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Ohio Jellystone Park becomes first in the country with full-scale dog water park

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If the surveys are true, then one Ohio RV park is playing the numbers in the right direction. A Renogy survey says almost 70%...

RVers discuss ‘entitled campers’; no regard for others at the campground

Nanci Dixon -
Campgrounds are changing and evolving, some for the better and some for the worse. In this weekly column, RVtravel.com readers discuss their experiences and...

Harvest Hosts gets competition from new lower-cost alternative

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Just this week, the group formerly known as Family Motor Coach Association (now rebranded as Family RV Association) said it cut a deal with...

Are pull-through RV sites worth it? Why you might be paying more for less

Cheri Sicard -
Have you ever dreamed of the perfect camping trip, picturing a spacious site surrounded by nature? Then, reality hits: You're squeezed into an RV...

Forest Service budget cuts harm visitor services

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Imagine you’re planning a visit to a U.S. national forest. Maybe you need a permit, or maybe you just need up-do-date information. Or maybe...

New bills seek to restore park staffing levels ahead of busy summer

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With national parks and forests bracing for more staff layoffs, U.S. Rep. Joe Neguse (D-CO) has introduced two bills aimed at reversing recent workforce...

How to survive camping in 105 degree heat—Yikes!

Nanci Dixon -
We have started (well, almost) our RV summer migration to the cool green northern clime. But first, we needed to get all the floors...

RVers discuss: Is the 10-year rule ‘snooty’?

Nanci Dixon -
Campgrounds are changing and evolving, some for the better and some for the worse. RVtravel.com readers discuss their experiences and offer tips to help...

Brand-new Florida KOA to be demolished for highway expansion

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It was one family’s dream: Build a campground in the Sunshine State. In January 2024, the dream became a reality—the KOA Holiday Campground in...

Incredible and fun racetrack camping: Rev up your RV!

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By Cheri Sicard Ever thought about camping at a racetrack? Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama, might just change your mind about what a campground...

Many changes at Iowa state parks for new season

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Iowa state parks and forest staff are busy preparing for the summer camping season, turning on water, sprucing up campgrounds and freshening up bathroom,...

Coastal California state park named best for camping

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California's Morro Bay State Park has been voted the state's best state park for camping according to the Best of California’s State Parks 2025...

RVtravel.com readers reveal their favorite state parks

Gail Marsh -
I recently published another article about RVers' favorite state parks. At the bottom of that article, I asked you to share your favorite state...

Is the 10-year rule getting stricter? RVers report a 7-year cutoff

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Most costs across the board have risen. RVing is evolving. Has that changed how...

KOA announces four new locations for 2025

Gail Marsh -
Here’s what’s new at KOA for the 2025 season: four exciting additions—two entirely new campground builds, one rebranded gem, and an existing site refreshed...

The biggest issues we’re seeing as camp hosts

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Most costs across the board have risen. RVing is evolving. Has that changed how...

An RVer’s guide to using the Seek app by iNaturalist

Gail Marsh -
If you’re an RVer, you already know that every roadside stop is a chance to connect with nature and perhaps learn something new. Whether you’re...

‘Cost, reservation availability, poor RV quality… killed the camping experience.’

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Most costs across the board have risen. RVing is evolving. Has that changed how...

Thousand Trails announces major changes, hikes fees, top tier now $4,000 a year

Cheri Sicard -
Popular RV membership campgrounds organization Thousand Trails has recently implemented some major changes with fees as high as $4,000 a year. Before diving into the...

Amazing experience at Utah’s Dark Sky RV Campground

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By Cheri Sicard Tired of overcrowded campgrounds and noisy neighbors? Imagine a place where you can shower under the stars and explore stunning natural wonders...

Are America’s national parks home to feral people?

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By Cheri Sicard The internet has been ablaze for the past few years over the topic of feral people in national parks. If you have...

RVing bicyclists, watch out for goatheads!

Gail Marsh -
It was a RVing bicyclist’s dream: level terrain, clear skies with 73-degree weather, and little to no wind. Breathtaking scenery. Perfect! That is, until...

Ways to connect to the internet while traveling, and the pros and cons of each option

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Most costs across the board have risen. RVing is evolving. Has that changed how...

Is Cracker Barrel banning ‘overnight camping’?

Russ and Tiña De Maris -
While cruising across America, having an overnight spot while transiting between destinations is great. There’s always “Camp Walmart,” but many RVers like a more...

RVers discuss Wi-Fi at campgrounds and RV parks: It works or it doesn’t!

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Most costs across the board have risen. RVing is evolving. Has that changed how...

How do you test a bear-proof container? Let a real bear try to break in!

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Sanitation officials in Anchorage, Alaska, put their bear-resistant trash bins to the test with the help of some product testing experts: the Alaska Zoo's...

Two entrances to Yellowstone to open April 18

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MAMMOTH HOT SPRINGS, WY – Beginning at 8 a.m. Friday, April 18, 2025, select entrances and roads in Yellowstone National Park will open for...

These are the kinds of places RVtravel.com readers like to camp

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Most costs across the board have risen. RVing is evolving. Has that changed how...

Grand Canyon to raise camping fees

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Arizona's Grand Canyon National Park will implement a fee increase for front country standard campsites at Desert View, North Rim and Mather Campgrounds starting...

How to score crowded National Park campgrounds reservations

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By Cheri Sicard In the video below, Jason Epperson of RV Miles reveals a problem that RVers are facing when trying to make campground reservations...

‘RVing’ or ‘camping’? Does it matter?

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Most costs across the board have risen. RVing is evolving. Has that changed how...

RV park squatters in unregistered rigs. It’s bad, getting worse

Chuck Woodbury -
By Chuck Woodbury PUBLISHER Please help me. If you are currently staying in an RV park, and there appear to be full-timers among the crowd, would...

Letter to editor: Disturbing development at military campgrounds

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From Gary and Maryanne Pratt We recently heard about changes to access to the military campgrounds. It seems that the Air Force is restricting the...

You tell us: What’s the difference between campgrounds, RV parks and RV resorts?

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Has that changed campgrounds? Is it easier to find a campsite now, particularly in...

13 tips about work camping that will point you to success

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By Nanci Dixon Ever think about work camping? Cutting costs and staying in an area longer? Getting to know more people in a more permanent...

Fewer Canada snowbirds will hurt U.S. economy, but may ease campground crowding

Ron Burdge -
By Ron Burge OPINION A new Trump administration rule hits the northern border on April 11 requiring Canadian snowbirds to register with U.S. Citizenship and Immigration...

Can I ‘save’ my boondocking site?

Gail Marsh -
A recent Facebook post generated lots of comments. It piqued my interest, too. If you enjoy RV boondocking, you just might have an opinion....

Our readers discuss their feelings about the present-day camping

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Has that changed campgrounds? Is it easier to find a campsite now, particularly in...

Prepping for boondocking: Get ready for two weeks off-grid

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By Cheri Sicard In the video below we join Dustin and Leslie, aka the Wayward Waggs, as they are prepping for boondocking off-grid for two...

How to find the perfect dog-friendly RV park

Gail Marsh -
When Ron RVed with his dear wife, Lois, he was never lonely. "We made a good team," Ron recently confided to me. Ron will continue...

RVers report good, bad and ugly about their campground experiences

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Has that changed campgrounds? Is it easier to find a campsite now, particularly in...

An interesting way to find boondocking spots in the Southwest

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By Bob (BoondockBob) Difley Most of the land in the Southwestern deserts, if not occupied with cities and towns, is part of the 245 million...

California may close 4,000 campsites due to Federal budget cuts

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Nearly 4,000 campsites across California’s 18 national forests may close for part or all of the summer season due to budget cuts resulting from...

The best (mostly) 55+ RV resorts from Michigan to Idaho

Gail Marsh -
Long-time reader Sue N. recently sent in this request: "My husband and I are full-time RVers... Our question: Are there 55+ RV resorts in...

RVers voice their concerns about camping, crowding and other concerns

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Has that changed campgrounds? Is it easier to find a campsite now, particularly in...

Don’t like wearing clothes? Buy this RV resort

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Do you like spending your days walking around in your birthday suit? Are you looking for a business where you can do just that,...

Why one RVer says permanent RV sites lead to ‘a far richer life’

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Has that changed campgrounds? Is it easier to find a campsite now, particularly in...

Buy your birdwatching-loving RVer a Bird Buddy

Gail Marsh -
Bird Buddy is an innovative smart bird feeder that brings birdwatching into the digital age. Equipped with a high-resolution camera and AI technology, this...

‘I’m homeless, living in my RV because I can’t afford rent anywhere else’

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Has that changed campgrounds? Is it easier to find a campsite now, particularly in...

RVers ‘hanging up the keys.’ Plus, are the homeless taking over campgrounds?

Nanci Dixon -
RV sales have slowed and fewer people are buying RVs. Has that changed campgrounds? Is it easier to find a campsite now, particularly in...
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