Some are iconic; others are off the radar.
Here are 23 of the most scenic places to camp in the U.S., from Hawaii to Maine.
You won’t find aYosemite campgroundthat isn’t scenic, butUpper Pinesis special.
Mount Denali, seen from the Wonder Lake campground in Denali National Park.Credit:Brett Maurer/Getty Images
It offers views of the park’s two granite giants, El Capitan and Half Dome.
You have to plan ahead to camp there, though, as spots sell out five months in advance.
Established in 1935, the park is home to petroglyphs dating back to before the Common Era.
Yosemite National Park.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure
Campers are surrounded by curious rock formations and gorgeous vistas of the park’s signature red sandstone.
Those seeking something a little more primitive can try the Holua and Paliku wilderness camping areas.
There are five campgrounds to choose from, all open from early spring to late fall.
A campground in Valley of Fire State Park, a 45-minute drive from Las Vegas.Craig Cozart/Getty Images
you’re able to text SHENCAMP to 888777 to get updates on when those sites become available.
Reserve campsites online up to 60 days in advance.
All campgrounds close during the winter and reopen in May.
Wild horses graze near a beach campsite at the Assateague Island National Seashore.Getty Images
The sights inWhite Mountains National Forestare particularly magical during the fall when leaf-peeping season is at its peak.
The Barnes Field and Hancock campgrounds are open year-round.
Group sites at the Hancock campground can be booked at any time.
The dramatic landscape of Haleakalā National Park on the island of Maui.iStockphoto/Getty Images
That’s a lot of space to hike, bike, andespeciallyenjoy the view.
Amenities include Wi-Fi, coin-operated showers, communal fire pits, and picnic pavilions.
Francis National Forests, Arkansas
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Arkansas has loads of countryside that is often overlooked.
A misty drive through Shenandoah National Park.Image Source/Getty Images
The temperatures might be extreme and unpredictable, but it’s still gorgeous.
The twoBadlands campgroundsare Cedar Pass and Sage Creek.
The camping season starts in late May and lasts until mid-September.
A forest campsite in Acadia National Park.Tetra images RF/Getty Images
Hikers can also enjoy more than 700 miles of trails through forests, meadows, and mountains.
Several ofGlacier’s campgroundsare available on a first-come, first-served basis, while others require advance reservations.
Campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis from November through February.
The Greenleaf Hut trail in White Mountain National Forest.Kim Walker/iStockphoto/Getty Images
Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona
Sleeping on the rim of theGrand Canyonis a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
TheSouth Rimis easier to get to, which means it can get pretty crowded.
Two other South Rim spots, Desert View and Tusayan Montane, are only open seasonally.
A waterfall in the Minnewaska State Park Preserve, in Ulster County, New York.iStockphoto/Getty Images
While most are first-come, first-served, some allow reservations for summer stays.
and a sleeping volcano, so there are plenty of photo opportunities for nature lovers.
Choose a spot that looks out over Annie Creek and its namesake canyon for the best views.
An aerial view of Dry Tortugas National Park and Fort Jefferson.iStockphoto/Getty Images
For a more primitive, quieter option, there’s also backcountry camping with a permit.
Summer is a low season for this park, as it can reach temperatures of 100 degrees or higher.
Camping inSequoia and Kings Canyon National Parksis an otherworldly experience that immerses you in natural history.
Camping under a starry night sky in Big Bend National Park.iStockphoto/Getty Images
Some of these trees are thousands of years old.
There are six established campgrounds, with Wonder Lake offering the closest view of Denali’s peak.
To get deeper into the park and perhaps spot some more wildlife, opt instead for Teklanika River Campground.
The Whitaker Point overlook at Ozark National Forest.Lorraine Boogich/Getty Images
A bison in Badlands National Park.Don Eim/Travel + Leisure
A tent pitched at Sawtooth Lake, in Idaho.Alan Majchrowicz/Getty Images
Views of Glacier National Park from a camper van.Brent Doscher/Cavan Images RF/Getty Images
Grand Teton National Park, in Wyoming.Irjaliina Paavonpera/Travel + Leisure
A remote campground at the base of Mount Crested Butte, in Gunnison National Forest.Xu`s Studio/iStockphoto/Getty Images
A hiker in Utah’s Arches National Park.Cavan Images RF/Getty Images
Camping along the Colorado River in Grand Canyon National Park.iStockphoto/Getty Images
A coastal campsite in Olympic National Park.Jordan Siemens/Getty Images
A picnic stop at Crater Lake, in Oregon’s Crater Lake National Park.Getty Images
Joshua trees in Joshua Tree National Park.Irjaliina Paavonpera/Travel + Leisure
A campsite in Kings Canyon National Park.iStockphoto/Getty Images
Snow-capped peaks in Denali National Park.Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure