Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site, Alaska

What’s not to love about the Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site? Spoiler alert: nothing. For starters, it’s considered to be the home of one of Alaska’s most scenic campgrounds…probably due to the expansive views of some of the tallest peaks in the Alaska Range. With all of that natural beauty, you’d expect a special place like this to be pretty darn crowded. But, wait for it…it's hardly ever crowded! There are about a dozen campsites to choose from, and you’ll love pitching your tent here after an action-packed day of exploring this remote slice of wilderness. Look out for moose, bear, porcupines, snowshoe hares, and tons of birdlife. If you’re really lucky, you may even see caribou.