Utah
Bucking the trend, there are reasonable rates at this Econo Lodge, and the standard rooms do nicely.
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Northern Colorado
Larger groups can try Split Mountain Campground, where you'll find four group sites along the river.
Ashley National Forest Campgrounds
Utah
Ashley National Forest runs more than two dozen developed campgrounds in the area of Flaming Gorge.
Yosemite National Park
Jam-packed and noisy, with 60 sites at 4000ft, some along the Merced River; reservations required.
Morro Strand State Beach Campground
Central Coast
At the north end of town off Hwy 1, Morro Strand State Beach has 75 simpler oceanfront campsites.
Southwestern Utah
Offers complete facilities, including a swimming pool, showers and several cabins with kitchens.
Coastal Highway 1
Rents vacation homes at the Sea Ranch as well as elsewhere along the Mendocino and Sonoma coast.
Wallowa Mountains
Pretty campsites on the Idaho side of Snake River, with picnic tables, firepits and a boat ramp.
Arizona
One of Seligman’s clean, basic budget places is the Historic Route 66 Motel, with 16 rooms.
Sonoma Valley
This booking service supports small operations, Bed-and-Breakfasts and cottages in the area.
Kanab
One of the nicest chain properties in town. Kids like the heated indoor pool and whirlpool.
Bozeman & Gallatin Valley
Ample availability with 63 sites, some with electrical hookups, 48 miles south of Bozeman.
Zion & Bryce Canyon National Parks
Rooms are large, if spartan, at the Amber Inn. There's generally a minimum two-night stay.
Kanab
Friendly 17-site campground near the town center; has showers and a laundromat close by.
Montana
Just south of I-90, this place has laundry and showers and is open year-round. RVs only.
Wyoming
Standard, pine-walled rooms slopeside with two queen-size beds, full bath, TV and phone.
Montana
A good mix of cabins and motel-style rooms, some with kitchenettes. Open year-round.
Big Sur
Vertiginous clifftop views from an ocean-view deck, and cozy 1930s-era cabin rooms.
Northern Mountains
Large wooded campground on the lake. While RVs can camp here, there are no hookups.
Wyoming
Hard-sided campers only; the closest campground to the park and the last to open.
Montana
Has 16 woodsy sites and pit toilets but no water, 2 miles northeast of Gardiner.
Wallowa Mountains
The BLM oversees several rustic campsites on the Oregon side of the Snake River.
Southwestern Utah
An economical, standard motel with dated but tidy rooms and friendly staff.
Wyoming
Exposed, but has six sites with electrical hookups. Reservations possible.
West of I-5
Five miles north of Lewiston, this is a woodsy Club Med, and rents boats.
Lake Tahoe
An old-school lodge and casino that has definitely seen better days.
Coastal Highway 1
Rents out vacation homes exclusively at the Sea Ranch development.
Grand Teton National Park
Runs most of the park's private lodges, cabins and campgrounds.
