18 Tent Shots That Will Make You Want To Go Camping
These campsites are as good as it gets.
Sitting around a bonfire with your friends, watching the sun set behind the mountains, and unzipping your tent first thing in the morning to the early light - these are the things that make us want to get off the computer, wrap up the conference calls, and spend a night (or several) under the stars. Call your friends, load up the car, and start getting your plans together for your next camping trip.
1. Mt. Conness & Young Lakes
Find the renowned "ledge" campsite that over looks the lower of the two lakes and Ragged Peak for some spectacular views to go along with your morning joe. Learn more.
2. Alex Knob
Spend a night in the remote and varied terrain of New Zealand's west coast. Learn more.
3. Kings Peak
Set up camp here then summit Utah's tallest mountain at 13,527 feet (4,123 meters). Learn more.
4. Bear Rocks
With grassy meadows, sweeping vistas of the Allegheny Mountains, wildflowers, and crystal clear rivers and streams, Bear Rocks is a true gem on the East Coast. Learn more.
5. Grassy Ridge Bald in the Roan Highlands
Just a couple hours from Asheville you can enjoy tent views of these rolling hills. Learn more.
6. Four Pass Loop in the Maroon Bells
Make this challenging ascent over four passes, and you’ll be rewarded by stunning views of the Maroon Bells wilderness. Learn more.
7. Red Rock
Enjoy cliffside camping in solitude...except for maybe a few elk. Learn more.
8. The Trek to Machu Picchu
Embark on this world famous trek for a once in a lifetime view. Learn more.
9. Monument Valley
Located on a Navajo Reservation, this campsite comes with a stunning view of this famous desert landscape. Learn more.
10. The Lone Peak Cirque
A long steep approach, best done at night in the summer months, deposits you in the high meadow surrounded by high granite walls. Learn more.
11. Indian Heaven
Hike in to amazing views of Mt. Hood, Mt. Adams, and Mt. Rainier and score a great campsite by Blue Lake. Learn more.
12. Winchester Mountain Fire Lookout
Winchester Mountain is home to one of the last fire lookouts in the area and is said to have the greatest reward for least amount of effort in all the North Cascades. Learn more.
13. Cumberland Island
This magical place on Cumberland Island National Seashore will be a campsite you won't soon forget. Learn more.
14. Moraine Park
Camp out under the stars at Rocky Mountain National Park. Learn more.
15. Mt. Dickerman
Hike 8 miles through thick old growth forest to wake up to views like this. Learn more.
16. Wild Willy Hot Springs
Take a soak in this hot spring with stunning views of the Eastern Sierra - bring your friends! The tub fits about 30 people. Learn more.
17. Nugent Mountain
Nugent Mountain is great car camping and offers one of the best spots in the U.S. to stargaze. Learn more.
18. Evergreen Mountain Lookout
This is a super steep and challenging hike, but totally worth the amazing views. Learn more.
Cover photo: Beau Ramsey
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