The West’s Best Hipcamps to Visit in 2023

To help you find the best camping in the country, each year we compile data from bookings, reviews, and ratings across more than 500,000 available sites. We use this to identify top-performing Hipcamp properties and crown the best Hipcamps in America for the Hipcamp Awards—just in time for camping season! We’re so thankful to have all of our Hipcamp Hosts as part of our community, and we’re so proud of all Hosts who provide unforgettable experiences all year long! How were winners selected?

Best Hipcamps to visit in 2023 by category

Best Hipcamps in the West 2023

• Best Hipcamps in Alaska
• Best Hipcamps in Arizona
• Best Hipcamps in California
• Best Hipcamps in Colorado
• Best Hipcamps in Hawaii
• Best Hipcamps in Idaho
• Best Hipcamps in Montana
• Best Hipcamps in Nevada
• Best Hipcamps in New Mexico
• Best Hipcamps in Oregon
• Best Hipcamps in Utah
• Best Hipcamps in Washington
• Best Hipcamps in Wyoming

Looking for other states? See all US winners here.

Best Hipcamps in Alaska

Second place: The Quiet Serene Wild Wellness Farm, Anchor Point

Third place: The Coop Camp, Nenana

Runners-up

• Magical Camping Ocean, Volcano Views
• Majestic Denali Alaska Campsite
• Grouse Lake Campground
• Rustic Riverside Camp
• Tent Camping, Swimming, Alaskan Fun
• Mt. Redoubt / Aksupperclub
• Kilcher Homestead MiracleMeadow
• Salmon Grove River Camp
• Lazy J Ranch
• Darell B.’s Musical Mountain
• Kashwitna Kush Wilderness Hangout
• The Park Bus

Best Hipcamps in Arizona

Second place: Pinnacle Farms South, Laveen

Third place: El Pais Motel & Campgrounds, Tucson

Runners-up

• Beaver Creek Oasis
• Kerouac’s Vistas Retreat
• A Spark in the Dark Campground
• Sun & Moon Retreat
• Land Beyond Zion Stars & Sunsets
• Grand Canyon Eco Retreat
• Karla’s Hummingbird Rd. Guest Ranch
• Sanctuary at Sonoita Creek
• Coral Pink Ranch Cowboy Camp
• Painted Desert Ranger Cabin
• Dark Sky Camping and Glamping
• Cave Creek Quiet Homestead

Best Hipcamps in California

Second place: Madrone Tree Hill, Camino

Runners-up

• Salmon Creek Ranch
• Finley Camp
• Cuyama Badlands
• Cosumnes River Ranch
• Camp Arroyo Grande
• Radl Ranch
• Splitrock Farm and Retreat
• Down-to-Earth Ecoshire
• Preserve @ Aguanga Ranchos
• The Meadow Grove of Hands Full Farm
• Preserve @ Temecula Creek
• Mill Creek Resort

Best Hipcamps in Colorado

Second place: Clear Creek Getaway, Idaho Springs

Third place: Serenity in the Foothills, Conifer

Runners-up

• Colorado Farm with Views
• Resort Vallley Ranch
• The High Desert Ranch
• Standiford Ranch
• Dreamcatcher Farm
• FFF Urban Campsite
• Glen Isle Resort
• The Views at Gateway
• Papa T’s
• Bright Star Campground
• Rocky Mountain Glamping
• Purgatory Riverbottoms

Best Hipcamps in Hawaii

Second place: Sun Farm Hawaii @ Koko Head, Oahu

Third place: Hawaii Island’s Best Campsites, Big Island

Runners-up

• Aloha Surf Camp
• Mangrove Lounge
• Stargazers Jungle Lounge Glampsites
• Papa’s Hawaiian Orchid Farm
• Moon Garden Farm Getaway
• Beach Farms Ocean Park
• Wild Blue Waters Ranch
• Kaua’i Farm Glamp
• TreeHouse in canopy of trees
• The Haven at Hawi Nani Ranch
• The Bali Hale
• Farm to Table Hawaii

Best Hipcamps in Idaho

Second place: Paradise on Mirror Lake, Sagle

Third place: Rivers Edge Retreat Near Hot Springs, Twin Falls County

Runners-up

• Activities and Views–Idaho Country
• A Wee Place in the Woods
• Kraay’s Market & Garden
• La Breeza Homestead
• Seven Stars Alpaca Ranch LLC
• Laughing Horse Ranch
• Camping on the Farm
• Almost to Canada – Far North Idaho
• City of Rocks Retreat
• Cagle Cove
• Mike and Brenda’s Getaway
• Beaver Bay

Best Hipcamps in Montana

Second place: Jammin Jackalope, Livingston

Third place: Gallatin River Getaway, Three Forks

Runners-up

• Home Gun Ranch Primitive Camping
• Robinson’s Roost
• Hidden Meadow Ranch
• Glacier Acres Guest Ranch
• The Mooseshroom
• Madison River Resort
• Cow Dog Camp
• Miner Creek Campground & Camper
• Canyon Camping
• Raynolds Pass RV
• Cedar Rose Farm
• River Ranch – Private Beach

Best Hipcamps in Nevada

Second place: Mojave Desert Ranch, Sandy Valley

Third place: Rockin’ N Ranch, Buena Vista Valley

Runners-up

• Model Farm
• Desert Paradise with Mountain Views
• Retro Camper with Mountain Views
• Mom’s RV Spot
• Two Sisters Dry Camp
• Laid Back Las Vegas Farm
• Hidden Canyon’s Glamping Cabins
• Schellraiser
• Get Off The Grid in Nevada
• #1 Night Skies, UFOs, & Jets
• Las Vegas Mountain Glamping
• Biohome Research Facility

Best Hipcamps in New Mexico

Second place: Enchanted Circle Campground, Angel Fire

Third place: Shanti Community & Retreat, Los Cerrillos

Runners-up

• Star Dance High Desert Retreat
• Star Gazer Ranch
• Taos Goji Farm & Eco Lodge
• Sunny Mellow Eco Villa
• Mesa Top Camping
• Dusty Rabbit Van Life
• Hot Springs Glamp Camp
• Camp Rio
• Agua de Vida
• Healing on the Rio Grande
• High Desert Camping
• Victoria & Harry’s Getaway

Best Hipcamps in Oregon

Second place: Peace & Solitude, Newport

Third place: Cornerstone Ranch, Gold Beach

Runners-up

• Molalla Ripple
• Powder Creek Campground
• Four Directions Retreat
• Camp Cedar Creek
• BeaverCreek Artfarm/ Heart Barn
• Action Sports Roamer Sites
• Tillamook
• Experience Heaven
• Riverberry Retreat Camp
• Ruah Ranch
• Cedar Root at Highland Butte
• Historic, Quiet Organic Farm

Best Hipcamps in Utah

Second place: Creekside Kolob Gate Gardens, La Verkin

Third place: Wildland Gardens, Joseph

Runners-up

• • Ranchito Feliz
  • The Riverside Ranch
  • St Dane’s Cabins & Campground
  • Sunset Campground on Ruin Road
  • Yellow Farm Dog
  • South-40@LaSal
  • The Aventure Haven
  • Glamping Canyonlands
  • Road to the Sun Ranch
  • Arrowhead Campground
  • Second Chance Ranch
  • Retro Star Ranch
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  Best Hipcamps in Washington

  

  Second place: The Landing, Index

  Third place: Unique Bay Front Camping, Aberdeen

  Runners-up

  • Dawleys SolDuc River Campground
  • Hidden Acres Orchards
  • WindWoodRivers
  • Wild WA Coast Lookout
  • The Hairy Eagle Lookout 🦅
  • Alpacas Llamas Rescue Village
  • Rialto Beach Club
  • Honeysuckle Meadery
  • Camp Hope
  • Roots Rise Family Farm
  • Willow Creek Retreat
  • Earthlight Camping
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  Best Hipcamps in Wyoming

  

  Second place: Logan Ranch Campground, Tie Siding

  Third place: Buford Canyon, Buford

  Runners-up

  • Camp Rendezvous
  • Jim Moss Arena Campground
  • Big Quiet Cowboy Camping
  • Cloud Peak Llama and Alpaca Ranch
  • Redwater Revival Campground
  • Screaming Eagle
  • Little Cabin with a view
  • Tipperary Ranch camping
  • Little Ponderosa RV Camp
  • Reynolds Family Ranch
  • River View Camp
  • Pine Rock Meadows Land
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  Looking for other states? See all US winners here.

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