Forget what you may have heard — camping isn't just an activity for the summer months. No matter what time of year, rustic escapes around America welcome travelers, along with their tents and RVs, for nights of roasted marshmallows, cookouts, and campfire songs in some of the country’s most spectacular locales.
Turn off your cell phone, take a deep breath of fresh air, and plan an off-season excursion to one of these year-round campgrounds.
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Devils Garden Campground
Where: Arches National Park, Utah
One of America's natural wonders, Arches National Park, is home to over 2,000 natural sandstone arches. Formed by erosion from a salt bed below the ground, the arches accentuate the desert landscape with a majestic orange glow best viewed at sunrise. With a 50-person limit at the campsites for personal tents and some RV lots, Devils Garden Campground, situated 18 miles in to the park, requires reservations up to six months in advance for March through October. From November to February, the sites are limited and available on a self-serve basis. At night, the moon’s glow brings a glimmer to the hollow arches, set amidst the La Sal Mountains, creating a mystical setting for evening stargazing.
Plan Your Trip: Visit Fodor’s Arches National Park Travel Guide
Namakanipaio Campground
Where: Hawaii Volcanoes National Park
Cozy up in the comfortably outfitted cabins of Namakanipaio Campground as the lava illuminates the night sky in the near distance. Namakanipaio offers a rare chance to enjoy recreational activities as well as relaxation steps away from active volcanoes. The solidified lava rock, resembling shiny tar, stretches throughout the park in wild formations that make for unique hiking opportunities. Trails throughout the park showcase the natural beauty that grows from the active volcanoes, with wild orchids and red lehua flowers native to Hawaii. The campground offers 10 cabins (with WiFi), tent and camping equipment rental, and well as campsites for the DIY set.
Plan Your Trip: Visit Fodor’s Big Island Travel Guide
Yosemite Pines RV Resort
Where: Yosemite National Park
On the western edge of Yosemite National Park sits the Yosemite Pines RV Resort, where rustic cabins, ample RV spots, and tent sites make up a multifaceted year-round resort. A swimming pool, sand volleyball court, and a playground for children highlight the woodsy campground set about 30 minutes from a main entrance to Yosemite. The cabins range in quality based on price, with the premium cabins offering well-appointed wooden abodes that have modern amenities, such as TVs, full kitchens, and accommodations for larger families. Yosemite Pines RV Camp stands out for its variety of lodging options, cleanliness, and picturesque evergreen mountain backdrop.
Plan Your Trip: Visit Fodor’s Yosemite Travel Guide
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