Riverside not only has tent camping but gives you the option of cabins and yurts, as well. Whistler Village is only minutes away, and you'll want for nothing at this campground. Mini golf. 'Nuff said.

Trillium Lake offers killer views, swimming, fishing, hiking and biking. The town of Government Camp and historic landmarks are nearby, as well.

There are a lot of camping options around Lake Tahoe but competition is often fierce. D.L. Bliss offers a lot of sites along with being close to one of Tahoe's summer gems, Emerald Bay.

Even though a lot of ski areas are on public land, much fewer are on the doorstep of a National Park. That's why getting a taste of Glacier National Park and Whitefish is such a treat. Apgar is a well-trafficked campground just inside the park.

Though Albion Basin doesn't open until July 4th, later than nearby Tanners Flat, it makes up for it with wildflowers, biking trails and a killer location at Alta.

While it won't be open for Memorial Day, the rugged Gothic Campground should be ready for visitors by mid-June. This is the place to stay if you want to ride the 401 Trail.

Difficult Campground is only five miles from Aspen along the Roaring Fork River. Along with 47 sites, there is a group area, a trailhead and a day use area.

This is the closest campground to Vail and is actually pretty private and senic, being situated on Gore Creek. It's well-maintained, with picnic tables, bathrooms and fire pits. Beware: Those amenities and the proximity to Vail means it gets busy in a hurry.

It's right off Highway 40, but the location is hard to beat just next to Winter Park. There are 24 first-come, first-served sites that back up to the Idlewild mountain bike trail system. Opt for a site farther into the forest to avoid highway noise.

Outside of Stratton Mountain Resort is Jamaica State Park, which has fly fishing, swimming and hiking.

Smuggler's Notch State Park is actually closer to Stowe than it is to the Smuggler's Notch resort, but the campground has new facilities and is close to the Ben & Jerry's ice cream factory.

Near Sugarloaf Mountain Resort, Bigelow exists because of an effort to stop a ski area. There's fishing, hiking and access to the Appalachian Trail.