Nearly 50,000 acres of forests, 24 lakes, and 158 miles of hiking trails. Five campgrounds: Blackwoods, Seawall, Schoodic Woods, Duck Harbor, Wildwood Stables.
Rugged hiking in the northern Appalachian Valley. Various campgrounds and cabins, open year-round. Peak leaf-peeping season in the fall.
Located 94 miles from NYC, on Shawangunk Ridge. 50 tent sites and five car-camping sites, amenities include Wi-Fi and showers. Reservations open in March; closed in winter.
90-minute drive from D.C., over 500 miles of trails. Five campgrounds, most sites bookable up to six months in advance. Text SHENCAMP for campsite updates.
37 miles of beaches for camping, swimming, and wild horse spotting. Maryland-side camping only; firewood restrictions apply. Reservations available from mid-March to mid-November.
Off Key West, featuring a large barrier reef and Fort Jefferson. Ideal for snorkeling, stargazing, and bird-watching. Plan ahead for ferry transportation and supplies.
Located along the Rio Grande, great for rafting and hiking. Three developed campgrounds and backcountry sites. Advance reservations and permits required.
1.2 million acres with nine beaches and over 1,000 miles of trails. Year-round and seasonal campgrounds available. Primitive camping permitted in wilderness areas.
Scenic rock formations, prairies, and fossil sites. Two campgrounds: Cedar Pass with amenities, Sage Creek more primitive. Bison sightings common at Sage Creek.