16 One-Spot Car Camping Trips That Feel Way Longer Than They Are

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You don’t need two weeks off to feel like you’ve escaped for two weeks. The secret lies in choosing campsites that pack maximum variety into minimal travel, places where waterfalls, alpine trails, and swimming holes sit within minutes of your tent. By anchoring at strategic locations and radiating outward each day, you’ll cover more ground and collect more experiences than you would bouncing between campgrounds.