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🏕️ Private campgrounds, glamping and farm stays
When public campgrounds are full, private land is often available: farms, vineyards, RV resorts, glamping tents and cabins.
Most people go to:
| Site | Best for | Coverage | Cost | App | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hipcamp ↗ | Tent sites, cabins and glamping on private land, plus public campgrounds | US, Canada, Australia, UK and more | Free to browse, pay per stay | iOS, Android | Visit ↗ |
| KOA ↗ | Family campgrounds with RV sites, tent sites and cabins | US and Canada | Pay per stay, optional rewards membership | iOS, Android | Visit ↗ |
| Campspot ↗ | Booking RV parks and campground resorts | US and Canada | Pay per stay | iOS, Android | Visit ↗ |
| Good Sam campgrounds ↗ | RV parks with ratings, and member discounts | US and Canada | Membership optional | iOS, Android | Visit ↗ |
| Glamping Hub ↗ | Treehouses, yurts, domes and safari tents | Worldwide | Pay per stay | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Tentrr ↗ | Private, pre-set canvas tent sites | US | Pay per stay | iOS, Android | Visit ↗ |
| Thousand Trails ↗ | Membership campground network for RVers | US | Membership | Web | Visit ↗ |
| Jellystone Park ↗ | Family campground resorts with activities | US and Canada | Pay per stay | Web | Visit ↗ |
💡 Private sites often have more space and fewer crowds, and many can be booked at short notice.
Links open in a new tab. “Official” means a government site. Links are tagged so each site can see the visit came from Recreation.org. Prices and features change; check each site before you book. Last checked October 2026.
Questions
What is the difference between a private campground and a public one?
Public campgrounds are run by agencies like the National Park Service or a state. Private campgrounds are run by businesses or landowners and are booked on their own sites or platforms like Hipcamp, KOA and Campspot.
Is glamping bookable at short notice?
Often yes. Private glamping sites and cabins usually have more last-minute availability than popular national park campgrounds.
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