The Most Insane Cliff Camping Destinations

Camping and rock climbing are two adventurous sports that seemingly don't go together. After all, sleeping in a tent hanging hundreds or thousands of feet above ground sounds more like a once in a lifetime experience than a hobby. But thrill-seekers have turned it from unthinkable to a bucket list expedition. It is, however, not for the faint-hearted. Adrenaline lovers need a courageous spirit, proper rock climbing equipment, and a portaledge – it's like a portable camp bed that mountaineers sleep in during vertical ascents that take a few days. Some may prefer this kind of extreme camping because there are no crowds or annoying neighbors and the panoramas are unparalleled.

The tabletop mountains are quite isolated and mostly unexplored. Getting to the base of any tepui requires driving, flying, and hiking.  The rocks are steep – anywhere from 1,000 to 2,000 feet tall. Camping there can be defined as "slightly insane" even though the views are worth the risk. However, roofs and ledges are easy to find.

For a thrilling experience high up in the air, go to the Waldseilgarten. They also take tree camping to a whole new level. The extreme campsite in Pfronten was set up by Waldseilgarten, an adventure mountain resort. You are in a hammock-like tent that is suspended from a tree. There is nothing else supporting it. You can only get to the tent by climbing a rope.

Mount Arapiles is a remarkable island of hard quartzite rock. The area is often labeled "the best traditional-climbing area in Australia." It's Victoria's climbing Mecca, its best destination, and maybe the heart and soul of rock climbing in the country/continent. Most of the terrain is steep and overhanging.

You can climb some of the tallest limestone cliffs (1,000 feet) in North America at El Potrero Chico. The tallest is the North Face of the Mountain of El Toro, which is about 2,000 feet. The well-bolted, multi-pitch sport routes offer the experience of a lifetime. One of them is the second longest in the region. The best time to visit is in the spring and fall.

The Blow- Me Down in Newfoundland's Devil Bay is often mentioned as a great cliff camping location. This is a nearly 1,300-foot granite cliff rising above waters of the North Atlantic Ocean. The area is only accessible by boat. The bottom half is just less than vertical, while its top half steepens considerably, capped by an intimidating system of triple roofs below the summit, according to Alpinist.

The 3,600-foot wall, the most famous one in the country, is the tallest vertical rock in Europe and the continent's longest climbing route. It is a desirable challenge for  climbers and base jumpers. What makes it dangerous are the frequent storms and melting ice which lead to rocks falling. The Wall is also called Trollveggen.

This climbing locale is home to more than 1,000 bolted climbing routes that accommodate climbers of every level, according to Central Oregon Visitors Association. The park is known as the birth place of sport climbing and it's famous for its natural beauty and picturesque views of deep river canyons.