Planning ahead is the ideal way to score the perfect campsite. With a recent surge in outdoor enthusiasts, it is especially advantageous to book your spot for the camping season early and rest assured knowing that your campsite is ready for your getaway. ReserveAmerica offers an amazing number of exciting destinations from which to choose. Here are eight locations to help with next year’s trip planning.
1. Cannon Mountain RV Park, New Hampshire
Located on the north shore of scenic Echo Lake in Franconia Notch State Park, this seven-site RV park is open year-round. The park is a fantastic base to launch off into the White Mountains and enjoy top-notch hiking, biking, and fishing. In the summertime, campers can also swim in the lake. In the winter, park visitors can hit the slopes at Cannon Mountain Ski Area.
2. Devils Hopyard, Connecticut
Make plans next year for some great fishing and mountain biking. Trails through the forested park offer some of the best birding opportunities in the state and even some unique attractions including the pothole stone formations near the park’s main attraction, Chapman Falls.
3. Gorges State Park, North Carolina
Set amidst plunging waterfalls, rugged river gorges, and sheer rock walls, Gorges State Park is a natural gem. The park also boasts a high concentration of rare bird and animal species, making it a beloved animal viewing destination. Visitors can also enjoy distance hiking, backpack camping, trout fishing, mountain biking, and horseback riding.
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4. Fenton Lake State Park, New Mexico
Fenton Lake State Park is open year-round and available for plenty of activities in this stunning mountain area with lovely pine forests. Reservations can be made six months in advance so you can make sure you have the best campsite when you arrive. Bring your canoe so you can get out on the lake. Fish, hike, or simply enjoy the fresh air and sunshine at over 7,500 feet in elevation.
5. Indian Springs State Park, Georgia
Make reservations for next yearโs well-planned vacation. Indian Springs State Park is a great place to come for boating on McIntosh Lake. There is a boat ramp from which to launch and you can even rent a pedal boat or an aqua cycle. A nature trail invites you into the forested surroundings where you can take a leisurely walk. There is also a 3.25-mile trail where you can hike or bike.
6. Carr Creek State Park, Kentucky
There are miles and miles of lovely shoreline at Carr Fork Lake. Make early reservations so you can bring your RV or your tent and stay at an excellent campground. A beautiful sandy beach makes soaking up the sun special fun. Birding here is something you donโt want to miss. The marsh provides plenty of shelter for green heron, great blue heron, wood ducks, bobwhite, and ruffed grouse. Listen to the calls of the warblers and the red-winged blackbird. Of course, birdwatching isnโt the only activity to enjoy here. You can fish for bass or walleye, picnic, or swim. You can make your reservations up to a year in advance.
Are you ready for your adventure? Plan your camping trip!