Van & Camping Getaways for Fall

While summer may get the most love for being the best time to camp, fall is actually an ideal time to hit the road. Temperatures are cooler and you can go to those places that are usually too hot during the summer. Plus you can get cozy in your camper instead of feeling like you need to travel with a portable fan. Let’s check out some of the best spots to go van camping this autumn!

The Southwest

Enjoy the sun during the day and chillier temperatures at night once fall rolls around. There are so many amazing places to go camping in your van in this area of the US.

Check out the deserts in California like Joshua Tree, Mojave, and Borrego Springs where you’ll actually be able to go hiking during the day instead of staying under the shade

Head to Sedona, AZ for gorgeous hikes and plenty of camping spots. There’s even overnight parking perfect if you’re staying in your van and don’t want to pay extra for a campsite.

Utah is a road tripper’s dream. You’ll see some of the most amazing landscape in the country between Monument Valley, Zion and Bryce Canyon.

Check out our blog post Must Go To Southwest Road Trip Destinations.

Pacific Northwest

Having a van is the ideal camping set up in this part of the country. You’ll be protected from the rain and still get to enjoy gorgeous views, hikes and camping areas.

Head just outside of Portland where there are so many waterfall hikes to choose from. Check out the Best Waterfall Hikes Near Portland to see photos of some of the most amazing waterfalls in Oregon.

Love mountain biking? You’ll want to stay at L.L. Stub Steward State Park for year round trails. With over 20 miles of professionally designed mountain bike trails this is a great weekend trip for all levels of mountain bikers.

East Coast

Head out for some epic camping before the end of the year. Pocahontas State Park in Virginia is open until November and boasts 80 miles of hiking and biking trails.

Hit the Cape Cod coast for uncrowded beach trails at their National Seashore and Area Campground in Massachusetts. View landmark lighthouses along with plenty of beautiful national preserves.

Or just take a weekend road trip to see the changes of the leaves. It’s truly a beautiful time of the year on the east coast!