If you’re looking to camp near Yellowstone, CampSpot recommends Red Rock RV Park in Island Park, Idaho. The west side of Yellowstone is a 35-mile drive. Red Rock RV Park’s amenities include a general store with views of Yellowstone, a clubhouse, and a dog park.
Check out other trending national parks that are popular for camping. This year’s National Parks Week runs from April 20th to 28th, and on April 20th, all entrance fees to national parks will be waived.
acadia national park
Located along Maine’s “Rugged Coast,” Acadia National Park ranks second on our list of camping spots and is known for its rocky coastline, massive granite peaks, and green forests. . In Acadia, hiking Cadillac Mountain, the highest point on the East Coast, is popular. Campgrounds near Acadia include Hadley’s Point, a popular book spot (a popular campground for couples), and Wild’s Acadia, which features two 300-foot water slides, a climbing wall, and more. There is a camping resort, which is comfortable for families with children.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Smokies is the third most popular reservation spot for campers, and there are several places to pitch a tent or park your camper. The park straddles the Tennessee-North Carolina border and receives more than 12 million visitors annually. It boasts over 1,300 miles of hiking trails with waterfalls and many lookout points. Note: It is also home to black bears, elk, and other animals. One of his popular campgrounds near the Smoky Mountains is Greenbrier, less than a mile from the national park entrance. It has won awards for best campground, especially fishing opportunities. “The park has some of the best swimming holes in the Smoky Mountains at the famous Flint Locks, as well as a private beach and riverbank trout fishing,” Campspot reports.
yosemite national park
Number four on our list of camping spots is Yosemite National Park, home to the famous landmark El Capitan. Yosemite is located near the city of Mariposa, California and has over 1,300 miles of trails. There are a lot of great perspectives there too. For camping, we recommend Indian Flat RV Park, which has sites for RVs, tents, and cabins.
grand teton national park
Grand Teton National Park, located in northwestern Wyoming, is 16 miles from and connected to Yellowstone. It is known for its spectacular views of the peaks of the Teton Mountains. Campers come not only for hiking, but also for nature photography. Campspot recommends camping at Yellowstone Trail RV Park.
Other national parks on the trend list include:
6. Rocky Mountain National Park (Colorado)
7. Arches National Park (Utah)
8. Glacier National Park (Montana, along the Canadian border)
9. Zion National Park (Utah)
10. Big Bend National Park (Texas)
National Parks Week details
when: April 20-28, 2024
what: Entrance fees will be waived at all national parks on April 20th
online: facebook.com/nationalparkservice
