10 Camping Spots on the East Coast for Your Summer Road Trip
Whoever said the West Coast is the best coast never hit up these campsites.
What says summertime more than camping on the beach? How about a road trip from Maine to Florida stopping at some of the best campsites along the Atlantic Coast? Well, that's even better. If you're feeling an urge to hit the road and need camping plans, we've got a lineup here that will do the trick. Start from the top and work your way down or make the most of your weekends and hit up any one of these amazing campsites this summer. You won't be disappointed.
1. Camp at Backwoods Campground in Bar Harbor
Photo: Chris Mongeau
2. Camp in Provincetown at Dunes Edge Campground
Photo: Chris Mongeau
3. Camp at Fire Island’s Watch Hill
Photo: Oliver Jevremov
4. Camp at Assateague
Photo: Spenser Reid
5. Camp on Ocracoke Island, NC
Photo: Angie Stidham
6. Camp at Freeman Park (Carolina Beach)
Photo: Robbie O’Donnell
7. Kayak Camp on Capers Island
Photo: Jason Erdman
8. Camp at Hunting Island State Park
Photo: Blake Rouse
9. Camp at Stafford Beach in Cumberland Island
Photo: Emily Lester
10. Camp on Amelia Island
Photo: Brooke Van Poppelen
Cover photo: Blake Rouse
We want to acknowledge and thank the past, present, and future generations of all Native Nations and Indigenous Peoples whose ancestral lands we travel, explore, and play on. Always practice Leave No Trace ethics on your adventures and follow local regulations. Please explore responsibly!
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