State Park Camping

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  • Custer State Park Camping Information

    There are 71,000 acres within the boundaries of Custer State Park in South Dakota. Camping is one of the many activities that visitors enjoy. There are several campgrounds that can be utilized. read more

  • Letchworth State Park Camping

    This 14,350-acre park along New York state's Genessee River is a prime outdoor destination throughout the year. The park's 270 campsites offer some of the best value accommodations in the park. read more

  • Baxter State Park Camping

    Baxter State Park in Maine is comprised of 209,501 acres of wilderness and forest area. The park was a gift from the state's former Gov. Percival P. Baxter. Four hiking trails are available: Katahdin Stream, Abol, Roaring Brook and Chimney Pond. The northern terminus of the Appalachian Trail is located in the park at Mt. Katahdin's peak of 5,267 feet. There… read more

  • Mahoney State Park Camping

    Eugene T. Mahoney State Park is in Ashland, Nebraska. This 690-acre state park is on the banks of Platte River. It offers many recreational activities all year, including fishing, boating, hiking, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. The park has two campgrounds as well as cabin accommodations, with 149 campsites and 51 cabins. read more

  • Chief Logan State Park Camping

    Chief Logan State Park covers 4,000 acres in West Virginia. It is the most visited state park in West Virginia. Visitors will find recreational opportunities that include biking, hiking and nature trails. In addition, the park has an outdoor amphitheater for entertainment, a water park and miniature golf. There also are campsites for overnight visitors. read more

Related State Park Camping Articles & Videos

  • Camping in South Dakota

    South Dakota offers wonderful camping sites in the great Midwestern region of the United States. Many of these camping sites were once home to different Native American tribes, like the Lakota and Dakota Sioux tribes. Landmarks in Sout… read more

  • Patapsco State Park RV Camping

    Patapsco Valley State Park surrounds 32 miles of Patapsco River in Maryland and contains 14,000 acres. It has five developed areas that are used for recreation activities by visitors to the park, and there is a campsite with RV-equippe… read more

  • Manatee State Park in Florida

    Located on the southern end of Lake Manatee, Lake Manatee State Park offers a day of water activities. The state park is just 15 miles east of Bradenton, Florida, along State Road 64. read more

  • Smithville, Texas Tourism

    Smithville, Texas, is a part of the central-eastern section of the state known as the Lost Pines region. Visitors to this area can explore multiple state parks and a historic railroad museum and park. read more

  • Restaurants in Ithaca, New York

    Ithaca is a gorgeous city in New York that's home to Cornell University, which draws many visitors. Between hiking through Buttermilk Falls State Park and camping in Robert H. Treman State Park, you're likely to build up quite an appet… read more

  • Hotels in Ritzville, Washington

    Ritzville, Washington entices visitors to explore the outdoors by enjoying man-made marvels. Head to the Ritzville Water Park to picnic, swim, and take advantage of the 2-mile walking path or golf at Ritzville Golf Course. After a day'… read more

  • RV Parks near Dothan, Alabama

    Dothan is in the southeastern corner of Alabama, near the borders of both Georgia and Florida. The area RV parks are clustered around the parks and recreation sites of the region, including the complex at Fort Rucker. Each RV park offe… read more

  • Ocala, Florida State Park Camping

    The Ocala National Forest's eastward extension has made the central Florida city of Ocala an expedition launch point for campers. Ocala's outdoor allure is further enhanced by three nearby state parks protecting the forests, prairies,… read more

  • Colorado State Parks With RV Camping

    Within the Colorado park system visitors to Coloroado's state park system can hike, backpack, canoe, kayak, river raft, fish, swim, ski, rock-climb and find bouldering problems. The Rocky Mountains, grass-lands, prairies, desert landsc… read more

  • Beach Camping in State Parks in California

    California is home to Hollywood, movie stars, the Golden Gate Bridge and San Francisco. Beyond the city delights and celebrity bling, there are hundreds of miles of sandy beaches in California. There is surfing, snorkeling, scuba-divin… read more

  • Southern Florida State Parks With Camping

    Southern Florida's State Parks offer a variety of activities year round. Camping in these parks visitors can experience oceanfront, mossy forest, dunes and other settings during their stay. When traveling to southern Florida State Park… read more

  • Georgia State Parks With RV Camping

    The Georgia State Park system was founded in 1931. All 63 parks managed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources offer visitors an array of activities including hiking, biking, boating, fishing, bird-watching and wildlife viewin… read more

  • Florida State & City Camping Parks on the Gulf of Mexico

    The Gulf Coast of Florida is full of parks where the outdoor enthusiast can camp and explore Mother Nature. Whether you are looking for a primitive and quiet experience or an exciting adventure, you will find something on the west coas… read more

  • State Camping Parks in Texas

    From SCUBA diving and horseback riding to excellent fishing and hiking, Texas state parks reflect the natural environment and cultural diversity of the state itself. Camping in the state parks can be as comfortable as full-service RV… read more

  • List of Camping State Parks in Texas

    When you head to Texas in search of a place to camp on property owned by the state, you may not see the simple descriptive name of "state park" in the name. Texas is home to state natural areas, historical parks and partnership parks a… read more

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    Backcountry Camping Tips

    Backcountry Camping Tips

    You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...

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    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Beach Camping Near Pismo Beach, California

    Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...

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    Common Sense Hiking Tips

    The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.

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