Rving Fulltime

[jtjt]

Is there any campgrounds out there that is not so crowed. We travel full time
around the country. We do not do the west coast. Are you traveling full time if so where do you go. We are now in south Texas. RGV. We are going back out April. Like to here from you. We are looking for Camgrounds that are not so crowed. There are to many rver's out there today.

Thank you
jtjt

[twogypsies]

You need to try boondocking on public lands to have lots of space for yourself.

Second choice would be public campgrounds such as national forest, Corp of Engineers. They usually have well-spaced out sites and nice vegetation in pretty areas.

Next - state parks, city parks, county parks

We never did like RV parks. We like more natural settings.

It's a lot easier in the western states. Why not try them?

If you're a senior I hope you have the senior pass where you'll get into many parks free and a discount on camping. This includes Corp of Engineers and national forests along with national parks.

Some states have a senior rate.

These sites may help find off the beaten path campgrounds:

https://freecampsites.net/

https://www.forestcamping.com/dow/pictures/pictures.htm

https://www.boondockersbible.com/kno...camping-spots/

https://www.insider.com/best-isolate...-owners-2020-7

https://therollingpack.com/5-reasons...-camp-instead/

Give some of these variations a try. Some don't accept reservations so as a full-timer you have great options of getting to the parks by early afternoon to get a site. We've even gotten non-reservations sites in the popular national parks like Yellowstone.

If you're set on RV parks get off the beaten path and away from popular things like water (ocean, lakes, rivers, pools) and popular towns.

We found it easy to get away from people. Hope you do!

[jtjt]

Rving for 35 years. last 5 years parks are geting to full, Thanks for the info.
jtjt

[Barbaraok]

Whenever possible, Corp of Engineer (COE) parks for us. Great sites and utilities, usually water/electric, with a dump when you leave. Have never been in a bad one. Did learn that in the very upper midwest, electric only at the site because water lines freeze in the winter! Make sure to check when you make reservations.

We extensively use membership parks, particularly on the West Coast, yes, we are seeing more people out so do make reservations early for the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Otherwise not so bad. Summer is when people get away, most parks of all kinds are filling on weekends, but the weeks are quieter. Just something that happens, so you have to learn to go with the flow.

[momdoc]

COE and STate parks are our favorites. Even if full the sites are usually pretty big and private.

[Persistent]

Originally Posted by jtjt

Is there any campgrounds out there that is not so crowed. We travel full time
around the country. We do not do the west coast. Are you traveling full time if so where do you go. We are now in south Texas. RGV. We are going back out April. Like to here from you. We are looking for Camgrounds that are not so crowed. There are to many rver's out there today.

Thank you
jtjt

There are campgrounds, and then there are campgrounds. If you want water, sewer, and electric, you are limited. Those facilities were always popular and now are overwhelmed. Dry camping and boon docking greatly expands possibilities.

We love to visit Texas in late fall through early spring. We have explored many areas. Generally speaking, south and west is the direction to go. The farther from cities, especially big ones, the better. The gulf coast is always crowded in the winter.

Follow the Rio Grande river west. The further you go, the better. Check out the Texas State Parks website. It is pretty good. There are a lot of county parks. Some are free. Some have full hookups. Some are "rustic". Use the websites posted above to find them.

Northern Texas and the high country are often less crowded in the winter, but this year I can't say.

We are looking forward to Texas in the spring. We are waiting for vaccination programs to take hold.

Missouri and Arkansas are usually less crowded in winter. The further north you go the more challenging the weather becomes. You should probably stay south of St. Louis.

We camp in the winter in Wisconsin.

I wish you good luck and happy trails ahead!

[Barbaraok]

Originally Posted by momdoc

COE and STate parks are our favorites. Even if full the sites are usually pretty big and private.

Problem with state parks is that they are usually booked up for every Thursday-Sunday from Memorial Day to Labor Day by the 2nd week of January. And the people just don't show up if it is raining, or they have to work the weekend, etc. so the spots sit empty because they were reserve and the penalty is just one night's stay. Plus they all seem to charge extra for a toad unless you purchase a state annual pass. So, by and large, we just gave up on them. Also, states cut budgets so they are as expensive now as most private parks.

[shovelhead86]

We are park hosts in Homolovi State Park. 4 miles out of Winslow, Az. The sites are spaced far apart. All variations from tent sites to pull thru. Decent rates but 14 day max stay.

[ByeTheWay]

Go North in winter and South in summer to avoid crowds.

[Fiesta48]

The RGV area is only 25-50% full this year. Local health depts dont want us snowbirds here either.
But if covid gets better....

[Ray,IN]

We are not full-timers, we actually are just getting healthy enough to begin traveling again. Anyway, this was Renfro Valley Creekside RV park (Indiana) last night. We were one of 3 RV's there. There are still low useage RV parks out there you just gotta get away from the snowbird and tourist areas.

[twogypsies]

Originally Posted by Ray,IN

We are not full-timers, we actually are just getting healthy enough to begin traveling again. Anyway, this was Renfro Valley Creekside RV park (Indiana) last night. We were one of 3 RV's there. There are still low useage RV parks out there you just gotta get away from the snowbird and tourist areas.

I agree. Folks are now complaining about crowds in the touristy/main drag areas.

You need to get off the main routes and explore small-town America..... less crowds and more interesting things to see!

[jim58]

Originally Posted by jtjt

Is there any campgrounds out there that is not so crowed. We travel full time
around the country. We do not do the west coast. Are you traveling full time if so where do you go. We are now in south Texas. RGV. We are going back out April. Like to here from you. We are looking for Camgrounds that are not so crowed. There are to many rver's out there today.

Thank you
jtjt

It all depends on where you want to go and what you want to do. I'm in a family owned 20 RV spot park in San Antonio. From here I can visit family or hit any of the local attractions within an hour. Been here 3 months and heading back west in 2 weeks. Full hookups and plenty of room. Made new friends. Reserved for next year same time, 375 a month. Most campfrounds that are popular are built just like subdivisions...get as many house as possible on the least amount of land...to make more money.


Stay away from the tourist areas and start boondocking more. Staying in parks all year is not RVing. Might as well just live in a mobile home park all year. I do a 50/50 split between parks and boondocking and it works for me. I couldn't imagaine staying in crowded parks all year.



PS...most ads that say "resort" at the end of the name will be crowded and expensive.



Best advice I can give is research and take chances. Living green is nice! And not crowded.



Jim58

[PS56]

Originally Posted by twogypsies

You need to try boondocking on public lands to have lots of space for yourself.

Second choice would be public campgrounds such as national forest, Corp of Engineers. They usually have well-spaced out sites and nice vegetation in pretty areas.

Next - state parks, city parks, county parks

We never did like RV parks. We like more natural settings.

Please stop giving people this advise. It is getting too crowded in those places also.