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Research reveals how people choose their campsites

RV Travel -
Those in love with the outdoors can spend their entire lives chasing that perfect campsite. New University of Montana research suggests what they are...

Campground Crowding: Even the camp hosts are throwing in the towel!

Nanci Dixon -
More people than ever are taking up RVing. These newbies have determined that RVing is the safest way to travel in our pandemic times....

Campground and RV Park News, June 12, 2021

RV Staff -
The latest news about camping and developments in North American campgrounds and RV parks from Janet Groene. This news site covers timely news for RV...

Is the demise of mom-and-pop campgrounds really such a bad thing?

Mike Gast -
By Mike Gast So, I’m just going to throw this question out there. Is the demise of “mom-and-pop” campgrounds really such a bad thing? Now, before...

Building an RV park: We see the light! Update on bank loan

RV Travel -
By Machelle James As I sit here, trying to remember everything that has happened in the last two weeks, my mind goes blank. As a...

Campground Crowding: A helpful tip to reserve spots: “Schedule backward”

Nanci Dixon -
More people than ever are taking up RVing. These newbies have determined that RVing is the safest way to travel in our pandemic times....

RVtravel.com publisher discusses crowded campgrounds, future of RVing

RV Travel -
The subject in this week's episode of the Camper Report with hosts Bob Zagami and John DiPietro, is the Future of Camping and RVing....

Ex-RV park owner’s story on RVtravel.com goes viral; half-million views in one day

Mike Gast -
A recent story in the popular RVtravel.com Sunday newsletter that was written by the former owner of a small campground in Virginia has garnered...

Campground and RV Park News, June 5, 2021

RV Staff -
The latest news about camping and developments in North American campgrounds and RV parks from Janet Groene. This news site covers time-sensitive news for RV...

KOA website now searches multiple campgrounds for open sites

Mike Gast -
Kampgrounds of America Inc. just added a new feature to its popular KOA.com website that KOA leaders claim will make it easier for campers...

Harvest Hosts and Boondockers Welcome join forces

Chuck Woodbury -
Boondockers Welcome, a nine-year-old membership program with 2,900 hosts who open their driveways and other property for up to five days to stays in...

New chain of RV parks coming, will offer “deluxe camping”

Mike Gast -
RV owners in the U.S who are in search of a little more luxury and TLC may soon have more options. Camp Collective is a...

Bird nest blues: It’s illegal to move a bird’s nest – even if it’s on your RV!

Gail Marsh -
An RV neighbor of ours has been engaged in a bird battle for more than a week. It seems a robin has its sights...

Campground Crowding: “I empathize with those who didn’t get to camp the way we did”

Nanci Dixon -
More people than ever are taking up RVing. These newbies have determined that RVing is the safest way to travel in our pandemic times....

Shameful vandalism, trash, human waste at all-time high in recreation areas

Kate Doherty -
According to a TIME magazine article published last July, one mounting reason the National Park Service closed a significant percentage of its parks in...

RV park owner discusses experience with electric vehicles at his park

Mike Gast -
Two weeks ago, I wrote an essay regarding the growing popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) and discussed what the future might hold for campgrounds....

YES, Vacancy! Here’s a new RV park in Pigeon Forge, TN

Scott Linden -
Gloom and doom are a part of life, including RV travel (no, not RVTravel.com). Sometimes, you'd think you'd have to arm wrestle for that...

Should reservations be required to enter a popular National Park?

RV Travel -
National Parks are the most crowded they've ever been. It can be hard to get the views you want, hike the trails you've planned...

Campground and RV Park News, May 29, 2021

RV Staff -
The latest news about camping and developments in North American campgrounds and RV parks from Janet Groene. This news site covers breaking news for RV...

Traveler warning: Dangerous squirrels rampant in Grand Canyon

James Raia -
By James Raia Besides the usual common sense safety and wildlife guidelines, now there's an increased alert for nature visitors – the finger-eating squirrels of...

Building an RV park: We are overwhelmed! But a change in plans …

RV Staff -
Update from the editor: 2:00 p.m. Pacific time, Saturday, May 29 Machelle just heard from their contractor that due to product delays, AJ and Machelle...

Campground Crowding: “We hate crowds; that’s why we RV!” Is that a quote of the past?

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon More people than ever are taking up RVing. These newbies have determined that RVing is the safest way to travel in our...

YES, Vacancy! Yellowstone within reach if you jump on a reservation here

Scott Linden -
By Scott Linden Yellowstone. The word strikes fear – and joy – in the hearts of RVers. Ya gotta go, but so does everyone else....

6 stories of RVers who got kicked out of campgrounds. Was it fair?

Julie Chickery -
By Julie Chickery All campgrounds have rules, and some have more than others. The question is, what is the penalty for violating the rules? How...

Black couple follow their dreams, build brand-new RV resort

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon I had the pleasure of talking with Alicia Lawson about their new RV resort, Time Away RV Resort in Lincoln, Alabama. Alicia...

At last, a guidebook to National Forest campgrounds debuts

Chuck Woodbury -
This guidebook is badly needed. Ever since Coleman quit publishing its excellent directory of U.S. National Forest campgrounds in 2003, there has not been...

Have you ever continuously stayed 3 months or more in an RV park or campground?

Emily Woodbury -
At any point in time during your RVing days, have you ever stayed continuously for 3 months or more at one RV park or...

Campground and RV Park News, May 22, 2021

RV Staff -
The latest news about camping and developments in North American campgrounds and RV parks from Janet Groene. This news site covers breaking news for RV...

Campground Crowding: Millions of new RVers – Is social media ruining it all?

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon More people than ever are taking up RVing. These newbies have determined that RVing is the safest way to travel in our...

Spontaneous RV road trip in the days of campground crowding

Dave Helgeson -
By Dave Helgeson Nights spent in an RV these days can be in a crowded campground or somewhere less conventional. What is your preference? Read...

Campground pet etiquette: Should you bark back?

Kate Doherty -
By Kate Doherty As campgrounds become more and more crowded, are new RVers less likely to practice social etiquette with their neighbors when they own...

Campground and RV Park News, May 15, 2021

RV Staff -
The latest news about camping and developments in North American campgrounds and RV parks from Janet Groene. Follow up on these tips to plan your...

Amazing Nature: Meet the Football Fish!

Chuck Woodbury -
Last Friday morning, May 7, an incredible deep-sea fish washed up on shore in Southern California's Crystal Cove State Park’s Marine Protected Area (MPA)....

Proposed new park regulations to accommodate more people

Gail Marsh -
By Gail Marsh As more and more people discover the joys of camping, some state and local parks have made policy changes that will go...

Military and ex-military RVers camp differently than others

Chuck Woodbury -
A Vet's View By Louis J. Finkle Ph.D., Professor Emeritus, Clinical Psychology Veterans engaging in RVing tend to operate as “team members.” That is the conclusion of...

Best places to camp by the water this spring

Julie Chickery -
By Julie Chickery One of the best ways to beat the heat when traveling in your RV is to camp by water. Luckily there are...

How much money can you really make work camping?

Julie Chickery -
By Julie Chickery If you are considering work camping, one of the first questions that comes to mind is how much money can you really...

Beat the campground reservation crunch: Camp with the animals

Scott Linden -
By Scott Linden The “campground crunch” is real. You've read about it, and you probably have or certainly will experience the mass of competitors jockeying...

Campground Crowding: Reader blames RV Travel for crowded parks!

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon More people than ever are taking up RVing. These newbies have determined that RVing is the safest way to travel in our...

Building an RV park: We were bank approved! And more good news!

RV Staff -
By Machelle James As I sit down to write this week’s article, I am exhausted. Emotionally and physically. We heard back from the bank and...

Campground and RV Park News, May 8, 2021

RV Staff -
The latest news about camping and developments in North American campgrounds and RV parks from Janet Groene. This news site covers breaking news for RV...

Goodbye. There won’t be another edition of Walmart Locator guidebook

Mike Gast -
By Mike Gast If you rely on a well-worn printed copy of the Walmart Locator guidebook to find your next free overnight spot, you might...

Work camping: Why now is the time to try it

Julie Chickery -
By Julie Chickery Work camping, also referred to as workamping, is a great way to earn an income and reduce your expenses as a full-time...

Don’t buy a new RV – Rent one for $1 a night! Here’s how…

Mike Gast -
By Mike Gast So, you’d like to take a one-way RV trip to L.A., San Francisco or Las Vegas, but you don’t currently own an...

Campground Crowding: “Boondocking is as full as the campsites!”

Nanci Dixon -
By Nanci Dixon More people than ever are taking up RVing. These newbies have determined that RVing is the safest way to travel in our...

Part two: What would you do if Walmart stopped allowing overnight RV stays?

Mike Gast -
Part Two. EDITOR'S NOTE: A few weeks ago, we asked you what you would do if Walmart totally banned the practice of overnight RV parking...

Campground and RV Park News, May 1, 2021

RV Staff -
The latest news about camping and developments in North American campgrounds and RV parks from Janet Groene. NOTE: This news site covers breaking news for...

What would you do if Walmart stopped allowing overnight RV stays?

Mike Gast -
EDITOR'S NOTE: A few weeks ago, we asked you what you would do if Walmart totally banned the practice of overnight RV parking in...

The Walmart of the future may not include overnight RV parking

Mike Gast -
By Mike Gast Walmart has long been a haven for the over-the-road RVer. Stores were everywhere, complete with acres of unused parking, and most put...

How do you feel about RV parks charging more when demand is high, like airlines and hotels do?

Chuck Woodbury -
It's already happening, and you can expect it will be happening more often beginning this summer: RV parks are raising the price of a...
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