Best Campgrounds to View Solar Eclipse
On August 21 the total solar eclipse will pass over the United States and we’ve compiled a list of best campgrounds to see the solar eclipse as it moves over each state.
Chances are most of these campgrounds are already sold out, but you may pick up a cancellation. And if you’re lucky to already have a campsite – you can see a photo of what your campsite looks like by clicking on the links provided in this post.
According to NASA, the path of the solar eclipse will take it through Oregon, Idaho, Wyoming, Nebraska, Kansas, Missouri, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Georgia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
We already profiled the Oregon campgrounds in a blog and you can see it HERE. All the rest of the state campgrounds are listed below.
And be sure to send us your favorite eclipse camping photo (if you visit one of these campgrounds during the eclipse). You may win a CampsitePhotos.com t-shirt (more info below)!
Idaho
- Redfish Outlet
- Mount Heyburn
- Sockeye
- Alturas Lake Inlet
- Sawtooth North Shore
- Stanley Inlet
- Sawtooth Lake View
- Bruneau Dunes SP
- Three Island Crossing State Park
- Buffalo
- Riverside
Wyoming
Nebraska
- Lake Minatare State Recreation Area
- Lake McConaughy State Recreation Area
- Lake Ogallala State Recreation Area
- Buffalo Bill State Historic Park
- Lake Maloney State Recreation Area
- Johnson Lake State Recreation Area
- Fort Kearny State Recreation Area
- Windmill State Recreation Area
- Mormon Island State Recreation Area
Missouri
Kentucky
Tennessee
Georgia
South Carolina
- Lake Hartwell State Park
- Sadlers Creek State Park
- Calhoun Falls State Park
- Lake Greenwood State Park
- Dreher Island State Park
- Hamilton Branch State Park
- Lake Wateree State Park
- Kings Mountain State Park
- Table Rock State Park
- Oconee State Park
- Devil’s Fork State Park
- Hawe Creek
- Cheraw State Park
- Little Pee Dee State Park
- Poinsett State Park
- Cypress View
- Lakeshore
- Myrtle Beach State Park
- Huntington Beach State Park
- Givhans Ferry State Park
- Colleton State Park
- Edisto State Beach
- Hunting Island State Park
So that’s our list!
If you’re fortunate enough to stay at one of these campgrounds during the eclipse – please send us your favorite eclipse camping photo. We’ll post to the site and give you a shout out. The 3 best eclipse camping photos (judged by our fans) will win a CampsitePhotos.com t-shirt! Send your photo to: campranger@campsitephotos.com
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Nehalem Bay State Park
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Henry Cowell State Park
California
Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park includes 4,650 acres of beautiful forest and open land. The 40-acre old-growth redwood grove is a 5 minute drive or a short hike from the campground.
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Devils Fork State Park
South Carolina
Devils Fork State Park campground is along the shore of Lake Jocassee. The area allows visitors on boats to drive to remote islands and see sites of waterfalls splitting into two lakes.
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Myakka River State Park
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Doheny State Beach
California
Doheny State Beach is located right on the beach in one of the premier Southern California coastal areas. There are 33 premium beachfront sites and all can accommodate tents, trailers or RVs (up to 35 feet).
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There are some mistakes here. Both Smokemont and Deep Creek are in North Carolina. Also other than these two you totally left out North Carolina.
Good catch Nancy – on Smokemont and Deep Creek being in North Carolina.And you’re also right that the total solar eclipse will put on a good show in North Carolina.