LONG BEACH, Pacific County — With an overstuffed roof box and a gear-packed cargo basket on my trailer hitch, I turned into the parking lot of Campfield Long Beach over the long July Fourth weekend.

With thousands of campgrounds in the U.S., it’s easy to plan a camping trip that checks off all the boxes on your family vacation ideas wish list. From camping with pets to family glamping in rustic ...

With more than 15,000 campgrounds in the U.S., you’re never far from some of the country's best campgrounds, no matter where you live. But what are the most important qualities to look for when ...