Best Campgrounds in America

Best Campgrounds in America

RV campgrounds are no longer just a quick stopover when you need a place to sleep. On the contrary, with long lists of unique features and top-notch amenities, in many cases, the best campgrounds in America are a core part of the destination itself.

1. The Ridge Outdoor Resort – Sevierville, Tennessee

The Ridge has one of the best campground locations in the country. The upscale RV resort has a long list of top-notch amenities, including concrete pads, free Wi-Fi and cable, a zero-entry pool, a golf simulator, and a catch-and-release pond. Signature RV sites even come with a grill, outdoor fireplace and TV, and private hot tubs!

2. Catherine’s Landing – Hot Springs, Arkansas

In a highly underrated area of the country, this RV park provides a pleasantly unexpected oasis. Situated on the shores of Lake Catherine just outside of adventure-filled Hot Springs, this RV park provides numerous waterfront campsites, boat rentals, hiking trails, and even a zipline. 

3. Odetah Camping Resort – Bozrah, Connecticut

Western Connecticut’s Odetah Camping Resort is consistently voted one of the best campgrounds in the state. Tucked into the woods of Mystic Country with its very own lake and beach, it’s easy to see why! On-site, enjoy a movie theater and resort-style pool complete with DJ’d pool parties in the summer, and when you want to explore, the coast is less than 30 minutes away, and two world-famous casinos, Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods, are within 15 minutes.

4. Rushmore Shadows Resort – Rapid City, South Dakota 

If you’re interested in South Dakota’s impressive attractions and natural landmarks, including iconic Mount Rushmore, this is one of the best campgrounds. It’s just minutes from the national monument and countless other sites such as Custer State Park and Deadwood. The resort offers full-hookup RV sites, a pool, mini-golf, horseshoe pits, a playground, a camp store with morning coffee service, and a dump station. See their website here.

5. Sandy Pines Campground – Kennebunkport, Maine

Open May through October, this postcard-perfect site in coastal southern Maine is one of the best campgrounds in the U.S. It’s nestled into a dense forest yet only a mile from one of the state’s best beaches, Goose Rocks. There’s a heated saltwater pool, kayaking, and paddle-boarding right on the property in the salt marsh and a game tent for family crafts and yard games. Finally, the on-site general store has an entire section just for s’mores!

6. Trail’s End Campground – Superior National Forest, Minnesota

It’s increasingly difficult to find truly untouched spaces, this northern Minnesota gem is one of the best campgrounds in America. Trade high-end amenities (sites have water hookups only) for no crowds, one million acres of true wilderness, and crystal-clear skies. Seagull and Saganaga Lakes provide direct access to the renowned Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness. 

7. Emerald Beach RV Park – Navarre, Florida

Set along Florida’s renowned Emerald Coast, this is one of the best campgrounds in America for beach lovers. Named for the distinct emerald green water and with sugar-fine white sand, the beaches here are some of the finest in the country. Enjoy head-on views of Santa Rosa Sound and amenities, including a private beach, fishing pier, on-site kayak rentals, and a dog park. For more information on camping on the Gulf Coast, check out this post!