Across the country, camping and RV rentals are soaring as Americans heed the words of COVID-19 health experts: it鈥檚 safer to be outdoors than indoors. Rather than use your campground as a base camp, why not treat it as destination in and of itself?聽These sites offer plenty of adventure right from your tent and breathtaking views to enjoy during your downtime. Be sure to聽check individual websites for COVID-19 guidelines or restrictions before you head out.聽
West
Cape Lookout State Park Campground, Oregon聽
Located 80 miles from Portland, this聽park has ten miles of hiking trails and more than 170 beachfront 聽(from $21) along a two-mile peninsula. Hike the 2.6-mile trail to the tip of the cape for views of migrating whales in fall.
Southwest
Mogollon Campground, Arizona
The Mogollon Rim is a 200-mile-long聽limestone and granite cliff located two hours northeast of Phoenix. After hiking along the 4.2-mile 聽or kayaking on secluded , pitch your tent or park your RV at the 聽(from $18). A short walk will take you to the rim鈥檚 edge for sunset views over .
Midwest
Old Man鈥檚 Cave Campground, Ohio
Two hours east of Cincinnati, is teeming with impressive forest聽and waterfalls. This 聽(from $23) offers the easiest access to picturesque Old Man鈥檚 Cave via the two-mile Rim Trail. Mountain bikers will enjoy the park鈥檚 shady trails.
Northeast
Hither Hills State Park Campground, New York
While you might not expect such an expanse of wildnerness right next to the Hamptons, Hither Hills has 190聽聽(from $7) tucked away in bluffs that border the Atlantic Ocean, a 40-acre freshwater lake, and lush woodlands. Wake up to waves crashing along the shoreline, then explore the dunes at Napeague Harbor, take a hike through Russian olive and pine trees, and surf or kayak in the ocean.
Southeast
DeSoto State Park Campground, Alabama聽
Located 100 miles northeast of Birmingham, this park is situated聽on 2,392-foot Lookout Mountain, which is coated with vibrant foliage every fall. Its 3,502 acres include聽94 聽(from $15),聽half a dozen waterfalls, and nearby聽Little River Canyon, which has some of the toughest rock climbing in the state.