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From:
Pure Salt Interiors.
A New Era for Camping
For many Americans, the glow of a campfire surrounded by fresh air, a star-filled sky and a small circle of friends has never seemed more appealing. Nearly 85 million Americans took to life beneath the stars in 2023, joining another 20 million first-time campers since 2021, according to an annual report by camping platform The Dyrt.
But you don’t have to get far from civilization to snag a slice of the great outdoors. We sourced data from ApartmentGuide.com — balancing population density with campground proximity — in conjunction with experience from real-world experts to find the best American cities for camping.
