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Campground costs have risen, and this RVer’s spreadsheet is solid proof

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

New virtual waitlist opens for campground reservations; prime sites snatched within seconds

What?! I hit the reservations button at the moment they were released at 9:00 a.m. and I am over number 400 on the waiting...

Boondocking in parking lots not always a wise decision

We found this article on TruckCamperMagazine.com, which is, hands down, the best resource on the Web for owners of truck campers. It's one example...

Montana rationalizes camping reservations as other states target non-residents with higher fees

As the popularity of camping continues to grow, some states have passed laws imposing limits on non-residents and reducing the percentage of campground sites...

New laws benefit campground owners, but how about RVers?

Florida is the latest state to contemplate liability shield laws for recreational activities and campgrounds. New legislation would urge people to camp at their own...

If you want accurate campsite reservation pricing, double…no, triple…the advertised rate!

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

Montana moves to save some campsites from filling up with out-of-staters

The 68th Session of the Montana State Legislature has been considering a bill to limit campsite reservations in state campgrounds to 80 percent of...

Employees and owners overwhelmed and exhausted. ‘A major tragedy for camping’

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

Campers share their biggest pet peeves. We bet you’ll agree

Camping pet peeves: What are yours? Many have written about campground etiquette in the hopes of educating new RVers. I recently saw a Facebook...

Campground shower house tips and etiquette for the best experience

I will always choose to shower in our RV, but we camp in as many state, COE and regional parks as possible that don't...

Screaming kids, dogs, smoke, music, crowds… ‘Campgrounds weren’t like this before COVID’

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

RVers debate ATVs, other motorized ‘toys,’ in campgrounds

“We love it,” Kyle’s smile beamed. “Having our ATVs with us at the campground when we camp has opened up a whole new side...

Should you tip campground workers?

I’ll admit it. I am not a good tipper. I think it’s mostly because I never know how much to tip. I’m not good...

Details of two RV parks on prime oceanfront property spark controversy, community outrage, in SoCal

Two proposals to develop RV parks on prime southern California oceanfront property are stirring controversy in San Diego. De Anza Cove De Anza Cove is in...

Finally! California state parks proposing to penalize no-shows, release sites to public

One of the biggest issues that RVers report in our Campground Crowding column is the number of empty campsites caused by no-shows. Now, finally,...

For some, RV parks a last chance at housing: ‘We are homeless, not seasonal campers’

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

Campers forcing vulnerable communities into ‘complete destitution’

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

Noticing changes as I travel: Sales lots are full and campgrounds are empty

The changing look of camping from Arizona to Alabama: The sales lots are full and the campgrounds are empty. We've been traveling this January...

Update from AJ’s Getaway Family RV Campground

By Machelle James My mind is mush and my body is so sore that I can barely sit down. That is best how to describe...

Sit down: The high cost of camping here may make you faint!

By Chuck Woodbury PUBLISHER A new RV park will open in May near Utah's Zion National Park. Heaven knows the area could use a new place...

RVers discuss booking two sites side-by-side: ‘The second site is for all my toys’

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

Are RV parks subject to rent control? Legal gray areas leave many residents out of luck

If one thing is certain in life, it’s that rent always increases. Inflation is a core regulatory theme of our economy. This past year...

Breaking campgrounds into sections by camp-style could make happy campers

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

RVers discuss exterior RV lights: On or off?

We joined the campfire discussion a bit late this week, but it was easy to tell what folks were discussing: exterior RV lights. “No one...

Can you RV camp at a military campground?

Are you or a member of your family on active military duty? Are you retired or disabled? If you are, did you know you're...

KOA caps 2022 with record revenue, growth continues

Kampgrounds of America, Inc. (KOA) capped its 60th year of business with record revenue surpassing its 2021 record-setting mark by 1.3%. Impressively, 2022 registration...

Finding campsite 5 times more difficult than 3 years ago

It's not your imagination if you found it harder to find a campsite last year than in the past. It was, indeed, more difficult,...

We’re ‘seasonal’ campers, not homeless!

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

Don’t leave a trace…

We've all seen it – the "remnants" from someone who camped in the "outback" before we arrived. Trash in fire rings, dog poop on...

Floating ‘glampground’ to open; sites dangle 330 feet above ground

Talk about a "glampground"! Dubai-based designer, Ardh Architects, is taking glamping to new heights with their "Floating Retreat." The project is still in its conceptual...

RVing getting easier again; more available sites

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

Humans not needed to operate this new fully automated RV park

A fully automated RV park has opened in Tifton, Georgia. The Stafford commercial real estate firm of Atlanta says that the 34-site facility is...

As wildlife moves into urban areas, people and pets at greater risk

My recent post about the one-year anniversary of the Marshall fire in Colorado cited a U.S. Fire Administration report, issued last June, that raised the alarm...

The worst part of camping? ATVs, rich people and cows

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

Re-wilding: Becoming curious about the big, wide world

After many years of living smack-dab in the center of New York City, I returned to the beautiful Pacific Northwest and settled back into...

The top 5 RV-friendly national parks

There are many great national parks to visit in an RV, but the best one for you will depend on your interests, the type...

How to get a teenager to like camping again

Even the most ardent RVing families can find their teenager(s) less than excited about upcoming camping trips. We found our RV languished next to...

Majority of RVers turn away from junky-looking RV parks

In an RVtravel.com poll, 63 percent of RVers said they have turned away from an RV park because its entrance looked "junky" or otherwise...

Our favorite RV camping guidebooks

Here are some of our favorite RV camping guides. Most are from our friends at Roundabout Publications. The RVtravel.com staff has used the books...

It’s time to plan 2023 RV group trips now—Don’t wait!

With the ongoing influx of thousands of new RVers, you do not want to put off planning your 2023 RV group camping trips. Whether...

Do most RV parks allow dogs?

Yes, many RV parks do allow dogs. However, it is always a good idea to check with the specific RV park you are planning...

Oregon, California federal parks to honor each others’ passes

Due to overwhelming public support, Crater Lake National Park (Oregon), Lava Beds National Monument, Lassen Volcanic National Park and Whiskeytown National Recreation Area (all...

One RVer’s solution to campground crowding and no reservations: Own two RVs

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

Harvest Hosts locations cited for operating illegal campgrounds

Harvest Hosts is a program that needs no introduction in the RV community. For many travelers, these free campsites on farms, ranches, wineries, and...

RVtravel.com readers share their weirdest RV encounters

Last week we asked about the odd RV encounters you experienced while RVing. We did not get as many responses to this question as...

Feeling a little… grumpy… in the RV park showers

Last week Cheri Sicard collected your stories recalling the weirdest RVing encounter you've ever had. Frequent contributor Rod Andrew wrote in and sent us...

Has slowdown in RV sales helped with campground crowding?

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

Campground Crowding: Hotels cheaper than campgrounds?

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

Around the Campfire: Surprising campground rules you must follow

Do you always read the campground paperwork? That was the question posed during a recent night around the campfire. What followed was a conversation...

Campground Crowding: Six great tips for finding sites

RV sales have slowed (finally) and fewer people are buying RVs than has been the recent trend. Has that changed campground crowding? Is it...

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