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Looking for driving vacation? These remote US campgrounds are close to big cities

USA TODAY
Campspot , 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.
Campspot, 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.
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According 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.
According 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.
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At 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.
At 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.
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Frontier 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.
Frontier 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.
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Oceanside RV Resort and Campground • Coos Bay, Oregon • 4-hour drive from Portland, Oregon
Oceanside RV Resort and Campground • Coos Bay, Oregon • 4-hour drive from Portland, Oregon
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According 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.
According 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.
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Yogi Bear Jellystone Park: Gardiner • Gardiner, Ney York • 2-hour drive from New York City
Yogi Bear Jellystone Park: Gardiner • Gardiner, Ney York • 2-hour drive from New York City
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According 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 .
According 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.
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Cava Robles RV Resort • Paso Robles, California • 3.25-hour drive from Los Angeles
Cava Robles RV Resort • Paso Robles, California • 3.25-hour drive from Los Angeles
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According 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.
According 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.
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Cava Robles visitors can stay in their RV or in one of the cottages.
Cava Robles visitors can stay in their RV or in one of the cottages.
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Yogi Bear ’ s Jellystone Park: Glen Ellis • Glen, New Hampshire • 2.75-hour drive from Boston
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park: Glen Ellis • Glen, New Hampshire • 2.75-hour drive from Boston
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According to Campspot: The park has rustic sites, a riverfront site, cabins and more.
According to Campspot: The park has rustic sites, a riverfront site, cabins and more.
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Glen Ellis puts visitors in close proximity to thousands of miles of hiking trails, along with hidden swimming holes and underground caves.
Glen Ellis puts visitors in close proximity to thousands of miles of hiking trails, along with hidden swimming holes and underground caves.
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Little Star RV Park • Comanche, Texas • 2.5-hour drive from Austin, Texas.
Little Star RV Park • Comanche, Texas • 2.5-hour drive from Austin, Texas.
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According to Campspot: Little Star RV Park is across the road from the entrance to Lake Proctor, where travelers can enjoy fishing, swimming and watersports.
According to Campspot:  Little Star RV Park is across the road from the entrance to Lake Proctor, where travelers can enjoy fishing, swimming and watersports.
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Other 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. "
Other 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."
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