RV Park and Campground Directories
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Scenic Byways: This non-profit site offers an excellent listing of all of the "Scenic Byways" in the United States. In addition to identifying them, visitor information is provided for each of them. For those that like to "explore" the areas they visit!
RVing -- The Midwest Connection What a nice contribution by Ann and Vince! We feel a kindred spirit with this truly NON-COMMERCIAL page. This is almost like a "Midwest Edition of RVers Online"; or said otherwise, we are much like a "Western US Edition of the Midwest Connection". Either way, we know you'll like this one!
Alaska Marine Highway: Here's one of the world's best RV finds. Drive one way to Alaska. But take the Alaska Ferry between Bellingham, WA and Haines or Skagway, for the other leg of the journey. A spectacular trip through the fabled Inland Passage is everything you'd hope for and more. Make your reservations early -- read "very early"!
BC Ferries' Discovery Route: While the British Columbia ferry system has always offered an exciting set of RV destination, the new "Discovery Coast" route is something every RVer should put on a future agenda.
National Park Service -- Check here to find the many RVing destinations within the vast system of the National Park Service.
State Parks Guide: A very comprehensive compendium of state parks that provides links to a vast number of public RV parks.
Family Motor Coach Association: We find this an attractive option for motorhome owners. Many services and information resources can be located here. And we're highly impressed with the commitment to a high standard of ethics espoused by FMCA. We wish all RV groups would consider adopting something similar...
Family Campers and RV Association The internet home for this active group of campers and RVers.
Directory of RV Park Web Sites: A listing of RV parks and campgrounds, with links
National African American RVers Assn. A nationwide camping club with five regional chapters offering a variety of opportunities, including rallies and educational programs.
The Escapees RV Club Also known by its acronym, "SKP's", this growing group offers its members a range of member benefits, and provides a range of RV activities. I has an emphasis on boondocking and alternatives to traditional RV parks.
The RV Club is a unique fee-based "cyber club" which seeks to help members get more out of RVing. It features discussion areas, including a free mailing list (RV-Talk) where RVers exchange information on RVing.
Campers on Mission: A Christian organization with a number of affiliates which seek to combine the camping experience with evangelical endeavors.
Family Motorhome Club: Paul Williamson founded a service through Yahoo (free signup) which hosts a "threaded" discussion on topics of interest to owners of self-contained motorhomes. This type of unmoderated forum permits both questions and answers to be posted by club members.
Circle City Campers: A family camping club which serves the Southern California - Greater Inland Empire, Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange and San Bernardino county Rvers. A group of singles, couples and families who enjoy outdoor local camping trips where we can pack up our RVs and hang out around the campfire, fish, catch up on some rest and share recipes...
America's Byways: A fascinating collection of scenic trips to take wherever you're planning to travel in the U.S.
Chang'in Gears: Here's a wonderful contribution about RVing, including tips on what and how to buy, rent, etc. A great collection of basic information of interest to all RVers.
Your RV Lifestyle: Here's a commercial free website with lots of good information about various aspects of RVing. This would be especially useful for newbies, or persons contemplating the full time RVing adventure.
RVTV: As the name implies, this is a general interest TV program about the RV lifestyle. Initially a Canadian project, the program now very much includes the US audience. Lots of good information here. Available via DirecTV, Dish and some cable channels.
Prospecting for Gold: Some RVers have become hobbyists of gold panning on their travels. Here's a site that will help you get started.
American Journeys features over 2,000 pages of free RV travel information covering the subjects RVers want to know--by state and city. It's motto is "Where Great RV Trips Begin".
GasBuddy.com: With fuel prices being so volatile, it's not a surprise that someone has pulled together a wealth of information on fuel prices (gas) by location that should serve as at least a general guide even for those who fill up with diesel.
Factory Tours USA: Here's a unique reference for RVers as they travel the country and enjoy learning about the products and processes of the areas they visit. Click on a state, and find many opportunities to take tours (typically free) of factories that are located to the places you plan to visit. And if you find one not listed, you can add it to this list as well.
The Battery FAQ: A resource that will lead you step-by-step through different battery types, and help you find the information you need to evaluate your battery needs.
People's Guide to Mexico: This is a very complete resource on Mexico recommended by David Eidell, who has provided so many articles to our readers planning to RV in Mexico (see series).
National Traffic and Road Closure Information: Here's a source to road construction in all fifty states. Not a bad thing to consult when planning the next long trip!
Computers for RVers: A good general pupose site maintained by our Online Advisor for Computing on the Road.
Passport in Time Clearinghouse is a program of the USDA Forest Service. It offers opportunities for individuals and families to work with professional archaeologists and historians on national forests across the country on relatively short (a few days to a few weeks) projects. Many RVers are participants because of the need for those helping to provide for their own housing. Check their website for interesting details about scheduled projects and their locations over the next several months.
RV Laws in British Columbia: We've had lots of inquiries about special requirements for RVs traveling in Canda, especially British Columbia. Here the RCMP provides the detail of the laws that apply to RVs driven in British Columbia.
Joe & Vickie Kieva, well known authors and lecturers on the subject of RV lifestyle, have a site which offers helpful advice for anyone contemplating life on the road. We think their guidance is especially useful for those first getting into serious RVing, or for those who are contemplating full time RV travels.
Families on the Road: We've often heard from RVers who are interested in how young families with small children can participate in full or extended time RV travels. Here's a resource that we think can help some of the questions about how to combine RVing with raising children.
NADA Price Guide: We've been waiting for an online guide to used RV prices -- and here it is. This would seem to be the answer to many reader inquiries we've had. We checked it and found it reasonably complete, though no doubt it's still in the growing process.
Workamper News: This is the internet edition of a print publication that many RVers already know about, and use to find workamping opportunities everywhere. While this is a commercial service, it's one many RVers choose to subscribe to.
US Post Office: We list this because it offers RVers a resource for easily finding general delivery zip codes for mail forwarding purposes. Type in a state and city, then "General Delivery" as the address.
RV Advice This is a place where RVers can take their questions about virtually any topic, and get a response from an expert. We're always happy to see new resources available to RVers, and we welcome this addition to our list.
Movin' On -- Ron and Barb Hofmeister provide a good sampling of RV information which makes excellent reading for full timers or wannabes. Previously a print-based subscription newsletter, they've now taken their interesting collection of RV-related information online.
Boondocking: A non-commercial resource intended to gather information about boondocking spots throughout the country
Boondocking Guide: An excellent reference to free camping areas in the Southwest, including BLM regulations.
Monoco Owners Tech Site: This site is a non-profit information resource center for owners of Monaco coaches. If you own one, and have a question about it, here's a special place for you.
RV Links: A diverse and comprehensive link collection of RV-related web sites.
Office of Defects Investigations: Here's the place you'll want to go and type in the information about your vehicle to find what recalls may be pending.
Tire Safety: Here's a great place to learn about tires, and how to maintain them.
The People's Guide to Mexico: An endless resource of information for RVers contemplating RV travels south of the border. Highly recommended by our Online Advisor for RVing in Mexico, David Eidell.
RVers with Disabilities: This site is the most comprehensive collection of information pertaining to RVers with disabilities.
Full Timer's Resource: a Resource site for both the newbie and the seasoned RVer with special emphasis on the fulltime lifestyle. Technical articles, hints and tips, travel, finances and fun.
RV Service Reviews: An interesting RV resource comprised of RVer ratings of specific service facilities. This is a contributory site where you can rate and share your experience with RV service, and also access a large and growing data base of reviews submitted by other RVers. This provides a new dimension of "accountability" for RV service providers.
CDL Testing: Here's a site that offers practice tests for those who plan to get a commercial driver's license as required in some states to drive larger rigs,
Wireless Camping This site offers an international perspective on WiFi availability and use at campgrounds and RV parks in various countries.
RV Trips: An informative resource for the traveling RVer
McNeils on Wheels Jan and Chris have put together a unique personal travelogue of stories and pictures of their RV travels. Some wonderful content here!
Love RVing -- A fresh new addition to the world of RVing sites that offers a broad spectrum of RVing information resources.
RV.Net: Here is the umbrella site that is the home to the Affinity Group's large family of commonly owned commercial websites, including the Good Sam Club, Camping World, Motorhome and Trailer Life Magazines, Coast to Coast, and a substantial number of other vendors of goods and services to RVers.
The RV Driving School: We've taken the excellent course offered by this school, and would quickly recommend it to any RVer -- regardless of the amount of prior experience. It's all a matter of safety, and taking one of these courses will inevitably enhance the RV driving experience. You can the school at rvschool@wizwire.com
RVUSA This commercial page has attracted the attention of many RV manufacturers, and you can do some cybershopping here to check out the latest new models. An RV Lifestyle page is also a part of this offering.
RV Rental Association Here's an online commercial resource for those interested in renting an RV virtually anwhere. It's a logical t starting point for planning a rental RV vacation.
The Great Outdoors Page This one has now put together some interesting materials for RVers, and is adding a new section on scenic byways. Lots of trip planning things to review here.
MAPQUEST Here's a significant resource for RVers wanting to plan a route for your next RVing journey. Just identify your point of origin, and nearest point of destination, and it will create a complete routing itinerary for you online. The site can be a tad slow, so use a measure of patience -- it's worth it.
Porta-Bote: Manufacturer of popular folding boat which can be easily fastened to the outside of most RVs. If you can't decide between boating and RVing, here's a way to have them both.
Consulting Services for RV Park Owners, and those interested in building or buying an RV Park: While we do not link to commercial sites, we frequently have inquiries from park owners and others interested in building an RV park wanting to know where they can get professional assistance. Rich and Barbara Stockwell have provided assistance to many of our readers in the past; and recently established their own consulting business. We believe they well qualified in park design and management issues, including technical matters such as computer reservation systems and website design. As founders and managers of a highly related RV resort, we believe their services may be of interest to some of our readers. They've agreed to provide preliminary and threshold guidance to our readers who contact them, identifying themselves as participants at RVers Online.
Motor Home Rentals: This site is a sort of "clearing house" for those interested in renting an RV. The unique feature of this site is that it includes a listing of private RVs that are available for rent.
Overseas RVers Planning to Visit US: Here's a special information resource that addresses many questions those living overseas may have if they want to RV in North America. This explores shipping your RV to and from the US; insurance, registration; and general tips of interest for overseas guests planning to travel by RV in the US.
Chips Away Windshield Repair: We include this site because it contains much helpful information about windshield chip repair and windshield replacement.
Aliner (pop-up)
Alpenlite: (Western Recreational Vehicles): Fifth Wheels, Slide in Campers, and most recently Motorhomes
Arctic Fox (aka Northwood)
Barth: (an independent site)
Carriage RV (fifth wheels)
Coachmen: Coachmen Motorhomes, Shasta, Georgie Boy, Viking Folding Camping Trailers
Damon (motorhomes, trailers, fifth wheels)
Earthroamer Xpedition (4 x 4 campers)
Exiss Trailers (Take your trailbikes, ATVs, etc. along)
Featherlite (luxury bus and trailers)
Fleetwood Enterprises (Luxury coaches, Class A & C Motorhomes, Fifth Wheels, Travel Trailers, Slide in Campers, and Folding Tent Campers
Four Wheel Campers (Truck Campers)
Glendale/Titanium (towables)
Holiday Rambler Motorhomes and Towables
Host Campers (Campers and motorhomes)
Horizon (Trailers)
Islander RV (Canadian Class B)
Kingsly Coach (Truck conversion motorhome coaches)
LeisureVans (Class B)
Outfitter Mfg (pop-ups)
Pleasure Way Van Motorhomes Custom RV Builder
RoadTrek (Class B)
Six-Pac Campers
Sun Valley RV (all types)
Trailmanor (Travel Trailers)
Travel Units, Inc (Custom trailer manufacturer -- direct sales)
Travel Supreme (Fifth Wheels)
Triple E (Canadian Class A)
Wee-Kender (A Canadian Teardrop trailer site)
Many RVers will find lots of new opportunities and information resources through the club which may be sponsored by the manufacturer of their RV. Here are the ones we've found online:
Bigfoot, Boler, Burro, Casita, Scamp & Trillium travel trailers
Bounder eGroup (an unaffiliated eGroup for EXISTING Bounder Owners)
Country Coach eGroup (An unaffiliate eGroup for EXISTING Country Coach Owners
Glendale Titanium owners from Canada
Gulfstreamers International RV Club
LazyDaze (Pre owned LazyDaze group)
LeSharo and Rialta (unaffiliated owner's group)
Monaco eGroup (an unaffiliated eGroup for EXISTING Monaco owners)
North American Truck Camper Ass'n
Wanderlodge eGroup (an unaffiliated eGroup for EXISTING Wanderlodge owners)
Big Rigs - Best Bets This is a new and extremely useful directory covering a number of the major RVing states -- and growing. As the title suggests, the focus of this RV park guide is on parks which actually are suitable for the biggest rigs. We've noted a frustration among big-rig owners, often mislead by claims of "big rig friendly". Not to worry here, where they author have listed only parks tha can accommodate their own 45' rig. Updated annually and excellent WiFi information.
Trailer Life Campground Directory Our reader surveys have indicated this is likely the most popular of all RV park directories -- particularly among RVers in the Western States.
Woodalls Directory: A catalogue of almost all RV parks in the US, providing a listing of ameneties, a rating, and information on how to contact them.
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