Happy Camper
- A few of the best campgrounds for summer family adventures!
This summer, ditch the cell phone and TV remote for starry skies, mossy grass, and awesome views. These amazing campgrounds will set the stage for unforgettable summer memories! So, venture forth into the wild to get in touch with Mother Nature and reconnect with your loved ones.
Bruneau Dunes State Park
Bruneau, ID
Sign up to attend a weekend (Friday and Saturday evenings) presentation by a ranger, where you’ll enjoy stargazing and a telescope viewing. Don’t stay up too late though, because you will need your energy to rent sandboards and take advantage of the awesome sand slopes!
Ocean Lakes Family Campground
Myrtle Beach, SC
Ocean Lakes Family Campground is the largest campground on the East Coast. It features oceanfront campsites, RV hookups, and bath houses. You can fish, play basketball, rent bikes, and
even learn about marine life at their nature center!
Camp Gulf
Destin, FL
Camp Gulf has RV sites, cabin rentals, and recreation rentals: golf carts, paddle boards and Segways! The campground is steps away from the beach, so it is easy to sink your toes into the soft, white Florida sand!
Campland on the Bay
San Diego, CA
Campland on the Bay offers waterfront RV and tent camping, and was named in the Top 10 Urban Campgrounds by USA Today. The campground has swimming pools, hot tubs, a game room, skate park, basketball court, and an ice
cream parlor.
The Vineyards Campground and Cabins
Grapevine, TX
This peaceful campsite features a private beach by Grapevine Lake, a private nature trail for hiking, and opportunities to kayak and fish. Cabin rentals are available as well as on-site laundry. It even has a camp store in case you run out of firewood!
Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort
Foxboro, MA
Normandy Farms has a 23,000 square foot lodge, a Creative Arts Center, Disk Golf, and hosts an array of indoor and outdoor activities for all ages. This campground comes with access to a 1.5 acre dog park and dog owners have the unique option to reserve a Canine Coop, an indoor hangout for your pet!
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Camp and Resort
Luray, VA
Bask in the stunning views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at this family-friendly campground located just minutes away from the Shenandoah National Park. This campground features pools, waterslides, laser tag, and outdoor movie screenings in the evenings!
Lincoln Woodstock KOA Holiday
Woodstock, NH
A perfect place for family adventures, The White Mountains have often been described as “The Diamond in the Woods.” Go fishing or kayaking in Pemi River, enjoy a hayride, take a hike, go dog sledding, or slide around on a 30-foot long inflatable!
Stone Mountain Park Campground
Stone Mountain, GA
Stone Mountain Park Campground is surrounded by 3,200 acres of natural beauty. This campground not only has traditional RV and campsites available, but also has bougie yurts and safari tent rentals. 15 miles of hiking trails await you. The 1-mile trek to the top of Stone Mountain is a must-do! However, if you aren’t into walking, you can take in the majestic mountain views by train and the Summit Skyline.
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