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1. Acadia National Park, Maine ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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2. Arches National Park, Utah ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

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3. Assateague Island National Park, Maryland

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4. Badlands National Park South, Dakota

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5. Big Bend National Park, Texas

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6. Cayo Costa State Park, Florida

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7. Del Norte Coast Redwoods State Park, California

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8. Denali National Park, Alaska

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9. Everglades National Park, Florida

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10. Glacier National Park, Montana

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11. Green Mountain National Forest, Vermont

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12. Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, Hawaii

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13. Joshua Tree National Park, California

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14. Kaibab National Forest, Arizona

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15. Lake McConaughy, Nebraska

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16. Ludington State Park, Michigan

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17. Minnewaska State Park Preserve, New York

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18. Olympic National Park, Washington

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19. Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore, Michigan

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20. Pine Grove Furnace State Park, Pennsylvania

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21. Shenandoah National Park, Virginia

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22. White Mountain National Forest, New Hampshire-Maine

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23. Wyalusing Hardwood Forest, Wisconsin

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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

The best tent camping locations in the United States offer a wide range of environments to explore. Whether it’s the hot dry deserts of the western states of Arizona and Utah or the beaches of Hawaii, outdoor enthusiasts can pitch a tent in primitive campsites, modern campgrounds, or wander into the wilds of America’s backcountry. Explorers can visit remote barrier islands, climb massive rock formations, or hike through lush forests where they’ll encounter plunging waterfalls. Camping offers people the chance to reengage with nature and recharge their spirit while gaining a new appreciation for the simple life.

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