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Arrowhead Ranch Arizona
Hereford, AZ
A men-only clothing-optional ranch and campground in the Arizona desert offering a unique combination of Western ranch atmosphere and gay community resort experience. Set against stunning desert mountain scenery Arrowhead Ranch draws a loyal crowd of men who appreciate the combination of natural beauty outdoor activities and a genuinely welcoming community of like-minded guests.
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Camp Boomerang Pennsylvania
Laceyville, PA
An LGBTQ campground in Pennsylvania drawing visitors from the mid-Atlantic region for outdoor community experiences. Camp Boomerang hosts themed weekends and community events throughout the camping season in a welcoming and well-maintained natural environment. A solid option for queer campers who want an outdoor experience with a genuine sense of LGBTQ community.
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Camp Out Mt Nebo Poconos
East Stroudsburg, PA
An adults-only LGBTQ campground in the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania for guests 21 and over. Camp Out Mt Nebo features a nightclub pool and hot tub lounge and recreational sports areas in addition to RV and tent sites cabins and rustic cottages. RV sites offer both 30-amp electric and full hookup options. A full social calendar of themed weekends and events keeps the community connected throughout the season. One of the most comprehensive LGBTQ camp resorts on the East Coast.
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Copper Cactus Ranch
Gold Canyon, AZ
An all-male clothing-optional retreat for gay bisexual and straight men 21 and older located one hour east of Phoenix in a valley nestled in the Superstition Mountains. The ranch offers bed and breakfast accommodations and camping options with a hot tub and pool community fire pit BYOB saloon karaoke a restaurant and 40 acres of trails. Dogs are welcome on leash. A unique desert retreat unlike anything else in the Southwest.
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CreekRidge Campground Michigan
Ionia, MI
A Michigan LGBTQ campground offering a welcoming outdoor community experience with tent and RV sites in a beautiful natural setting. CreekRidge draws campers from across the Midwest for its themed event weekends and genuine community atmosphere. A valued resource for Michigan's queer outdoor enthusiasts who want a specifically affirming camping environment.
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Destiny Resort Wisconsin
Plover, WI
A gay and lesbian adult resort and campground in Wisconsin that has been a Midwest community institution for many years. Destiny draws campers from across the Midwest for its welcoming atmosphere themed weekends and outdoor resort amenities. Located in a beautiful Wisconsin natural setting it offers both the camping experience and the social community connection that makes gay campgrounds special.
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Oneida Pines Campground
Sylvan Beach, NY
A private LGBTQ-owned campground near Oneida Lake in New York State offering tent and RV camping in a welcoming and inclusive environment. Oneida Pines draws a friendly community of campers from across New York and New England for its regular events and relaxed atmosphere. A solid option for queer campers looking for an inclusive outdoor experience in central New York.
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Q Camp Texas
Bastrop, TX
A Texas LGBTQ campground offering a welcoming outdoor community experience for queer Texans who want to get outdoors without leaving the affirming community behind. Regular themed weekends and events draw a friendly crowd throughout the camping season. A growing option for the large Texas LGBTQ community seeking outdoor community spaces.
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Rainbow Campground Indiana
Shoals, IN
An LGBTQ campground in Indiana serving the gay community in a state that often has fewer dedicated queer spaces than its larger neighbors. Rainbow Campground draws campers from across Indiana and neighboring states for its welcoming community atmosphere and regular themed events. An important resource for LGBTQ outdoor enthusiasts in the Midwest who want a specifically affirming camping experience.
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Rainbow Ranch Campground
Groesbeck, TX
The largest LGBTQ campground in Texas and one of the most celebrated in the country. Sitting on 700 acres of land on the shores of Lake Limestone in central Texas this award-winning destination has won the Dallas Voice Best Weekend Getaway award multiple times. Tent and RV sites cabins an apartment and a house accommodating up to 12 people are all available. Amenities include a resort-style pool overlooking the lake hiking and biking trails boat rentals volleyball and basketball courts and a pavilion. Event weekends throughout the year feature themed parties drag shows and community celebrations.
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Rivendell Ohio
Milford Center, OH
An LGBTQ campground in rural Ohio offering a peaceful natural retreat for queer campers. Rivendell draws a loyal community from across the Midwest for its relaxed atmosphere themed events and genuine sense of LGBTQ community. An important outdoor resource for Ohio's large gay community that often has fewer dedicated spaces in rural areas.
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Roseland Resort and Campground
Markleysburg, PA
A men-only clothing-optional resort and campground near the West Virginia-Pennsylvania border about two hours southwest of Pittsburgh. Roseland hosts a full calendar of themed weekends including M and N Fun Bear Fair in September and Nude Year's Eve celebrations. Set in a beautiful natural area with wooded camping sites and resort amenities. A welcoming community atmosphere that draws regulars from across the mid-Atlantic and Midwest.
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Starlite Lodge North Carolina
Laurel Hill, NC
An LGBTQ campground in North Carolina offering a welcoming outdoor community experience in the scenic Appalachian foothills. Starlite Lodge draws campers from across the Southeast for its regular event weekends and relaxed community atmosphere. A good option for queer outdoor enthusiasts in the region who want a specifically welcoming and safe camping environment.
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The Woods Camping Resort Pennsylvania
Lehighton, PA
An adults-only LGBTQ camping resort in Pennsylvania with a full range of amenities and a busy events calendar. The Woods offers tent and RV sites as well as cabin accommodations with pools entertainment and themed weekends throughout the season. A well-established destination for the East Coast gay camping community that draws visitors from across the mid-Atlantic and beyond.
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Triangle Recreation Camp
Ravensdale, WA
Established in 1975 Triangle Recreation Camp is one of the oldest LGBTQ owned and operated campgrounds in the country located in the Pacific Northwest. Gay lesbian bisexual transgender and queer owned and operated this family-friendly resort draws visitors from across the Northwest for a welcoming outdoor community experience with a full calendar of events throughout the camping season.
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Umpqua's Last Resort
Idleyld Park, OR
A gay-owned and operated campground in the Umpqua National Forest in Oregon offering RV and tent sites cabins and glamping accommodations. A range of guided outdoor activities are available including mountain biking fly fishing white water rafting and hiking. One of the most outdoor-adventure focused gay campgrounds in the country set in the gorgeous forest landscape of southern Oregon.
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Up the Creek Campground Missouri
Bourbon, MO
A Missouri LGBTQ campground offering a welcoming outdoor community experience for queer Missourians and visitors from neighboring states. Up the Creek draws a friendly community for its themed weekends and relaxed camp atmosphere. Camping in Missouri along a scenic waterway with a specifically LGBTQ welcoming environment is a rarer option in the region making this campground a valued resource.
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Vitambi Springs
Indiantown, FL
An all-male wilderness camp and resort approximately 90 minutes from Miami and Fort Lauderdale in Florida. Vitambi Springs offers a secluded getaway with trailer and RV hookups a clothing-optional pool at the Garden Quarter and the on-site Bongo Bar and BOLO Cafe open on weekends. A peaceful alternative to the busy South Florida gay scene with a community of regulars who return for the natural setting and welcoming atmosphere.
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