While slightly more populated than some of the other campgrounds on this list, Tuolumne Meadows manages to capture the best of Yosemite National Park’s soaring granite walls and cascading waterfalls without the pressing crowds of Yosemite Valley. At 8600ft, this campground provides sweeping views of the trademark Sierra Nevada subalpine meadows, including, in the summertime, gorgeous wildflowers that sprout along the banks of the Tuolumne River.

Set in the iconic Glacier Bay National Park, Bartlett Cove is a beach-camper’s dream. With spectacular views of the crystal blue glacial water and the promised seclusion of a hike-in camping destination, this remote campground consistently impresses on all fronts. The campground itself is free, and offers visitors the chance to kayak the chilly waters of Glacier Bay as well as hike in the thick forest that covers the shoreline. It’s Alaska at its finest, and certainly its most scenic.

One of the world’s most unique camping environments, Maryland’s Assateague Islands are a designated National Seashore, meaning that this little slice of east coast heaven is as pristine as it gets for scenic camping. The position and relatively scarce tree-cover on the islands provide epic views across miles of ocean, and the walk-up or drive-up beachfront sites ensure that your view is never a matter of competition.

The North Rim Campground in Grand Canyon National Park allows visitors to sleep on the plateau of land separating Roaring Springs Canyon and Transept Canyon, bordered by the famous North Rim Transept Trail. Guests lucky enough to snag a spot at this campground will be treated to unearthly sunrises as light streams into the canyon in the early mornings, as well as world-class stargazing. Note that sites at the North Rim campground usually book up fast.

Located between Canada and Seattle, the San Juan Islands may be your new favorite place if you're looking for scenic solitude. Whether you choose to camp in Friday Harbor, the most popular (and accessible) part of the San Juan Islands, or you opt to make the backcountry kayak trek to Jones Island, the 188 acre Marine State Park that is part of the San Juans, you’ll be greeted with enough scenery to last a lifetime.

Mount Pisgah Campgrounds provide premium access to dozens of trails featuring some of the region’s most beautiful wilderness, and at just under 5000ft in elevation, Mount Pisgah itself offers cooler temperatures throughout the hot summer months. Although not a remote campground, per se, Mount Pisgah offers guests the chance to stay in close proximity to Great Smoky Mountains National Park without staying directly in the crowded park campgrounds.

Among the most underrated campgrounds in the country, the iconic, yet rarely-visited Caladesi Island State Park is a bonafide wonderland for campers seeking the perfect combination of epic views, relaxing beach time, and winding hiking trails. Located on the northwest side of the Floridian peninsula, Caladesi Island is a boat-only destination, making it an easy choice for folks hoping to escape the majority of the coastal crowds.