Camping in National Parks Articles & Videos

• Luxury Tent Camping in the National Park

  The U.S. National Park System has numerous wonders and natural gems. From the rock monoliths at Yosemite to the open red rock country of the Grand Canyon, our national parks are treasures to enjoy and maintain for generations to come. For t… read more

• Maryland National Seashore Park Camping Area

  A long stretch of Maryland's Atlantic Coast is made up of Assateague Island, home to the Assateague Island National Seashore. Administered by the National Park Service, the seashore has camping areas almost right on the beach. read more

• Camping at Smoky National Park in TN

  Great Smoky Mountains National Park is situated at the ridgeline of the Great Smoky Mountains and part of the Blue Ridge Mountains. The park has a diverse animal and plant life and scenic mountain backdrops. Recreational activities abound i… read more

• Camping Near Assateague Island

  Between its state park and its national seashore, Assateague Island preserves a long stretch of Maryland's Atlantic seacoast from development. A trip to Assateague Island means tall sand dunes and wetlands behind the beach, instead of a lon… read more

• Chippewa National Park Camping

  Spanning three counties in north-central Minnesota, Chippewa National Forest encloses a vast forest of aspen, birch, fir, maple and pine that offers a habitat to wild animals such as the endangered bald eagle. Riddled with creeks, rivers, w… read more

• National Parks With Campgrounds in Texas

  Texas is home to several national parks--areas established by the federal government to both protect different regions and to preserve them. Camping is a major activity at many of these national parks. The Texas National Parks with campgrou… read more

• About Camping at National Parks

  Camping at a national park can bring about the feeling of being one with nature. Camping within the park also allows for easy and full access to area hiking trails and landmarks. Many national parks allow campers to freely explore the backc… read more

• Camping at Shannon National Park, Washington

  Shannon Creek is a campground in the north-central region of Washington; it's located inside Mt. Baker National Forest. Situated next to Baker Lake, the campground is a good destination for those looking to combine a little fishing or boati… read more

• Assateague Island Camping Review

  Assateauge Island is part of a natural preserve where wild horses roam free. There are more than 300 campsites, all on the Maryland side of the island. Available camping includes standard campsites for those who want basic amenities such as… read more

• Camping in National Parks

  In March 1872, President Ulysses S. Grant signed an act establishing Yellowstone as the nation's first national park. Today the National Park Service oversees 58 parks scattered throughout the United States. Camping at these parks allows vi… read more

• Camping in Snowdonia National Park

  Named for Snowdown, the highest mountain in Wales at 3,560 feet, Snowdonia National Park is one of the more beautiful corners of Britain. It extends for 823 square miles, including 23 miles of coastline on the Irish Sea. However, it is not… read more

• Camping in Exmoor National Park

  Exmoor is in southwest England, with most of its approximately 270 square miles located in Somerset. The rest are in Devon. It began life as a royal forest and hunting preserve, and became a park in the mid-20th century. It is not a nationa… read more

• Camping at Assateague Island

  Assateague Island is relatively close to Washington, D.C., and Baltimore. The island is home to two parks: the national seashore and the Maryland state park. Unlike neighboring beaches like Ocean City or Rehoboth, the island is all parkland… read more

• National Park Camping Regulations

  The canons of National Park camping are as diverse as the areas they represent. In Glacier National Park in Montana, you're supposed to make loud noises to scare away grizzlies. At Mesa Verde, you don't start an artifact collection of pet… read more