19 of the most beautiful campsites around the world

According to Time For a Hike, Sahale Glacier Camp is one of the best campsites in the US National Park System.

Individual campsites are nestled among rock walls you can reach by hiking through North Cascades National Park. There, you'll camp next to the Sahale Glacier, among the mountains of the North Cascades.

A backcountry permit is required to camp there, so it isn't for beginners, but experienced campers and hikers will see some of the most beautiful views in the US.

Corcovado National Park is an incredible place to explore, with 13 major ecosystems, beautiful waterfalls, and a variety of wildlife — including jaguars, monkeys, and tapirs.

You can explore the rainforest in a very immersive way, swim under a waterfall, and relax by the beach. 

If sleeping in a tent on the floor isn't your thing but you still feel intrigued by camping, you should try glamping.

One of the best places to do that is EcoCamp Patagonia in Chile. EcoCamp uses geodesic domes that are comfortable but still give you the feel of being outdoors. 

The sites are located at the base of Torres del Paine National Park, which means they offer incredible views of the mountain peaks.

If you'd prefer to camp by the beach instead of in a forest, you should look into Tartaruga Camping in Greece.

The campsite sits nestled into olive trees with the perfect view of the Bay of Laganas. It's right near a small pebble beach, where you can swim and snorkel with sea turtles or boat out to the tiny island of Marathonisi.

You're also not totally disconnected from the world, which can be nice. There's a mini-market and a restaurant close by.

Simien Mountains National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and Ethiopia's most popular trekking destination.

The scenery is gorgeous, and there is plenty of exotic wildlife to check out, like monkeys, Ethiopian wolves, and rare birds. 

You can hike jagged cliffs and deep precipices, but the best way to explore the park is to camp there.

Camping at Denali National Park gives you a front-row seat to some of the most beautiful scenery in the United States.

There are creeks, mountains, wildlife, and plants, as well as a view of Denali — previously called Mount McKinley — the tallest peak in North America.

There are several different campsites to choose from in the park, including backcountry grounds if you're feeling adventurous.

Miyajima is a small island in Japan that is a boat ride away from Hiroshima.

You can rent cabins or tents to camp among the camphor and cypress trees.

While camping there, you can see impressive views of the forests and beaches, hang out with the domesticated deer that roam the island, and check out some beautiful temples and villages along the way.

Mount Cook is the highest mountain in New Zealand, and the area around it offers some of the best camping in the country.

Aoraki/Mount Cook National Park is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a good reason. There is plenty of hiking to do, and you can hang out at the base of the Tasman Glacier or explore the flowers.

If you're looking for a truly unique experience, head to Germany.

Located in the German Alps, Waldseilgarten Höllschlucht allows you to try out tree camping, which means campers stay in tents that are hung from tree branches high up in the forest canopy.

If you manage to get up there (by rope), you'll get incredible views of the Pfronten mountains by the Austrian border.

There are so many different campsites to choose from throughout the state of California, but Big Sur is consistently one of the most popular.

Between the gorgeous views of the Pacific Ocean and the towering redwoods, this place's views are some of the best on the West Coast.

Hossa offers so many beautiful views and fun activities, from hiking and biking to canoeing and fishing. Plus, you can explore rock paintings of Julma-Ölkky and Värikallio, which are thousands of years old.

The area is full of rivers, forests, and rustic cabins, and you definitely won't get bored of the views.

Sardinia is a large island in the Mediterranean, dotted with hilly mountains, a rocky coastline, and gorgeous sandy beaches.

Camping there gives you the opportunity to hike or simply rest by the beach while enjoying the stunning surroundings.

Of course, there are also the villages where you can get spectacular Italian food, which is always a plus.

If you want a unique and beautiful experience, Coastal Gaze glamping pods are the way to go.

These pods allow you to indulge in luxury camping with stunning views of St. Michael's Mount and Mounts Bay near Cornwall.

The pods are equipped with a kitchen area, a bathroom with a shower, and a beautiful deck to enjoy the views at any time of day. 

You can get an incredible safari experience at Masai Mara in Kenya.

While you're there, you can go on nature walks, visit the hippo pools, check out the big cat safari and wildebeest migration safari, or even get in a hot air balloon.

Jasper National Park is a vast national park in Canada and a beautiful camping destination.

There's something for everyone, whether you want an adventurous backcountry camping experience or something more luxurious, like oTENTiks, which are a mix between a tent and a cozy cabin.

There is so much to see and do, like boating on Maligne Lake, checking out limestone walls at Maligne Canyon, seeing glaciers at Icefields Parkway, and relaxing in hot springs, just to name a few.

The Sierra de Saguaro has rivers, wildlife, and protected reserves. There are mountain bike routes, hiking trails, villages with shops and bakeries, and a waterfall you can swim in.

You can also stay in glamorous igloo-like pods so that you feel like you're camping, but you're just a little more comfortable.

Located on Mount Desert Island, Acadia National Park is a beautiful spot to camp.

With 17 million acres of forest, 6,000 lakes and ponds, and 32,000 miles of rivers and streams, there is an endless amount of land to explore.

NPS dubbed it the "crown jewel of the North Atlantic Coast," and it's not hard to see why. There is so much to see, from forests to beaches to wildlife.

If you're into hiking, Cordillera Huayhuash is the place to go.

There are endless mountain peaks and gorgeous glacial lakes. It's not an easy hike, but if you're experienced and up for the challenge, you'll find some truly beautiful spots that haven't been taken over by tourists just yet.

Between the Pacific Rim National Park and the West Coast Trail, there is so much to see while camping on Vancouver Island.

You can experience a diverse ecosystem and spot wildlife like orcas, sea otters, and unique birds.

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