RV Campgrounds

Recreational vehicle (RV) camping is a very popular form of camping enjoyed by all types of people in the United States, Canada and world-wide. It involves the use of an RV for camping and is a great way to see the world first-hand. There are many campgrounds and styles of camping for RV owners which range from free camping at various natural sites with little amenities to RV campgrounds boasting an array of services including water hook-ups, showers, recreational activities and more.

Public lands

Public lands are available for free camping and can include areas owned by the National Park Service, the United States Forest Service, the United States Army Corp of Engineers and the Bureau of Land Management. Websites are available for most of these locations which highlight RV campgrounds on public lands including deserts, lakes and mountainous areas. Remote and developed areas are listed on these websites. State parks are also available for RV camping and offer a wide array of amenities which include fishing, picnicking, boating and hiking.

Privately owned campground rating systems

To ease the difficulty of finding the perfect RV campground, rating systems are available and offer information on top-rated privately-owned RV parks. One popular rating system is the Woodall Publication System. Woodall rates the campgrounds with W’s ranging from a 1W to a 5W depending on developments and facilities in and around the parks. Superior maintenance and surrounding recreation play a large part in this rating and the 5W rating is a coveted rank for any RV campground.

For RV campers, finding the perfect campground and planning the route is a joy and part of the RV camping experience. With all the available planning tools online and the huge supply of beautiful campgrounds waiting for exploration, this is a job enjoyed by many the world over.