By The Virtual Tourist

Whether you're a novice camper or a wilderness expert, you'll probably agree that there is something peaceful and majestic about sleeping under the stars. Camping has always been a universally loved past time and warm summer months offer the perfect excuse to grab your tent, start a fire and fall asleep to the soothing sounds of nature. With this in mind the members and editors of VirtualTourist.com have compiled this list of the "10 Best Camp Sites Around the World."

1. GARIG GUNAK BARLU NATIONAL PARK, COBOURG PENINSULA, AUSTRALIA

Accessible only by air or sea, Garig Gunak Barlu National Park is an aesthetic knockout, with gorgeous sand dunes, marshy swamplands and clear coral reefs. This Australian jewel is a rare find because campers can wander inland for a true rainforest experience or simply venture outward into an oceanic abyss.

2. ANTELOPE CANYON, PAGE, ARIZ.

This striking natural wonder is located on a Navajo reservation and has been the muse to many photographers. Be sure to obtain your required camping permit, as an opportunity to explore these stunning caverns cannot be missed!

3. BANJARA CAMPS, SANGLA, INDIA

The Banjara camps offer a culturally rich and awe-inspiring experience. Situated near the Tibetan border and the Himalayan Mountains, campers will have access to remote villages, monasteries and famous sites like the Bering Nag Temple and the Kamru Fort where rajas were once crowned. Here, you can witness and experience life untainted by the chaos of the city.

4. GLACIER NATIONAL PARK, WEST GLACIER, MONT.

Glacier National Park offers one of the most picturesque settings for all campers. With 13 campgrounds and more than 740 miles worth of trails, you can explore the beauty of ice-capped mountains, bright meadows and expansive lakes during any season of the year.

5. DRYBECK FARM, CUMBRIA, U.K.

For a truly unique camping experience, try one of the farm's two yurts, each of which is outfitted with its own wood-burning stove and accommodations for up to six. If that's still too primitive, the site also offers a cozy "Gypsy Caravan," perfectly situated within sight of a calming river.

6. LEO CARILLO STATE PARK, MALIBU, CALIF.

Leo Carillo State Park is one of the few campsites that feature gigantic, robust trees just a moment's walk from an open ocean bluff with spectacular seaside views. This place is not just a camper's dream, but also a beach lover's paradise. At any time, you can swim, fish, surf, or sail, all while roasting marshmallows by the fire.

7. Yellowstone National Park, Yellowstone National Park, Wyo.

Breathe in the crisp mountain air and traverse one America's most well-known national parks. Yellowstone stretches across three states and is famous for its explosive geysers, hot springs and roaming wildlife.

8. RUCKLE PROVINCIAL PARK, GULF ISLANDS, BRITISH COLUMBIA, CANADA

Build your campfire along the shoreline and catch a glimpse of a killer whale while the sun sets over the ocean. During the day you can get your feet wet wading amongst sea creatures in some of Ruckle Provincial Park's many tide pools. This unique aquatic-filled camping experience is sure to please the entire family.

9. BRAZOS BEND STATE PARK, NEEDVILLE, TEXAS

Brazos Bend State Park is a camping expert's heaven and fish lover's dream. Surrounded by six lakes, rugged hiking trails, and jungle-like swamps, this park offers areas to fish, picnic, bike and even horseback ride. But don't let your guard down in this lush wilderness as alligators lurk around every corner.

10. LONGITUDE 131, ULURU-KATA TJUTA NATIONAL PARK, AUSTRALIA

Longitude 131 offers non-campers a way to take the "roughing it" out of camping while maintaining the splendor of living in the wild. Patrons will undoubtedly fall in love with the Australian Outback as a landscape filled with red rocks and clear blue skies stretch for days around each luxury tent.

 

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