How to Find RV Parks & Campgrounds

Travelers on vacation can opt to skip expensive hotel accommodations and instead enjoy the affordability and recreational aspect provided by choosing to camp overnight in a campground or RV park. Properties with multiple amenity choices, various seasonal availabilities and modern conveniences are available nationwide for short or extended stays, and campers can enjoy proximity to attractions within an area or city they choose to visit. Online research conducted prior to traveling makes choosing an ideal RV park or campground easy for the traveler who wishes to enjoy the great outdoors while vacationing.

Instructions

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Grab a map and choose a desired city destination or area attraction to research all available campgrounds and RV parks that are convenient to the chosen activities. If traveling to visit a specific attraction, write down the towns that are in its surrounding area to obtain the most camping locations from which to choose.

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Plan ahead for camping needs. If driving a motorized RV, which needs to remain parked after setup in a campsite, then research campgrounds and parks that are in or near the attraction or city to take advantage of the local transportation options. If camping in a tent or non-motorized travel trailer, which allows for a detached vehicle during the stay, expand the search area. Parks or campgrounds that are a little bit farther out most often offer lower camping fees and availability when closer accommodations are sold out.

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Write down a list of the necessary RV park or campground amenities for your camping needs. Amenities, such as shower facilities, particular electrical hook-up amperages, pet policies or the availablity of on-site recreation, are unique to each traveler. Know the length of the camping vehicle if traveling by RV or pulling a travel trailer. This ensures that your chosen park or campground offers campsite big enough to accommodate your vehicle. Camping fees usually are higher at parks and campgrounds that offer the most amenities.

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Use the Internet to research available RV parks and campgrounds in or near the chosen destination. Compare amenities, camping fees and park locations between the listed results returned. Visit each property's website to get more details, such as discounted stay packages.

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Stay on-site if the trip destination provides camping facilities. National, state and county-operated parks often offer either modern or rustic camping facilities that allow visitors to camp within a park or near a monument they have traveled to see. If traveling for a scheduled event, such as an annual state fair, rodeo or sporting event, check the event's information webpage or the organization to inquire about available camping facilities.

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Book the itinerary reservation. Prepay any deposits or advance purchases, if required. Print receipts of the payment and the reservation, and take them with you. Showing receipts upon arrival expedites the check-in process and provides verification if any unexpected reservation disputes arise.