The Dyrt has announced the 2026 Best Places to Camp With Kids Presented by Kelty, an outdoor gear brand known for creating thoughtfully designed equipment that makes it easier for families to get outside and explore together.
Memories of childhood camping trips can fuel a camper for life. Whether it was one amazing trip that will never be forgotten or an annual summertime tradition, adult campers want to provide those same memories for their own kids, The Dyrt said in a release. And while times have changed and amenities have reclassified some campgrounds as outdoor resorts, it’s still about experiencing the great outdoors and making new memories. That being said, a lot of campgrounds pull out all the stops and make sure kids have more than enough to do, and that parents can still fit in some rest and relaxation.
“When you take your children, grandchildren, nieces or nephews camping, you’re quite possibly helping to create a lifelong camper,” said Kevin Long, CEO of The Dyrt. “Once you get into adulthood, those camping memories are still so strong. There’s just something about leaving home, staying at a campground and being outdoors all day and night. It’s freedom and adventure and so different from their everyday lives. Kids love it, and campgrounds these days are really going the extra mile.”
Best Places to Camp With Kids recognizes the top campgrounds in the country that cater to younger campers. From playgrounds and fishing ponds to arcades and bounce houses, these campgrounds have activities for days, and provide a welcome respite for parents and guardians to enjoy the great outdoors themselves.
The Dyrt’s 2026 Best Places to Camp With Kids Presented by Kelty
- Normandy Farms Campground — Massachusetts
- Greenbrier Campground — Tennessee
- Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground — Florida
- Spacious Skies Bear Den — North Carolina
- Dinosaur Valley State Park Campground — Texas
- HTR Niagara Campground — New York
- Camp A Way Campground — Nebraska
- Ocean Lakes Family Campground — South Carolina
- Jellystone Park Quarryville — Pennsylvania
- Lebanon Hills Regional Park — Minnesota
Each of these campgrounds is highly rated by The Dyrt Community and loaded with amenities that children of all ages will enjoy, the company said. There’s also plenty for adults to do and explore, as many of these campgrounds are near big cities and traditional tourist destinations.
Best Places to Camp With Kids is presented by Kelty, a heritage outdoor brand focused on making camping more accessible and enjoyable for everyone. From packs and tents to sleeping bags and gear built for comfort and durability, Kelty designs products that help families spend more time outside together and create lasting memories in nature.
See photos and read all about the honorees from the Best Places to Camp With Kids Presented by Kelty. Also, take a look back at Best Places to Camp: National Park Neighbors, and keep an eye out in the coming weeks and months for more Best Places to Camp awards for those looking for a very specific, once-in-a-lifetime camping adventure, The Dyrt said.
