Getting back to basics is one of the best parts of camping, but if you’ve never tried, you may not know where to start. Here are our primitive camping tips. Primitive campgrounds are sanctioned ...

While everyone else is scrambling to get a coveted campsite in state and national parks across the country this summer, there's a whole bunch of public land that's open (and free!) for you to enjoy.

LAND BETWEEN THE LAKES NATIONAL RECREATIONAL AREA, Ky. – Welcome to the world of primitive, or basic, camping. That's what Land Between the Lakes, managed by the U.S. Forest Service, calls this ...

There are a few different flavors of wilderness camping. Most often, the term refers to simply camping in the backcountry. That means camping in a place that you have to hike at least a mile or more ...

When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The main things you need to know are: it's fun, it's free, it's a great way to explore areas of ...

Everyone seems to be a camper these days, including folks who once feigned an allergy to nature. According to Recreation.gov, which handles reservations for nine federal agencies, the number of ...