Most camping trip projects cost between $20.00 and $80.00 per night, with a typical price near $40.00. Prices vary by state and city, so the range below is a planning guide rather than a quote.
Typical camping trip cost
$20.00 – $80.00
per night · typical $40.00
A general planning range, not a quotation.
Camping trip cost breakdown
- Tent site (public park)$15.00 – $40.00typical $25.00
- RV site with hookups$40.00 – $100typical $65.00
- Glamping (yurt or cabin)$80.00 – $250typical $150
What Camping costs
Covers the nightly fee for a campsite, which may include amenities like fire pits, picnic tables, and access to restrooms. Prices vary by location (national parks, private grounds) and level of development (basic vs. full hookups).
Costs by state
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Alberta
- Arizona
- Arkansas
- British Columbia
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- District of Columbia
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Manitoba
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Brunswick
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- New York
- Newfoundland and Labrador
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Northwest Territories
- Nova Scotia
- Nunavut
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Ontario
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Prince Edward Island
- Quebec
- Rhode Island
- Saskatchewan
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Virginia
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
- Yukon
Frequently asked questions
What's included in the fee?
Typically a patch of ground, picnic table, fire ring, and access to shared water and restrooms. Hookups add cost.
Why do prices vary so much?
Location, season, demand, and amenities. National parks and peak summer weekends are pricier.
How can I save?
Camp midweek, choose primitive sites, book at less popular parks, or use annual passes like America the Beautiful.