We’re passionate about two things: camping and sticking to a budget — and the two don’t have to be mutually exclusive. We did some searching to find the best tent views that won’t break the bank, and boy did these sites deliver. Take a peek at some of these seriously spectacular views for true camping inspiration, from highest ($30) to lowest ($10) cost per night.
Puget Island, Washington
Photo by Andrew Shepherd
Cost: $20 per night
The view: A large grassy field offers ample space, and a private kayak launch is a short walk through a cottonwood forest.
Bailey, Colorado
Photo by Caitlin Fullam
Cost: $25 per night
The view: A river setting, glorious valley views, and a private setting surrounded by the National Forest.
Coastal Range, Oregon
Photo by Ashley Tiedgen
Cost: $30 per night
The view: 22 acres in the foothills of the Coastal Range, high above the valley.
Trout Lake, Washington
Photo by Lisse Lundin
Cost: $28 per night
The view: Wake up to 12,280-foot Mt. Adams at your doorstep, looming above in the clouds.
Hildale, Utah
Photo by Kat Wagner
Cost: $25 per night
The view: Bask in the beauty of the towering, red Canaan Mountains just outside your tent door.
Buford, Wyoming
Photo by Taylor Higgins
Cost: $25 per night
The view: This high prairie Wyoming site offers 70 acres to explore, a permanent stream, a pronghorn/falcon hangout, and solitude.
Bridgeport, California
Photo by Colby Moore
Cost: $25 per night
The view: Come and enjoy nature and listen to the birds sing in the Sierra foothills, just 31 miles from Yosemite Valley.
Mountour Falls, New York
Photo by Quinton Marchand
Cost: $25 per night
The view: Peek out over Mountour Falls and get a classic Fingerlakes view all to yourself.
Gibson, Pennsylvania
Photo by Chantilly W
Cost: $25 per night
The view: Sleep creekside and wake up to the sun peeking through the canopy of trees above.
Garo, Colorado
Photo by Brittany Stepp
Cost: $24 per night
The view: Rock outcrops, and great views of the Continental Divide.
Mason, Texas
Photo by Ashlee Newman
Cost: $25 per night
The view: Camp along the waterfront on the banks of the Llano River, where you can take a dip or a 20-foot plunge off of nearby cliffs.
Temecula, California
Photo by Andy Fortson
Cost: $10 per night
The view: Glance across the horizon at beautiful ridgelines stretching across as you camp among giant boulders.
Montello, Nevada
Photo by Meredith Moyer Bontrager
Cost: $20 per night
The view: Face your tent door toward the Murdock Mountain range and crawl out into a secluded paradise of rolling peaks.
Fort Garland, Colorado
Photo by Brittany Stepp
Cost: $15 per night
The view: Stake your tent in the foothills of the Sangre De Cristo range with spectacular views of 14,345-foot Blanca Peak.
Nemo, Texas
Photo by Lindsay Mccoy
Cost: $20 per night
The view: River view or set up under our abundant shade trees.
Mancos, Colorado
Photo by Kat Wagner
Cost: $10 per night
The view: Pitch your tent along Chicken Creek and enjoy the peaceful solitude among 11,000-foot peaks circling your campsite.
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