Right now, planning is especially important as some campgrounds have changed their policies since the COVID-19 pandemic began.

Respect wildlife, safely manage campfires, and follow the sevenLeave No Trace principles, too.

Best National Park Campgrounds

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A campground scene with fire in the grill, camping supplies on the picnic table, tarp covered tent, and campers in the background. Location is Elkmont Campground in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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Waterfalls, forests, and beautiful mountain views make this a must-visit for any avid hiker.

It has 200 drive-up sites and nine wheelchair-accessible options (you’re able to makereservations online).

Watchman is one of threecampgrounds in the park, and it has 176 sites.

Young woman cooking at the gas stove of a camping van, campervan, camping, RV, Mather Campground, Grand Canyon National Park, South Rim, near Tusayan, Arizona

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it’s possible for you to makereservations for this campground online.

There are 13 campgrounds in Yosemite National Park, and they allrequire reservations.

Upper Pines is a great year-round option in Yosemite Valley with 235 total spots.

Zion National Park in Utah morning with tent on camp site at Watchman Campground with picnic table and pergola cover

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There are 12 campgrounds in Yellowstone National Park and Mammoth Campground is the only one open year-round.

Located near the Mammoth Hot Springs terraces, this campground provides chances to spot wildlife like bison or elk.

Blackwoods Campground isreservable, with a range of sites for small and large tents and RVs.

Jordan pond in Acadia National Park with night stars.

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There’s also an Island Explorer shuttle that can transport campers to other nearby destinations.

Signal Mountain Campground, Grand Teton National Park

Beautiful lakes and mountains makeGrand Teton National Parka hiker’s paradise.

Makeadvance reservationsonline before your trip.

Camping in Hoh rainforest, Olympic National Park

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There are a number of campsites to choose from, too.

Fish Creek Campground opens in May, and you canmake reservations online.