Outstanding but affordable RV parks, April 21, 2024

In this column, we share information taken from our Facebook group, Outstanding but affordable RV parks. Also, from time to time, we’ll include our staff’s favorite and affordable campgrounds, too. We hope to provide real options for folks looking to RV in reasonably priced, well-kept RV parks all around the country.

NEW! A state-by-state guide to outstanding but affordable RV parks

On this page, we’ve compiled a list organized by U.S. states with our readers’, staff’s, and Facebook group members’ suggestions for outstanding but affordable RV parks mentioned in the weekly column. This list is updated weekly, so be sure to check back and see what new parks have been added.

Rainbow Plantation RV Park

rainbow plantation rv park photo by rainbow plantation and escapees
Photo credit: Escapees, Rainbow Plantation RV Park
  • Location: 14301 County Rd. 28, Summerdale, AL 36580
  • Phone: (251) 988-8132
  • Amenities: FHUs, clubhouse, pool, showers, laundry, dog run, tire inflation
  • Rates: $35 per night; $30 for Escapees members
  • Comment: John H. thinks, “Rainbow Plantation RV Park at Summerdale is great!”
  • Website

Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park

Photo credit: Oregon State Parks
  • Location: Near Florence, Oregon
  • Phone: 800-551-6949
  • Amenities: FHUs, restroom and shower house, picnic tables, sand dunes, lake, fishing, paddle boat/kayak/paddleboard rentals.
  • Rates: $33 per night
  • Comment: Penny M. says, “A great camping place on the Oregon coast!”
  • Website

Whispering Elms RV Park

Photo credit: Tae Guen Lee, Google Maps
  • Location: 120 Baker Avenue, Baker, Nevada
  • Phone: 775-234-9900
  • Amenities: FHUs, bath/shower/laundry facilities, pool/shuffleboard/darts, near Great Basin National Park
  • Rates: $35-$45 per night (depending on RV size); weekends add $5/night
  • Comment: Jim C. raves, “We easily drove in and out of [Great Basin National Park] each day. Don’t miss the Thursday night ranger show. They have three telescopes for seeing the night sky.”
  • Website

Your turn

Can you recommend an outstanding but affordable RV park? Please tell us about it in the comments below, or join our Facebook group, Outstanding but affordable RV parks.

Read past Outstanding but affordable RV park columns here.

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Gail Marsh
Gail Marsh
Gail Marsh is an avid RVer and occasional work camper. Retired from 30+ years in the field of education as an author and educator, she now enjoys sharing tips and tricks that make RVing easier and more enjoyable.

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2 Comments

Phil
2 years ago

Finally! 2 (and a half?) of 3 entries actually are “affordable”. See? I knew they were out there!

Neal Davis
2 years ago

Thank you, Gail! 🙂 With the likelihood of Washington and Oregon ratcheting upwards their non-resident fees, I don’t think that state parks in either will remain “affordable” for non-residents. Thanks again and safe travels! 🙂