The Ultimate US Campervan Road Trip: Coastlines, Canyons & Mountain Summits

Walk through mossy temperate rainforest canopies along this accessible nature loop and marvel at massive 400-year-old Sitka spruce trees.

Stand at the base of the champion 1,000-year-old Sitka spruce, measuring nearly 191 feet high and over 17 feet in diameter.

Witness the famous suspended root system of the Tree of Life spanning across a beach cave along the rugged Pacific shoreline.

Stroll down the Big Cedar Nature Trail to inspect massive cedar root formations and hollow trunks carved by time.

Visit the enormous Duncan Memorial Cedar, one of the largest recorded western red cedars in the world.

Unwind on the pebble shores of Lake Crescent's East Beach, soaking in the turquoise glacier-carved mountain views.

Rent a skiff and pull your own Dungeness crab pots on Nehalem Bay, keeping legal males measured against the 5-3/4 inch gauge.

Have your fresh catch cooked to order on the dock, complemented by freshly shucked Pacific oysters and steamed clams.

Savor house-made Dungeness crab cakes and rich clam chowder with oceanfront views over Three Arch Rocks.

End the day watching the golden sunset illuminate the sea stacks across Oceanside State Recreation Site.

Camp under the coastal pines with direct foot-trail access beneath Highway 101 out to miles of open beach.

Hike the 0.5-mile path down during low tide to gaze into the churning sea cave and explore vibrant tide pools teeming with colorful starfish.

Tour the legendary farmer-owned creamery, watch the cheese packaging line, and treat yourself to giant scoops of fresh ice cream.

Tackle the premier flowing singletrack network of Phil's Trail, hitting Kent's, Phil's, and Ben's loops beneath towering Ponderosa pines.

Use municipal or RV dump stations to empty gray water tanks and top off fresh potable water supplies before parking for the evening.

Reward yourself after riding with rotating craft IPAs on tap paired with gourmet burgers and pulled pork sandwiches.

Secure a walk-in or first-come camper spot along the cottonwoods at this canyon-floor campground directly adjacent to the trailhead.

Hike the scenic sandy canyon trail, spotting ancient Fremont pictographs high on the canyon wall near trail marker eight and beaver ponds along the creek.

Reach the dramatic 126-foot desert waterfall cascading into a crystal-clear turquoise plunge pool surrounded by lush hanging maidenhair fern gardens.

Park at the trailhead in the Boston Mountain region to begin the rugged backcountry loop to sandstone formations and creek feeders.

Explore the massive wind-carved sandstone shelter caves where Civil War outlaws once hid out deep in the Ozarks.

Hike upstream along Richland Creek to view cascading Twin Falls and search the riverbed limestone for ancient fossils.

Hike the perimeter Rim Trail around Mount Nebo's 1,350-foot plateau to see 1930s Civilian Conservation Corps stone cabins and commanding views over Mount Magazine.

Dine at this cherished historic house restaurant serving authentic homemade pasta, braised Italian specialties, and house sauces.

Boondock through Harvest Hosts at this peaceful artistic sanctuary featuring walking labyrinths, forest trails, and ceramic pottery studios.

Experience wood-fired steaks and signature entrees served inside a historic dining room built directly into natural subterranean limestone bluffs.

Cruise the junction of the tannin-rich Withlacoochee and spring-fed waters, keeping an eye out for resident alligators sunning on river logs.

Marvel at the gin-clear waters of the spring-fed Rainbow River, with depths ranging from 2 to 15 feet revealing vibrant underwater grasses and fish.

Walk along the uncrowded, raw beaches of Indian Pass on Florida's Forgotten Coast to enjoy secluded coastal dunes and shorebird watching.

Find a tranquil free boondocking spot along a quiet national forest road next to a running mountain brook.

Embark on the 5.5-mile loop trail gaining 2,287 feet of elevation from the trailhead up steep, technical rocky switchbacks.

Take in 360-degree panoramic vistas from the 4,015-foot exposed summit, observing rare, protected alpine tundra flora.