Campendium’s Fifth Annual Campers Choice Awards recognizes the eight hundred and forty campgrounds that received at least four 4-star or more reviews in 2021 from the Campendium community.
Best Camping Overall by Category
Below are the winners of each category that received the most five-star reviews from the Campendium community in 2021.
2021 Best National Park Campground –
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Belle Fourche Campground | Devils Tower National Monument – Devils Tower, WY
“This spot was so beautiful, with views of Devils Tower from the whole campground.” – L&K Full Time
2021 Best National Forest Campground –
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Nomad View Dispersed Camping | Buffalo Gap National Grassland – Wall, SD
“Absolutely loved camping here. Absolutely spectacular views. Very quiet. Millions of stars.” – AnnCat8
2021 Best BLM Camping – View All
Sunset Reef Campground – Carlsbad, NM
“Amazing views every direction you look.” – More Sunsets Please
2021 Best Free Camping – View All
Nomad View Dispersed Camping | Buffalo Gap National Grassland – Wall, SD
“Waking up at sunrise to the spectacular badlands was an experience I’ll never forget (set your alarm, just do it!).” – AdventureSomewhere
2021 Best RV Park – View All
Mountain View Campground – Hiawassee, GA
“The scenic views and the friendliness of the owners make this our favorite campground.” – Gprice
2021 Best State Park Campground – View All
Skidaway Island State Park – Savannah, GA
“Wow! I can’t say enough about how great this place it. It is the most beautiful campground I have been in, with huge trees and Spanish moss.” – The empty nesters
2021 Best County Park Campground – View All
Gilbert Ray Campground – Tucson, AZ
“The views of the desert and mountains are breathtaking as are the nearby hiking trails.” – rdvanes
2021 Best City Park Campground – View All
Junction City Schreiner Park Campground – Junction, TX
” Fantastic spot, right on the river! Beautiful place to relax, kayak, fish etc.” – AngieM
2021 Best Army Corps of Engineers Campground- View All
Peterburg Campground – Appling, GA
“It was very peaceful and quiet and made for a pleasant night’s rest.” – cruisingkitty
Best Camping by State
Best Camping Overall by State
Below are the winners of each category that received the most five-star reviews from the Campendium community in 2021.
2021 Best Camping in Alabama – View All
Gulf State Park – Orange Beach, AL
“Brilliant state park in the heart of the Gulf Shores beachfront community, like an oasis from the tourist traps, but in the heart of it all.” – Slices of Pie
2021 Best Camping in Arizona –
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Soap Creek Dispersed Camping – Marble Canyon, AZ
“This location was one of the most amazing and magical spots that we have ever been to.” – farfromordinary
2021 Best Camping in Arkansas – View All
Gulpha Gorge Campground – Hot Springs National Park, AR
“Quiet and peaceful park within steps of some great trails.” – ETK
2021 Best Camping in California – View All
Tuttle Creek Campground – Lone Pine, CA
“We really enjoyed the peace and quiet of being on the Eastern Sierra with Tuttle Creek babbling by the campsite.” – Tom & Shirley
2021 Best Camping in Colorado – View All
Madden Peak Road Dispersed Camping – Hesperus, CO
“Each one is separated by woods and boulders to keep privacy.” – Logan
2021 Best Camping in Florida – View All
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park – Santa Rosa Beach, FL
“Most spectacular state park with lots of trails for biking & walking.” – Abistro
2021 Best Camping in Georgia – View All
Mountain View Campground – Hiawassee, GA
“We thoroughly enjoyed our month long stay at this wonderful, peaceful park with amazing mountain views!” – Deb & Marc
2021 Best Camping in Idaho – View All
Bootjack Dispersed Camping – Island Park, ID
“We had a nice sunny spot for solar with great mountain views but there are plenty of shaded areas if you don’t want the sun.” – Big Fry
2021 Best Camping in Illinois – View All
Double J Campground & RV Park – Chatham, IL
“One of the best overall campgrounds. Everyone is personable and helpful.” – Mark
2021 Best Camping in Iowa – View All
Grant Nature Park Campground – Swan, IA
“This is absolutely a hidden gem!” – Ellen
2021 Best Camping in Kansas – View All
Ellis Lakeside Campground – Ellis, KS
“Beautiful lake views with towering cottonwoods make this a much better option over sleeping at a rest area.” – Wander for the Wild
2021 Best Camping in Kentucky- View All
Cave Country RV Campground – Cave City, KY
“This park is in the perfect location when visiting Mammoth Cave NP. “ – Tentless Texans
2021 Best Camping in Louisiana – View All
Burns Point Park & RV Campground – Franklin, LA
“The sunset was incredible and the sites are right on the water.” – Ochie
2021 Best Camping in Michigan- View All
Platte River Campground – Honor, MI
“A 9 out of 10 on our Snobby Camper Scale. Quiet and spacious spots with lots of trees.” – SnobbyCamper
2021 Best Camping in Minnesota – View All
Red River State Park – East Grand Forks, MN
“What a gem! The spots are so spacious and with full hookups!” – JAMA Overland
2021 Best Camping in Mississippi – View All
Twiltley Branch Campground – Collinsville, MS
“This park is wonderful. Clean, quiet and right on the lake with a private beach.” – jennaveese
2021 Best Camping in Missouri – View All
Cooks RV Motor Park – Springfield, MO
“This is a very nice peaceful place to stay. Quiet, yet close to anything you need.” – Boat
2021 Best Camping in Montana – View All
7th Ranch RV Park – Garryowen, MT
“Big bonus is you get ice cream when you check in and who doesn’t like ice cream!” – Jeff & Steff’s Excellent Adventure
2021 Best Camping in Nebraska – View All
Prairie Oasis Campground & Cabins – Henderson, NE
“Lovely ‘oasis’ in the middle of Nebraska. Beautiful grounds.” – HB
2021 Best Camping in Nevada – View All
Atlatl Rock Campground – Overton, NV
“Huge red rocks with lots of varied formations, petroglyphs carved into many of them – decent opportunities for hiking and exploring.” – JaniceVan
2021 Best Camping in New Mexico – View All
Sunset Reef Campground – Carlsbad, NM
“There is a good view of the Guadalupe Mountains, pretty sunrises and sunsets.” – Cedar
2021 Best Camping in North Carolina – View All
Riverwalk on the Yakin RV Park – Jonesville, NC
“The Greenway adjacent to the RV park was a wonderful, shaded place to walk next to the river.” – Littlebit
2021 Best Camping in North Dakota – View All
Scoria Pit Dispersed Camping – Medora, ND
“The views are great and there’s minimal light pollution at night for you avid star gazers.” – Bill B
2021 Best Camping in Oklahoma – View All
Territory Route 66 RV Park & Campgrounds – Bridgeport, OK
“The park is immaculate. The sites are spacious and very well maintained.” – StepheNancy
2021 Best Camping in Oregon- View All
Harris Beach State Park – Brookings, OR
“This is one of the most beautiful RV parks we have ever stayed in. It’s so nice you just want to hang out in your camp spot and walk to the beach a few times a day.” – LAH
2021 Best Camping in Pennsylvania – View All
Moon Lake Recreation Area – Hunlock Creek, PA
“This was a gem of a site!” – JYoung
2021 Best Camping in South Carolina – View All
James Island County Park & Campground – Charleston, SC
“One of the nicest campgrounds we ever stayed at! It has everything you could imagine and more.” – Jimmy
2021 Best Camping in South Dakota – View All
Nomad View Dispersed Camping – Wall, SD
“The coyotes and other animals performed a special sunrise symphony that we were told happens every day at sunrise and sunset.” -AdventureSomewhere
2021 Best Camping in Tennessee- View All
Parkers Crossroads RV Park – Yuma, TN
“Everyone at Parkers Crossroads RV is friendly and it is set in the midst of beautiful rolling farmland.” – wandar
2021 Best Camping in Texas – View All
Road Runner Travelers RV Park – Terlingua, TX
“The location is top notch, conveniently located to both Big Bend National Park and Big Bend Ranch State Park (a hidden gem).” – Caitlin K
2021 Best Camping in Utah – View All
Tom’s Best Spring Dispersed Camping – Panguitch, UT
“Area is full of pine trees and absolutely beautiful.” – Nic S
2021 Best Camping in Virginia – View All
Pocahontas State Park – Chesterfield, VA
“Mountain bikers delight but separate trails for hikers to enjoy as well. Great time paddle boarding for the family.” – the PRU crew
2021 Best Camping in Washington – View All
Allens Bar Campground – Forks, WA
“This spot is amazing.” – baconsontheroad
2021 Best Camping in Wyoming – View All
Belle Fourche Campground – Devils Tower, WY
“The view from just about anywhere in the campground is spectacular as you’re right at the base of Devils Tower.” – LT