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Popular North Carolina Spot Makes The Best Places To Camp In US List

By Melanie Day April 20th
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I’m not really one to go camping. My dad and even my mom did so a decent amount before I was born, but that gene wasn’t passed down to me. I remember one time I wanted to sleep in a tent in my parent’s suburban backyard. So my dad set one up. And I don’t think I made it 30 minutes before I heard an owl, and headed inside to my own bed. And even as a probably 4 or 5-year-old, that’s still on brand with who I am now. But I have a lot of friends who love to camp and spend time in the outdoors. Whether that is camping, hiking, or other outdoor activities. So when I noticed that a place in North Carolina made it on a list of the best places to camp in the US I was intrigued.

Best Places To Camp In The US

The list comes from Yelp, and ranks 20 of the most popular camping spots in the US. According to Yelp, “This is an all-time list of the Top Campgrounds in the United States according to Yelp. We identified businesses in the campgrounds category on Yelp, then ranked those spots using a number of factors, including the total volume and ratings of reviews.” And a popular spot in North Carolina came in at number 18 on this best places to camp list. Keep reading to see which one as well as a couple of the other most popular campgrounds. I mean maybe laying out underneath the stars doesn’t sound that bad? But how do I avoid encounters with animals I’m not expecting to see?

The New List Of The Best Hikes In America Only Includes Two North Carolina Hikes

It was impossible to narrow down a list of the 25 best hikes in the US because there are literally hundreds of thousands of hiking trails in America. If you are looking for an epic hike, look no further. The Broke Backpacker compiled a list of 25 of the best hikes. Here are the best hikes in the United States. North Carolina made the list. Two times!

We have to disclose, that we didn’t include the Appalachian Trail in our count of two. Our reason is that this hike is over 2,190 miles long and goes all the way from Georgia to Main. Check out the 25 best hikes in the United States below. When you see what North Carolina hikes made the list you might have even done them yourself.

  • 25. Appalachian Trail, Georgia through Maine

    Length: 2,190 miles (3,524 km)
    Days: 4-6 months +
    Best time to hike: March – October
    Nearest Town: Hot Springs (you’ll pass lots of other towns on the way)

    https://www.instagram.com/p/Cc7wuK-uB2k/

  • 24. Mt. Washington Summit via Tuckerman’s Ravine, New Hampshire

    Length: 8.4 (17 km)
    Days: 1 (8-10 hours)
    Best time to hike: June – September
    Nearest Town: Gorham

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CdHRG7Ro92_/

  • 23. Petrified Forest Loop, North Dakota

    Length: 10.6 miles (17 km)
    Days: 1 (7-9 hours)
    Best time to hike: May – September
    Nearest Town: Cripple Creek

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CSX4ILbqF2H/

  • 22. Mt. Mitchell Summit, North Carolina

    Length: 11.4 miles (18.3 km)
    Days: 1
    Best time to hike: March-November (fall colors are best in October)
    Nearest Town: Asheville

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CU6WvfyMxI0/

  • 21. The Long Trail, Vermont

    Length: 272 (437 km)
    Days: 20-39
    Best time to hike: April – October
    Nearest Town: Williamstown

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CMP5tOLlXAB/

  • 20. Smokey Mountain National Park Section of the Appalachian Trail, Tennessee

    Length: 71 (114 km)
    Days: 3-4
    Best time to hike: April – October
    Nearest Town: Hot Springs

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CEHcOFKMr6R/

  • 19. Red River Gorge Loop, Kentucky

    Length: 36 miles (57.9 km)
    Days: 2-3
    Best time to hike: Fall
    Nearest Town: Slade

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CdZjoLEuY8w/

  • 18. Mount Adams South Climb, Washington

    Length: 11.2 miles (18 km)
    Days: 1-2
    Best time to hike: May – September
    Nearest Town: Trout Lake

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CSU_9L1hJgI/

  • 17. Tomales Point Trail, Califonia

    Length: 9.4 miles (15.1 km)
    Days: 1
    Best time to hike: All year!
    Nearest Town: Point Reyes Station

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CcrMi1fsxA_/

  • 16. Art Loeb Trail, North Carolina

    Length: 30.1 miles (48.4 km)
    Days: 3
    Best time to hike: Spring – Fall
    Nearest Town: Brevard

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CKY_EnIBv4N/

  • 15. Kesugi Ridge Trail, Alaska (Denali State Park)

    Length: 36.2 miles (58.3 km)
    Days: 2-3
    Best time to hike: July – August
    Nearest Town: Anchorage

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CItLteMDvX8/

  • 14. John Muir Trail, California

    Length: 211 miles (339 km)
    Days: 15-21
    Best time to hike: July-September
    Nearest Town: Curry Village

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CEGQNu2ppxk/

  • 13. Titcomb Basin, Wyoming

    Length: 28 miles (45 km)
    Days: 2-3
    Best time to hike: July-September
    Nearest Town: Pinedale

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CE-K2ssj4os/

  • 12. Half Dome, California (Yosemite National Park)

    Length: 17 miles
    Days: 1 (12 hours)
    Best time to hike: May-September
    Nearest Town: Curry village

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CdV999mO2V2/

  • 11. Grayson Highlands, Virginia

    Length: 8.5 miles (13.6 km)
    Days: 1 (5-8 hours)
    Best time to hike: April-November
    Nearest Town: Jefferson

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CdaxxwUOdwD/

  • 10. The Narrows, Utah (Zion National Park)

    Length: 5-16 miles (depending on the route)
    Days: 1 (5-10 hours)/2 days
    Best time to hike: May-October
    Nearest Town: Springdale

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CZaKb_CpFEZ/

  • 9. Long’s Peak, Colorado

    Length: 15 miles (24.1 km)
    Days: 1 Day (12-14 hours)
    Best time to hike: May – October
    Nearest Town: Estes Park

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CBG-u6IFFg0/

  • 8. Mauna Loa Summit, Hawaii (Hawaii Volcanoes National Park)

    Length: 17 miles (28 km)
    Days: 1
    Best time to hike: All year!
    Nearest Town: Hilo

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B49ZbA1nnT6/

  • 7. Cracker Lake, Montana (Glacier National Park)

    Length: 12.6 miles (20 km)
    Days: 1-2 days
    Best time to hike: Summer
    Nearest Accommodation: Many Glacier Hotels

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CBoRghJM1w2/

  • 6. The Wave, Arizona

    Length: 5.2 miles (8.3km)
    Days: 1 day (2-4 hours)
    Best time to hike: All year
    Nearest Town: Kanab

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CKxqlJKFDwE/

  • 5. Kalalau Trail /Napali Coast, Hawaii

    Length: 22 miles (35.4 km)
    Days: 2-3
    Best time to hike: All year
    Nearest Town: Hanalei

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CYDWGqKLpyQ/

  • 4. Mount Katahdin, Maine

    Length: 2.4-9 miles
    Days: 1 (8-12 hours)
    Best time to hike: Summer
    Nearest Town: Millinocket

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CQmM3LRLkFb/

  • 3. Trans-Catalina Trail, California

    Length: 38.7 miles (62km)
    Days: 3-5
    Best time to hike: All year, (Summer is HOT AF)
    Nearest Town: Avalon

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CdZgFeVlvfO/

  • 2. Tonto Trail, Arizona (Grand Canyon National Park)

    Length: 70 miles (113km)
    Days: 4-6
    Best time to hike: Spring, Fall, Winter (avoid July and August, you will melt.)
    Nearest Town: Grand Canyon Village

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CdEom1TPzg6/

  • 1. Lost Coast Trail, California

    Length: 24.6 miles (39.6km)
    Days: 3-4
    Best time to hike: All year, Fall is best.
    Nearest Town: Shelter Clove

    https://www.instagram.com/p/CIoOchzBnBl/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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