The 20 Best Places to Camp in National Parks

Summer is upon us, and that means it's time to get outside, feel the sun on our noggin, breathe deeply in the fresh air, and enjoy all all that Mother Nature has given our great nation. And there's nowhere better to experience the great outdoors than in America's national parks— particularly if you're the sort who doesn't mind swatting a few mosquitos when it means getting up close and personal with some of the most beautiful landscape on the planet. So why not toss the tent in the trunk, load up the ice chest, and take off to one of the following campgrounds? From mild to wild, legendary to nearly unknown, we've picked the best places to camp in national parks—plus the best national park camping tips to have the most memorable stay ever. Pick your dream destination, grab your tent, and hit the road.