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It can be difficult to find a vacation spot that is open to all of the homose*xual community. Fortunately, there are several of RV sites across the nation that welcome LGBTQ visitors alone.
Additionally, there are campgrounds that have made it a priority to establish an inclusive and safe atmosphere for everyone, even though they may not be expressly marketed to the LGBTQ community.
All of them provide an inclusive setting for LGBTQ people, including paved parking lots, accessible restrooms, and showers.
These locations offer everything you may want for a fun-filled vacation or just a restful weekend away from home.
Feeling comfortable and welcomed throughout their stay is more necessary to many LGBTQ+ community members than conveniences when it comes to camping features.
Although most campers, regardless of se*xual orientation, are kind people, it might be refreshing to camp somewhere where you're not usually the minority.
Consequently, there are LGBTQ+ campgrounds across the United States where members of the gay community enjoy themselves, establish connections with nature, and feel free to be who they are.
Why Should You Plan a Gay Camping Trip?
The travel business has a thriving and lucrative niche for gay travelers. Gay travel bloggers and gay travel vloggers make up a sizable portion of LGBTQ influencers on YouTube and Instagram.
Gay camping and gay RVing are niches within the gay travel industry that are sometimes disregarded, but they make the ideal getaways for these special times.
You certainly miss your international travels as well. We understand. But there's enough to adore about the good ol' US of A back home.
Traveling is still the best way to visit the good ol' US of A, with the CDC continuing to advise against flying and the expectation that COVID may be with us for the next two to three years in some capacity.
Most Visited All Male Campgrounds
A gay camping trip in an RV or tent safe space could be your next ideal holiday, whether it's to experience nature or save money.
These carefully chosen gay campgrounds are happy to have you visit!
1. Sawmill Camping Resort
Sawmill Camping Resort offers a lively nightlife in addition to camping and outdoor recreation. All LGBTQ+ people are allowed to camp here, although it is an adult-only, membership-only campground (annual membership price of $50).
In addition to tent and fully connected RV sites, campervan sites, and comfortable accommodations are also available to guests.
Campers can take advantage of the various activities offered by the campground, such as game evenings and drag shows, or they can just relax by the heated outdoor pool area or Ricki Lake, which is close by. Daily passes are for sale for individuals who want to visit for just one day.
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2. Rainbow Ranch Campground, Grosebeck, Texas
A leading LGBTQ+ campground, Rainbow Ranch Campground is situated in the center of Texas, close to important cities including Dallas, Austin, San Antonio, and Houston.
This campground, which is situated near Limestone Lake, has over 700 acres of land to explore, along with hiking and biking trails.
RV and tent camping sites, cottages, apartments, and houses that can house up to 12 people can all be reserved by campers.
There are pull-through spots available for larger rigs, and a combination of full hookups and electric-only RV sites are available. In addition, the campground has basketball and volleyball courts, showers, a picnic area, a pool, and boat rentals.
3. Sunny Valley RV Park and Campground
This campground, which is controlled and maintained by the LGBTQ+ community, provides glamping and RV and tent camping.
Major attractions which includes Crater Lake National Park, the Table Rocks, several Rogue Valley wineries, and more are close to Sunny Valley RV Park and Campground.
The campground has a laundry facility, a dump station, a dishwashing station, a camp store, a dog park, as well as shower and bath facilities.
RV owners have a selection of full or partial hookup sites, all of which have picnic tables and fire rings. It is described as a "beautiful, affordable campground with great amenities" by one Campendium reviewer.
4. Triangle Recreation Camp in Washington
Located in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains, 21 miles east of Granite Falls, Triangle Recreation Camp (47715 Mountain Loop Highway, Granite Falls, WA 98252) has a long history that dates back to 1975.
This clothing-optional location, which is situated in a stunning but incredibly rural area of the nation, usually draws tourists from British Columbia, Oregon, and Washington.
In the US northwest, it is considered the best "recreational campground that is Gay, Lesbian, Bise*xual, Transgender, and Queer owned and operated." It offers 80 acres for you to put up your tent or RV and is available from mid-April until October.
There is breathtaking landscape to take in, such as a nearby waterfall, a beach, and forests that are home to enormous, centuries-old trees.
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5. Woods Camping Resort in Pennsylvania
One of the greatest LGBTQ+ camping locations is Woods Camping Resort in Lehighton, Pennsylvania. It has been open since 1994 and is tucked away in the Pocono Mountains. surrounded by a four-acre lake and streams on 161 private acres.
It is open from May through October and offers a full schedule of programs, including yoga and volleyball. It has lots of space to rent for RVs and tents, as well as thirty cabins and three resort homes.
A few of the events are the yearly bears gathering, Christmas in July weekend, and leather/country weekend. You must sign up for a membership in order to make a reservation.
The resort's philosophy is simple: engage with people more in person and less on screens! "The Woods has emerged in a time when traditional means of meeting people have diminished."
You will find yourself in the company of like-minded individuals at The Woods, where a friendly environment fosters in-person communication.
There are many options for places and activities where you can interact with actual people! chatting, laughing, dancing, and, if you'd like, cruising.
All members of the LGBTQ+ community are welcome at the inclusive resort: "The only people who shouldn't be at The Woods are fighters, bullies, racists, immature jerks, and people who get too drunk."
6. Umpqua’s Last Resort, Idleyld Park, Oregon
In the Umpqua National Forest, there is a campground called Umpqua's Last Resort that is run and managed by gays.
Campers can select from a variety of guided outdoor activities like fly fishing, mountain biking, white water rafting, hiking, and more.
The park offers RV and tent sites, cabins, and glamping accommodations. RVers have a selection of bigger 50- or 30-amp full hookup sites with picnic tables and fire pits, or smaller rigs can pick water and electric-only sites.
In addition, the campground has WiFi, flush toilets, and a heated shower building. A Campendium review states that the campground is "beautiful and clean."
Here, you may rent full hookup campsites that are flat and gravelled, as well as glamping tents and cabins.
7. Copper Cactus Ranch
All guys over 21 who identify as LGBT community are welcome to retreat at Copper Cactus Ranch.
Nestled away in a secluded gorge of the Superstition Mountains, it provides camping and bed & breakfast accommodations.
There are 40 acres of nature trails, a hot tub and pool, a BYOB Saloon, a full restaurant menu, karaoke, and a communal fire pit among the amenities. Also, clothes are not required!
The village of Superior, the Tonto National Forest, and the Hike Peralta Trails are among the nearby attractions.
If you're not driving to the resort; instead, you can fly there and use the airport shuttle service. Themed events held there include a "Cowboy Fling" weekend, a drum circle, and a wellness weekend.
One customer, Cesar Alonso Borey, told GayCities, "You get to meet new people and everyone is so nice and very welcoming!" Even if it is your first visit, they won't treat you like a stranger.
Rich and Uncle Bobby always try their hardest to make you feel quite at ease! You get to converse with folks the way we used to! An amazing, relaxing, and enjoyable experience!
8. El Morro RV Park and Cabins, Ramah, New Mexico
Located next to Petrified Forest National Park in the Zuni Mountains is El Morro RV Park and Cabins.
With pride, the campsite welcomes everyone, providing first-come, first-served tent and RV camping as well as cabin rentals (book online).
Most RV sites are made to accommodate larger vehicles and include complete connections. Depending on availability, a few pull-through locations are available.
There are public spaces all around El Morro where people can go bicycling, hiking, rock climbing, swimming, and other activities.
In addition, there is a restaurant, a separate space for grilling with fire pits, and shower and toilet facilities at the campground.
Lovely little campsite. They spent one night in a 33-foot RV. One Campendium reviewer states, "If they hadn't had so much on our plate, we would have stayed longer."
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9. Camp Camp in Maine
Not a campground, Camp Camp is an annual LGBTQ+ camping experience held in southwestern Maine in August (45 miles west of Portland, Maine).
It has been going for more than 25 years and usually draws 200 people. Activities range from pottery and stained glass workshops to hiking, zip-lining, rock wall climbing, and kayaking.
In cabins named for LGBTQ+ luminaries like Ellen DeGeneres, Harvey Milk, and Oscar Wilde, you sleep on bunk beds.
An example of to the unique and outstanding atmosphere this inclusive event fosters, according to the organizers, about 75% of attendees return for at least a second visit.
10. Campit Resort in Michigan
Members of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as their friends and allies, may find a "affordable getaway and vacation destination" at Campit Resort.
"With a reputation as a very welcoming, warm, and safe place to relax and play, we are all affirming."
Situated ten minutes away from the cities of Saugatuck and Douglas, it offers 33 acres to explore and roam. Not far away are the beaches on Lake Michigan.
In addition to areas for tents and RVs, there are 22 rental log cabins and a five-bedroom bunkhouse available.
In addition, it has natural walks, heated swimming pool, and a clubhouse with frequent entertainment. Gay men and lesbians are the target audience for themed weekends.
A repeat visitor informed GayCities that he like the variety of lodging options available, and that Saugatuk, which is close, is also very gay-friendly and has a number of cider mills, breweries, and wineries to visit.
11. Jones Pond in New York
Since 1991, Jones Pond near Angelica, New York, has been home to LGBT campers. Choose from a cabin or bunkhouse, and there's a large area where you may rent room for an RV or tent (175 camping sites!).
All your eating needs are met by an all-day cafe, and you can explore more than 100 acres of rural, Western New York State.
Attention to men over 21, clothing is permissible near the swimming area. There are many themed weekends during the summer, such as an annual Pride festival and Cowboy Weekend, just like the other destinations featured here.
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12. Twin Ponds Lodge
Located on 82 acres of extremely quiet fields and woodlands, this reserved social club meets a need for men looking for a cozy and welcoming environment surrounded by nature.
The spacious 9000 square foot main Lodge structure, located at 100_0190, has a heated indoor pool, a wood-fired sauna, and a hot tub to greet guests.
A large enjoyment space that includes many lounging places, satellite television, ping-pong, billiards, and a ton of literature is located on the opposite end. There are also dining facilities for potluck meals and other special occasions.
They're a membership-only social club where you're welcome to relax, have fun, and mingle in a casual, country environment.
Two ponds flanked by the lodge, lawns, cabins, and tenting spaces greet you as you enter via the members-only gated entry. RV spaces with complete hookups, such as water, sewage, and 20/30 or 50 amp utilities, are also available.
Day guests are also welcome to the resort to take advantage of the surroundings and entertainment options. There are paths for exploring that meander across the fields and forests.
13. Bluff Creek Falls
Bluff Creek Falls is a secluded campground on Chandler Mountain in Steele, Alabama that is only for men, requires a membership, and allows no clothing.
You can enjoy a completely relaxed and natural setting within our homose*xual camping community, which is fenced. males are free to socialize and have fun there as they are males.
Enjoy the outdoors with gay camping, sunbathing, swimming (in season), and chilling in the 4-person cedar hot tub while taking in the views of the surrounding acres of grass and forest.
There is a defined network of trails for exploring the streams and canyons. The region that is now Bluff Creek Falls was dubbed "a must-see area of Alabama" by National Geographic.
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14. CreekRidge Campground
The first private, membership-only, male gay campground in Michigan, CreekRidge campsite (CRC), is situated near Stockbridge, MI, which is situated west of Ann Arbor, north of Jackson, and south of Lansing.
It takes roughly 1.5 hours by car to get there from Detroit. In June 2016, CreekRidge Campground was established.
There are 145 campsites at the park. They offer rustic camping, water and electric tenting, and seasonal RV parking.
They also have angled lot big rig/motor home spots. Every RV spot is around 40 by 50 feet and has electricity and water. For the majority of sites, picnic tables and fire pits are available.
The property has a dance hall (Club Solitude), an updated shower house, a secured office, and a laundry.
Certain areas of CRC, including our recently constructed pool and shower house that opened in the fall of 2017, are classified as clothing-optional.
For larger groups, we also have extra lodging options like an RV rental, two cottages, and a bunkhouse that sleeps six!
Enjoy your time at CreekRidge Campground and don't forget to participate in the events we have scheduled for the remainder of the season.
15. River Ridge RV Park and Campground
River Ridge Campground LLC dba. Men of all backgrounds can find complete relaxation at River Ridge Campground & RV Park, which is located in the stunning rolling hills of Northern Kentucky next to the magnificent Licking River.
This place is free from the tensions and vices of society. A spot where you can light a campfire while wearing your birthday suit or just a bud and relax.
The main goal is to unite all males in order to dismantle obstacles, forge enduring friendships, and inspire fresh thinking. Just to be clear, RRC is not a brothel or se*x club.
All guys, regardless of their political views, are welcome to stay at this campsite and RV park, which aims to offer a healthy experience, meaningfully connect like-minded individuals, and allow guests to enjoy the beautiful Kentucky outdoors.
In public spaces such as the hot water communal soaking tubs, the pool, and shower rooms, se*xual activity is not allowed.
When using the Fort Licking Indoor/Outdoor private play area, please keep "partner consent" in mind if you are looking to play.