Browse RV parks by type & amenity

Campgrounds range from primitive forest sites with a fire ring and a vault toilet to developed parks with paved pads and full hookups. Most welcome tents as well as RVs, and many sit inside state parks, national forests, or on lakes and rivers.

RV resorts are the top tier of RV parks: paved or concrete pads, full hookups, and resort-style amenities such as pools, clubhouses, pickleball courts, and planned activities. Many cater to snowbirds with monthly and seasonal rates.

Kampgrounds of America (KOA) is the largest campground franchise in North America, with more than 500 locations. KOA Journey parks sit near highways for overnight stops, KOA Holiday parks add pools and patio sites, and KOA Resort parks offer the full amenity package.

Full hookups mean electric, water, and sewer connections right at your site, so you can run air conditioning, take long showers, and never haul tanks to a dump station. It is the standard for extended stays and the first filter most RVers apply.

Electric hookups (30-amp or 50-amp pedestals) let you run the air conditioner, microwave, and appliances without a generator. They are the most common utility at developed campgrounds and the minimum most RVers look for in summer.

A sanitary dump station lets you empty gray and black tanks on the way in or out. Parks without full sewer hookups often provide one near the entrance, and some allow non-guests to use it for a small fee.

Most RV parks welcome dogs, but the details matter: breed restrictions, leash rules, pet limits, and whether there is a fenced dog run. The parks listed here have confirmed that pets are allowed. Always check the current pet policy before you book.

Campground WiFi ranges from a signal that barely reaches the office to fiber-backed networks built for remote workers. These parks report internet access on site. For work-critical connectivity, pair park WiFi with a cellular hotspot or Starlink.

A swimming pool turns an overnight stop into a destination, especially for families in July and snowbirds in January. Pools are a hallmark of RV resorts and KOA Holiday parks, and many are heated for year-round use in the Sun Belt.

Bathhouses with hot showers make life easier for tent campers, van dwellers, and RVers who would rather not fill their gray tank. Well-kept showers are one of the most reliable signs of a well-run park.

On-site laundry rooms are a must for anyone staying longer than a week. They are standard at RV resorts and most private RV parks, and rare at public campgrounds.

A 40-foot motorhome towing a car needs long pull-through sites, wide interior roads, and no low-hanging branches. These parks report site lengths of 40 feet or more, which is the usual threshold for Class A rigs and large fifth wheels.

Many campgrounds close for the winter, especially public parks in the North. Year-round parks keep their water lines heated and their gates open in every season, which matters for full-timers, snowbirds, and off-season road trips.

State park campgrounds offer some of the best-value camping in the country: scenic settings, generous sites, and ranger programs, usually for a fraction of private park rates. Reservations typically open several months ahead and popular parks fill quickly.

Campgrounds run by the National Park Service put you inside Yellowstone, Yosemite, Zion, and dozens of other parks. Hookups are rare and site lengths are often limited, but nothing beats waking up in the park. Book on Recreation.gov as early as the window allows.

The U.S. Forest Service manages thousands of campgrounds across 154 national forests. Most are simple, affordable, and set among the trees, with vault toilets and hand pumps rather than hookups. Dispersed camping is usually allowed nearby as well.

The Bureau of Land Management oversees 245 million acres, mostly in the West, and its developed campgrounds and long-term visitor areas are legendary among boondockers. Fees are low or zero, sites are spacious, and the desert sky does the rest.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers runs some of the most underrated campgrounds in America, nearly all of them on lakes and reservoirs it manages. Expect large waterfront sites, electric hookups at many parks, and a 50 percent discount with the America the Beautiful Senior or Access pass.

Free campgrounds exist across the country, most on public land: BLM areas, national forest sites, county parks, and small-town city parks that welcome travelers. Facilities are basic and stay limits usually apply, but the price is right.

Not every RV park takes tents, and not every campground has tent pads. These campgrounds confirm that tent campers are welcome, whether on dedicated walk-in sites or in mixed loops alongside RVs.

Primitive sites have no hookups and often no water, just a cleared spot, a fire ring, and quiet. They are the closest thing to dispersed camping with a designated site, and they suit small rigs, vans, and tents best.