Tired of guessing where full-time RVers find legal, affordable places to park with peace of mind?
Here, the team from Travels with Dottie shares a simple method to uncover real estate listings in minutes, plus a range of examples from dirt-cheap to resort-level. It is fast, doable, and friendly to beginners.
How to find RV lots fast
• Type RV lots for sale into Facebook and join a few active groups.
• Ask an AI tool for resources to buy land or long-term RV pads with utilities.
• Browse listings on RV-focused marketplaces like RVProperty, then filter by state.
If using technology feels challenging, a librarian, a friend, or a community center can help get you started.
Why an RV home base helps
Owning or holding a long lease gives you a steady address for banks, insurance, and medical forms. It also cuts stress if money gets tight or health slows travel.
Real listings found in 15 minutes
Budget picks
• Mohave County, Arizona, 1 acre, about $3,400. No HOA, corner lot, easy road access, about 30 minutes from Yucca. Annual taxes are around $848. RVs allowed, but always confirm if full-time stays are legal year-round. No utilities on site.
• Wellton, Arizona, Coyote Wash. Two lots for rent with 50 amp service. One 75 by 125 lot for sale around $130,000 with an RV cover. Another option showed two lots with water and electric in place, water needs connection at the road, about $25,000.
• Near Gatesville, Texas, 50 minutes west of Waco. One pull-through and one back-in, both about 40 feet, 50 amp, and full hookups. About $69,900.
Mid-range Arizona
Find active listings by state on RVProperty. Recent examples included Benson around $49,000, Florence around $62,000, and Show Low around $55,000. A Lake Havasu option with a trailer showed at $300,000.
High-end Florida resorts
• Cypress Woods RV Resort, Fort Myers, about $168,000. Oversized paved lot around 4,000 square feet, west-facing, gazebo, accessory building with toilet, shower, Murphy bed, and fridge, pet friendly. HOA is around $4,300 per year.
• Willow Lakes RV Resort, Titusville, 55+, about $135,000. HOA is about $240 per month, which includes Wi-Fi, cable, sewer, and lawn care. 9-hole golf course. Deep double-sided concrete pad. Watch rocket launches.
• River Ranch RV Resort, near Orlando, about $158,000. Deeded lot. Fire pit, cafe lights, pavers, grilling zone, privacy hedges, and golf cart parking. Steps to pools and pickleball. HOA is about $875 per quarter.
A standout deal: Smugglers Roost, southwest New Mexico
Smugglers Roost offers a 99-year renewable lease, which functions like lifetime ownership. Three lots were offered as a bundle for about $42,000, or around $14,000 each. The community has its own aquifer, an astronomy crowd, quiet nights, and is about 15 minutes from a good store. Monthly costs often come down to electricity and any store or laundry charges. Learn more on the Smugglers Roost community site.
Legal checks that save money
• Confirm zoning for full-time RV living and duration rules. (Note from Cheri: A good case in point is some California desert property I bought that allows short-term camping on the land, but not full-time living.)
• Verify utility access and, if no access, the cost of obtaining it before buying.
• Read HOA rules for guest limits, outbuildings, and rental policies.
Skipping these steps can lead to quick resales at a loss.
The peace of an RV home base
Monthly utilities for a modest setup can stay under $100. Annual fees of around $1,300 to $1,400 are common in smaller communities. A fixed address beats a mail service with banks and insurers. It also helps when health or budget forces a pause in RVing.
Seasonal bouncing works well. Think Quartzsite in winter, home base in spring, mountain towns like Eagle Nest in summer. If buying is not an option, try camp hosting for a free site in exchange for about 25 hours a week. Boondock on public land and chase 70-degree days to save for a lot later.
Owning a pad builds stability without killing the travel dream.
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Thanks Cheri!
At this point in our life, I am trying to simplify, simplify and not purchase real property for heirs to deal with. A leased lot sounds like a pretty good alternative.
Have you been to Animas, NM, and Smuggler’s Roost? A combination gas station-hardware-lumber yard-grocery store, a post office, a school, and a liquor store make up the village center. You can order groceries from the nearest real grocery store 37 miles away in Lordsburg. A problem for seniors may be that the nearest city with a medical center is 140 miles away in Las Cruces. But, yeah, it’s definitely quiet!
We enjoy our RV lot at Boulder Oaks RV Resort by Hoover Dam. Prices are around $160k for a deeded lot. HOA is $185/month which includes pool, spa, laundry room, fitness center, gathering room and landscaping. It’s a great place to explore the southwest.
You could do what I did and buy a lot up for tax sale. Just have to check how the state does tax sales.
Escapees Co-Op parks are a good option to explore.
It’s Willow Lakes not Willow Oaks in Titusville
Thank you, Russ. It’s been corrected. Have a great day. 😀 –Diane at RVtravel.com