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Best National Park Campgrounds | Best National Forest Campgrounds | Best BLM Camping | Best Free Camping |
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Best RV Parks | Best State Park Campgrounds | Best County Park Campgrounds | Best City Park Campgrounds |
Best Camping Overall by Category
Below are the winners of each category that received the most five-star reviews from the Campendium community in 2020.
2020 Best National Park Campground – View All
Gros Ventre Campground | Grand Teton National Park – Jackson, WY
“This is a fantastic place to camp! We saw moose every single morning and evening right from our campsite.” – Wanderingoldens
2020 Best National Forest Campground –
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Nomad View Dispersed | Buffalo Gap National Grassland – Wall, SD
“This was by far the coolest view we have had camping in our Van thus far! Loved it.” – issyled
2020 Best BLM Camping – View All
Sacred White Shell Mountain – Mosca, CO
“Great free camping close to Great Sand Dunes NP.” – Al and Brandi
2020 Best Free Camping – View All
Nomad View Dispersed | Buffalo Gap National Grassland – Wall, SD
“Awesome Views of the edge of Badlands National Park. What beats free camping with an awesome view!” – On the Mewve
2020 Best RV Park – View All
Mountain View Campground – Hiawassee, GA
I know this has won multiple awards, etc. but this place actually exceeded our expectations. – FredtheTrailer
2020 Best State Park Campground – View All
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park | Santa Rosa Beach, FL
“Natural Beauty of a State Park, Luxury Ammenities of a Private Park, Best of Both Worlds.” – Buckeye
2020 Best County Park Campground – View All
Gilbert Ray Campground – Tucson, AZ
“This place is beautiful. Close to Saguaro National Park is a huge plus as well.” – satravis
2020 Best City Park Campground – View All
Junction City Park – Junction, TX
“Happened into here based on a good review here on campendium. Turned out to be a real treasure.” – Roadrunner
Best Camping of 2020 By State
Best Camping Overall by State
Below are the winners of each state that received the most five-star reviews from the Campendium community in 2020.
2020 Best Camping in Alabama – View All
Gunter Hill Campground – Montgomery, AL
“Gunter Hill is a gem of a campground! Sites are spacious, long, and paved with full hookups.” – Catherine
2020 Best Camping in Arizona – View All
Gilbert Ray Campground – Tucson, AZ
“What a nice campground. Very quiet, wide open night skies and lots of trails around.” – Jktravelers
2020 Best Camping in Arkansas – View All
Gulpha Gorge Campground – Hot Springs National Park, AR
“We could hear the music of the creek in our bedroom at night. There is nothing not to love about Gulpha Gorge!” – Ramblings On The Road
2020 Best Camping in California – View All
TIE: Alabama Hills Recreation Area – Lone Pine, CA
Owens River Road Dispersed Camping – Mammoth Lakes, CA
“This place is a boondockers dream! The views of Mt. Whitney are spectacular!” – Tammy
2020 Best Camping in Colorado – View All
Sacred White Shell Mountaint – Mosca, CO
“Great free camping close to Great Sand Dunes NP” – Al and Brandi
2020 Best Camping in Florida – View All
Topsail Hill Preserve State Park – Santa Rosa Beach, FL
“Outstanding park & campground. Lots of walking and bike trails. Fabulous beach.” – Steve
2020 Best Camping in Georgia – View All
Mountain View Campground – Hiawassee, GA
“We had an amazing time and the campground exceeded our expectations.” – Rocketpotp
2020 Best Camping in Idaho – View All
Goodenough Creek Campground – McCammon, ID
“Don’t let the name fool you, this place is more than good enough.” – Daveyclimber
2020 Best Camping in Louisiana – View All
Fairview-Riverside State Park – Madisonville, LA
“Such a peaceful, well maintained and friendly park.” – RogerBart
2020 Best Camping in Michigan – View All
Wild Cherry Resort – Lake Leelanau, MI
“This is a gorgeous place in a beautiful setting with large sites designed for big motor homes.” – Dmr
2020 Best Camping in Montana – View All
Carbella Recreation Site – Emigrant, MT
“Hard to beat free BLM land right on a stunning river with picnic benches, fire rings and bathrooms.” – Cassie
2020 Best Camping in Nebraska – View All
Streeter Park Campground – Aurora, NE
“This campground is free with a dump station, water, and electric. You can’t beat that!” – kelseycorene
2020 Best Camping in Nevada – View All
TIE: Sacramento Pass Recreation Area – Ely, NV
Welcome Station RV Park – Wells, NV
“Fantastic Free Campground with the Most Insane Night Sky!” – thecampingnerd
2020 Best Camping in New Mexico – View All
Chosa Campground – Carlsbad, NM
“About ten minutes to Carlsbad caverns, half an hour or so to Guadalupe Mountains.” – Kiltedbeast
2020 Best Camping in North Carolina – View All
Stone Mountain State Park – Roaring Gap, NC
“Waterfalls, hiking trails, campground, and a historical homestead with an iconic granite mountain view make this park well worth a day trip or extended visit.” – LivingOurDreamNow
2020 Best Camping in North Dakota – View All
Scoria Pit Dispersed Camping – Medora, ND
“Spectacular View overlooking Teddy Roosevelt NP” – NYEscapee
2020 Best Camping in Oklahoma – View All
Bobcat Creek RV Park – Sayre, OK
“Bobcat Creek RV Park is a peaceful, well-kept property that won’t empty your bank account if you decide to stay the night.” – Radar Road Warriors
2020 Best Camping in Oregon – View All
Blue Heron French Cheese Company – Tillamook, OR
“Bought some cheese, visited the animals. Quiet night.” – wanderingwithfive
2020 Best Camping in South Carolina – View All
James Island County Park & Campground – Charleston, SC
“Fantastic county park! Quick drive to Folly Beach and to Charleston. Will definitely be back!” – edentheairstream
2020 Best Camping in South Dakota – View All
Nomad View Dispersed Camping – Wall, SD
“If you like waking up with pronghorn out your window, or bison on the horizon, this is the spot for you.” – Chest Heir
2020 Best Camping in Tennessee – View All
TIE: Rhea Springs Recreation Area – Spring City, TN
Pine Mountain RV Park – Pigeon Forge, TN
“I was blown away by how amazing this campground was.” – Queso
2020 Best Camping in Texas – View All
Magnolia Beach – Port Lavaca, TX
“This place is a boondocker’s dream! We parked along the water, beautiful!” – Smithsepicadventure
2020 Best Camping in Utah – View All
Tom’s Best Spring Dispersed Camping – Panguitch, UT
“Stayed here one night to be close to Bryce Canyon… found a really cool, private spot on the top of a hill, with an awesome view!” – B_Thompson
2020 Best Camping in Virginia – View All
Walnut Hills Campground & RV Park – Staunton, VA
“Walnut Hills is a beautiful campground in a great location.” – Fred&Lourdes
2020 Best Camping in Washington – View All
Allens Bar Campground – Forks, WA
“Wow! It’s hard to sum up how amazing this place was.” – RVwithRandC
2020 Best Camping in Wyoming – View All
Gros Ventre Campground – Jackson, WY
“On the doorstep of the Grand Teton National Park and the Gros Ventre National Forest Wilderness Area and the Gros Ventre River.” -Steve