5 Memorial Day Camping Destinations - as part of the travel series by GeoBeats.

Here are 5 national parks that are great camping destinations.

Number 5 - North Cascades National Park, Washington – Nestled between Washington State and British Columbia, campers will find amazing views of the more than 300 glaciers in this conveniently accessible park. Rugged terrain, deep valleys and numerous waterfalls, camp in nature among the grey wolves, mountain goats, and bald eagles that call this park home.

Number 4 - Assateague Island, Maryland – Pitch your tent in the sand as campsites are just steps away from the water on this barrier island. Hike the numerous trails or swim and collect shells on the 37 miles of beautiful beach. If you are lucky, maybe you will get a glimpse of the wild horses that roam the island.

Number 3 - Joshua Tree National Park, California - Stretched out over the Mojave and Sonoran Deserts, the near 800,000 acres is home to climbing boulders and the legendary trees. Open year-round with nine available camping sites, visitors should make sure to bring their camera to capture the surreal landscape.

Number 2 - Grand Teton National Park, Wyoming – Named after the tallest mountain in the Teton Range, campers will find over 1000 drive-in sites to stay while they hike, fish, mountain climb and canoe the 310,000 acres. The Trumpeter Swan, the largest bird in North America, calls this park home.

Number 1- Great Smoky Mountains National Park, North Carolina & Tennessee – America’s most visited national park offers a countless number of activities while camping. From hiking to horseback riding to an auto tour or spotting an elk in the wildflower fields, the Smokies will leave you in awe of its beauty.

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