DESTINATIONSCampingAdd TopicLooking for driving vacation? These remote US campgrounds are close to big citiesUSA TODAYCampspot, an online marketplace for RV resorts and campgrounds, curated a list for USA TODAY readers of remote campgrounds across the U.S. that are just a few hours away from big cities. Scroll through to find out more, starting with Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Golden Valley • Bostic, North Carolina • 1.5-hour drive from Charlotte, North Carolina.CampspotAccording to Campspot: Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Golden Valley is tucked away at the base of the Blue Ridge Mountains on 600+ acres that includes luxury cabins, lodges, RV sites, glamping tents and tent sites.CampspotAt Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, campers can enjoy canoeing, kayaking, fishing, a water playground and a swimming pool, hiking and biking trails, sports courts, laser tag, arts and crafts, mini golf, a playground and more.CampspotFrontier Town RV Resort & Campground • Berlin, Maryland • 2.75-hour drive from Washington, D.C. • According to Campspot: The primitive (i.e. bare-bones) campsites and vacation rentals located on Sinepuxent Bay include an amenity package with access to a water park, mini golf, Western Theme Park and high ropes park. It also has an on-site restaurant and bar, swimming pool, marina and fishing pier.Amy Pearman,Boyd Pearman PhotographyOceanside RV Resort and Campground • Coos Bay, Oregon • 4-hour drive from Portland, OregonRichard BoydAccording to Campspot: Oceanside's tent and RV sites along with vacation rentals offer access to a pet-friendly Pacific beach. Whale watching, state parks, wineries, hot air balloon rides, museums and curling up by the campfire are popular activities.Richard BoydYogi Bear Jellystone Park: Gardiner • Gardiner, Ney York • 2-hour drive from New York CityBill SferrazzaAccording to Campspot: The park overlooks the Wallkill River and is set on 100 rolling acres. Cabins and campsites are a short drive from hiking at Minnewaska State Park.Renee Ash Photography, Renee Ash PhotographyCava Robles RV Resort • Paso Robles, California • 3.25-hour drive from Los AngelesAmy Pearman, Boyd Pearman PhotographyAccording to Campspot: Cava Robles is a luxury resort nestled in the Paso Robles wine region and has pools, spas, fire pits, a wellness center and dog parks.Cava Robles RV ResortCava Robles visitors can stay in their RV or in one of the cottages.Amy Pearman, Boyd Pearman PhotographyYogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Glen Ellis • Glen, New Hampshire • 2.75-hour drive from BostonCampspotAccording to Campspot: The park has rustic sites, a riverfront site, cabins and more.CampspotGlen Ellis puts visitors in close proximity to thousands of miles of hiking trails, along with hidden swimming holes and underground caves.CampspotLittle Star RV Park • Comanche, Texas • 2.5-hour drive from Austin, Texas.CampspotAccording to Campspot: Little Star RV Park is across the road from the entrance to Lake Proctor, where travelers can enjoy fishing, swimming and watersports.CampspotOther popular attractions in the area include the Chicken House Flea Market, Brennan Vineyards and Stone Eagle Beer Garden, which bills itself as "kind of classy but not very."CampspotFeatured Weekly Ad