If you've never been, you should know that camping is easier and much more fun than you might think. Plus, there's no better way to get acquainted with America's unparalleled nature. There's no shortage of jaw-dropping national parks to experience and many offer plentiful camping opportunities. Here are 25 of the nation's most scenic camping destinations to plan for in 2019.

Maine's Acadia National Park is one of the country's most breathtaking locales so don't expect to find a campsite without a reservation. Blackwoods Campground is open year-round while Seawall Campground is open the Wednesday before Memorial Day (May 22) through October 13. Guests at the latter can reserve a walk-in tent site for as little as $22 per night.

Shenandoah National Park offers visitors a whole lot more than just eye-popping fall foliage. Either of the park's five campgrounds will serve as the perfect base camp to explore hundreds of thousands of acres of scenic backcountry.

Oregon's Crater Lake is the deepest in the U.S. and visitors to the namesake national park can choose between two developed campgrounds. Mazama Campground (named after the collapsed volcano that formed the lake) accepts reservations for RVs and tents except in June and Lost Creek Campground is first-come, first-served for tent campers only.

If you can't get as far northeast as Acadia, consider White Mountain National Forest. This scenic region of New England offers family-friendly camping as well as backcountry settings for experienced campers looking to get closer to Mother Nature.

Maryland's Assateague National Seashore is most famous for the wild ponies that have roamed its beaches for centuries. A popular stop among campers in the mid-Atlantic, Assateague requires reservations between March 15 and November 15 and nearly all weekend reservations are filled the very first day that they become available.

Camping at the Grand Canyon could lead to meeting the oldest national park junior ranger. Regardless, this iconic national park offers a slew of exciting camping options. The South Rim is open year-round while the North Rim is harder to get to and limited in terms of visitor services outside of the summer months.

California's Yosemite National Park is undoubtedly among the country's most popular and for good reason. That said, camping here can be awfully tough as sites are often limited. Don't expect to find anything available in the spring or summer without a reservation.

Joshua Tree National Park's offseason runs from June to September when temperatures can be downright scorching. Consider visiting at this time to avoid the large crowds. More than likely you won't even need reservations to secure a campsite and you'll have a front-row seat to some unbeatable stargazing. Just be sure to stay hydrated.

California's Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks feature more than a dozen campgrounds between them, including three that are open to campers all year long. If you're looking to avoid crowds, consider checking into Azalea, Sheep Creek, Moraine, Atwell Mill, Cold Springs or South Fork between Sunday and Thursday during the summer.

Camping at Dry Tortugas National Park is unlike any other setting as the park comprises more than a half-dozen islands west of Key West, Florida. Visitors will find a primitive campground on Garden Key but planning ahead is crucial as getting to the park requires ferry transportation or private vessels.

If you're looking for someplace scenic where you can get away from it all, Texas' Big Bend National Park is the place. There are four campgrounds within the park and a majority are first-come, first-served. Meanwhile, RV owners can stop into the Rio Grande Village RV Campground, which is run by Forever Resorts.

A camping trip to Ozark National Forest will be both cheap and memorable. Combined with St. Francis National Forest, there are nearly two dozen developed campgrounds to choose from. After just one night, you'll understand why the Ozarks have become such a hot setting for hit TV series like Netflix's Ozark and season 3 of HBO's True Detective.

Unsurprisingly, the nation's most-visited national park is a beloved camping destination among outdoor enthusiasts. Boasting more than a half-million acres, Great Smoky Mountains National Park offers a variety of camping experiences, including backcountry, frontcountry, group and horse camping.

The world's first national park offers 2,000 campsites but they fill up quickly. Yellowstone National Park Lodges accepts reservations for nearly half of the park's campgrounds and is a great place to start when planning a scenic camping trip out West.

Easily one of the best places to catch a sunrise or sunset, South Dakota's Badlands National Park is home to a pair of year-round campgrounds in Cedar Pass and Sage Creek. Managed by Forever Resorts, Cedar Pass features nearly 100 level sites with scenic views of the mesmerizing badlands formations.

Spanning well over two million acres, Sawtooth National Forest is as expansive as the country's top camping destinations come, offering visitors cabin rentals, group camping, RV camping and much more.

Montana's Glacier National Park is the perfect place to start a campfire with your favorite friends and family members. Altogether, the park boasts 13 different campgrounds offering more than 1,000 sites.

Grand Teton National Park is a one-of-a-kind experience. Campers will discover more than 200 miles of hiking trails. Take a backcountry camping trip here and you can sleep in the mountains high above the rest of the world.

Utah's Arches National Park gets awfully crowded during the summer months when the kids are out of school so plan accordingly. Visitors should target Devils Garden Campground and make their reservations in advance as there are only 50 or so sites available to reserve.

Olympic National Park is a treasure in the Pacific Northwest and well worth a visit. Just be aware that Kalaloch and Sol Duc are the only two campgrounds that take reservations during the summer. The remainder is first-come, first-served.

So, you want to go camping in Hawaii? Look no further than Maui's Haleakala National Park. Home to otherworldly volcanic landscapes and endangered species, this destination is an easy choice for backcountry campers who want to be blown away.

While it is possible to camp in Alaska's Denali National Park and Preserve year-round a majority of the campgrounds here are only available during the summer. Planning ahead will be key but the extra time spent will be well worth it.

If the wilderness leaves you in awe and not afraid, consider Alaska's Glacier Bay National Park. This destination will reward backcountry groups (keep in mind that permits are required) with breathtaking views throughout.

Zion National Park is home to a trio of campgrounds but it should be noted that camping is extremely popular here so you won't be alone. The campgrounds are just about full every night from mid-March through late November so reservations are highly encouraged.

West Virginia's Harpers Ferry National Historical Park is at its best during the fall when its colorful foliage takes center stage. However, there are plenty of places to pitch a tent in the spring and summer as well. The historic downtown, scenic Maryland Heights Trail and nearby Harpers Ferry Brewing-the views here are unbeatable-are just some of the can't-miss attractions.