Like camping? You will find prime camping opportunities along America's Byways® for both the adventurous and those just looking to escape the city and relax.
Experience nature against a backdrop of beautiful mountain ranges and crystal clear lakes when you visit the Pend Oreille Scenic Byway in Eastern Idaho. Several designated recreation areas await you, offering unprecedented opportunities to catch glimpses of native wildlife, hike challenging, scenic trails, or fish for Kokanee Salmon in Lake Pend Oreille. Logan Canyon Scenic Byway in Utah is another western byway that is known for its gorgeous scenery. Wind through the mountainous Wasatch-Cache National Forest, where you can find many campgrounds before you reach brilliantly-blue Bear Lake. The lake supports several state parks which allow you to camp on or near its shores.
The Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway Beside a Lake (MN) [2]
In the Midwest, the Land of 10,000 Lakes lends itself to camping, for much of Minnesota is still raw wilderness. Discover for yourself the beautiful natural setting that makes the Edge of the Wilderness Scenic Byway such a coveted camping destination. Much of the road runs through the Chippewa National Forest, making it the perfect camping destination. Spend several days enjoying the outdoor beauty found at the area's 23 campgrounds, twelve of which are located on some of the forest's 1,300 lakes.
View from Johnson Mountain (ME) [3]
Camping on the Old Canada Road Scenic Byway in Maine may be a surprise if you are expecting rough rocky coastlines and the spray of the ocean. Instead, inland Maine provides a calming, secluded atmosphere much like the mountainous regions in the West--public and private campgrounds are near lakes and ponds and surrounded by evergreens. Be sure to explore the Appalachian Trail, which runs through this area of Maine and don't forget to take the time to enjoy unprecedented fishing provided by the abundant lakes and rivers.
Find surprises in South Carolina, too, when you camp along the Savannah River Scenic Byway. Known as the Freshwater Coast, western South Carolina is home to the Savannah River, three lakes, five state parks. Go fishing or boating at one of 104 recreational sites. Rural South Carolina provides the perfect combination of outstanding recreation, beautiful climate, and assorted recreation to make you a happy camper!
