There are 42 sites at the campground. If you are going to do some camping, make sure you bring your Garmin GPS so you don’t get lost!
Mogote campground
From Antonito, go 13 miles west on Highway 17.
719-852-5941
Mogote campground features some good lake fishing and river fishing. There are 40 sites at the campground. The campground features fire rings, picnic tables, and grills.
Monday, December 22, 2008
Acworth, Georgia campgrounds
Acworth, Georgia has several good campgrounds. The campgrounds all have the feel of being far away from the city, but are really close to the city which makes it nice in case you forgot any of your camping equipment.
McKinney campground
From Junction I-75 (exit 121/278) and Glade Rd: Go 4 miles northeast on Glade Rd, then 3/4 miles west on King's Camp Rd and follow signs.
770-721-6700
McKinney campground has 150 camping sites. The campground is open year for tent camping. McKinney campground features laundry, camping grills, picnic tables, and fire rings. You can also enjoy swimming in the lake, fishing, or boating. There is a boat dock on site.
Military Park campground
From Interstate I-75 go 4 miles south on Sandtown Road.
770-974-6309
Military Park campground is open to military personnel only. The campground features a camping equipment store, picnic tables, fire rings, and a playground for the kids. For fun, make sure you try the canoeing or a friendly game of softball on the sports field! One nice feature is that the store sells limited groceries also in case you forgot anything when cooking dinner on your Camp Chef camping grill.
Payne campground
From Junction I-75 (exit 120/277) and Hwy 92: Go 1 mile north on Hwy 92, then 2¾ miles west on Kellogg Creek Rd.
678-721-6700
Payne campground is open from April 1 to Labor Day. Pets are welcomed at this campground. The campground features lake swimming, fishing, a playground, and a boat dock. No ATV’s or ORV’s are allowed.
McKinney campground
From Junction I-75 (exit 121/278) and Glade Rd: Go 4 miles northeast on Glade Rd, then 3/4 miles west on King's Camp Rd and follow signs.
770-721-6700
McKinney campground has 150 camping sites. The campground is open year for tent camping. McKinney campground features laundry, camping grills, picnic tables, and fire rings. You can also enjoy swimming in the lake, fishing, or boating. There is a boat dock on site.
Military Park campground
From Interstate I-75 go 4 miles south on Sandtown Road.
770-974-6309
Military Park campground is open to military personnel only. The campground features a camping equipment store, picnic tables, fire rings, and a playground for the kids. For fun, make sure you try the canoeing or a friendly game of softball on the sports field! One nice feature is that the store sells limited groceries also in case you forgot anything when cooking dinner on your Camp Chef camping grill.
Payne campground
From Junction I-75 (exit 120/277) and Hwy 92: Go 1 mile north on Hwy 92, then 2¾ miles west on Kellogg Creek Rd.
678-721-6700
Payne campground is open from April 1 to Labor Day. Pets are welcomed at this campground. The campground features lake swimming, fishing, a playground, and a boat dock. No ATV’s or ORV’s are allowed.
Saturday, December 20, 2008
Campgrounds in Kauai, Hawaii
Everybody knows how beautiful Hawaii is, but imagine how relaxing it is camping on the beach in Hawaii. While most campgrounds in Hawaii don’t have a lot of amenities, it is important that you pack all of your camping gear with you. The first island in Hawaii to be talked about is Kauai. Kauai has some of the most beautiful sceneries so make sure you pack your Brunton binoculars.
Ha’ena Beach Park
Located at the end of Highway 56 (Haena)
808-241-6660
Ha’ena Beach park features on site fishing, grills, picnic tables, and cold shower stalls. Even though the park has grills, it is still important to bring you’re a good camping grill like the Camp Chef camping grill due to the limited number of grills on site. There is a fee of $3-$5 per person per day.
Hanamaulu Beach Park
Located one mile east of Highway 56 (Hanamaula)
808-241-6660
Hanamaulu Beach park allows self contained units and tent camping. While having a self contained unit is nice, you can beat the views under the stars at night while camping in your Kelty camping tent.
Niumalu Park
Located 3 miles southwest on Highway 58 from the junction of Highway 56 and 58.
808-241-6660
Niumalu Park has picnic tables, grills, boat ramp, play equipment, and cold shower stalls. Niumalu Park does not allow pets.
Ha’ena Beach Park
Located at the end of Highway 56 (Haena)
808-241-6660
Ha’ena Beach park features on site fishing, grills, picnic tables, and cold shower stalls. Even though the park has grills, it is still important to bring you’re a good camping grill like the Camp Chef camping grill due to the limited number of grills on site. There is a fee of $3-$5 per person per day.
Hanamaulu Beach Park
Located one mile east of Highway 56 (Hanamaula)
808-241-6660
Hanamaulu Beach park allows self contained units and tent camping. While having a self contained unit is nice, you can beat the views under the stars at night while camping in your Kelty camping tent.
Niumalu Park
Located 3 miles southwest on Highway 58 from the junction of Highway 56 and 58.
808-241-6660
Niumalu Park has picnic tables, grills, boat ramp, play equipment, and cold shower stalls. Niumalu Park does not allow pets.
Tuesday, December 16, 2008
Spokane, Washington campgrounds
Spokane, Washington has some beautiful campgrounds. Here are a couple of campgrounds in Spokane. Make sure you bring all your camping gear because there aren’t any camping equipment stores at the campgrounds.
Alderwood RV Resort
14007 North Newport Way
Spokane, WA 99021
888-847-0500
Alderwood RV resort is Spokane’s premiere RV resort. They offer large pull thrus that can accommodate RV’s up to 70 feet, 30/50 amp service, and close to lakes, fishing, and scenic mountains that are great to see through your Bushnell binoculars!
Riverside State Park
Located in the northwest area of Spokane, Washington near the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers in Spokane County.
509-465-5064
Riverside State park is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in Washington. It is situated on a river that provides excellent views. Riverside State park allows tent camping so make sure you bring your Bibler camping tent! In addition to the tent sites, the park also features picnic facilities. If having a picnic, make sure you bring your Camp Chef camping grill because the picnic facilities have no electricity.
Alderwood RV Resort
14007 North Newport Way
Spokane, WA 99021
888-847-0500
Alderwood RV resort is Spokane’s premiere RV resort. They offer large pull thrus that can accommodate RV’s up to 70 feet, 30/50 amp service, and close to lakes, fishing, and scenic mountains that are great to see through your Bushnell binoculars!
Riverside State Park
Located in the northwest area of Spokane, Washington near the Spokane and Little Spokane rivers in Spokane County.
509-465-5064
Riverside State park is one of the most beautiful campgrounds in Washington. It is situated on a river that provides excellent views. Riverside State park allows tent camping so make sure you bring your Bibler camping tent! In addition to the tent sites, the park also features picnic facilities. If having a picnic, make sure you bring your Camp Chef camping grill because the picnic facilities have no electricity.
Friday, December 12, 2008
Rocksprings, Wyoming campgrounds
Rocksprings, Wyoming is a great place to stay and visit. With the surrounding mountains and views it is relaxing.
Firehole Canyon
435-889-3000
Firehole Canyon is located off of Forest Road 106. Each campsite offers a fire ring, cabana, and picnic table. There is also a boat ramp, beach area, and dump station. Should you forget to bring ice for your Coleman cooler, you can purchase it at the camping gear store onsite. Fees are about $16 a night.
Rock Springs KOA
307-362-3063
Rock Springs KOA has all the amenities you could ask for. There is plenty of room to set up your Bibler camping tent or sleep inside your RV. Bring your Bushnell binoculars because there is a great chance that you will see some wild horses near the campground. Fees are about $32 a night.
Sweetwater Fairgrounds
307-352-6789
Sweetwater Fairgrounds is the place to stay when events are happening. They feature over 120 parking stalls for RV’s, horseshoe pits, electrical hookups, and fishing ponds. Nightly rates are about $25.00.
Don’t forget to check out the camping gear website before you leave for your trip to make sure you have the latest and best camping equipment!
Firehole Canyon
435-889-3000
Firehole Canyon is located off of Forest Road 106. Each campsite offers a fire ring, cabana, and picnic table. There is also a boat ramp, beach area, and dump station. Should you forget to bring ice for your Coleman cooler, you can purchase it at the camping gear store onsite. Fees are about $16 a night.
Rock Springs KOA
307-362-3063
Rock Springs KOA has all the amenities you could ask for. There is plenty of room to set up your Bibler camping tent or sleep inside your RV. Bring your Bushnell binoculars because there is a great chance that you will see some wild horses near the campground. Fees are about $32 a night.
Sweetwater Fairgrounds
307-352-6789
Sweetwater Fairgrounds is the place to stay when events are happening. They feature over 120 parking stalls for RV’s, horseshoe pits, electrical hookups, and fishing ponds. Nightly rates are about $25.00.
Don’t forget to check out the camping gear website before you leave for your trip to make sure you have the latest and best camping equipment!
Wednesday, December 10, 2008
St George, Utah campgrounds
Here are some campgrounds in the area of St George, Utah. If you have never been to St George, it is beautiful. All the amenities you could ask for are in St George, camping gear stores, restaurants, golf courses, and much more. Pack the car or RV with all of your camping equipment and start driving!
Quail Creek State Park
435-879-2378
Quail Creek State Park provides excellent year round camping, boating, and fishing. There are 23 campsites, new restrooms, and a fish cleaning station for all the fish you catch on the beautiful lake! At 3,300 ft you will enjoy beautiful views. The park can accommodate RV’s up to 35 feet and also tents. Camping costs about $13 a day here.
Snow Canyon State Park
435-628-2255
Snow Canyon State park is a perfect campground for photography, hiking, biking, and tent camping. Make sure you bring a small Coleman cooler for you hiking trips! At the entrance of the canyon are two recent volcanic cones. The park allows RV’s up to 35 feet, has new restrooms, hot showers, electric hookups, and a sewage disposal station. Give this campground a try in you Bibler camping tent. You won’t be disappointed.
Temple View RV resort
975 South Main Street
St George, UT 84770
435-673-6400
Designed specifically for RV’s, this campground has over 260 spacious sites with full hook ups, 50 of them being pull through! There are some areas of the campground that allow tent camping if you desire. Close to shops in case you forgot any of your camping gear.
Quail Creek State Park
435-879-2378
Quail Creek State Park provides excellent year round camping, boating, and fishing. There are 23 campsites, new restrooms, and a fish cleaning station for all the fish you catch on the beautiful lake! At 3,300 ft you will enjoy beautiful views. The park can accommodate RV’s up to 35 feet and also tents. Camping costs about $13 a day here.
Snow Canyon State Park
435-628-2255
Snow Canyon State park is a perfect campground for photography, hiking, biking, and tent camping. Make sure you bring a small Coleman cooler for you hiking trips! At the entrance of the canyon are two recent volcanic cones. The park allows RV’s up to 35 feet, has new restrooms, hot showers, electric hookups, and a sewage disposal station. Give this campground a try in you Bibler camping tent. You won’t be disappointed.
Temple View RV resort
975 South Main Street
St George, UT 84770
435-673-6400
Designed specifically for RV’s, this campground has over 260 spacious sites with full hook ups, 50 of them being pull through! There are some areas of the campground that allow tent camping if you desire. Close to shops in case you forgot any of your camping gear.
Saturday, December 6, 2008
San Diego Campgrounds
There are so many wonderful campgrounds in San Diego. Many of the campgrounds offer RV hookups in addition to allowing camping tents. Some of the campgrounds have stores on site in case you forgot any of the common camping gear. Below are some of the campgrounds in San Diego that are near the beach. Bring your sunscreen!
Campland on the Bay
2211 Pacific Beach Dr
San Diego, CA 92109
800-422-9386
Campland in the bay is right on the waters of Mission Bay. There are plenty of amenities including; RV hookups, sites for camping tents, Café, laundry, and much more. Watersports are allowed on the bay so make sure you bring your jet skis and your favorite pair of Bushnell binoculars to watch all the acitivity on the water!
San Elijo State Beach
1600 S Highway 101
Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
760-753-5091
San Elijo State beach is right on the beach so make sure you bring your Bibler camping tent. San Elijo State beach is close to Carlsbad so if you are looking for something other than the beach to do, Legoland California is close by. In addition to that there are plenty of stores nearby, some of which are camping gear stores in case you forgot any.
Silver Strand
5000 Highway 75
Coronado, CA 92118
619-435-5184
Silver Strand is in the beach community of Coronado close to the Hotel Del Coronado. Silver Strand does not allow tent camping so please do not bring your Big Agnes tent and try to set it up. With that being said, all of the RV’s park in a parking lot and the beach is right in front of you. You will need to bring all of your beach toys including your Coleman cooler to have a fun day under the sun!
Campland on the Bay
2211 Pacific Beach Dr
San Diego, CA 92109
800-422-9386
Campland in the bay is right on the waters of Mission Bay. There are plenty of amenities including; RV hookups, sites for camping tents, Café, laundry, and much more. Watersports are allowed on the bay so make sure you bring your jet skis and your favorite pair of Bushnell binoculars to watch all the acitivity on the water!
San Elijo State Beach
1600 S Highway 101
Cardiff by the Sea, CA 92007
760-753-5091
San Elijo State beach is right on the beach so make sure you bring your Bibler camping tent. San Elijo State beach is close to Carlsbad so if you are looking for something other than the beach to do, Legoland California is close by. In addition to that there are plenty of stores nearby, some of which are camping gear stores in case you forgot any.
Silver Strand
5000 Highway 75
Coronado, CA 92118
619-435-5184
Silver Strand is in the beach community of Coronado close to the Hotel Del Coronado. Silver Strand does not allow tent camping so please do not bring your Big Agnes tent and try to set it up. With that being said, all of the RV’s park in a parking lot and the beach is right in front of you. You will need to bring all of your beach toys including your Coleman cooler to have a fun day under the sun!
Thursday, December 4, 2008
First Post!
Thanks for checking out my Campgrounds Directory blog. My main purpose of this blog is to provide all my fellow campers with a good directory of campgrounds. There will also be reviews on campgrounds. Please feel free to email me with any of your favorite or not so favorite campgrounds so that we can spread the word!
A little about me. I am an avid camper and prefer to camp in camping tents. Old school! Living in Southern California allows me to have access to several beach campgrounds as well as campgrounds in the mountains.
Make sure you bookmark this blog as I will be updating on a regular basis. I have also started a Camping Gear website that provides more details on camping equipment so make sure you look at that before buying more gear. Talk to you soon!
A little about me. I am an avid camper and prefer to camp in camping tents. Old school! Living in Southern California allows me to have access to several beach campgrounds as well as campgrounds in the mountains.
Make sure you bookmark this blog as I will be updating on a regular basis. I have also started a Camping Gear website that provides more details on camping equipment so make sure you look at that before buying more gear. Talk to you soon!
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