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Destinations For Camping This Spring 2021<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

After the longest of winters, it’s time to adventure out of the house. Traditional travel is still tricky, so camping is the perfect alternative this spring and summer. It’s easier to stay socially distant at a campsite than at a resort pool. Plus, campgrounds are typically less crowded, often less expensive, and a lot less buggy in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You can go two ways with spring camping. Explore the popular spots that are crazy crowded come summer, or find out-of-the-way areas that are even more secluded in spring. We have options for both, so grab your gear<\/a> and get going to these top destinations for spring camping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Assateague National Seashore, Maryland\/Virginia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This 37-mile barrier island, nine miles south of Ocean City, Maryland, offers a combination: beaches and wild horses. You can camp in both the national and state park on the Maryland side of the island. It can still be chilly here in March and April, so come prepared with warm clothes<\/a>. It warms up in May, but by Memorial Day weekend, swarms of people and mosquitoes arrive in full force.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Big Bend National Park, Texas<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

One of the least visited national parks in the country, this hidden gem is gaining in popularity. The National Park Service says visitation is spiking during the pandemic. It\u2019s easy to see why. The Rio Grande runs through Big Bend, giving you river, mountain, and desert terrain. Reservations are required<\/a> for all campsites. November through April is the park\u2019s busiest time because of triple-digit summertime temps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Cayo Costa State Park, Florida<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Explore unspoiled Florida by camping on this barrier island west of Ft. Meyers. You\u2019ll find white sand beaches, tropical vegetation, and some of the best shell collecting in the state. Spring is the ideal time to visit with cooler temperatures and not nearly as many bugs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Grand Canyon, Arizona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Beat the hordes of people and the heat by camping at the Grand Canyon<\/a> in the spring. The North Rim doesn\u2019t open until May, but it\u2019s less crowded than the South Rim and has modern amenities like showers and a restaurant, making it one of the best places to camp<\/a> in the West. The Mather campground is open year-round inside the park and the Desert View campground opens in mid-April.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Saguaro National Park, Arizona<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Camp among the cacti in Saguaro National Park near Tucson. You\u2019ll avoid the summer heat, and if you time it right, you can see the spectacular saguaros in bloom<\/a>. The Western (Tucson Mountain) side of the park has more saguaros, while the eastern side (Rincon Mountain) is more mountainous. You\u2019ll need a permit for overnight stays in the park, but there are many campgrounds nearby.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shenandoah National Park, Virginia<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Campgrounds open in late spring when the park is starting to come back to life. If you\u2019re up for a challenge, hike Old Rag Mountain. It\u2019s one of Virginia\u2019s most popular hikes and it\u2019s a lot less crowded in the spring.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennessee\/North Carolina<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The fall foliage in the Smoky Mountains gets top billing, but the spring explosion of wildflowers and dogwoods is also a sight to behold. March and April can still be a bit chilly. By May, temperatures reach the 70’s and 80’s. The spring months are the best time to visit wildly popular spots like Cades Cove, Clingmans Dome, and Alum Cave Trail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Spring camping offers the ideal getaway without the hassle of huge crowds and high-season prices. Enjoy your adventure and some solitude off the beaten path.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Happy adventuring, friends!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Guest post contributed by: Laura Hatch and Jay Betts of Lawnstarter.com.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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