When the pandemic broke out, people started looking for alternative holiday activities, allowing fun while keeping socially distanced. One of the activities people turned to was bike camping.
Since the beginning of 2020, bike camping has continued to be popular among many. We have created Klapstar.com because we want to share our passion for outdoor activities with people. That is why the increased popularity of bike camping comes as no surprise to us.
Earlier, we have created the ultimate guide to bike camping for beginners, and in this article, we will share our top 25 best tips on where you should go bike camping in North America.
25. Zion National Park
Zion National Park is located in the Southwestern part of Utah, and it is a beautiful place. Although bike camping inside of Zion might not be a good idea, due to a lot of sand on the roads, there are many great places outside of the park that you could visit when going bike camping here.
24. Crater Lake
Although Crater Lake is not a National Park, it is still a park with many great biking roads. The national park has some 450 miles of trails for biking, impressive views on top of mountains, and a crater lake underneath the volcano. A visit will be rewarding for any outdoor enthusiast.
23. Glacier National Park
Glacier National Park is located in Montana, and it is an excellent location for biking. Although the weather might be a little bit colder than you usually would expect from bike camping, the park offers some great opportunities to do glacier hiking as well as climbing mountains.
22. Moab Desert
Moab is for biking what Las Vegas is for gambling. The place has a lot of great roads, and it is well known among bike enthusiasts who come here to ride their bikes and do some extreme sports in the red rocks around the city.
21. Great Smoky Mountains National Park
The Great Smoky Mountains National Park is located in North Carolina and Tennessee, and it is a great place that you can visit when bike camping. The park has beautiful landscapes, some challenging roads with steep slopes, and many great trails for biking.
20. Rocky Mountain National Park
The Rocky Mountain National Park is located in Colorado, and it offers over 350 miles of trails for biking. You will be able to visit some of the most impressive mountains in North America when bike camping here.
19. The Sawtooth Range
The Sawtooth Range is located in Idaho, and you can easily reach it from many great biking roads. You should, however, keep in mind that this is a very remote area with no major cities or towns nearby.
18. Mount Lemmon
Mount Lemmon is a mountain in Arizona, and it offers some great biking roads and trails to visit when going bike camping. The location is, however, very rural, and there are no major cities close by. If you like remote places, this should be on your list of places to visit.
17. Appalachian Mountains
The Appalachian Mountains is a mountain range that runs through the eastern United States, and it is one of the most extended mountain ranges in the world. Here, you will find many great biking roads and trails and some challenging slopes to test your endurance with your bike.
16. The Tetons
Located in Wyoming, the Tetons is a mountain range that offers some of the most impressive peaks in North America. Although there are no official biking trails around here, you can still bike camp almost everywhere. You will, however, need to bring your camping gear since there are minimal services for people who prefer more comfortable accommodation when traveling by bike.
15. The White Mountains
The White Mountains is a mountain range located in New Hampshire, and it is one of the highest ranges in North America. You will need to be careful when biking around here since there are some steep slopes with many sharp corners where you could quickly lose control over your bike when going too fast.
14. Mount Washington
Mount Washington is a mountain located in New Hampshire, and it offers some of the most challenging slopes for biking around here. If you like to do some extreme sports when bike camping, this should be on your list.
13. John Day Fossil Beds National Monument
The John Day Fossil Beds National Monument is a national monument in Oregon, and it offers excellent biking trails, some challenging slopes with steep grades, and significant elevation gains. If you like to do some strenuous bike tours when going camping, this should be on your list of places to visit.
12. Mount Shasta
Mount Shasta is a mountain located in California, and it is one of the most beautiful mountains in North America. The mountain offers some great biking roads for biking tours, but you should bear in mind that this isn’t an easy place to go bike camping.
11. Missouri River Headwaters
The area around Missouri River Headwaters is located in Montana, and it offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in North America. This is also a great place to visit if you like fishing, hiking, and biking. However, the roads are very challenging with many hills, so you should be well prepared for this.
10. Denver Mountain Parks
The Denver Mountain Parks is a series of mountain parks located close to Denver, and it offers some great biking trails for bike campers. If you enjoy going on strenuous bike tours where you need to bring a lot of camping gear, this should be on your list.
9. The Sawtooth Range
The Sawtooth Range is located in Idaho, and you can easily reach it from many great biking roads. You should, however, keep in mind that this is a very remote area with no major cities or towns nearby.
8. The Tetons
Located in Wyoming, the Tetons is a mountain range that offers some of the most impressive peaks in North America. Although there are no official biking trails around here, you can still bike camp almost everywhere. You will, however, need to bring your camping gear since there are minimal services for people who prefer more comfortable accommodations when traveling by bike.
7. Missouri Headwaters State Park
The Missouri River Headwaters State Park is a state park located in Montana, and it offers excellent biking trails and some challenging slopes for bike campers. This is also known as one of the best places to go hiking around here, which makes this place very popular among many outdoor enthusiasts.
6. Kings Canyon National Park
Kings Canyon National Park is a national park in California, and it offers some of the most beautiful landscapes in North America. This park is also one of the most popular places to visit when going on outdoor vacations due to its amazing views and many trails that offer great hiking experiences.
5. The Gila Wilderness
The Gila Wilderness is a remote mountain range located in New Mexico, and you can easily reach it from Las Cruces. You should, however, keep in mind that this is a very wild area without many amenities around the mountain range, so if you want a good camping experience when going bike camping here, you will need to bring everything with you.
4. The Wind River Range
The Wind River Range is a mountain range located in Wyoming, and it offers many trails for bike camping enthusiasts. Many people also go there to hike around the area, but even if you want to explore on your own with a bicycling tour, this place has something to offer for everyone.
3. Mount Evans
Mount Evans is also one of the highest peaks in Colorado, and it offers some of the most challenging biking trails. This place is known for its amazing views, but if you want to go there for some bike touring adventures, you should bring your camping gear since the services are minimal.
2. Mount Greylock
With some of the best biking roads around and located in Massachusetts, this is one of the most famous peaks to visit. If you enjoy camping adventures on your bike tours, this place should be at the top of your list when going for a biking vacation.
1. Mount Mansfield
Located in Vermont, Mount Mansfield is the highest peak in the state, and it offers some of the most challenging biking roads around. This place is also known for its incredible views and panoramic landscapes, making this a top-rated destination among many outdoor enthusiasts.
