Maine, Acadia National Park
Acadia
National Parks is close to the Mount Desert Island and is the natural glory of
Pine Tree State. It is full of beauty and that is the reason why we prefer it
the most. Once you are here, you will find yourself captivated by the gentle
touch nature.
If you love greenery, you will be attached to
the Acadia National Park because it offers very visitor 17 million acres of
wilderness. The sheer number of acres is surprising enticing because you can
view the starry sky once you are camping there.
Now some of
us don’t want to be surrounded by trees alone and want something even more
attractive. Well, the park offers 32,000 miles of streams and rivers for
creating a scenic backdrop to your camping and hiking. Furthermore, there are
six thousand ponds and lakes for your joy. There are three campgrounds in the
Acadia National Park and you can set up your tent in any one of them. No doubt,
this park is among the best camping sites in the United States.
While there
are many other sites offering you an attractive experience, what you get here
is something that you cannot forget for your whole life!
New Hampshire, White Mountain
National Forest
You won’t
find a better place to visit if you are in search of a more rustic experience
and adventure in the Northeast. If we talk about hiking, it pretty rugged in
this specific area of the Appalachians. However, it is completely worth it if
you don’t back away from a challenge. Here, the sights are peculiarly
breathtaking in the fall when there are shades of yellow, orange, and red of
foliage.
Even though
there are 24 drive-in campgrounds, it is in the northern part with eight
campgrounds where you can always walk.
If you wish
to enjoy developed campsites, you will have to reserve your place. Camping of
backcountry tent is also permitted and throughout the forest, there are
scattered log lean-tos. What makes it even more perfect is that this Forest is
accessible almost anytime. You can say that White Mountain National Forest is
renowned because of its stunning views and affordability. It welcomes every
person with affordable prices and tent camping doesn’t need you to pay
anything! The park has its own website and you can check it out for more
information.
So, just
what are you waiting for?
Vermont, Green Mountain National
Forest
Whenever we
talk about draws, the Long Trail of Vermont pops up because it is concerned
with the Green Mountain National Forest. So, you should try searching for a
camping spot nearby to hike a certain part of it as you are staying. Other than
being simply breathtaking, the 270-plus miler is actually the oldest trail and
long-distance trail in the whole US! The ridge is followed by it of the Green
Mountain from the border of Massachusetts through Vermont directly to Canada. Moreover,
you get to enjoy give developed campgrounds in the park.
There is
just one thing that you should keep in mind. There are no dump stations or even
electrical hookups so you have to be prepared. The accessibility of campground
changes according to the season a reservation is required by some.
Backcountry
or disperse camping is permitted anywhere, meaning you can trek anywhere you
want and camp! You don’t have to worry about when it is open and when it is not
because you can visit regardless of the time. Even though accessibility of
visitor center changes with seasons, but one campground is open almost every
time.
Get ready to
be surprised, there are no entry fees!
Virginia, Shenandoah National Park
Some of us
are not attracted more by anything else than an aesthetic view and peaceful
scenes. Well, Shenandoah National Park is all about stunning gems and you
should be packing by now because it includes over 500 miles of trails. Some are
leading through the wilderness with nothing to disturb you and only calm spread
throughout the trail while some are leading to gorgeous waterfalls and
magnificent viewpoints.
The hike of
eight miles to the Old Rag Mountain is the hardest route in the whole park and
also quite a renowned one. It rewards every hiker with spectacular scenes from
its very top.
Four
campgrounds of the park are open in spring and welcome hikers to view a variety
of colors spread throughout the park. It is not that they are not opened in
other seasons, you can visit them even in fall and summer.
Well, you
are recommended to have reservations but spots with early finders might be
available too. You ought to have a free permit for backcountry camping. Nah,
this fish not seasonal and you can eat it anything you want. Nevertheless,
there are some roads and spots that are closed during bad conditions of
weather.
New York, Minnewaska State Park
Preserve
The very
first thing that you must know about this park is its closeness to the New York
City. It is the perfect escape world for every other person that seems to love
nature. Outdoor adventurers won’t find a better place than this. Sitting on the
drastic Shawangunk Ridge, it is surrounded by rocky and rugged terrain.
There are 50
miles of footpaths and you can simply walk, bike, hike, or just enjoy. What is
so better about this park is that rock formations, crystal clear lakes,
waterfalls, and sheer cliffs are natural to it.
You will
find yourself melting into the views that are offered here. Believe us, this
park is the work of art and no work can describe its beautiful entirety.
Moreover,
you can try rock climbing and horseback riding as well if you have some
experience with them. There are countless other activities that will never end.
Campgrounds which are tent-only have trails, restroom facilities, bathhouse,
cooking area, and even a pavilion. There are spots that have no restriction to
entry and every site is accommodated with up to two tents. That is why,
reservations are preferable. Camping is open through mid-May and
mid-November.