If you are interested in an out-of-the-way campground that will more likely be shared with wild horses than wild children, consider camping at Strawberry Creek just outside of Great Basin National Park in Nevada. The one and two-camper sites are nestled in the forest alongside the creek and offer great exploration in the surrounding area. With wild roses, pinecone strewn paths and trails created by wild animals instead of camp rangers, this primitive first come camping site is one of the most unique in the southwest.
Indian Springs Campground in Yellowstone National Park is one of the parks smaller and more isolated campsites that offers a wide variety of hiking trails and mountain views. The campground is open from early June to mid-September and may be closed because of bears. How cool is that?
Bonito Campground, in the Coconino National Forest just outside of Sunset Crater National Monument is named for the Bonito Lava Flow, which poured from the nearby volcano almost 1000 years ago. The many remnants of volcanic activity make this area a trip worth taking as you can explore lava caves, petrified rock bubble and cinder cones along with the flora and fauna that grew up around the volcano.
Camp at Fruita in the midst of the historical orchards of Capitol Reef National Park. The site offers RV and tent camping, but no hookups. Expect creatures to join you in the evening when they come to the orchard to pick their fruit for the day.
Glen Canyon National Recreation Area offers primitive camping among the dunes at Lone Rock Beach. Dirty Devil, Farley and Stanton Creek also offer primitive camping areas.
