Camping For Fun

Camping - Choosing the Right RV Park

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North Americans who enjoy camping and RVing each year, but you don't know what to expect?  Start by choosing the right RV park and your camping trip will be more enjoyable.  For the various types of RV travelers there are RV parks throughout North America that can offer you the ammenites you want.  Woodalls provides an excellent campground directory as does Good Sam and Family Motorcoach.

So, you are thinking about joining the millions of North Americans who enjoy camping and RVing each year, but you don't know what to expect? A whole new world can open up to you if you decide to try it. 


For many of us, RV travel allows us to venture to all points across North America. No matter where you decide to travel, you'll find campgrounds and RV parks located throughout North America that provide just the amenities and recreation you and your family want -- from small campgrounds to luxury RV resorts. And, as you will soon discover for yourself, the problem with the RV lifestyle is not having to search long and hard for a place you want to visit, but having too many places you want to visit.



Families will find campgrounds and RV parks nestled in or near the national or provincial parks, recreation areas, beaches, mountains, major tourist attractions and large cities. Wherever you live, there is an RV park/campground within easy driving distance.

Like families throughout North America, campgrounds and RV parks come in many sizes and personalities. For RV travelers and campers, there's a park to fit every budget and wish list of activities. Some offer a wide range of amenities, while others provide the basics for a more rustic experience. When choosing a park, remember there's something for everyone. Today's privately-owned parks specialize in providing an environment where you can enjoy outdoor recreation without completely abandoning civilization. Some locations offer camping/housekeeping cabins or RVs and trailers available for rent. Some RV parks cater especially to adults and some are really "kid-oriented".

On an RV/camping trip, families are not faced with the interruptions of routine home life, yet they have the comforts of home. RVing families are able to enjoy each other's company and kids are free to be themselves. RVing means every weekend can be a mini-vacation, allowing quick getaways with minimal preparation and planning. In addition to family fun, RVs offer parents an affordable vacation. 

Camping - Types Of Parks

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There are a wide variety of parks available across North America. What's the best one for you and your family?

A campground is a camping area, usually in a rural or natural setting. A campground accepts tents and usually RVs. There might be little formal development.

Franchise parks belong to one of several nationwide franchises and may offer membership discounts; camping cabins; special events; cartoon characters; standard rates, amenities and recreation; etc. The attraction of a franchise park is knowing what to expect. KOA and Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park (Leisure Systems) are two prominent franchises.

An RV Park usually has devoted considerable attention to formal site development. It generally caters to RVs and their requirements. Often an RV Park does not accept walk-ins or tents and sometimes does not accept tent trailers or other non full-hookup units.

A Season Lease Park has sites available with weekly or monthly rates. Seasonal sites provide for spending the winter in the sunbelt, the summer near great fishing or other similar long-term camping.

An RV Area in a Mobile Home Park is a special section for RVs within a mobile home park (a park for permanent living). It may or may not have its own recreational complex. It is adjacent to and shares management with the mobile home park.

RV Spaces are spaces that are reserved for RV travelers at places such as mobile home parks, camp resorts, RV dealerships/service centers and next to motels.