Camping for the Purist

Some weekends,
we crave the comforts of home in a park model or RV. On others though,
campers are looking for that “pure” camping experience – tents, roasting
marshmallows on actual sticks and getting back to nature. If you’re looking
for that type of camping excursion, check out some of these great member
campgrounds for pure camping:

Troll Landing
Campground
West Branch,
Michigan

Merging from a cluster of lakes and
small streams is a river unique is both its beauty and its mystery: Rifle
River. Explore this and more when you stay at Troll Landing Campground. This
campground offers a true outdoor experience with serene, wooded tent sites
where you can relax plus kayaking, tubing and canoeing for when you’re ready
for a bit more adventure.

Castle Lakes Campground and
Cabins
Lake City,
Colorado

If your family is split on the pure
experience, Castle Lakes offers cabins and RV sites in addition to tent
camping on their 41 acres of property. This campground is nestled in a
peaceful forest setting with two pristine lakes, giving campers the ability
to fish, relax, and reconnect with nature.

Cherokee Hills
Campground
Jackson,
Missouri

Nestled in the hills of scenic
Southeast Missouri, this campground features large, wooded sites that offers
campers the chance to feel away from it all while still enjoying modern
amenities. The campground sits on land once occupied by the Cherokee and
today, Cherokee Hills strives to maintain the beauty and serenity of their
surroundings.

The
Last Resort Cabins &
Campground
Jackman,
Maine

Established in 1902, The Last Resort
offers a perfect “get away from it all” vacation. This campground’s
eight rustic log cabins and four tent sites are set on the shore of Long
Pond. Fish, hike, canoe, and watch for animals like moose, otters, and bald
eagles as you enjoy this nature lover’s paradise.

Gualala River Redwood
Park
Gualala,
California

Relax amidst the cool magnificent
Redwoods, explore miles of beaches, walk your pets along the river, or float
lazily one mile down the Gualala River to the sea at Gualala River Redwood
Park. During your visit, you can also explore the area surrounding the
campgrounds and discover places like the Historic Point Arena Lighthouse and
Annapolis Winery.