Highway travel centers have been edging into RV territory for a few years now, and that trend continues. Love’s says it plans to open 23 new RV Stops in 2026, expanding a network of reservable hookups located primarily along major interstate routes.
For RVers who spend long days driving, the promise is simple enough: a predictable overnight stop close to the highway, without having to hunt for an open campground at the end of the day.
More RV hookups where RVers already stop
According to the company, the new locations will add about 150 RV hookups nationwide. Once they’re open, the Love’s RV Stop network will total more than 140 locations with roughly 2,000 hookups overall.
These are not traditional campgrounds. The RV Stops are part of existing travel centers and are designed for short stays—typically a place to pull in, hook up, rest, and move on the next day. Sites are usually pull-through, close to the store and fuel area, and reservable in advance.
Why some RVers are paying attention
Campground availability remains uneven, especially during peak travel seasons and along popular corridors. At the same time, overnight parking has become less predictable as more cities tighten rules or discourage RV stays altogether.
That’s where travel-center RV Stops can fill a gap. They aren’t scenic, and they aren’t quiet, but they are usually easy to access and close to the road—two things that matter when you’ve already logged a long day behind the wheel.
New services, with limits
Love’s also says it plans to begin offering RV-specific tires and batteries at select locations that already provide truck service and RV hookups.
That could be helpful in a pinch, especially in areas where RV service centers are sparse. Still, RVers should expect these to be convenience options, not full-service RV repair facilities. Complex issues will still require specialized shops.
How RVers are most likely to use these stops
For most travelers, Love’s RV Stops make the most sense as one-night solutions, particularly when:
- Campgrounds are full or closed
- You’re traveling long interstate stretches
- Arrival time is uncertain
- You want hookups without leaving the highway
They’re less appealing for extended stays, privacy, or anyone looking for a traditional campground experience. And because each location has a limited number of RV sites, reservations are often necessary—especially during busy travel periods.
Reservations and what an overnight typically costs
Love’s RV Stops use a reservation system, which is both a help and a limitation. RVers can see locations and book sites through Love’s RV Stops or the Love’s Connect app. Because each location has a relatively small number of RV sites, booking ahead is often the safest bet—especially along busy interstate corridors.
Pricing varies by location, but recent listings and traveler reports generally put overnight stays in the $35 to $50 range, depending on hookups and demand. Some locations come in lower, others higher, particularly during peak travel periods.
That puts Love’s RV Stops in an in-between zone: usually more expensive than informal overnight parking, but often comparable to—or cheaper than—private campgrounds near major highways. As always, cancellation rules and arrival windows are worth checking before committing, especially if your schedule is flexible or uncertain.
What this says about RV travel right now
Love’s expansion reflects a practical shift, not a revolution. More RVers are traveling year-round, campground space isn’t growing at the same pace, and overnight options along major routes remain inconsistent.
Travel-center RV Stops won’t replace campgrounds, but for some RVers, they’re becoming a reliable fallback. Adding more of them along major highways simply gives travelers another option—one that values convenience over charm.
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Hopefully they will redesign the pump areas, or add RV only pumps.
The few we have stopped at were NOT RV friendly. I pull a 32 ft TT and there was not enough room in the front of the building for me to pull out. I actually had to back out with my wife stopping traffic.
If you look at a overhead view of the facilities you will see what I mean.
These have become a nice addition for our long range RV travel plans. We have used several Love’s RV Stops in the past few years when we have long stretches of Interstate and don’t want to find a Campground, WalMart, Rest Area or Truck Stop to do an overnight stop. We have reserved several Love’s RV Stops for an upcoming lengthy trip in Fall 2026. We pull a 43 foot 5th wheel and have not had any issues with the spaces or accessibility provided thus far. The spaces are usually well lighted (actually too much) and they are noisy with 18 wheelers coming in and out all night, but they suffice for an overnight stay and are very convenient.
$60/night for a pull-thru FHU site in Walsenburg, CO and $50/night for each of 6 back-in FHU sites in the gas station parking lot in Gallup, NM are outrageous prices in November, NOT in the summer peak season. I might stay there instead of an even more outrageously priced KOA for a night, but it’s still at the bottom of my list of go-to, one-nights stops!
I agree with Steve
We stayed at a newly-opened one in Montana last year during a long leg of our trip to Glacier NP. Very convenient and reasonably priced. We will definitely use them again as circumstances dictate.
Don’t forget amenities besides fast food. I’ve seen truck stops with movie theaters, laundromats, and showers.
Hello
I have given your post some thought.
Within an 8-minute walk from our Loves Truck stop, we have a grocery store (Aldi’s), a Domino’s, all the fast food places, a Starbucks, a Dunkin, a Speedco, two full-service truck repair facilities, two full-service restaurants, and an ice cream store.
The point?
I have lived here for 20 years and never realized what we have right at our exit!! There actually is a lot more than just a place to fill up if you take the time to look.
I commented on this trend before and the troubling signs I see. I stay at Love’s quite often and noticed that they provide fewer free spots to camp. Some stations have achieved this by putting up signs saying that the spots are for employees. I’ve seen some where there were only 6 spots open. We all know that Love’s does not have that many employees at any given time. I believe they are pushing us to pay over $50 to use RV hookups. My van is less than 20’ and can fit in a regular spot. I’m also off grid and I don’t need hookups.
One of the things that causes me to patronize Love’s is the access to dog parks. Even when we aren’t using the RV Stops, it is such a convenient way to let our dogs stretch their legs and explore a little. Adding in the convenience factor of the RV Stops (with my haphazard method of trip planning) makes Love’s my favorite fuel stop.
It seems like a good idea at first, but after a day of towing, we need peace and quiet as well as privacy. Also as expensive as a KOA but nowhere as nice.
For just an overnite stay too much money . My fifth wheel is self contained I do not need to spend 50 dollars to sleep 8 hours then back on the road.
I have stayed at Loves on 3 different occasions. The first time I believe was in Alabama and I was sold. Not sure how they did it, but it was away from the big trucks, thus quiet. It had full hookups, basketball court, grills and dog area. The next time it was not very nice but it had power. The last time I just needed electricity since it was in the 90’s. It was very nice and clean and reminded me of the Ohio turnpike with rv sites. I was the only one there and honestly, I didn’t notice the trucks. But I was dead tired too.