The Great Outdoors:
Best Campsites in the U.S.
No summer is complete without a weekend in the Great Outdoors. Camping is a
great way to get away from the everyday life and indulge oneself in a little
adventure for very little money. To lay out beneath the stars, or in an RV, and
bond with nature can be great therapy. Whether you choose to RV beside a lake,
rent a cabin in the woods or pitch a tent, take time out for yourself and enjoy
all nature has to offer you.
Camping can be enjoyed as an individual or as a family. Campsites are available
almost everywhere and are usually not too far from home and are very
affordable. Every state has its own selections of campsites to choose from, but
if you are willing to travel for the best, here are the top five best campsites
in the United States.
1. A.B.C. (America’s
Best Campground) in Branson,
Missouri, the Live
Entertainment Capitol of the World. A.B.C. offers 162 RV and tent campsites
with electric, satellite T.V., and phone service hook ups. There is also a
concrete patio, table and grill available at each site. Pets are welcome, as
long they are kept on a leash and you clean after them. Camping Cabins and Deluxe
Cabins are available complete with air conditioning, heat, T.V., bathroom,
kitchenette, covered porches, picnic table, grill, and outdoor hydrant. No pets
or smoking are allowed within the cabins. Branson offers plenty of attractions
like amusement parks, dinner shows, and outlet malls and so much more all
within a reasonable driving distance from camp.
2. Petit Jean State Park near Little Rock, Arkansas
is the legendary first State Park in the U.S. This campsite features 127
campsites and 33 cabins. The park offers playgrounds, picnic areas, swimming,
and hiking trails. Camping equipment is also available for rent. While you’re
there, walk along the Cedar Falls Trail and you will come across the majestic
Cedar Falls’ Water Fall and be amazed. Take your camera along for this one,
there are so many beautiful sites and area attractions you might want to
capture the moments so they may last a life time.
3. Montana de Oro (meaning “Mountain
of Gold”) State Park in Southern California is a beautiful place for camping
on a beach. It’s most popular for the ocean access, wide array of golden
flowers, and hiking trails. A walk along the bluff reveals a steep drop off
with a fantastic view of sea lion colonies. There are four locations available
for hike-in only campers and you must bring your own supplies. There are no
camp fires allowed and you must bring your own small grill and pack your own
bottled water. At Montana de Oro, you will be truly “roughing it” so don’t
forget your hiking boots.
4. Angel Island
State Park located in San Francisco Bay can be your own private island
paradise. You are transported to the island by a ferry boat, where only a
handful of campers and rangers pitch their tents for the night. At night while
you breathe in the cool salty air, you can view the flamboyant lights of San Francisco and have a phenomenal view of the Golden Gate Bridge. There are nine campsites
available, with a picnic table, running water, pit toilet and barbeque grill.
There are trails to hike around the island where you can find shops, bicycle
rentals and the Cove Café. Angel
Island has a lot more
shops and activities, if you have the hiking boots to walk the trails you can