| Camping is the best vacation for taking advantage of | | | | Cedar Falls Trail, and be sure to bring your |
| beautiful weather and nature. To commune with the | | | | inner-photographer along for the trip. The falls are |
| elements away from the annoyances of modern life is | | | | spectacular. |
| one of the most satisfying experiences available. If you | | | | 3. If you want to experience both land and sea, then |
| are not the kind to pitch your own tent, you could hitch | | | | don't overlook Montana de Oro State Park in California. |
| a camper to the truck or even just book a cabin in the | | | | You can camp on the beach and hike along bluffs that |
| wilderness. | | | | overlook colonies of sea lions. No fires are allowed so |
| So plan to get away by yourself or with some loved | | | | be sure to pack your grill and plenty of water. This is |
| ones. There is sure to be a site nearby that works for | | | | camping for those who are truly ready to get away |
| you, and prices are always quite reasonable. If you are | | | | from modern life. |
| looking for a premium camping experience, however, | | | | 4. Ready to leave the mainland for a while? Then |
| here are the top five camping destinations in the United | | | | catch a ferry out to Angel Island State Park off of |
| States. | | | | San Francisco Bay. There are only nine sites available, |
| 1. America's Best Campground (A.B.C) is probably the | | | | so reserve in advance. While there, you can hike to |
| most technologically advanced camping destination on | | | | the islands various tourist shops and darling cafes. If |
| earth. Located in Branson, Missouri, it is at the heart of | | | | you forgot your hiking boots, rent a bike and explore |
| the Live Entertainment Capitol of the World. So pack | | | | the island's trails. |
| up the RV and reserve a spot complete with phone, | | | | 5. Those who want three vacations in one should |
| satellite TV, and, of course, electricity. Lounge on your | | | | reserve at Fort Welikit Family Campground, located in |
| site's concrete patio while dinner is on the grill which is | | | | South Dakota. There, you will be a hop and a jump |
| also provided. If RV camping is a bit rustic for your | | | | away from Custer State Park, Mount Rushmore and |
| taste, there are also cabins available as long as you do | | | | Crazy Horse Mountain. Add in the cave tour and golf |
| not bring pets along. The shopping and entertainment | | | | courses, and this spot truly offers something for |
| opportunities around A.B.C. can't be beat! | | | | everybody. Pets are welcome if you are tent camping |
| 2. Petit Jean State park outside of Little Rock, | | | | or staying in an RV. |
| Arkansas has the honor of being the first State Park | | | | Camping holidays can be a great way to get away |
| ever minted in the United States. Offering the usual | | | | from everything or spend quality time with your loved |
| mix of cabins and campsites, lakes and trails, the | | | | ones. Whatever your goal, pack your map prepare to |
| scenery is the real draw of this park. Hike through | | | | experience nature at her most advantageous. |