Do you plan on staying at a state park, a national park, a national forest, a bureau of land management, an army corps of engineers, a city/county park, or a private campground? Knowing which campground to stay at can be confusing. Don’t worry, I’m here to help. In this section I’ll discuss the types of campgrounds and what to expect from them.

Yes, choosing a campground can be overwhelming but a lot of it depends on your destination. Are you planning on visiting a metropolitan area or do you plan on being near a national park? Before we get into any more details, let’s review the differences between the types of campgrounds.