Sawtooth National Recreation Area, Idaho
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The steep Smoky Mountains offer stunning views, reminiscent of something out of a Bob Ross painting. There are dozens of campgrounds throughout this 756,000-acre wood, but one of the best spots is Sawtooth National Recreation Area. It's a fantastic place to go hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, rafting, boating, trekking, or cycling, and just get back to nature. While half the sites are available on a first come, first served basis, reservations can be made online ahead of time, with camping season taking place each year from late-May to mid-September.
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Glacier National Park, Montana
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There are 13 developed campgrounds and more than 1,000 sites so you can stay and bask in the beautiful views of Montana's magnificent Glacier National Park. Hikers can also enjoy more than 700 miles of trails through forest, meadow, and mountain terrains. Several of Glacier National Park's campgrounds are available on a first come, first served basis, while others require advance reservations. Check the website to see which of them will be open if you plan on doing some wintertime wilderness camping; otherwise, the main camping season happens spring through fall each year.