9 Spring Camping Destinations

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It's time to emerge from your hibernation and head outdoors for some spring camping. If you've got an itch to experience the sounds and sights of nature, here are some great places to scratch it.
Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Spring is prime time to witness herds of elk roaming around the Cataloochee Valley among wildflower pastures and historic farmsteads. This is one <...

Tishomingo State Park

Named after Chief Tishomingo of the Chickasaw nation, these woods boast as much scenic beauty as they do rich history. Experience the allure of Mis...

Custer State Park

Camping at Bismark Lake gives you tons of options to stay busy, whether you're fishing, hiking, touring the Crazy Horse monument or gawking at Mt. ...

Bryce Canyon National Park

Definitely bring your camera on this trip. The red, orange and white hoodoos formed by wind and erosion have textured the landscape of Bryce Canyon...

Channel Islands National Park

If you want to experience some beautiful scenery this spring, ferry on over to the Channel Islands for white sand beaches, coastal lagoons and 54,0...

Jennings Randolph Lake

When you're not hiking up the rugged hills of this vast mountain terrain, be prepared to get wet! The nearby Potomac River is a paradise for water ...

Sam Houston Jones State Park

Enjoy the steady pitter-patter of spring showers on the roof of your fully-outfitted vacation cabin in this 1,087-acre park. If you prefer the open...

Lake Winfield Scott Rec

This 18-acre mountain pond is situated among valleys and ridges formed by tectonic plate movement billions of years ago. Kick off your freshwater f...