For our fourth annual Campers Choice Awards, we compiled and sorted over 500 campgrounds
from 2020 that received four or more five-star reviews from the Campendium community. It's kind
of a big deal believe me, as a full-time camper you won't see me dressing up like this often.
I don't take bow ties lightly.
Hey friends welcome to the Campendium YouTube channel where it's always our goal to bring you
the best camping information available, to help you plan your trip and find a great place to
camp. Recently more people than ever have hit the road to camp and explore North America.
New apps and websites have been popping up claiming to be the best resource for camping but
all you have to do is take a close look and you will see a big difference in the quality
and accuracy of reviews from Campendium community members like you. So thanks to everyone who has
been sharing their feedback and their photos month after month from all across the continent.
We crunched all the data and now let's talk about your highest rated camping spots from
2020. Kicking it off we have the Campers Choice Award for the Best National Park Campground.
Thank you. And the award goes to the Gros Ventre Campground in Grand Teton National Park.
The Gros Ventre Campground or grass venture if you want to sound like a tourist, received 16
5-star reviews in 2020. The Wandering Goldens reported "This is a fantastic place to camp. We
saw moose every single morning and evening, right from our campsite absolutely loved the location.
It was a wonderful campground and so close to Jackson Hole."
Fun fact, I'm actually from Jackson originally, and I've spent a lot of time in this area it is
indeed very special. Photographers like myself and the safari tours visit this region near Kelly
frequently for its extraordinary views and high probability of wildlife sightings. Please just
remember not to approach the bison or moose or any other wildlife under any circumstances.
Instead, rely on your binoculars or a telephoto lens to get that closer look.
Up next is the Campers Choice Award for Best National Forest Camping. And the award goes to
Nomad View Dispersed Camping in Buffalo Gap National Grassland near Wall South Dakota.
This place picked up 57 five-star reviews in 2020. Just recently issyled reported "This was by far
the coolest view we have had camping in our van thus far. Loved it. The views are breathtaking.
Camping along a path that overlooks a valley of rocks, dirt and clay formations all of the badlands.
It's a popular spot, but there are so many options for different sized vehicles
no one that I saw had trouble finding a spot. You can stay right on the rim side or across the
pathway away from the cliff. We loved walking out of the van and looking into the distance." If you'd
like to see an actual 360 degree drive-through video of this area check out this link above
to visit the Campendium 360 channel which gives you an immersive virtual view before going there.
On to the next Campers Choice Award, the Best BLM campsite in 2020. And the winner is
It's a tie between Sacred White Shell Mountain in Mosca Colorado and Chosa Campground in Carlsbad
New Mexico. Both of which picked up 13 5-star reviews. At Sacred White Shell Mountain orrgothebus
reported "Barren and beautiful near Great Sand Dunes National Park. We stayed here for about nine
days in July 2020. The main road leads up the mountain where it becomes OHV only but there
are several offshoots that give you a lot of private room. Our short schooly had no problems.
There are also a couple of larger areas directly on the main road for larger rigs or groups
we had amazing sunsets and great dark night skies. RV Living Yet reviewed the Chosa Campground and
said "We were visiting the Carlsbad Cavern National Park and found this gem a few miles south from the
park and easy access on the paved road. Very flat gravel parking with great mountain views.
Also, great cell coverage which is a plus. Moving right along we have the
Campers Choice Award for the Best Free Camping spot in 2020 and the winner is
Nomad View Dispersed Camping Area again, but since we already covered that one I'll mention a runner
up in this category, it's Brazoria Beach. Southwest of Galveston Texas where Nomad Van reported
"Wonderful beachside waterfront camping. Quite a few people to start but they thinned out as the day
ended and the sun set. After that it was peaceful and quiet with nothing but the sound of surf.
The next category is the Best RV Park in 2020 and the Campers Choice Award is
Mountain View Campground in Hiawassee Georgia. This is actually the third year in a row
the Mountain View Campground has won this honor. Even with the change in owners, they received 32
5-star reviews in 2020 so they must be doing something right. Fred the Trailers review said
"I know this place has won multiple awards but this place actually exceeded our expectations.
The live music Friday night was enjoyable. They deliver ice cream, firewood and ice when you need
it. They know the area inside and out and can tell you where to hike and where to eat. The
showers are absolutely immaculate. I really appreciated how they ran the facility not as
owner-operators, but as a host in their own home. As you can tell from the other reviews,
people really appreciate it. Up next is 2020's Best State Park Campground. And the award goes to
Top Sail Hill Preserve in Santa Rosa Beach Florida. This place picked up 15 five-star reviews. A recent
review from Buckeye said "Natural beauty of a state park with luxury amenities of a private park.
Best of both worlds. The sand in this area is that squeaky pure white powdery sugar
wonderfulness. The beach was amazing We had no issue social distancing during the pandemic
and got to relax and ride bikes play games and swim to our heart's content. It kind of felt like
normal life again for a week. So now we're nearing the end of our list with just two awards remaining
and this one is for Best County Park Campground in 2020. And the award goes to
Gilbert Ray Campground in Tucson Arizona and they picked up 16 five-star reviews.
satravis reported "Beautiful spot surrounded by desert landscape.
This place is beautiful we nestled our camper in among the cactus and desert landscape for a few
peaceful starry nights. Close to Saguaro National Park is a huge plus as well. And now the final
Campers Choice Award for 2020 is the Best City Park Campground. And the winner is
drumroll please (drumroll sound) Junction City Park in Junction Texas and it got 12 five-star reviews. A review
from roadrunner (meep meep sound) said "We happened into here based on a good review from Campendium.
Turned out to truly be a hidden treasure. Dry camp by a river, a lake, a waterfall, yep all three in one.
And Nate Dog's review said "Such a chill spot next to the river." Enough said! If you head to the
Campendium website, you can quickly deep dive into more details of the 2020 Campers Choice Awards
including lists of the highest-rated camping winners broken down and sorted by state. Just
head to campendium.com or download the free iOS app where you can read all of the recent reviews
or write your own. And if you have questions on any of these camping areas simply ask the Campendium
community on the respective campground page. Or you can also drop us a line in the comments down below.
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