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Camping Destinations Out in the Wild

Articles about primitive camping in national forests and along wild waterways, plus resources for rugged outdoor recreation.

Camping in the Reds Meadow Valley

The Reds Meadow Valley is a top camping and outdoors destination in California near Mammoth Lakes. Highlights include Devils Postpile National Monument, Rainbow Falls and the San Joaquin River.

Camping on the Bayou

The Louisiana countryside invites campers and adventurers with its diverse landscapes, abundant wildlife, and outdoor recreation.

Cumberland Island National Seashore

Primitive camp in solitude on the serene beaches of these barrier islands off the Georgia coast.

El Yunque National Forest

Explore a dense rainforest filled with exotic flora and fauna while camping in this tropical paradise on Puerto Rico.

Four Corners

Make Farmington, New Mexico your base camp for exploring majestic scenery in this southwest destination.

Mount Katahdin

This Maine wilderness is a popular destination for rock-climbers, hikers, campers, photographers, and naturalists.

New River Gorge National River

For scenic whitewater adventures, rock climbing and hiking, and forested mountain campsites, head to West Virginia.

North Idaho Panhandle

For the rugged outdoorsman, there's plenty of primitive camping and outdoor adventure waiting for you here.

North to Alaska

It's called the last frontier, the land of the midnight sun, a place where getting there is a scenic adventure in itself.

Pacific Coast Scenic Byway

View spectacular rain forests, sand dunes and beaches, and rugged seaside cliffs along the scenic coast of Oregon.

Pioneer Trails

You'll find plenty of outdoor fun available in the panhandle of Nebraska, where trails like the Mormon and the Oregon once carried pioneers westward.

Red Rock Country

For majestic scenery and rugged outdoor adventures, just visit any one of southern Utah's national parks or forests.

Telluride, Colorado

Camping resources for Colorado, featuring the outdoor wonders and attractions of Telluride.

White Mountains, New Hampshire

A guide to camping in New Hampshire's White Mountains.

Wisconsin Dells and Baraboo

Ancient ice age landscaping has carved some splendid scenery making this area a great destination for camping and outdoor recreation.

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