Hipcamp, the Airbnb of camping, offers outdoor lovers the ability to search for available campsites based on location, natural landscape, activities offered, and amenities. Founded in California, Hipcamp has now expanded its coverage to include Oregon, Texas, and Florida.
1. Forest Camping, Maple Creek Ranch, California (45 USD)
Fancy sleeping among deer, squirrels, turkeys and other animals? This basic campsite is the perfect place for the rustic heart in you. With a large pond for swimming, fishing, cooking, and a shared outdoor kitchen, this is the golden place for some old-time communal activities.
Forest Camping (Maple Creek Ranch, California)
Price: from 45 USD
Minimum nights: 0
Accessible by: Car
2. Desert Mountain Majesty: Sky Camp, Joshua Tree, California (50 USD)
Desert Mountain Majesty is situated high on the hills of the Bartlett Mountain Range and offers great views of Joshua Tree National Park, which is just minutes away. There are lots of boulders to climb and trails to explore here. Fancy taking a cold shower outside in the early desert light? Try this once in a lifetime experience at Desert Mountain Majesty! With modern amenities, such as flush toilets, you’ll certainly have no reason to miss home.
Desert Mountain Majesty: Sky Camp, Joshua Tree, California
Price: from 50 USD
Minimum nights: No minimum
Accessible by: Car
3. Old Yosemite Base Camp Drive In, California (55 USD)
Old Yosemite Base Camp (OYBC), situated near its namesake national park, offers more than six acres (2.4 hectares) of pine, oak, and bay trees. Up for a good workout in this tranquil spot? Try one of the most beautiful hikes in this country, the Lewis Creek National Scenic Trail, or soak in a gorgeous Californian sunset before feasting your eyes on the most amazing star-gazing amidst the Yosemite magic. This camp site is slightly more expensive compared with some campgrounds in Yosemite, so it would be more worthwhile to go in a group than as a couple.
Old Yosemite Base Camp (OYBC) Drive In (California)
Price: from 55 USD
Minimum nights: 0
Accessible by: Car
4. Independence Camp Santa Cruz: 1776 Redwood Lands, California (59 USD)
Situated at the edge of a meadow and standing on a 100 acre (40.5 hectare) parcel of land, this is the perfect spot for large groups or families. There is even a Japanese-style hot tub right in the middle of the woods! With multiple sites available, there are plenty of opportunities to mingle with fellow-minded campers. For those wishing for more privacy, do not fear as the site is large enough to accommodate all.
Independence Camp Santa Cruz
Price: from 59 USD
Minimum nights: 0
Accessible by: Car
5. Sandbar Camp North Coldwater Gardens, Florida (30 USD)
For those who love nature, this is one campsite not to be missed. With no facilities and perfectly secluded from the noisy outside world, this private sandbar can host up to 20 people. Leave the hurried modern lifestyle behind and walk through beautiful cypress and pine forests to reach this beautiful white sandy beach.
Sandbar Camp North
Price: from 30 USD
Minimum nights: 0
Accessible by: Foot
6. River Garden Farm, Florida (35 USD)
River Garden Farm is located just across the street from the Withlacoochee River in beautiful Dunnellon, Florida. This campground has space for 2 separate tent areas with a fire pit and treehouse. With the Rainbow River nearby for swimming, kayaking, and tubing, this is a true farm experience — there is even a half acre (0.2 hectare) garden to grow vegetables and chickens for fresh eggs.
River Garden Farm
Price: from 35 USD
Minimum nights: 0
Accessible by: Car
7. Big Bend Campsites: Terlingua Las Ruinas Camp, Texas (20 USD)
This rugged ghost town is the site of a great campground where you’re bound to meet fascinating people — artists, wanderers, and loners make up the population. With Big Bend National Park, Big Bend Ranch State Park, 2 chili cook-offs, 3 music festivals, Mexico, rafting the Rio Grande, horseback riding, cycling, hiking, mountain climbing… there’s so much to do. The Big Bend Campsites of Terlingua Las Ruinas is convenient to all of it.
Terlingua has a vibrant nightlife. One of the benefits of Las Ruinas is that all the fun is just a short walk away. At night, you may hear laughter and music until midnight.
Big Bend Campsites - Terlingua Las Ruinas Camp
Price: from 20 USD
Minimum nights: 0
Accessible by: Car
8. Flatrock Hollow, Whitewater Springs, Texas (40 USD)
A spring fed creek with a waterfall and plenty of trails, visitors will see wildlife everywhere, including deer, wild turkey, quail, hawks, roadrunners, cardinals, jays, painted buntings, mockingbirds, and many other species of birds. Small mammals such as armadillos, foxes, rabbits, and squirrels are often seen. This quiet spot is perfect for exploring, mountain biking, and star gazing at night.
Flatrock Hollow (Whitewater Springs, Texas)
Price: from 40 USD
Minimum nights: 0
Accessible by: Car
9. Teal Creek Camp, Turning Earth Farms, Oregon (20 USD)
Teal Creek Camp has a nice forest at its edge that you camp in, and with lots of lovely farm animals for company. This is located near a small farming community, so you will have the option to join in on any project going on as well as enjoy farm fresh dinners.
Teal Creek Camp
Price: from 20 USD
Minimum nights: 0
Accessible by: Car
10. Stargazer Carriage House, Stargazer Farm, Oregon (175 USD)
Stargazer Farm is a beautiful piece of land not too far from Portland that makes for a great escape from the city. It is a 60 acre (24.2 hectare) historical conservation land, and is now an organic farm supplying some of Portland’s finest restaurants. Enjoy your time in the wilderness hiking, fishing, mountain biking, foraging, and snowboarding/skiing.
Stargazer Carriage House
Price: from 175 USD
Minimum nights: 0
Accessible by: Car
Bring your tent!
If you are looking for a more adventurous stay, ditch the hotels and try camping. There are plenty of great camping sites to discover around the country, you just need to choose you favorite!