Great Sand Dunes National Park, Colorado

Great Sand Dunes National Park is home to the tallest sand dunes in North America. The park offers backcountry camping as well as a developed campground with both tent and RV sites. Be prepared for hot and dry weather, and make sure to bring sunscreen and plenty of water.

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Petrified Forest National Park, Arizona

Petrified Forest National Park is home to the largest and most colorful concentration of petrified wood in the world. The park offers both tent and RV camping at the Holbrook/Petrified Forest KOA. Be prepared for hot and dry weather, and make sure to bring plenty of water.

Joshua Tree National Park, California

Joshua Tree National Park is known for its unique rock formations and diverse plant life. The park offers both tent and RV camping at several developed campgrounds. Be prepared for hot and dry weather, and make sure to bring plenty of water.

Monument Valley, Arizona/Utah

Monument Valley is a iconic and picturesque landscape with red rock spires and buttes. The area is home to a Navajo Tribal Park, which offers camping at The View Campground. Be prepared for hot and dry weather, and make sure to bring plenty of water.

Canyonlands National Park, Utah

Canyonlands National Park is a wilderness area with deep canyons, towering cliffs, and dramatic vistas. The park offers both tent and RV camping at several developed campgrounds. Be prepared for hot and dry weather, and make sure to bring plenty of water.

Grand Canyon National Park, Arizona

1Grand Canyon National Park is home to one of the most iconic natural wonders in the world. The park offers both tent and RV camping at several developed campgrounds. Be prepared for hot and dry weather, and make sure to bring plenty of water.

7. Big Bend National Park, Texas

Big Bend National Park is a vast and remote wilderness area with rugged mountains, deep canyons, and unique plant and animal life. The park offers both tent and RV camping at several developed campgrounds. Be prepared for hot and dry weather, and make sure to bring plenty of water. Check out our own First-Time-Visiting article of Bid Bend National Park Here.

8. Guadalupe Mountains National Park, Texas

Guadalupe Mountains National Park is home to the highest peak in Texas and a variety of plant and animal life. The park offers both tent and RV camping at the Pine Springs Campground. Be prepared for hot and dry weather, and make sure to bring plenty of water.

9. Saguaro National Park, Arizona

Saguaro National Park is home to the iconic saguaro cactus and a variety of plant and animal life. The park offers both tent and RV camping at the Gilbert Ray Campground. Be prepared for hot and dry weather, and make sure to bring plenty of water.

10. Rocky Mountain National Park, Colorado

Rocky Mountain National Park is home to a variety of plant and animal life, as well as breathtaking mountain scenery. The park offers both tent and RV camping at several developed campgrounds. Be prepared for cooler weather and potential rain, and make sure to bring warm clothing and rain gear.