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What happens when an 800-pound bear attacks a pickup truck?

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If you've ever camped in bear country, you know one hard truth: A determined bear can make short work of almost anything if it...

A.I. may change how RVers choose campgrounds

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AI is about to change how RVers choose campgrounds. Is your favorite park ready? For years, RVers have found campgrounds by searching Google, browsing campground...

Looking for an RV campsite? Data center construction may be part of the problem

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If you've been wondering why some RV parks seem unusually full, the answer may have nothing to do with vacation travel. In some parts...

Nature: Alligators are surprisingly smart, can even know their name

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If you live or have traveled in the American Southeast, you have likely come upon a wild alligator. For anyone not familiar with the...

State parks across U.S. implement changes that affect RVers

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If you're still planning your RV trips this summer, keep in mind that several state park systems have announced changes that could affect where...

Our experience staying at an ‘upscale’ Love’s RV Stop

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Ever wonder what an upscale Love’s RV Stop is like? We did! When we are just traveling through, I very seldom make reservations, particularly...

A trick for getting rid of mosquitoes at a long-term campsite

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By Cheri Sicard Everyone enjoys time outside until mosquitoes show up. These pests make evenings uncomfortable and can spoil your campsite fun. The good news...

How to choose a cool campsite in the hot summer

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By Nanci Dixon Whew! It seems that the last several campgrounds my husband and I have stayed at have been closer to solar ovens than...

Campsite stories—7 things you never want to hear

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By Cheri Sicard Campers know a trip can flip in one sentence. One minute the site is calm, and the next somebody says something that...

Would you pay $70 for a familiar RV site—or try a $27 alternative?

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We are on the road again! Settling down after day one of travel, with the RV parked, hooked up, and just relaxing. No ongoing...

Glamping news highlights from across the USA

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Here is news about glamping from the last 30 days. Glamping, a term derived from "glamorous" and "camping," refers to an outdoor travel style...

Rattlesnake season is here. Yosemite rangers offer advice

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Yosemite National Park is home to the northern Pacific rattlesnake (Crotalus oreganus). It's the only rattlesnake found in the California park. It uses its...

Love’s introduces mechanical services for RVers

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This seems like good news.  Love's Travel Stops is helping RVers stay road-ready this summer by introducing light mechanical work and oil and lube...

See what damage a bear can do to an RV

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By Cheri Sicard Tucked along Northern California’s rugged coast, Trinidad is a peaceful, almost mystical place where towering redwoods meet the crashing Pacific. The wild...

Festival next week celebrates wonders of the night sky

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One of the most unfortunate developments on new model RVs in recent years has been built-in outside lighting. Sometimes it's functional, but often it's...

How to camp in cities without drawing attention

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By Cheri Sicard Thinking about urban camping? A lot of people believe that to camp in a city, you need a "stealth camper" to avoid...

Why national park gateway towns are struggling

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For decades, gateway towns near America’s national parks thrived. Travelers came to see the parks, and the towns provided everything else. Fuel. Groceries. Campgrounds....

The weirdest RV campground rules. Have you encountered these?

Gail Marsh -
If you spend enough time in RV forums, blogs, and campground Facebook groups, you’ll see some weird campground rules. Some of these strange rules sound...

RVtravel.com reader details the true costs and experiences of snowbirding in Florida

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By Dennis Charpentier, RVtravel.com reader The dream of many RVers is to become a snowbird; that is, to enjoy the joys of summer in the...

Ten tips about how to find quiet RV parks

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By Gail Marsh Who wouldn’t want a little peace and quiet? From morning to night, daily noise hammers at our senses. Work, traffic, technology, conversation,...

Top 10 things to know about visiting Yellowstone this summer

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This summer, visitors to Yellowstone National Park are being urged to plan ahead—both to stay safe and to help protect one of America’s most...

Yosemite opens campgrounds and Tioga Pass for summer

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Yosemite National Park is preparing to welcome visitors for the peak summer season with expanded access across the park, including the reopening of popular...

Boondocking—Yes, you can do it no matter your setup

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One of the most popular RV presentations my wife, Peggy, and I give is called “Don’t Be Spooked by Boondocking.” We’ve given that presentation...

22 essential dry camping tips for boondockers

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By Cheri Sicard Chris and Lindsay, from the Called To Wander YouTube channel, share their best dry camping tips and tricks in the video below....

Public lands camping near Zion National Park may change

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RVers could soon see more developed camping options along the busy corridor between Hurricane, Utah, and Zion National Park, as federal officials consider changes...

To tell or not to tell: Would you tell other RVers about the ‘perfect’ campground?

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After RVing for years, you stumble upon the perfect RV campground. Do you tell other RVers about your find? Or do you keep information...

Exploring a 1960s abandoned RV park

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By Cheri Sicard In the video below, the team from Travels with Lucky stumbled upon a place that felt frozen in time. A little time...

4 unique U.S. waterfalls RVers should visit

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The U.S. has many, many waterfalls—too many to count! However, there are a few unique waterfalls that deserve a spot on your RV itinerary. If...

Are Love’s RV Stops worth it? My honest experience on the road

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If you’ve been on the road lately, you may have noticed that more and more Love’s Travel Stops are putting in accommodations for us...

Are RVers really ‘camping’ or are we really ‘glamping’?

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In the RV world, this argument never seems to go away: Is RVing really camping? We recently were unintentionally drawn into the discussion: Are you...

Two huge Texas RV parks may create ‘RV City’

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Two massive RV parks tied to the AI boom could soon reshape Abilene, Texas, where traditional housing is hard to come by. The first park...

How to build an RV pad on a sloped lot

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By Cheri Sicard "A level RV is a happy RV," set the tone for this project, and Lauren and Sam of A Little Bit Unhitched...

These are RVtravel.com readers’ favorite municipal campgrounds in the U.S.

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This article was originally published in 2022, but it has so many wonderful campgrounds that we thought we'd feature it again. We have checked...

The hidden cost of ‘cheap’ campgrounds

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At first glance, finding a "cheap" campsite feels like a win. You find a campground for $25, maybe $30 a night—far less than the...

RV humor: 9 signs you are in a bad RV park

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According to the team at The Camping Loop, there's a moment at every campground when the weekend's mood shows up early. The rig hasn't...

Texas RV resort with heated lazy river—Just $599 a month

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By Cheri Sicard Paying less than many campgrounds charge for a single week and getting a heated lazy river sounds like one of those too-good-to-be-true...

9 things to know about overnight parking at Cracker Barrel

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By Cheri Sicard Overnight parking at Cracker Barrel restaurants is popular with many traveling RVers. It’s generally safe, and management usually welcomes RVers. Plus, you...

Future of upscale Maine campground in question

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Sandy Pines Campground, an upscale glamping resort in Kennebunkport, Maine, is scheduled for foreclosure auction this coming Thursday, March 5, following financial difficulties and...

You’re not imagining it: Campground prices really are higher

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If it feels like campground stays cost more than they used to—even when you’re booking the same kind of RV site in the same...

More Oregon state parks to start charging for parking

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If your RV travels take you to Oregon state parks, expect a few more parking fees starting March 30. The Oregon Parks and Recreation...

Military campgrounds offer a great opportunity for many RVers

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By Cheri Sicard U.S. military campgrounds can be an awesome option for those who qualify. In the video below, Steve Turtle explains what these campgrounds...

The two types of RVing boondockers: those who like solitude and those who don’t

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By Gail Marsh What would you do? A conversation erupted in a Reddit group recently. An RV boondocker posted this: “Thousands of acres to camp in....

Campspot names top 10 campgrounds for 2026

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Campspot has recognized the ten top-performing campgrounds across its marketplace in the United States and Canada for 2026, selected through analysis of 3.3 million...

Why camp hosts are saying ‘We quit!’

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I recently talked to an RV couple who have been hosting at various campgrounds all over the U.S. I was surprised to learn that...

How to have a successful winter camping trip, even in negative temps

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By Nanci Dixon Successful winter camping? Yes! It's easy to enjoy the solitude and beauty of winter camping—you just have to know how to do...

Creative ways to find quiet RV parks

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By Gail Marsh Who wouldn’t want a little peace and quiet? From morning to night, daily noise hammers at our senses. Work, traffic, technology, conversation,...

Gen Z adults not evolving into repeat campers

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CLEVELAND — A new white paper from Insider Perks argues that psychological factors, not a lack of amenities, are keeping many Gen Z adults...

12 ways to support your favorite campground

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By Gail Marsh Do you have a favorite campground? Maybe it’s a state or national park. Or maybe it’s an RV park close to home...

Tips for finding free (or nearly free) overnight RV spots

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By Gail Marsh Exploring the open road in your RV offers unparalleled freedom, but finding affordable overnight spots can be a challenge. Beyond the well-known options...

Watch this incredible time-lapse to witness the birth of a tree

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By Gail Marsh I recently came across this video and wanted to share it with you. In it, you’ll witness the “birth” of a tree....
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