Letchworth State Park in New York is ranked #9 on a popular app’s list of the best camping spots in the country.
The state park spanning Livingston and Wyoming counties is the only camping site in the northeast to make The Dyrt Magazine’s 2022 Best Places to Camp: Top 10 in the U.S. list.
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List based on reviews and ratings from campers
The company said its rankings are based on reviews and ratings from The Dyrt app’s community of campers.
“Part of what makes camping such a wonderful and soul-satisfying experience is the way it enables and encourages people to appreciate nature,” says Sarah Smith, founder of The Dyrt.
“There are rewarding camping experiences in every state. But when you look at the 2022 Best Places To Camp: Top 10 in the U.S., that’s just nature on another level — truly awe-inspiring.”
Letchworth named #1 best camping spot in Mid-Atlantic region
The Dyrt released a list of the best places to camp in the Mid-Atlantic region back in June. Letchworth takes the #1 spot on that list.
All 10 sites on this year’s Best Places to Camp list are in close proximity to natural wonders, reports The Dyrt.
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The Dyrt’s full 2022 list of Top 10 Best Places to Camp in the U.S. are:
- Sierra Vista, New Mexico
- Many Glacier Campground, Montana
- “The Wall” in Buffalo Gap National Grasslands, South Dakota
- Alabama Hills Recreation Area, California
- Split Rock Lighthouse State Park, Minnesota
- White Star Campground, Colorado
- Fort De Soto Campground, Florida
- Kalaloch Campground, Washington
- Letchworth State Park, New York
- Coconino National Forest Road 525, Arizona
The Dyrt said its mission is to expand the camping community and help more people enjoy the outdoors.
The company reports 30 million annual camper visits and 4 million user-generated reviews, photos and tips for US campgrounds.
For more information, please visit The Dyrt’s website.
