Most RV parks allow leashed pets, often with a small daily fee and breed or size restrictions. Always check the listing amenities and recent reviews before booking.

Maximum rig length varies by site within a park. If you tow a long fifth wheel or run a big Class A, filter for pull-through sites and confirm with the park before arriving.

RV Parks & Campgrounds Near You

Q: What's the difference between an RV park, a campground, and a resort?

An RV park is built around RV sites with full hookups and amenities. A campground is broader and may include tent sites and primitive camping. A resort is the high-amenity end with extras like pools, activities, and on-site dining. Many properties offer all three on the same parcel.

Q: Do I need to make a reservation?

On weekends, holidays, and near popular destinations during peak season, almost always. On weekdays in shoulder seasons, walk-ins are common. Call ahead within 60 miles of a national park or major city.

Q: How much should I expect to pay per night?

Public campgrounds run $15-$40/night. Private RV parks run $40-$90/night for full-hookup. Destination resorts can hit $90-$200+/night in peak season. Monthly rates are typically 50-70% cheaper per night.

Q: What's a 'full hookup' site?

A full hookup site has water, sewer, and electric. Partial hookup is water and electric only (no sewer). A site with no utilities is dry camping or primitive.

Q: What if I just need to dump my tanks, not stay overnight?

Try the RV dump stations near me search instead. Many RV parks let outside dumpers in for a fee, and there are also plenty of standalone dump stations at truck stops, rest areas, and state parks.

Search a city, state, or ZIP — or use your current location — to see every RV park, campground, and resort nearby: full-hookup, dry-camping, public, and private.

The five kinds of RV parks & campgrounds you'll see near you

The price, vibe, and reservation rules vary wildly by category. Rough taxonomy of what you'll find in your nearby results:

Public campgrounds. State parks, US Forest Service (USFS), US Army Corps of Engineers (COE), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), and county facilities. Lower prices ($15-$40), bigger sites, more nature — but fewer amenities, often no full hookups, and primitive sites mixed in with RV sites. Reservation systems vary (Recreation.gov, ReserveAmerica, state-by-state).
Private full-service RV parks. The standard private RV park: paved or graveled pads, full hookups, laundry, showers, often a small pool. Family-owned or part of a small chain. Most reliable nightly experience in the $40-$80 range.
RV resorts. High-amenity end: pool complexes, hot tubs, planned activities, sometimes restaurants or pickleball courts. Often gated, often Encore / Sun Communities / Equity Lifestyle properties. Pricier ($70-$200+) and the best are reserved months out.
KOA & chain parks. Consistent national brand. KOA Holidays and KOA Resorts are the higher-amenity tiers; KOA Journey is the highway-overnight tier. Predictable pricing, predictable layout, easy reservations.
Long-term & 55+ communities. Built around monthly and seasonal stays, with permanent residents in some spots. Often the cheapest per-night option if you commit to a month or more, but rules and community culture matter — check reviews before booking long-term.

Site types explained

When you click into a listing, the site-type vocabulary is consistent across most parks:

Full hookup (FHU): Water, sewer, and electric at the site. The standard for most private RV parks. 30-amp service is common; 50-amp is needed if you have two air conditioners and want to run both.
Water + electric (W/E): No sewer at the site. You'll need to dump at the park's shared dump station before leaving. Common at state parks and some older private parks.
Dry / no hookup / primitive: No utilities at the site. You run on your tanks, batteries (or solar), and propane. Usually the cheapest tier and often the most scenic. Build up your fresh-water reserve before arriving.
Pull-through vs. back-in: Pull-through sites you can drive into and out of without backing up — easier for big rigs and overnight stops. Back-in sites are usually larger and more private but require maneuvering.
Premium / waterfront / shaded: Park-specific upgrade tiers. Usually $10-$30 more per night. Worth it for longer stays in summer heat.

Amenities to look for

Beyond hookups, here's what shifts a stay from fine to great:

Strong wifi.Most parks oversell their wifi. Look for recent reviews that mention speed tests — a park's own marketing copy is unreliable.
A real laundry room.Two or three working machines beats a fancier amenity that's always broken. Travel-day laundry is huge.
Clean restrooms / showers.Even if you have your own onboard, you'll appreciate a real shower after a long drive.
A camp store.Forgotten propane, RV TP, ice, milk — worth the small premium over driving to town.
Propane refills on site.Saves a separate stop. Not all parks offer it; ask before arriving on a holiday weekend.
Dog park.Critical if you travel with dogs. Off-leash areas are rarer than they should be.
Pool / hot tub.Mostly seasonal. Confirm operating dates before you book around them.
Quiet hours that get enforced.The reviews will tell you. Generators-on-after-10pm is a common complaint.

How to choose a park from the results

A few quick filters that save you from a regrettable booking:

Read the last 20 reviews, sorted newest first. Older reviews can describe a park that no longer exists; new owners, new neighbors, and new construction shift things fast.
Look at the photo gallery — and what's missing from it. Lots of pool photos and zero site photos is a flag. The best parks show you what you're actually buying.
Check Google Maps satellite view. Is it surrounded by highway noise? Is it really by a lake or a half-mile from one? The satellite never lies.
Match the site type to your rig. Long rigs go to pull-throughs; tight back-ins eat travel days.
Confirm the cancellation policy. Some private parks bill the full first night on a same-week cancel. Standards have tightened post-2024.

Reservation tips

Peak-season holiday weekends in popular regions: book 3-6 months ahead.
Public campgrounds on Recreation.gov: openings drop exactly 6 months out at 10 AM ET; set a calendar reminder for hot sites.
Shoulder season (April–May, September–October in most of NA): walk-ins are common; calling that morning often works.
If the park has a multi-night minimum, ask anyway — owners frequently waive it on slow weekdays.
Always note the check-in window in your phone calendar; many parks lock the office at 6 PM and same-day arrivals get sent to a after-hours self-check-in board.

What it costs to camp near you

Typical 2026 nightly rates by park type. Your actual numbers depend heavily on season and location.

Park type	Nightly range	Typical site
Public (state / federal)	$15 – $40	W/E or dry; large sites
Private RV park	$40 – $90	Full hookup, 30/50A
Destination resort	$70 – $200+	Full hookup, premium tiers
KOA Holiday	$60 – $120	Full hookup, family amenities
Long-term / monthly	$400 – $1500 / month	Full hookup; varies wildly

Membership programs worth knowing

For full-time and frequent travelers, a single membership often pays for itself in a season:

Good Sam: 10% off at ~2,000 affiliated private parks. The most widely accepted program; the discount adds up fast at $50+ nightly rates.
Passport America: 50% off at a smaller network (~1,400 parks). Generous discount but heavy blackout-date restrictions and a smaller list of participating parks.
Thousand Trails / Encore: Zone-based all-you-can-stay programs at chain parks. Great if your travel zone matches; mediocre if you cross regions a lot.
Harvest Hosts & Boondockers Welcome: Free or near-free overnight stays at wineries, farms, breweries (Harvest Hosts) and private residences (Boondockers Welcome). Not full hookups — you boondock — but the locations and hosts are often the best part of a trip.
America the Beautiful pass: $80/year, gets you into every federal recreation area. Combined with a 50% senior or military discount it pays for itself in a single big trip.

When you don't need a park at all

Most RVers split nights between parks and free dispersed camping. The cheapest and often most scenic option:

BLM and US Forest Service dispersed camping. Free, usually 14-day limits. Mostly Western US. No services — bring water and plan for solar / generator.
Walmart, Cabela's, and Cracker Barrel overnights. Many (not all) allow one-night overnight parking. Always ask the manager. Buy something. Pull out by 8 AM.
Truck-stop overnights. Pilot, Flying J, Love's, TA. Loud, lit, fine for a one-night crash. Park in the RV section, not the truck section.
Casino RV lots. Many tribal and commercial casinos welcome RVs. Often free if you join their players' club.

Traveling with pets

Most RV parks and campgrounds welcome leashed pets in common areas. The variation is in the details:

Some parks have breed restrictions, weight caps, or per-pet limits — check the listing's amenities first.
Per-night pet fees of $2-$5 are increasingly common.
Off-leash dog runs are still rare; assume leash-required everywhere.
Quiet-hours barking rules are enforced more strictly than they used to be.
National Park campgrounds are usually pet-friendly at the campsite but very restrictive on trails — check the specific park.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between an RV park, a campground, and a resort?

An RV park is built around RV sites — usually full hookups, paved or gravel pads, and amenities like laundry, a pool, or a camp store. A campground is broader and may include tent sites, primitive spots, and dry camping. A resort is the high-amenity end: think pool complex, planned activities, full-service marina, sometimes a golf course or restaurant. Many properties offer all three categories on the same parcel.

Do I need to make a reservation?

On weekends, holidays, and any park near a popular destination during peak season — almost always, and the most desirable parks book months ahead. On weekdays in shoulder seasons (April-May, September-October in most of North America) walk-ins are common. Each listing has the park's phone and website; call ahead anywhere within 60 miles of a national park or major city.

Are pets allowed?

Most RV parks and campgrounds allow leashed pets in common areas. Some have breed or weight restrictions, daily pet fees ($2-$5), and quiet-hours rules. A handful are pet-free. Always check the listing amenities and recent reviews; pet policies change more often than other rules.

How much should I expect to pay per night?

Public campgrounds (state parks, COE, Forest Service) typically run $15-$40/night. Private RV parks land between $40-$90/night for full-hookup sites. Destination resorts in popular regions (Florida Keys, coastal California, ski-country) can run $90-$200+/night in peak season. Monthly rates are often 50-70% off the nightly rate.

What's a 'full hookup' site?

Water + sewer + electric at the site. Some parks add cable TV and a dedicated wifi connection; that's usually called 'full hookup plus.' A site with only water and electric (no sewer) is 'partial hookup' or 'W/E only.' A site with no utilities is 'dry camping' or 'primitive.'

Can my rig fit?

Listings include the maximum supported rig length, but it varies by site within the park — a 60-foot pull-through and a 28-foot back-in can sit in the same park. If you tow a long fifth wheel or run a Class A with a tow, filter for pull-through sites and confirm with the park before arriving. Sharp interior roads and low branches are also worth asking about.

What if I just need to dump my tanks, not stay overnight?

Try RV dump stations near me instead. Many RV parks let outside dumpers in for $5-$15, but there are also plenty of standalone dump stations at truck stops, rest areas, and state parks.