Camping in the USA
Camping in the US splits into two worlds. Public campgrounds in national and state parks are booked months ahead through Recreation.gov and each state park system. Festival camping is sold as an add-on to an event ticket, and that is the part you can book from this page.
Festivals and fairs, many with on-site camping
Public campgrounds are booked through the park services below, not through ticketing. These are multi-day outdoor festivals and fairs — the events most likely to sell a camping pass alongside admission.
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These are the official and authoritative sources for camping in the United States — permits, conditions, safety and access.
Recreation.govBooks federal campgrounds. Most popular sites open a rolling six-month window.NPS — CampingCampground listings, seasons and reservation rules park by park.ReserveAmericaState park campgrounds across most of the country.Leave No TraceThe seven principles every campground and trailhead expects you to follow.
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Frequently asked questions
Is camping included in a festival ticket?
Usually not. Most outdoor festivals sell a camping pass as a separate add-on, and car-camping or RV spots cost more than a walk-in tent pitch. Check the ticket page before you travel.
How far ahead should I book a national park campground?
Recreation.gov opens most federal campgrounds on a rolling six-month window, and the headline parks sell out within minutes of release in summer. Set a reminder for the exact release date and time.
What is the difference between camping and glamping?
Glamping supplies the shelter and bedding — a furnished tent, cabin or pod — plus real bathrooms. Camping means you bring and pitch your own gear. Glamping typically costs three to five times more per night.
Can I camp without a reservation?
First-come, first-served loops still exist, mostly at smaller or higher-elevation campgrounds, and dispersed camping is allowed on much BLM and national forest land. Popular parks are reservation-only in peak season.