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Algonquin Provincial Park
Lakes, forests and wildlife in serene wilderness
9.1
Algonquin Provincial Park holds more than 2,400 canoe accessible campsites across its backcountry lakes. Portage trails connect over 1,500 miles of interior lake routes for paddlers. Campers can watch for moose wading through shallow bays at dawn. Autumn colours draw the heaviest crowds each September and October.
Highlights:
  • 🏕️ Camp under starlit skies in designated sites
  • 🦌 Spot moose and deer along the scenic riverbanks
  • 🥾 Hike the rugged trails of Algonquin's backcountry
Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness
Pristine lakes, untouched wilderness paradise
8.4
Motorboats are banned across most of Minnesota's million acre Boundary Waters wilderness. Paddlers portage canoes between more than a thousand interconnected lakes here. Campers can fish for walleye from a canoe before setting up along a rocky shoreline. Permits limit how many groups enter through each route daily.
Highlights:
  • 💧 Discover waterfalls like Devil’s Cascade and Johnson Falls
  • 🥾 Hike to Eagle Mountain, Minnesota’s highest point
  • 🛶 Go on an overnight canoe camping trip through lakes
Glacier National Park
Crown of the Continent
8.9
Glacier National Park's Going to the Sun Road climbs through some of Montana's steepest alpine terrain. Grizzly bears roam widely enough here that rangers require certified bear canisters at camp. Campers can pitch a tent within sight of turquoise lakes fed by mountain glaciers. Snow can close the highest stretch of road until mid June.
Highlights:
  • 🌲 Explore Avalanche Lake’s serene hiking trails
  • 🚗 Drive the scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road for views
  • 🥾 Hike to Grinnell Glacier and stunning turquoise lakes
Wadi Rum
Valley of the moon's timeless magic
8.1
Wadi Rum's red sandstone cliffs rise sharply above a wide, empty desert valley. Bedouin families run camps here where guests sleep in tents beneath an open sky. Campers can watch stars appear undimmed by any nearby city lights. Filmmakers have used this valley as a stand in for Mars in several movies.
Highlights:
  • 🏕️ Spend a night in a traditional Bedouin desert camp
  • 🏂 Sandboard down giant red sand dunes for adrenaline rush
  • 🚙 Take a thrilling 4x4 jeep tour through vast desert landscapes
Voyageurs National Park
Watery wilderness of northern Minnesota
8.0
Voyageurs National Park sits accessible mainly by boat across a chain of interconnected lakes. Fur trading canoes once crossed these same waters centuries before the park existed. Campers can reach island campsites only by canoe, kayak or houseboat. Northern lights are visible here on clear nights away from city glow.
Highlights:
  • 🛶 Paddle a canoe through the peaceful waterways and explore wildlife
  • 🌌 Witness the breathtaking northern lights over pristine lakes
  • 🚣‍♂️ Explore hidden islands by boat and camp overnight
Montana
Wild Beauty & Vast Big Skies
8.4
Montana calls itself Big Sky Country for its wide, uninterrupted views above open plains. National forest land here allows dispersed camping without a designated site in most areas. Campers can pitch a tent beside alpine lakes across the Bitterroot and Absaroka ranges. Grizzly bears require hanging food well away from any tent.
Highlights:
  • 🐎 Go horseback riding through wide open Big Sky Country
  • 🦬 Spot wildlife and geysers in Yellowstone’s rugged wilderness
  • 🏞️ Drive the scenic Going-to-the-Sun Road in Glacier National Park
Norway
Land of the long cloud
9.0
Norway's right to roam law lets campers pitch a tent almost anywhere outside private gardens. Fjords cut deep into the coastline, offering waterside camping across much of the country. Campers can wild camp for up to two nights before needing to move on. Mountain huts run by the Norwegian Trekking Association supplement tent camping nationwide.
Highlights:
  • 🌌 Chase the Northern Lights in Tromsø during winter
  • ⛰️ Hike to the breathtaking Trolltunga cliff viewpoint
  • 🛳️ Cruise through the stunning fjords of western Norway
Banff National Park
Majestic Peaks and Turquoise Lakes
9.2
Banff National Park set aside Canada's first protected campsite land back in 1885. Turquoise lakes and glacier fed rivers surround more than a dozen park campsites. Campers can wake to views of Mount Rundle from sites near the Bow River. Elk sometimes wander directly through campsite loops at dusk.
Highlights:
  • 🌊 Explore the scenic Johnston Canyon waterfalls trail
  • 🏞️ Hike to Lake Louise and admire turquoise waters
  • 🚡 Ride the Banff Gondola for spectacular mountain views
Serengeti National Park
The Ultimate Safari Adventure
7.9
The Serengeti hosts one of the largest land mammal migrations anywhere on Earth. Over a million wildebeest cross the plains here in a roughly circular yearly route. Campers can stay at mobile tented camps that move along with the migration. Big cats often rest in the shade near camp during the heat of the day.
Highlights:
  • 🎈 Enjoy a sunrise hot air balloon safari over plains
  • 🚙 Take a thrilling game drive to spot the Big Five
  • 🦓 Witness the incredible Great Wildebeest Migration spectacle
Olympic National Park
Untamed Wilderness, All in One
8.5
Olympic National Park packs rainforest, alpine ridges and wild coastline into one park boundary. Moss drapes thickly from trees in the Hoh Rainforest's wettest sections. Campers can pitch a tent on driftwood strewn beaches along the park's Pacific edge. Elk often wander through campsites near the rainforest trailheads.
Highlights:
  • 💧 Visit Sol Duc Falls and enjoy the tranquil waterfall
  • 🌲 Explore the lush trails of the Hoh Rainforest
  • 🏞️ Hike to Hurricane Hill for breathtaking panoramic views
Denali National Park
Wild Alaska’s peaks and wildlife
8.8
Denali National Park limits its single road to shuttle buses beyond a certain checkpoint. Backcountry campers must pick up a permit and watch a bear safety orientation first. Campers can pitch a tent in one of 87 open backcountry units chosen by permit. North America's tallest peak looms over the park's tundra campsites.
Highlights:
  • 🛩️ Take a flightseeing tour above Denali’s snowy peak
  • 🥾 Hike the Savage River Trail for rugged alpine views
  • 🐻 Spot grizzly bears and moose in their wild habitat
Tasmania
Wilderness, Wildlife and Wild Coasts
8.7
Tasmania's Overland Track winds through alpine moorland across the island's rugged central highlands. Wombats and wallabies often graze near trailside huts along the six day route. Campers can pitch a tent at designated platforms spaced along the trail. Weather here can turn from sun to snow within the same afternoon.
Highlights:
  • 🏛️ Tour the convict ruins at Port Arthur Historic Site
  • ⛰️ Explore Cradle Mountain-Lake St Clair National Park trails
  • 🏖️ Hike to Wineglass Bay and marvel at its white sand
Fiordland National Park
New Zealand’s Wildest Water World
8.7
Fiordland National Park requires hikers to book huts along the famous Milford Track months ahead. Waterfalls drop directly into the fjords that the trail winds beside. Campers can sleep in Department of Conservation huts spaced a day's walk apart. Rain falls on more days here than almost anywhere else in New Zealand.
Highlights:
  • 🪶 Scenic fly over dramatic fjords and hidden alpine lakes
  • 🥾 Hike the world-famous Milford Track through lush rainforest
  • 🛥️ Cruise through majestic Milford Sound and spot playful dolphins
Lapland
Northern lights and midnight sun
8.9
Finland's Lapland region maintains free wilderness huts for hikers crossing its national parks. Reindeer roam freely across the open fells that campers cross between shelters. Campers can watch the northern lights from a tent through much of the winter. Midnight sun keeps daylight nearly constant through the short summer season.
Highlights:
  • 🦌 Experience a traditional reindeer sleigh ride safari
  • 🐕 Go on a husky sledding adventure through snowy forests
  • 🌌 Chase the Northern Lights on clear Arctic nights
Zanskar
Hidden Himalayan Buddhist wilderness frontier
7.8
Zanskar's frozen river becomes a winter trekking route once ice covers the Chadar's surface. Villages here sit isolated by snow for much of the year, reachable only on foot. Campers can pitch a tent along the valley floor beneath towering Himalayan peaks. Summer brings a brief window when mountain passes open to vehicles.
Highlights:
  • 🗻 Explore the stunning Drang Drung Glacier up close
  • 🕉️ Visit the ancient cave monastery at Phugtal Gompa
  • ❄️ Trek the famous Chadar frozen river trail in winter
Kyrgyzstan
Untouched mountain wilderness awaits explorers
7.5
Nomadic families still set up seasonal yurt camps beside Kyrgyzstan's high altitude Song Kul lake. Herders graze horses and sheep across the surrounding alpine grassland each summer. Campers can sleep in a traditional yurt or pitch a tent along the lakeshore. Roads leading to the lake close once snow arrives each autumn.
Highlights:
  • 🌌 Sleep in a traditional yurt under the starry sky
  • ⛰️ Hike to the waterfall in the red canyons of Jeti-Ögüz
  • 🏞️ Ride horseback through the alpine meadows around Lake Issyk-Kul
Mongolia
Land of endless steppes
7.7
Mongolian herders still live in round felt tents called gers across the open steppe. Camps set up near the Gobi Desert let travellers sleep among sand dunes and rock formations. Campers can ride horses between camps much as nomads have for centuries. Winters here turn brutally cold, so most camping happens in summer.
Highlights:
  • 🛕 Visit the Gandan Monastery and observe morning prayers
  • 🌌 Stay overnight in a traditional ger under starry skies
  • 🐎 Ride a horse across the vast Mongolian steppe
Yellowstone National Park
Geysers, wildlife and untamed wilderness
8.8
Yellowstone became the world's first national park when Congress set the land aside in 1872. Geysers and hot springs steam across the park's volcanic caldera floor. Campers can pitch a tent within sight of bison herds grazing near several campsites. Wolves reintroduced in the 1990s now roam much of the park's northern range.
Highlights:
  • 🐃 Spot bison, elk, and bears roaming in Lamar Valley
  • 🌈 Walk the boardwalks of the Grand Prismatic Spring and admire its vivid colors
  • 🌋 Watch Old Faithful erupt and feel the geothermal power of Yellowstone
Yosemite National Park
Nature's Grand Cathedral
8.5
Yosemite Valley's granite cliffs rise thousands of feet above meadows and seasonal waterfalls. John Muir's writings helped convince Congress to protect the valley in the 1800s. Campers can pitch a tent within view of El Capitan at several valley floor campsites. Waterfalls here run heaviest during spring snowmelt each year.
Highlights:
  • 💦 Marvel at Yosemite Falls, one of the tallest in North America
  • 🏞️ Hike to Glacier Point for one of Yosemite’s best views
  • 🧗‍♂️ Stand before the towering granite face of El Capitan
Grand Canyon National Park
Epic Vistas, Timeless Adventure
8.1
Grand Canyon National Park drops more than a mile from rim to river. Bright Angel Campground sits near the bottom after a steep multi hour descent. Campers can reserve a permit months ahead for one of the canyon's limited sites. Temperatures at the canyon floor often run 20 degrees warmer than the rim.
Highlights:
  • 🏘️ Explore the historic Grand Canyon Village and lodges
  • 🌅 Enjoy sunrise views at Mather Point overlook
  • 🥾 Hike the iconic Bright Angel Trail into the canyon
Zion National Park
Red rocks, epic hikes and nature's beauty
8.2
Zion National Park's Narrows trail winds directly through the Virgin River's slot canyon walls. Sheer sandstone cliffs rise over a thousand feet above hikers wading the river. Campers can reserve a backcountry permit to camp along the river's upper stretches. Flash floods can close the canyon with little warning during storms.
Highlights:
  • 🚌 Drive or shuttle along the scenic Zion Canyon Road
  • 🌊 Wade through the Virgin River Narrows slot canyon
  • 🧗‍♂️ Hike Angel’s Landing for breathtaking canyon views
Mount Rainier National Park
A Majestic Volcano and Wild Beauty
8.2
Mount Rainier National Park circles its glacier covered peak with the 93 mile Wonderland Trail. Wildflower meadows bloom in a short but vivid window each August. Campers can reserve backcountry sites spaced along the trail's full loop. Snow can block sections of the route well into midsummer.
Highlights:
  • 🌼 Explore Spray Park’s wildflower meadows and Spray Falls
  • 🌊 Visit scenic Reflection Lakes and admire Rainier’s reflection
  • 🌄 Hike the Skyline Trail for iconic Mount Rainier views
Grand Teton National Park
Stunning Peaks and Wildlife Wonders
8.6
Grand Teton National Park backs its campsites directly against the sheer granite Teton Range. Jenny Lake's backcountry zone requires a permit for tent sites near the shoreline. Campers can watch moose graze in willow flats near several park campsites. Snow can linger on high trails well into July.
Highlights:
  • 🏞️ Trek through Cascade Canyon for breathtaking views
  • 💧 Explore Hidden Falls and Inspiration Point nearby
  • 🚶‍♂️ Hike the scenic Jenny Lake Loop Trail
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks
Home of the Giant Sequoias
8.0
Sequoia National Park protects the General Sherman tree, the largest tree on Earth by volume. Giant sequoia groves tower over campsites tucked among the Sierra Nevada foothills. Campers can hike into Kings Canyon's granite walled gorge from nearby trailheads. Snow closes some of the park's higher campsites through winter.
Highlights:
  • 🕳️ Explore Crystal Cave on a guided tour
  • 🧗‍♂️ Climb Moro Rock for breathtaking panoramic views
  • 🌲 Visit the General Sherman Tree, largest on Earth
Canyonlands National Park
Epic Canyons and Untamed Wilderness
8.3
Canyonlands National Park requires backcountry permits for camping among its remote canyon rim sites. Dispersed campsites here sit far enough apart that few neighbours are ever visible. Campers can wake to sunrise light spreading across mesa top views. Wind and sun make careful water rationing essential in this desert terrain.
Highlights:
  • 🥾 Hike the easy trail to Grand View Point overlook
  • 🚗 Drive scenic Grand View Point Road and stops
  • 🌅 Watch sunrise at Mesa Arch for breathtaking views
Etosha National Park
Namibia's Wildlife Sanctuary
7.7
Etosha National Park fences several rest camps around floodlit waterholes visited by wildlife at night. Elephants and rhinos often gather at these waterholes within view of camp fences. Campers can watch animals arrive to drink without leaving their campsite after dark. A vast white salt pan stretches across much of the park's centre.
Highlights:
  • 🌅 Drive the Etosha Pan’s vast salt flats at sunrise
  • 🦁 Join a guided safari to spot lions and rhinos
  • 🐘 Watch elephants gathering at the Okaukuejo waterhole
Torres del Paine National Park
Epic Landscapes and Untamed Wilderness
8.1
Torres del Paine's three granite towers rise sharply above turquoise glacial lakes in Patagonia. A circuit trail called the W links refugios and campsites across the park. Campers can wake to sunrise turning the towers pink from a base camp nearby. Wind here can gust strongly enough to knock over an unsecured tent.
Highlights:
  • ⛰️ Trek the scenic French Valley with mountain views
  • 🛶 Take a boat tour to see stunning Grey Glacier
  • 🥾 Hike to the iconic Mirador Las Torres viewpoint
Khao Sok National Park
Ancient Jungle and Emerald Lake Paradise
7.8
Khao Sok National Park holds one of the oldest rainforests on Earth beneath towering limestone karsts. Floating raft houses on Cheow Lan Lake offer an alternative to tent camping. Campers can paddle a kayak between the lake's jungle covered islands. Elephants and tapirs still roam the park's dense interior forest.
Highlights:
  • 🐘 Trek into the jungle to spot wild elephants and gibbons
  • 🛶 Kayak through emerald waters surrounded by limestone cliffs
  • 🏞️ Stay overnight in floating bungalows on Cheow Lan Lake
Lofoten
Dramatic Peaks and Northern Lights
8.4
Lofoten's beaches sit ringed by sharp granite peaks rising straight from the sea. Campers can pitch a tent on white sand within view of fishing villages. Midnight sun keeps the sky lit for camping through much of summer. Old fishermen's cabins called rorbuer offer a roofed alternative nearby.
Highlights:
  • 🏖️ Relax on white sands of Kvalvika Beach
  • ⚔️ Explore the Viking history at Lofotr Viking Museum
  • 🥾 Hike the steep trail up Reinebringen for views
Kakadu National Park
Ancient Rock Art and Wild Wetlands
8.3
Kakadu National Park protects rock art panels painted by Aboriginal artists over thousands of years. Saltwater crocodiles patrol many of the park's billabongs and river crossings. Campers can choose sites ranging from full facilities to remote bush camping areas. The park floods heavily each wet season between roughly November and April.
Highlights:
  • 🏞️ Take a challenging hike to Jim Jim Falls gorge
  • 🦅 Cruise the Yellow Water Billabong for crocs and birdlife
  • 🌄 Watch the sunset over Aboriginal rock art at Ubirr
Tofino
Wild Pacific, Rainforest, Endless Waves
8.1
Tofino sits on Vancouver Island's wild Pacific coast, backed by old growth rainforest. Storm watching draws campers here even through the region's wettest winter months. Campers can pitch a tent near beaches known for consistent surf breaks. Black bears sometimes forage along the shoreline at low tide.
Highlights:
  • 🐋 Go whale watching in Clayoquot Sound waters
  • 🥾 Explore Pacific Rim National Park Reserve trails
  • 🏄‍♂️ Surf the waves at famous Chesterman Beach
Redwood National Park
Home of the World’s Tallest Trees
8.3
Redwood National Park protects some of the tallest trees on Earth, several over 350 feet. Coastal fog rolls through the grove most mornings, keeping the forest floor damp. Campers can pitch a tent beneath the towering canopy at several drive in campsites. Elk graze in open prairies near the park's coastal edge.
Highlights:
  • 🥾 Walk the scenic Karl Knapp Trail near Big Tree Wayside
  • 🍃 Explore Fern Canyon’s prehistoric fern-covered walls
  • 🌲 Hike the Tall Trees Grove, home to towering redwoods
Namib-Naukluft National Park
Endless Dunes and Desert Drama
8.2
Namib Naukluft National Park lets campers stay within the gates near Sossusvlei's towering red dunes. Sesriem's campsite offers the earliest access before sunrise crowds arrive at the dunes. Campers can watch shadows shift across the dune ridges as the sun climbs. Nighttime skies here rank among the darkest on the continent.
Highlights:
  • 🧗 Hike Sesriem Canyon’s narrow rock walls and riverbed
  • 🌵 Explore the eerie Dead Vlei clay pan and ancient trees
  • 🌅 Climb Big Daddy dune for sunrise and desert views
South Luangwa National Park
Walking Safaris and Wild Encounters
8.0
South Luangwa National Park pioneered the walking safari as a way to explore Africa on foot. Armed rangers lead guided walks between bush camps set along the Luangwa River. Campers can stay at unfenced camps where hippos sometimes graze nearby overnight. Leopards are seen here more often than in most other African parks.
Highlights:
  • 🦜 Spot over 400 bird species in diverse habitats
  • 🚶‍♂️ Experience walking safaris guided by expert rangers
  • 🦁 Go on thrilling game drives to see the Big Five
Canaima National Park
Tepui Peaks and Angel Falls Wonder
7.7
Angel Falls drops nearly 3,200 feet inside Venezuela's remote Canaima National Park. Campers reach base camp near the falls only by boat and a forest trail. Hammocks strung between trees are the standard way to sleep in this humid jungle park. Flat topped tepui mountains rise straight out of the surrounding rainforest.
Highlights:
  • 🗻 Explore the unique tabletop mountains called tepuis
  • ⛰️ Hike the summit of Auyantepuy tepui for breathtaking views
  • 🌊 See Angel Falls, the world’s highest uninterrupted waterfall
Okavango Delta
Africa’s Uncharted Water Wilderness
8.0
The Okavango Delta floods each year as water from Angola's highlands spreads across the Kalahari. Local polers guide dugout canoes called mokoros between camps set on delta islands. Campers can fall asleep to hippos grunting in nearby channels after dark. Water levels here peak months after the region's own rainy season ends.
Highlights:
  • 🦜 Spot diverse bird species during dedicated birding tours
  • 🛶 Glide silently through waterways in a traditional mokoro
  • 🦁 Explore the wildlife on guided 4x4 safari drives
Jotunheimen
Home of giants and glaciers
8.5
Jotunheimen holds Norway's two tallest peaks inside a rugged national park of glaciers and lakes. A network of staffed mountain huts lets hikers travel without carrying full camping gear. Campers can also pitch a tent freely under Norway's open access tradition. Glacial rivers here run a striking milky turquoise colour.
Highlights:
  • ⛺ Camp under the stars beside Gjende Lake
  • 🏔️ Summit Norway’s highest peak, Galdhøpiggen, for sweeping views
  • 🥾 Hike the majestic Besseggen Ridge between turquoise lakes
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park
Where predators rule the Kalahari
6.9
Kgalagadi Transfrontier Park spans the border between Botswana and South Africa across red Kalahari dunes. Black maned lions here have adapted to hunt across the sparse, dry terrain. Campers can stay at unfenced wilderness camps within earshot of roaring lions at night. Waterholes near several camps draw wildlife within view of the tents.
Highlights:
  • 📸 Capture dramatic desert landscapes bursting with life after rain
  • 🦌 Spot springboks and gemsboks on sunset game drives
  • 🦁 Watch black-maned lions roam the red dunes at sunrise
Tayrona National Park
Where Jungle Meets Turquoise Caribbean
7.5
Tayrona National Park backs white sand Caribbean beaches directly against thick jungle. Indigenous Kogi communities still live within parts of the park's protected boundary. Campers can sling a hammock between palms or pitch a tent near the shore. Howler monkeys often call from the canopy at dawn.
Highlights:
  • 🦜 Spot howler monkeys and exotic birds along forest paths
  • 🌴 Swim in crystal-clear Caribbean waters surrounded by palm trees
  • 🏝️ Hike through jungle trails to the stunning Cabo San Juan beach
Pyrenees
Where France meets Spain majestically
8.7
The Pyrenees stretch along Spain's border with France through jagged peaks and glacial lakes. Staffed mountain refuges supplement tent camping along the long distance GR11 trail. Campers can pitch beside turquoise lakes tucked beneath the range's highest summits. Snow can linger on northern slopes well into early summer.
Highlights:
  • 🏘️ Explore the medieval village of Saint-Bertrand-de-Comminges
  • 🏔️ Climb Pic du Midi for panoramic mountain and valley views
  • 🥾 Hike to the stunning Cirque de Gavarnie waterfall amphitheater
Landmannalaugar
Colorful mountains and natural pools
8.6
Landmannalaugar's rhyolite mountains shift between shades of red, green and gold. A natural hot spring near the campsite lets hikers soak after a day on the trail. Campers can pitch a tent at the base of the Laugavegur trail's starting point. Buses reach the site only during Iceland's short summer season.
Highlights:
  • 🌋 Photograph the striking lava fields and steaming vents
  • ♨️ Soak in the natural geothermal hot springs after a trek
  • 🥾 Hike the colorful rhyolite mountains on the Laugavegur Trail
Danakil Depression
Earth's Hottest, Most Alien Landscape
6.1
The Danakil Depression sits over 300 feet below sea level among the hottest places on Earth. Bright yellow sulphur pools bubble across the volcanic Dallol formations here. Campers can sleep under open sky within view of Erta Ale's active lava lake. Daytime temperatures regularly climb past 120 degrees Fahrenheit.
Highlights:
  • 🧂 Explore vast white salt flats at Karum Salt Lake
  • 🌋 Trek to the glowing lava lake of Erta Ale volcano
  • 🌈 Witness surreal colors at the Dallol sulfur springs
Alaska
Land of superlatives and adventure
8.9
Bush campers in Alaska often reach backcountry sites only by floatplane or boat. State land here allows camping without a permit in most undeveloped areas. Campers can pitch a tent within sight of calving glaciers along many coastal routes. Bears require careful food storage at nearly every wilderness site.
Highlights:
  • 🐻 See wild bears fishing for salmon in Katmai
  • 🛳️ Cruise through glacier-filled waters in Glacier Bay National Park
  • 🌌 Watch the northern lights dance above Fairbanks
Isle of Skye
Dramatic Landscapes and Ancient Legends
7.9
Skye's Fairy Pools sit fed by waterfalls dropping through the Cuillin mountains' lower slopes. Wild camping is permitted responsibly across most of this Scottish island. Campers can pitch a tent near the Old Man of Storr's dramatic rock pinnacle. Weather here can shift from sun to rain within the same hour.
Highlights:
  • 💧 Visit the enchanting Fairy Pools near Glenbrittle
  • ⛰️ Marvel at the Old Man of Storr rock pinnacle
  • 🥾 Hike the dramatic landscapes of the Quiraing
Dolomites National Park
Towering peaks and pristine wilderness
8.4
Italy's Dolomites rise in pale limestone spires above a network of mountain rifugios. Via ferrata routes bolted into the rock let climbers scale exposed ridgelines safely. Campers can pitch a tent at designated sites below the range's highest peaks. Rifugios along the trails offer a hot meal between camping stretches.
Highlights:
  • ⛰️ Climb Seceda mountain for panoramic Dolomites views
  • 🌊 Visit the stunning turquoise Lago di Braies lake
  • 🥾 Hike the breathtaking Tre Cime di Lavaredo trail
Merzouga
Sahara Dunes, Starry Nights
6.9
Merzouga sits at the edge of Erg Chebbi, a sea of towering Saharan sand dunes. Berber guides lead camel treks out to desert camps set up among the dunes. Campers can sleep under open skies known for exceptionally clear stargazing. Sandstorms occasionally sweep through, sending dunes shifting overnight.
Highlights:
  • 🌅 Watch stunning Sahara sunsets over golden sand
  • ⛺ Spend a magical night in a Berber desert camp
  • 🐪 Ride camels across the towering Erg Chebbi dunes
Patagonia
Untamed Beauty at the End of the World
8.3
Argentina's Patagonia region backs the trekking town of El Chalten against jagged granite spires. Mount Fitz Roy often hides behind clouds that can clear within minutes. Campers can pitch a tent at free sites along trails leading towards glacial lakes. Sudden gusts of wind here can make pitching a tent a challenge.
Highlights:
  • 🐧 Explore the diverse wildlife on Peninsula Valdés
  • ❄️ Witness the massive Perito Moreno Glacier up close
  • 🥾 Hike the legendary trails of Torres del Paine National Park
Pamir Mountains
The Remote Roof of the World
6.6
The Pamir Highway climbs through Tajikistan's Pamir Mountains past some of Central Asia's highest passes. Yak herding families offer homestays and camping spots along the remote route. Campers can pitch a tent beside glacial lakes tucked between towering peaks. Thin air at these altitudes makes acclimatisation stops necessary for most trekkers.
Highlights:
  • 🏡 Stay with a local family in a remote Pamiri village
  • 🥾 Trek through the Wakhan Valley with views of Afghanistan’s peaks
  • 🚙 Drive the rugged Pamir Highway, one of the world's highest roads
Kruger National Park
Where Africa's Big Five Roam Free
7.6
Kruger National Park fences most of its rest camps against the predators roaming just outside. All of Africa's big five animals live within the park's nearly two million acres. Campers can pitch a tent inside camps like Skukuza while listening to lions after dark. Rangers lead guided bush walks from several of the park's camps.
Highlights:
  • 🌅 Experience a sunset safari and watch wildlife at dusk
  • 🌿 Take a guided bush walk and learn about the ecosystem
  • 🦁 Spot Africa’s Big Five on classic game drives
Maasai Mara National Reserve
Witness the Great Migration
7.0
Maasai Mara's tented camps put campers within earshot of wildebeest herds during the great migration. Canvas walls are often all that separate campers from roaming elephants at night. Campers can fall asleep to lion calls carrying across the open savanna. Balloon safaris lift off from several camps before sunrise.
Highlights:
  • 🎈 Take a sunrise hot air balloon safari over the savannah
  • 🐃 Witness the Great Migration crossing at Mara River
  • 🦁 Embark on twice-daily game drives to spot the Big Five
Scottish Highlands
Rugged Beauty and Ancient Legends
8.1
Scotland's right to roam laws let campers pitch a tent almost anywhere across the Highlands. Munro peaks over 3,000 feet draw hikers seeking a high camp with sweeping views. Campers can wild camp beside lochs tucked between heather covered hills. Midges can turn summer evenings uncomfortable without proper netting.
Highlights:
  • 🚗 Drive the legendary North Coast 500 scenic route
  • 🛥️ Cruise across mysterious Loch Ness and spot Urquhart Castle
  • 🥾 Hike through the dramatic landscapes of Glencoe Valley
Havasu Falls
Crimson cascades shimmer beneath desert skies
Havasu Falls drops into a turquoise pool coloured by dissolved limestone deep in a side canyon. Reaching the falls requires a ten mile hike across Havasupai tribal land. Campers can reserve one of the limited permits for the canyon's designated campsite. Mineral deposits have built natural travertine dams below several of the falls.
Highlights:
  • 🍽️ Savor local cuisine at nearby Lake Havasu town
  • 🌅 Capture sunrise over the canyon's basalt walls
  • 🏞️ Hike to Havasu Falls' turquoise pools
Amazon Rainforest
Lush canopy teeming with untamed wildlife wonders
The Amazon Rainforest holds roughly ten percent of all known species on Earth within its canopy. River lodges here let campers sleep in stilted cabins above the flooded forest floor. Campers can also camp in hammocks strung beneath mosquito netting deeper in the jungle. Caimans and pink river dolphins are commonly spotted along the tributaries.
Highlights:
  • 🚤 Take a boat trip on the Rio Negro, spot pink dolphins
  • 🏕️ Camp overnight in a jungle lodge, stargaze above trees
  • 🪂 Explore the canopy via guided zip‑line tours
Sahara Desert
Endless dunes under starlit midnight skies
Algeria's Sahara holds the ancient rock art of Tassili n'Ajjer, painted thousands of years ago. Berber guides lead camel treks out to camps set among towering orange dunes. Campers can sleep under stars rated among the clearest and darkest on Earth. Temperatures here can swing more than 50 degrees between day and night.
Highlights:
  • 🐪 Ride camel across Guelma's golden sand dunes
  • ✨ Camp under starlit sky in Tassili n'Ajjer
  • 🏜️ Traverse Erg Chebbi dunes at sunrise
Atacama Desert
Endless dunes under starlit desert skies
Chile's Atacama Desert ranks as one of the driest places on Earth outside the polar regions. Clear, dry air here has drawn some of the world's largest astronomical observatories. Campers can stargaze from geyser fields and salt flats scattered across the desert. Daytime heat gives way to freezing nights at this desert's high elevation.
Highlights:
  • 🗻 Hike to El Tatio geysers before sunrise
  • ✨ Stargaze from San Pedro observatory, record constellations
  • 🌄 Explore Valle de la Luna during golden hour
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