will be corrected in the future. There are dozens of places to camp in Alaska. Brookville Lake State Park (62 full hookup sites, 388 electric only), Brown County State Park (401 electric sites, 28 primitive + additional equestrian sites), Cagles Mill Lake / Lieber State Recreation Area (120 electric sites, 96 additional sites), Cecil M. Harden Lake / Raccoon State Recreational Area (240 electric sites), Chain OLakes State Park (331 electric sites, 82 more primitive sites), Charlestown Lake (60 full hookup sites, 132 electric sites), Clifty Falls (106 electric sites, 63 primitive), Hardy Lake (149 electric sites, 18 primitive), J. Edward Roush Fish & Wildlife Area (25 electric, 67 primitive), Lincoln State Park (150 electric sites, 111 more primitive sites), McCormicks Creek (189 electric sites, 32 primitive), Mississinewa Lake (39 full hookup sites, 335 electric + additional primitive sites, Monroe Lake (226 electric sites, 94 primitive), OBannon Woods (281 electric, 25 primitive + additional equestrian camping), Patoka Lake (455 electric sites, 45 primitive), Pokagon State Park / Trine State Recreation Area (220 electric sites, 73 primitive), Potato Creek (287 electric sites + additional equestrian sites), Prophetstown (55 full hookups, 55 electric sites), Lost Bridge West State Recreational Area (245 electric sites, 38 primitive), Salamonie River State Forest (36 primitive sites), Shakamak (122 electric sites, 42 primitive sites), Spring Mill (187 electric sites, 36 primitive), Pokagon State Park/Trine State Recreation Area (200 electric sites, 73 non-electric), Whitewater Memorial (236 electric sites, 35 primitive, + additional equestrian sites), Electric: Almost Always (only 2 listed below offer no electric sites at all), Sewer: Sometimes (11 of 46 parks have it). Ranked from best to worst. 14 days max except with permission by the park manager. John Martin Reservoir State Park. Required fields are marked *, Colorado is home to so many different landscapes and extensive natural beauty. Big Bend of the Colorado (24 full hookup sites), Fort Churchill State Historic Park (20 sites), Rye Patch State Recreation Area (47 sites), South Fork State Recreation Area (25+ sites), Wild Horse State Recreation Area (33 sites). Cable/Sat. Select the name for official website, phone, detailed directions, amenities, reviews, photos, map, navigation, streetview & more. Theres also a $9.50 reservation fee if youre the plan ahead type.. You cant just show up, find an open spot and reserve it for some number of nights. Annual passes are available for $225, which reduce your camping fees to $4 $8 / night. Central Campfire Area Central Hot Tub Swimming Pool Meals Served Bring Your Horse Pets OK On Leash Laundry Facilities Adjoins Public Land FUN THINGS TO DO: (on property or a short drive) ATV/UTV Tours Fishing (Lake or River) Golf Course (Not Mini) Horseback Riding Hot Springs Jeep Tours Mine Tours Mountain Bike Trails Museums Restaurant Train Rides Bear Lake (143 sites, full hookups available), Coral Pink Sand Dunes (22 primitive sites), Deer Creek (53 sites, full hookups available), East Canyon (76 sitesm full hookups available), Escalante Petrified Forest (22 water & electric sites), Goosenecks (no specific sites, but loads of primitive dispersed camping), Kodachrome Basin (31 sites, full hookups available), Palisade (76 sites, full hookups available), Red Fleet (38 sites, full hookups available), Sand Hollow (67 sites, full hookups available), Steinaker (31 sites, full hookups available), Wasatch Mountain (139 sites, full hookups available), Willard Bay (78 sites, full hookups available). As noted, when it comes to Texas, like the rest of the nation, the west is the best. You get a logbook and a badge when you begin, and can then start racking up stamps in a single park or spread it over multiple parks, with various rewards / awards along the way. Read about Jenn and Deas Nealys camping in Texas state parks: Caprock Canyon State Park was selected by us only because it was somewhat along our route. We were also given a card whereby if you stayed 10 nights, the 11th night was free. Electric 30/20/15 Amp. RV Parks Listed by Towns & AreasRV Parks Search by AmenityPremium RV Parks in Colorado, Places to Stay, Rentals & Amenities y += (y < 38) ? Bring your own water and use a dump station. All sites are primitive, i.e. We were young and in love then, that mad kind of early love that makes everythinga butterfly flapping its wings or a semi spewing noxious black gas into the airmore beautiful. At the discretion of any given park, the rangers can extend that period up to 28 days if there is availability. Others, specifically the ones on the ocean, were true gems among the crowded and crazy expensive private RV parks. The only one that doesnt, East Beach, is a beach camping area that requires 4WD, so if youre in a van with four wheel drive or a truck camper, that may be an option too, but weve omitted it from this list. Florida has a fabulous Junior Ranger program, the most involved weve ever come across. Cabins & Cottages | Motels & Hotels | Lodging & Lodges | Vacation Homes | Condos, Suites & Townhomes | Bed & Breakfast | Tent Camping | RV Parks & Campgrounds | RV Sales, Service & Rentals | Romance Packages | Family Friendly | Pets Welcome | By Water | Swimming Pools | Guest Horses | Groups, Reunions & Retreats | Weddings & Elopements | Winter Lodging, Fun Things to Do and its completely free. The entire Big Bend region is full of rustic, sometimes crusty, small towns and open vast endless Chihuahuan desert. So if you plan on hanging around for a couple of months, you could save some decent cash. Chatfield State Park is located just outside of Denver and offers 197 RV sites with full hookups. 14 days in a particular park in any 21-day period. I want to be positive about Alabama, and so there it is. In addition to an official Junior Ranger program, Wyoming offers other experiences like Trees for Wyoming, where youth can help fight beetle infestations, and Off Road Vehicle Safety programs. Around the lake and on the surrounding state park lands, visitors can find hiking and biking trails, picnicking areas, OHV riding trails, and several areas for winter sports, including cross-country skiing, snowshoeing and snowmobiling. This Rocky Ridge offers electrical hookups, while Witchers Cove and North Shore offer convenient access to the lake. All of that said, the people are not the most beautiful thing about Louisiana, its the swamps. However, the state does have a few gems, the shiniest of which is its association with Assateaugue National Seashore, and its adjoining state park. Cancellations within 13 days of arrival also forfeit the first nights fee. Most sites offer 20, 30 or 50 amp electrical service. Colorado State Park Campgrounds. Two week max per campground, with a 3 day out rule. Expert RVers visited 822 RV Parks in Colorado. Those with electric are noted below. It's easier than ever for campers to reserve a campsite. This is more or less what living in state parks is like. From parks dedicated specifically to birding to those in the Smoky Mountains area and even some not too far from metropoles such as Nashville or Memphis. From the mountainous north to the Gulf, it can be a very beautiful state, but economic concerns plague even the natural beauty: as of April 15, 2015, the state is looking at closing 15 of its 26 state parks, including 14 of those that offer RV camping. Various, Bull Shoals-White River (34 full hookup campsites, 48 water & electric), Crater of Diamonds (47 full hookup sites), Lake Catherine (44 full hookup campsites, 25 water & electric), Lake Charles (9 full hookups sites, 59 water & electric), Lake Chicot (55 full hookup, 67 water & electric sites), Lake Dardanelle (30 full hookup sites, 47 water & electric), Lake Fort Smith (20 full hookup sites, 10 water & electric), Lake Frierson (4 water & electric, 3 primitive), Lake Ouachita (40 full hookup sites, 25 water & electric, 24 primitive), Lake Poinsett (26 water & electric sites), Millwood (2 full hookup sites, 112 water & electric sites), Mississippi River (14 full hookup sites + 17 primitive sites), Petit Jean (35 full hookup sites, 90 water & electric sites), Queen Wilhelmina (35 water & electric sites), Village Creek (96 water & electric sites), White Oak Lake (41 water & electric sites). By far the most rugged place left in the Eastern United States, at times Maine can almost mimic the larger, more mountainous West, particularly when it comes to steep cliffs towering over the crashing waves of the Atlantic Ocean. Camping at Cherry Creek is by reservation only, and the sites tend to fill up very quickly. I could list of names of great areas, Fayetteville, Thomas, the Savage River area, but I wontoh wait, I already did. While Ive never personally been, I hear its a wonderland over there for VW Buses and vandwelling, so maybe youre not in a state park, but its a frigging paradise. Specifically, theyre $18 / night ($12 if youre a Hawaiian resident) and this park is on the famed Road to Hana. Typically, theres a place to fill up a jug of water near your site to replenish your RVs tanks, and a sewer dump that requires hooking up and taking a drive. Operated by park concessionaire, Aramark, this campground has sites with full hookups and can accommodate RVs up to 46 feet in length. * Indicates the park doesnt allow alcohol at all (and therefore hates freedom?). Over one-third of the state is owned publicly, and this includes lands such as national parks, national and state forests, national monuments, state parks and more. Some parks have an individual additional activity you can do as well. Occupancy: Maximum 6 adults per campsite, 12 people altogether. TV Hookup. Weird. Colorados state parks are just as spectacular as its national parks. 14 nights at any one campground. (Getty Images) Whether you're a longtime. Again, you then have to leave for the 5 days before you can camp at those parks again. Pets are allowed as long as theyre kept on a leash no longer than 6 feet. Electric 50 AMP. Cabins and yurts are also available to rent. From the cornucopia of color found along US 40 in the northeasterncorner of the state to the entire southern National Parks area, we have spent months at a time exploring this paradise which is all too often given a bad reputation from the occasional media report on some messed up Mormon activity. Sebago Lake State Park has an official Junior Ranger Program. Very hard to get in here. Brushy Creek (37 sites, 8 are full hookups), Clear Lake (177 sites, 7 of which are full hookups), Emerson Bay State Recreation (82 sites, 24 of which are full hookups), Green Valley (63 sites, 15 of which are full hookups), Honey Creek (103 sites, 28 of which are full hookups), Lake Anita (92 sites, 40 of which are full hookups), Lake Macbride (43 sites, 11 of which are full hookups), Lewis and Clark (106 sites, 13 of which are full hookups), Marble Beach State Recreation Area (102 sites), Prairie Rose (77 sites, 8 of which are full hookups), Shimek Forest Campground (37 equestrian sites), Stephens Forest Campground (25 sites, but none have electric), Union Grove (7 sites, all are full hookups), Volga River State Recreation Area (72 sites, 32 of which are full hookups and 35 of them are designated equestrian), Walnut Woods (22 sites, 9 of which are full hookups), Waubonsie (61 sites, 36 designated equestrian), Water: Always (though there are electric-only options). Of course, this may be considered a benefit if youre really looking to disconnect! Clinton State Park is a great place to call home while exploring the trendy college town of Lawrence, Kansas, where everything from fancy shopping to kayaking to great local beers can easily soak up a week or so. The entirety of Oregons coast is public land. These sites may still have electric hookups, but offer no showers and only outhouse / vault toilets. We took into account pricing, availability, and the number of sites. Locate mobile repair, explore nearby camping, receive safety recall alerts, and read RV news and how-tos. Luxury RV Campsites have water, sewer and 50 amp electric hookups, PLUS they are 45+ feet long, have room for slideouts on two sides and have a patio/deck in addition to a picnic table and fire ring/grill. The Panoramic Scenic Overlook rewards hikers with views that extend for hundreds of miles. Aspen Trails RV & Campground is located 53 miles from Grand Junction and is surrounded by the Grand Mesa National Forest. $19 / night for electric hookups, $15 for primitive. You can camp up to 14 days per 21 day period in any given park, but can move back and forth between parks to avoid this limitation. Two stamps after that and youve earned your patch. publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any Google/ Luke Pillow. Copyright 1997- Many amenities are closed indefinitely. Fees for each park and campsite type are available on the parks information page. ), Hillsborough River (112 sites, most have electric but not all), Electric: Always, except recreational areas out of season, Laundry: Usually at the full hookup / resort parks, Gordonia-Alatamaha (29 full hookup sites), Reed Bingham (full hookup and water/electric only sites), Unicoi State Park (40+ full hookup sites and additional water / electric sites), Bobby Brown State Outdoor Recreation Area (61 self-registration campsites, electric only available in season, not all may accommodate RVs), Hamburg State Outdoor Recreation Area (30 sites, not all may accommodate RVs, electric is seasonal), Hart State Outdoor Recreation Area (61 though not all may accommodate RVs, electric is only seasonal), Water: Usually (only 1 park has no water hookups), Electric: Usually (only 1 park has no water hookups), Sewer: Often (9 out of 16 parks have some full hookup sites), Additional Fees: There is a daily Motor Vehicle Entry Fee of $5. Additional Fees: $9 reservation fee, $2.75 registration fee, $5 extra for non-New Yorkers. Our favorite part of Oregon in general was the spectacular coast, but our favorite park was actually in Hood River Memaloose State Park. But without the beers, alcohol is not allowed (common for state parks in this part of the country). Most have water and electric hookups, and like everywhere in Delaware, all are generally pretty close to civilization. Then youre done! will be corrected in the future. Golden Gate is considered by many to be of national park stature, which is saying something in a state with so much natural beauty. Alcohol is prohibited in New Jersey State Parks. Showers, laundry facilities, and bathrooms are also open year-round. Generators are typically allowed, and water is available to refill your coffers every few campsites. From making a living to raising your kids, where to go and more! Our other favorite Texas state park is McKinney Falls. The parks in this list are generally ordered from Northwest to Southeast. (cpw.state.co.us/placestogo/parks/Pages/default.aspx). In the fall and winter, the campground is still open, but only thirty-two sites are available. But many of the parks also offer out of the ordinary activities for kids, such as Cama State Parks wooden toy boat building classes (which are free, or suggested donation of $3)! Additionally, there are three badge levelsDeer, Owl and Fox. Jerry Garcia claims theres no place hed rather be, and at times the understated natural areas of Tennessee do make one long to be in an old time hippy country band. $8.50 to cancel a reservation. The cowboys would take the best horses, leaving the remaining horses on the point to starve or fall to their deaths. While offering no hookups, these parks can still accommodate RVs for the most part. Dont expect monumental, but the state certainly has more to offer than corn fields and a very, very long horizon. The other, Lone Mesa, is currently only for hunting use by special permit. Some parks, specifically Lake McConaughy and Willow Creek State Recreation Area, prohibit alcohol all together. Theres also a minimum 2-nights for any reservation, and before March 1st theres a 4-night minimum reservation for Brighton, Burton Island, Button Bay, Coolidge, Emerald Lake, Half Moon, Jamaica, Lake St. Catherine, Little River, Maidstone, Ricker Pond, and Stillwater State Park. On the other hand, supply and demand is in effect, and CAs state parks can fill up months in advance. Others, like Cape Dissapointment, have programs integrated with nearby National Parks or Monuments. Jr. Ranger Programs in Arkansas are on a park by park basis, and not all parks have a program. Map of Alaskas State Parks on Campendium. Copyright 1997- 2000 : 1900; Amherst and Northhampton, closer to the middle of the state, were some other wonderfully delightful small and college towns, but there are no state parks which offer RV camping near those towns either. Note that none of those parks offer RV camping, though. From the campground, the Santa Catalina Mountains boast impressive granite cliffs to the south. Inversely, some parks enforce a 14 days in the entire park system, 14 days out of the entire park system, so if you stay in Brazos Bend for 14 days and try and show up at McKinney Falls the next day, they will inform you that you cant come back until youve been completely out of every Texas State Park for 14 days. Its puzzling why it isnt part of the National Park, as it would be an addition that would easily double Big Bend National Parks value. (US Forest Service) or the BLM (Bureau of Land Management). Its a very popular park thoughwithout advance reservations we were only able to snag a 2-night stay. Located along the Colorado-New Mexico border, Navajo State Park is Colorados answer to Lake Powell. Many campgrounds have paved sites; Driveway Surface is specified under campsite details. One RV and a maximum of two additional vehicles. Please though, do your good self a favor and look beyond that one dark spot the state is forced to endure and see the raw natural beauty that the state indeed does embrace. Many of these campgrounds have additional non-electric sites suitable for RVs. . The Best Places for Camping in Colorado You'll have no problem finding the ideal camping spot in every corner of Colorado. The resort parks typically offer WiFi and have a lodge you can rent rooms from, and additional extras like golf courses or restaurants. Alaska is for the tough people who dont need sewage, just ask the Bush People. When not exploring in her RV or writing about her travels, you can find her reading a good book, cooking a delicious meal, caring for her plants, or hiking with her dogs. Situated in mountain. Colorado state parks have fixed fees, from $14 for a primitive campground to $41 for full hookups. . Additional Fees: No entrance fees, but OK does charge $12 extra if you post up a tent in addition to your RV (though not if its a childrens tent, whatever that means). $17 / night for electric hookups, $13 for primitive. Privacy. The parks Elevenmile Reservoir creates opportunities for plenty of recreational activities. Prisoners clean the bathrooms. We have heard this rule is rarely enforced. Oregon is another state in which we found an abundance of great state parks! Most campsites have picnic tables, fire rings, and some shade structures. A Complete Guide to RV Camping in State Parks of the United States A list of every state park in the US which offers RV camping, from full hookups to boondocking, plus cost, maximum stays, and other information on state parks. Reservations can be made online at cpwshop.com/campinghome.page or by calling 800-244-5613. Snowy Peaks RV Park & Rentals - Buena Vista, CO Vermont understands the beauty of keeping towns small and areas natural, and laws are in place to keep billboards virtually non-existent and even when chain stores like McDonalds do exist, there signage is kept low to the ground a low to the key. Not too shabby. Most of my first year on the road was spent in West Texas, and much of the second, too. publication may be reproduced, stored or transmitted in any form or by any All of Kentuckys year round state parks with camping options offer full hookup sites, except for the the Kentucky Horse Park Campground. As of January 1, 2020, all Colorado state parks require reservations. You can always go to another park, though. Theres a beauty to Louisiana, like a burned out prostitute no one bothers to look at anymore, she is still beautiful in a way that may not be worth as much money anymore, but is priceless to those with the right eyes. None Partial Full Limit to 30 Amp. In stark contrast to the strip malls and suicide five lane highways that mark most of Floridas coastal areas, the state parks are jungle wonderlands where pristine springs, tropical wilderness and underwater reefs welcome a much slower, more affordable pace. Two of the most beautiful forested sites in the east weve ever had were in Georgia State Parks. Ohios state parks largely reflect its residents. Wandering Watsons. As our little entourage of rugrats grew in number, our desires changed a bit. Of the sites, 118 are developed, with partial or full hookups, and can accommodate most RV sizes. I watched the moon set over the mountains one early morning, and the starseven just 9 miles from bustling Tucsonwere impressive. The maximum stay is 14 days within a 28-day period. The state parks in these lists are generally listed from Northwest to Southeast, Our experience with California state parks was mixed. Considering many state parks wont even allow a stay of 30 days, this is a pretty fabulous deal. Love Colorados state parks? List of campgrounds near Denver, CO, ordered from south to north: 1. Filled with plenty of opportunities for hiking, biking, water sports, and so much more, Colorados forty-two state parks offer something for everyone in a variety of unique environments that are beautiful year-round. Inversely, if you make a reservation before April 1st, you have to reserve at least 3nights. From the northwestern and Panhandle parks ripe with crystal clear springs and their adjoining rivers to the island parks in the Keys where you can watch the sun rise over the Atlantic and set into the Gulf, to the jungle habitat of the interior parks, Florida is a place like no other in the Continental US. South Carolina has an official Junior Ranger program, complete with its own website. No official program nor mention of one in individual parks. Georgia has more discounts than any other state park system weve stayed at. Further south in Georgia one enters the part of the country where the transformation from the Appalachians into the palm flats more commonly associated with Florida, and along the coast a completely different experience opens up as the Atlantics waves dominate the scenery and hiking trails gives way to lackadaisical afternoon baking in the sun. Get four stamps in your passport and you get a badge. An annual pass is also available for $152.50 (if purchased before April) or $202.50 after that. No part of this Tongue River Reservoir (150 sites, 40 with electric), Alexandria State Recreation Area (46 sites with electric), Bluestem State Recreation Area (219 sites), Box Butte Reservoir State Recreation Area (54 sites, 14 with electric), Bridgeport State Recreation Area (130 sites), Buffalo Bill Ranch State Recreation Area (29 sites, 23 with electric), Conestoga State Recreation Area (57 sites, 25 with electric), Cottonwood Lake State Recreation Area (30 sites), Dead Timber State Recreation Area (42 sites, 17 with electric), Gallagher Canyon State Recreation Area (25 sites), Keller Park State Recreation Area (35 sites, 25 with electric), Lake Maloney State Recreation Area (256 sites, 56 with electric), Long Pine State Recreation Area (28 sites), Memphis State Recreation Area (150 sites), Merritt Reservoir State Recreation Area (218 sites, 28 with electric), Olive Creek State Recreation Area (50 sites), Oliver Reservoir State Recreation Area (175 sites), Pibel Lake State Recreation Area (30 sites), Riverview Marina State Recreation Area (46 sites, 16 with electric), Rockford State Recreation Area (107 sites, 30 with electric), Sherman Reservoir State Recreation Area (360 sites), Stagecoach State Recreation Area (72 sites, 22 with electric), Summit Lake State Recreation Area (67 sites, 30 with electric), Sutherland Reservoir State Recreation Area (85 sites), Union Pacific State Recreation Area (5 sites), Wagon Train State Recreation Area (108 sites, 28 with electric), Walgren Lake State Recreation Area (40 sites), Wildcat Hills State Recreation Area (5 sites). $1 / night for pets. This is a directory only; it is not and does not contain a Instead of driving half an hour between destinations as you need to in the national park, there are trails and ruins and interesting spots to pull over and play in old movie sets or dip your toes in the Rio Grande at nearly every mile marker in Big Bend Ranch State Park. Split into two age groups, kids can participate in the Salamander Junior Ranger Program (aimed at ages 4-8) or the Beaver Program (9+). Bucks Pocket (4 full hookups of 36 total)*, Joe Wheeler (110 full hookup sites, 116 total)*, Lake Guntersville (318 sites, some are full hookup)*, Monte Sano (17 full hookup sites, 78 total), Lake Lurleen (35 full hookup sites, 91 total)*, Oak Mountain (85 full hookup sites, 60 primitive), Wind Creek (268 full hookup sites, 586 sites total), Blue Springs (7 full hookup sites, 50 sites total)*, Chewacla (36 sites, including satellite TV), Frank Jackson (32 full hookup sites including cable and WiFi)*, Deer Court (192 sites, but not all are full hookups), Roland Cooper (47 full hookup sites and 13 primitive)*, Chickasaw (3 sites, water & electric only)*, Rickwood Caverns (9 that can accommodate RVs of any size, 13 total)*, Chugach State Park (171 potential RV sites, some with water, no other hookups), Big Delta State Historical Park (23 sites with water), Clearwater State Recreation Site (17 sites), Donnelly Creek State Recreation Site (12 sites), Quartz Lake State Recreation Area (103+ sites, many of which are parking lot spaces), Birch Lake State Recreation Site (17 parking lot spaces), Chena River State Recreation Site (60 sites, 11 with water & electric), Chena River State Recreation Area (RV sites available), Harding Lake State Recreation Area (78 sites), Lower Chatanika River State Recreational Area (40 sites, water available), Upper Chatanika River State Recreation Site (24 sites, water available), Salcha River State Recreation Site (6 sites), Eagle Trail State Recreation Site (5 sites that can accommodate RVs), Moon Lake State Recreation Site (15 sites), Tok River State Recreation Site (10 sites that can accommodate RVs), Crooked Creek State Recreation Site (80 sites), Johnson Lake State Recreation Area (48 sites), Ninilchik State Recreation Area (RV sites available), Fort Abercrombie State Historical Park (some parking lot spots available for RVs), Buskin River State Recreation Site (~15 RV sites available as well as parking lot overflow spots), Pasagshak River State Recreation Site (12 very primitive sites).