American Camping Resorts

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Taking an RV or camping trip across the USA provides an independent way of exploring the natural heritage of the country. From the sun-soaked beaches of California, the grasslands and prairies of the Midwest, and the rocky beaches of New England, there are a myriad of adventures to be found. There are many camping resorts throughout the nation to rest and regroup during a cross-country journey.

Yosemite Pines RV Park and Resort

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Yosemite Pines RV Park and Resort offers tent and RV campers sites. Tent sites are primitive. Fresh water sources, picnic tables and barbecue grills are at each site. RV sites have water, sewer, 30- or 50-amp electric, cable TV and Wi-Fi hookups. Pets are allowed. The resort is near Yosemite National Park. Hiking, bird- and wildlife observation, rock climbing and bouldering opportunities are possible in the national park. Yosemite Pines has a swimming pool, dump station, guest house, laundry facility and dog-play area. River rafting trips can be arranged through the resort office.

Yosemite Pines RV Park and Resort
20450 Old Highway 120
Groveland, CA 95321
209-962-7690
yosemitepinesrv.com

Wild Cherry Resort

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Wild Cherry Resort is in Michigan and is 15 miles from the resort community of Traverse City. The resort has sites for RVs of most sizes. Hookups include Wi-Fi, water, sewer, 20- 30- or 50-amp electric and cable TV. There are leash-free areas for where dogs can romp and play. Bathrooms, showers, barbecue grills, swimming pools, laundry and a dump station are on the premises. Winery tours, golfing, swimming, sailing, road bicycling, hiking, kayaking and fishing are all possible either in or around the RV resort. Miles of sandy beaches are within 20 minutes of the resort, on the shores of Lake Michigan.

Wild Cherry Resort
8563 E. Horn Road
Lake Leelanau, MI 49653
231-271-5550
wildcherryresort.com

Camden Hills RV Resort

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Camden Hills RV Resort is near Camden and Rockport, Maine. The resort is open seasonally and offers sites for most RV sizes. Seasonal and monthly stays are possible. Site hookups include water, sewer, cable TV, Wi-Fi and 30- or 50-amp electric. Pets are allowed. Bathrooms, showers, playgrounds, a swimming pool, dump station and laundry room are available. Sailing, fishing and whale-watching charters can be hired out of the harbors in Rockport. Surfing, sea kayaking and swimming are possible along the beaches of the coast. Bird-watching for Atlantic puffins and other sea birds can be done at the beaches.

Camden Hills RV Resort
30 Applewood Road
Rockport, ME 04856
(207) 236-2498
morganrvresorts.com

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Article Written By Eric Cedric

A former Alaskan of 20 years, Eric Cedric now resides in California. He's published in "Outside" and "Backpacker" and has written a book on life in small-town Alaska, "North by Southeast." Cedric was a professional mountain guide and backcountry expedition leader for 18 years. He worked in Russia, Iceland, Greece, Turkey and Belize. Cedric attended Syracuse University and is a private pilot.

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