Hipcamp Reveals Its 50 Favorite Places to Camp in America Right Now Ahead of July 4
The curated 2026 list spans 35 states and offers a summer snapshot of America’s camping landscape
Hipcamp, the world’s #1 app for finding and booking campsites, today announced its 2026 list of 50 Favorite Places to Camp in America Right Now, a curated guide to standout campsites across the U.S. ahead of the July 4 travel season.
Selected by Hipcamp’s editorial team, this year’s list features 50 places across 35 states, from quiet private campsites and family farms to public-land campgrounds, dark-sky destinations, riverfront retreats, and places to camp near some of America’s most iconic outdoor landmarks.
Drawing on Hipcamp’s platform of more than 500,000 campsites across every state, the 2026 list was selected by the Hipcamp team based on a range of criteria, including positive camper reviews and ratings, standout settings, regional diversity, cultural and travel trends, Host hospitality, and editorial debate. It is designed as a snapshot of places worth considering for summer camping, whether close to home or part of a bigger trip.
