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

In our weekly 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 affordable campgrounds. We hope to provide real options for folks looking to RV in reasonably priced, well-kept RV parks all across the country.

On this page, we’ve compiled a list organized by U.S. states with our readers’, staff’s, and Facebook group members’ suggestions.

This list is updated weekly.

Outstanding but affordable RV parks by state

Alabama

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!”
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Arizona

Ajo Heights RV Park

• Location: Ajo, Arizona. Ajo Heights RV Park is a little over 100 miles south of Phoenix, Arizona, and 130 miles west of Tucson.
• Amenities: Ajo Heights RV Park offers full hookups, showers/laundry facilities, dog park, and rec room for RVers to enjoy, along with spacious, paved sites with patios.
• Rates: $48 per night + electric
• Comments: “Some workers, but everyone is respectful and the campground is great!” says T.R.
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Indian Hills RV Resort

• Location: 67668 Salome Road, Salome, AZ 85348
• Phone: 928-575-9199
• Amenities: FHU, restroom/showers/laundromat, dog park, hot tub, BBQ grills, pitch and putt golf green.
• Rates: $45 + tax
• Comments: A.A. recommends this park. “Beautiful views. Large RV sites. Friendly staff and affordable.”
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Lake Pleasant Regional Park

• Location: 41835 N Castle Hot Springs Rd., Morristown, AZ 85342
• Phone: 602-506-2930, ext. 2
• Amenities: Located in the “Valley of the Sun” area north of Phoenix, Arizona, this park offers opportunities for swimming, boating, fishing, hiking, and more. “Developed sites” have water, electricity, dump station, a covered ramada, a picnic table, a barbecue grill and fire ring. Shower/restrooms also on site.
• Rates: $32 per night
• Comment: According to A.R., “This county park is wonderful! Not far from Phoenix, and very nice.”
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Colorado

Haggard’s RV Campground

• Location: 7910 W. U.S. Highway 50, Pueblo West, Colorado 81007
• Phone: 719-547-2101
• Amenities: Full hook-ups, close proximity to shopping, museums, zip-lining, hiking, and more.
• Rates: $47 per night
• Comment: S.B. has stayed at Haggard’s CG several times and has this to say: “Just west of Pueblo on U.S. 50, this private park is great with very nice folks.”
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Florida

Falling Waters State Park

• Location: 1130 State Park Road, Chipley, Florida 32428
• Phone: 850-638-6130
• Amenities: Electric/water, dump station, picnic tables, grill, centralized restrooms/showers
• Rates: $18 per night + nonrefundable $6.70 reservation fee + $ 7 utility fee (Florida resident Seniors 65+ receive a 50% reduction in site fee)
• Comment: R.E. says, “Beautiful camp! Take the boardwalk to see Florida’s highest waterfall.”
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Myron B. Hodge City Park

• Location: Sopchoppy, Florida. This beautiful city park is located right on the banks of the Sopchoppy River, less than 35 miles south of Tallahassee. Myron B. Hodge City Park sits on 35 wooded acres for RVers to explore and enjoy.
• Amenities: City water and electricity are available at each of the 26 RV sites with a sanitization dump station on premises. The campground also features a bathhouse, playground, fishing piers, public boat launch, gazebo with picnic tables, nature trails, and more.
• Rates: $20 per night.
• Comment: An RVer who overnighted at the park in 11/2023, Michael B. said, “Very peaceful and quiet … very clean showers.”
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Georgia

Bolding Mill Campground

• Location: 4055 Chestatee Road, Gainesville, GA 30506
• Phone: 770-535-8288
• Amenities: Electric and water hookups, laundry, playground, shower house. Lake activities on beautiful Lake Lanier.
• Rates: $50/night
• Comment: S.H. reports, “It’s the best maintained, most scenic campground we have visited!”
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Idaho

Tamarack RV Park

• Location: 3630 N Government Way, Coeur d’Alene, Idaho
• Phone: 208-664-3087
• Amenities: FHU, laundry, portable propane fire pits
• Rates: Weeknight back-in, $42 (starting at)
• Comments: R. K. highly recommends Tamarack. “I cannot recommend Tamarack RV enough! My son and I have had an amazing time. Staff is welcoming and warm. I love this place.”
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Louisiana

Frog City RV Park

• Location: 3003 Daulaut Drive, Duson, Louisiana 70529
• Phone: 337-873-9085
• Amenities: FHU, laundry/shower house, shuffleboard, pavilion, pool, free cable TV, Good Sam member.
• Rates: $45 per night + tax
• Comment: According to H.D., “Clean, well-kept park, with pull-through sites and big rig friendly. Just minutes from Lafayette.”
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Michigan

Pictured Rocks RV Park & Campground

• Location: E7781 W. State Hwy M-28, Christmas, MI 49862
• Phone: 906-387-4700
• Amenities: Full hookups, large sites, bath and shower house, and laundry facilities are available.
• Rates:  $48 per night
• Comment: N.R. reports, “Very clean. Dark sky friendly as there are no streetlights in the campground.”
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Missouri

Big Creek RV Park/Arcadia Meadow Campground

• Location: Annapolis, Missouri. Big Creek RV Park is located about two hours south of St. Louis, MO. This beautiful and well-maintained campground nestled in the Mark Twain National Forest offers many amenities that you’d expect to see in resort parks!
• Amenities: All 63 RV sites offer full hookups for RVs, with 21 pull-through sites. Also on-site is a campground store, swimming pool, petting zoo, playground, and shower house with private restroom/shower suites. The campground is located near many of Missouri’s most popular nature enthusiasts’ haunts like Elephant Rocks State Park, Johnson’s Shut-Ins State Park, and Taum Sauk Mountain. What’s more, there are several historical sites just a short distance from the park.
• Rates: $40-$50 per night
• Comment: K.M. reports: “Great park and very family-centric. I highly recommend it.”
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Shadow Bluffs Retreat

• Location: 22746 State Highway 112, Cassville, Missouri 65625
• Phone: (417) 846-7660
• Amenities: FHU, grills, fire pits, picnic tables, WiFi, and 160 acres of hiking and biking trails
• Rates: $42 per night (pull through). Discounts for seniors and veterans.
• Comments: D.H. reports, “This is a family-owned park—just opened in 2022. Only one mile from the most visited Missouri state park (Roaring River State Park). Short drive to Branson at just 45 miles.”
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Montana

Gallatin County Fairgrounds

• Location: 901 N Black Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
• Phone: (406) 582-3270
• Amenities: 50-amp electric; 14-day stay
• Rates: $40 per night
• Comment: K. C. says, “The fairgrounds are near the Walmart. Level sites. Check blackout dates for the Gallatin County Fair.”
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Nebraska

RU Lost? RV Lots

• Location: 506 Washington Street, Nemaha, Nebraska 68414
• Phone: 402-209-3301
• Amenities: FHU, picnic tables, underground storm shelter, free vegetables and/or flowers in season
• Rates: $40 per night; Passport America members: $20 per night for a two-night stay
• Comment: R.D. recommends, “Owned by a wonderful couple. Small, only five sites on their little farm. I enjoyed walking the small town.”
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Nevada

Whispering Elms RV Park

• 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.”
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New Mexico

Rockhound State Park

• Location: 9880 Stirrup Road SE, Deming, NM 88030
• Phone: 575-546-6182
• Amenities: FHU; restroom/shower house, grill or fire pit, hiking, picnicking, free mineral collecting, and beautiful, scenic views.
• Rates: $18/night
• Comments: S.H. notes that all New Mexico state parks “Are a real bargain! Clayton Lake SP has dinosaur tracks in the spillway. Brantley Lake SP is convenient to Carlsbad Caverns NP. Heron Lake SP is near narrow gauge, steam-powered Cumbres, and Toltec Scenic Railway. The best bargain for state or provincial parks we’ve ever visited.”
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USA RV Park

• Location: 2925 W Historic Hwy 66, Gallup, NM 87301
• Phone: 505-863-5021
• Amenities: FHU, bath and shower house, dog park, Wi-Fi, pool
• Rates: $40 per night
• Comment: CaptP. had this to say: “Nice park with friendly staff. Level, pull-through sites are very nice.”
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Ohio

Olive Branch Campground

• Location: 6985 Wilmington Road, Oregonia, Ohio
• Phone: 513-932-4399
• Amenities: FHU 30/50 amps, shower house/restroom, laundry, playground, horseshoes, game room, catch-and-release fishing pond, propane, pool, and more.
• Rates: Pull-through site $42 + tax; back-in site $37 + tax per night
• Comment: K. F. recommends this park. “We’ve camped at Olive Branch and enjoyed it!”
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Pastime Park Campground

• Location: 370 N. Chillicothe Street, Plain City, Ohio 43064
• Phone: 614-873-3527
• Amenities: FHUs, pull-through sites, restroom/shower house, trails, playground, water access, picnic shelter, sports courts, level and mostly shaded
• Rates: $33 per night/$30 for seniors
• Comment: Cindy S. reports, “Nice park. Dog friendly.”
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Oregon

River Mill RV Park

• Location: 30575 SE River Mill Road, Estacada, Oregon 97023
• Phone: 971-253-1191
• Amenities: FHU, laundry, restroom/shower houses, rec room with kitchen
• Rates: $25 per night when booking a month or longer; $45 winter rate per night
• Comment: M.D. said, “Exceptional location! Close to paddleboarding, fishing, hot springs, golfing, and boating opportunities.”
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Jessie M. Honeyman Memorial State Park

• 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!”
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Pennsylvania

Chinquapin Hill Campground

• Location: Caledonia State Park, 101 Pine Grove Road, Fayetteville, Pennsylvania 17222
• Phone: (717) 352-2161
• Amenities: FHU at 18 sites, dump station, pool, amphitheater, no pets. Hiking, fishing, picnicking, and golfing nearby.
• Rates: $45 per night (Sunday-Thursday); $49 per night weekends
• Comment: J.N. commented, “[Within Caledonia State Park] just 15 miles from Gettysburg. Has two nice loops, plenty of shade, and a swimming pool.”
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South Carolina

South Cove County Park

• Location: 1099 S Cove Rd, Seneca, SC 29672
• Phone: 864-882-5250
• Amenities: Electrical and water hookups; tennis, pickleball, and basketball courts; boat ramp; playground; shelters
• Rates: $30 per night
• Comment: C.N.B. reports, “It’s one of our favorite parks of all time. It’s beautiful and quiet and right on the lake.”
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Sweetwater Lake Campground

• Location: 58 Campground Trail, Saint Matthews, SC 29135
• Phone: 803-387-1375 or 803-874-3547
• Amenities: Water and electric hookups with dump station available; bath/shower house; fishing lake
• Rates: $40 per night honor system
• Comment: J.G. stayed four nights. She said, “Wonderful little campground near Columbia. Very laid back.”
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Camp Pedro RV Park & Campground

• Location: 3346 US-301, Hamer, SC 29547
• Phone: 843-774-2411
• Amenities: FHUs, extra-large pull-through sites available, laundry/bath houses, on-site restaurants, BBQ grills, children’s play area, pools, sauna
• Rates: $45 per night
• Comment: James J. commented, “It’s easy in, easy out. Nice campground.
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Tennessee

Clifton RV Lots

Located right on the Tennessee River with private stairs to the beach. Pictured above is a “Buddy Lot” for those traveling together and wanting to save money by just renting one lot and sharing the site fee (half of $65-$75). FHU for each RV.

• Location: 288 Duck Blind Road, Clifton, Tennessee 38425
• Phone: 315-771-2757 or 303-522-4330
• Amenities: Full hook-ups, high-speed Wi-Fi, boating, fishing, kayaking on Tennessee River and nearby Kentucky Lake, quiet and beautiful sites.
• Rates: November to March from $45; April through October from $55
• Comment: D.L. reports: “Great, family-owned campground. Very friendly and clean. They offer daily, weekly, and monthly rates. Love the ‘Buddy Lots,’ where two RVs can share a lot and the site fee with a buddy.”
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Texas

By the Bay RV Park

• Location: 4321 Business Hwy 35S, Rockport, TX 78382
• Phone: 361-727-1958
• Amenities: All sites offer full water, electric, sewer, Wi-Fi, and cable hookups with both 30- and 50-amp service, on full concrete or gravel pads. Included amenities: laundry and bathhouse, activity center, dog park, and more.
• Rates: $40 per night
• Comment: G.S.D. says, “Beautiful views of the Gulf sunrises and sunsets.”
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Logan’s Way RV Park

• Location: 18151 FM 1252 W, Winona, Texas, 75792
• Phone: 903-283-0052
• Amenities: FHU, pets welcome, WiFi, BBQ/grills, hiking trails
• Rates: $35 per night for standard-size rigs
• Comments: B.C. notes, “Great overnight stop! Clean and friendly staff.”
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Potters Creek Park (Corps of Engineers park)

• Location: 3145 Potters Creek Road, Canyon Lake, Texas 78133
• Phone: 830-964-3341
• Amenities: Water and electric hook-ups, with fire ring, picnic table, and grill. Open all year for fishing, the park features two boat ramps, along with shower and bath houses and two dump stations. Hiking, biking, horseback riding, and birding are popular pastimes here. Located on Canyon Lake, you’ll find camp hosts on site year-round and rangers who patrol the park.
• Rates: $35 per night
• Comment: O.W. says, “Nice COE camp. Busy on weekends, but not as much during the week. Has something for everyone.”
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Mustang Island State Park

• Location: 9394 State Highway 361, Corpus Christi, Texas 78418
• Phone: (512) 389-8900
• Amenities: Water/electric hookups, picnic tables, shower/restrooms available, beach access.
• Rates: $20 per night plus $5 for each person over 12 years of age
• Comment: Joe R. says, “We love this park! Just over the sand dunes is the beach. it’s great!”
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West Virginia

The Outpost at New River Gorge

• Location: 843 Fayette Station Road, Fayetteville, West Virginia
• Phone: 304-860-9121
• Amenities: FHU, bathhouse/laundry, fire pits, activity lodge, pavilion, dump station, and more
• Rates: $49 per night for electric and water; FHU are $68 per night
• Comment: P.T. offers, “We stayed here and really enjoyed it! Close to hiking, biking, white water rafting, birding and more.”
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Wisconsin

Cliffside County Park

• Location: 7320 Michna Road, Racine, Wisconsin 53402
• Phone: 262-886-8440
• Amenities: Elec/water hookups, dump station, fire pits, sports fields, picnic tables, playgrounds, biking, hiking with Lake Michigan overlook
• Rates: $12 reservation fee (non-refundable) + $35 for Fri./Sat. nights; $30 for Sun.-Thurs. nights + 5% tax
• Comments: L.B. “Love[s] this park! Beautiful hiking and affordable!”
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Remember, this list is updated weekly. Check back next week for more outstanding and affordable RV parks in the U.S.!