Tips & Guides

Summer Campgrounds

Summer is here and that means it is time to take advantage of the warm weather and go on a camping adventure! Our friends at Thousand Trails have put together a list of best campgrounds to visit this summer. Check them out below! 

Bend-Sunriver RV Campground – Bend, OR

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This campground on the Little Deschutes River was recently recognized by the Travel Channel as one of the best family campgrounds in the United States! Fishing is allowed at this central Oregon RV campground, and rivers and lakes in the area offer salmon, whitefish, and rainbow trout. Other summer fun includes boating, swimming, hiking and horseback riding. For even more fun in the sun, this Thousand Trails resort offers both canoe and kayak rentals. Campsites, cabins, cottages, and yurts are available. Mt. Bachelor, a world-class ski resort just minutes away from Bend-Sunriver RV Campground, provides excellent trails for summer hikes and mountain biking adventures. The quaint town of Bend is a great place to visit while staying at the Bend-Sunriver RV Campground, as well!

Long Beach RV and Camping Resort – Seaview, WA

The Long Beach RV and Camping Resort is a beautiful 22-acre campground in Washington, located just 1,200 feet from the Pacific Ocean. Take one of the beach paths down to the water and enjoy 28 miles of dog friendly beach. All of the sites at the Long Beach preserve are full RV camping hookups and satellite friendly. Just two miles up the road from the Long Beach RV and Camping Resort is the city of Long Beach, where you will find plenty of shops and, perhaps, the perfect gift. Downtown also hosts a variety of wonderful restaurants. You will also find an arcade, a go-cart track, and museums. The Long Beach Peninsula is a great destination for nature lovers, too! The campground often has visits from elk, deer, bald eagles and black bears that make their way through the park. The peninsula also has two beautiful lighthouses. There are bike paths and nature trails that all offer spectacular views of the Pacific Ocean.

Hershey RV and Camping Resort – Lebanon, PA

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Set on 200 acres of rolling farmland in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, Hershey RV and Camping Resort is enclosed in a natural valley of grassy fields, sloping down to a small fishing lake. Perfect for a family summer vacation. six miles away is Hershey's Chocolate World (rides and live entertainment), ZooAmerica, plus many golf courses and 3 major outlet centers. Who doesn’t love a good amusement park in the summer months? For those looking for a well rounded vacation, Hershey is also near Amish settlements and the Indian Echo Caverns. With plenty of events planned for the summer camping season, Hershey is a great place to visit!

Gettysburg Farm RV Campground – Dover, PA

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At the Gettysburg Farm RV Campground, you'll find a beautiful working farm situated on 120 sprawling acres bordered by Conewago Creek. This campground is centrally located between York, PA, and the battlefields of Gettysburg near the quaint, historic town of East Berlin. On the farm, your children can feed and pet the animals, and watch the planting and harvesting of crops. This makes for both an educational and memorable experience. Speaking of educational, take the opportunity to travel to the nearby Gettysburg battlefields and learn about the history of the American Civil War. Your Gettysburg Farm RV Camping vacation itinerary will be filled with fun, learning and the natural beauty of the Pennsylvania countryside. Whether you just want to relax poolside, let your children participate in the organized activities, or go on day trip excursions, this central Pennsylvania RV campground gives you a great selection of options.

Russian River RV Campground – Cloverdale, CA

Situated right on the banks of the Russian River and surrounded by Northern California wine country's natural beauty, Russian River RV Campground is a popular place for kayaking, canoeing, rafting, trout fishing, swimming, or enjoying a quiet time in the Santa Rosa area. If your family is a fan of the water and adventure, Russian River will help create the ideal family camping vacation for you! Looking for something more relaxing? Within minutes the campground, you can find numerous local wineries. Enjoy the outdoors with a vast selection of destinations close to this Santa Rosa RV campground: Lake Sonoma and the fish hatchery, natural "Geysers", the Petrified Forest, and the Safari West animal preserve. Take a walk on ocean beaches or stroll under giant redwoods. Nearby visit one of our two local casinos, walk the Golden Gate Bridge or enjoy world class dining in San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Ponderosa RV Resort – Lotus, CA

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Located in the beautiful foothills of the Sierras, the Ponderosa RV Resort is ideally situated on the South Fork of the American River, the most popular whitewater river in the western United States. Rafting, kayaking, fishing, swimming, gold panning, and sunbathing are favorite pastimes for customers of this California campground Boasting more than 2,000 feet of river frontage, the sites at Ponderosa offer excellent RV camping with 30-amp, 50-amp, sewer, pull-thru, and tent spots. Come hook up with us at this popular RV camp in the California mountains. Local attractions include award-winning wineries and vineyards, Red Hawk casino gaming, world-class skiing, Folsom Lake, and numerous golf courses, just to name a few. Whether this is your first experience at this campground, or another of many, we suggest venturing out into our local and surrounding areas to get a taste of the wonderful flavors and cultures that are so abundant in the Sierra foothills.

Lake Conroe RV and Camping Resort – Willis, TX

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Lake Conroe RV and Camping Resort is a prime example of what family camping is all about. This RV campground in Texas is a water lover's dream come true. You can bring your boat and launch it right from the campground, or rent one of our jon boats, paddle boats, kayaks, or canoes. Lake Conroe and the RV camp are open year round and offer lots of variety for the entire family to enjoy. The staff is very friendly and looks forward to serving your needs from our well-rounded RV campground in the south of Texas. Lake Conroe is a conveniently located RV campground in Texas, just outside of Houston. Lake Conroe also recently received an upgraded pool and deck, sports courts, fitness center, restrooms, miniature golf, and landscaping. The beach has been expanded to make way for plenty of family fun on the shores of the beautiful Lake Conroe!

Arrowhead RV Campground – Wisconsin Dells, WI

Arrowhead RV Campground is an incredible camping retreat located on 188 beautifully wooded acres just minutes from the heart of the Wisconsin Dells. It is the perfect home base if you're looking to splash your way through the many water parks that have made the Dells famous for family vacations. Want to stay dry? This Wisconsin Dells RV resort is close to hiking trails around Devil's Lake, multiple golf courses and tons of shopping! Spacious sites will easily accommodate your RV, pop-up, or tent, and each have a picnic table and fire ring. Bring the whole family and invite your friends, too! Arrowhead RV Resort has plenty of cozy cabins that can provide all the comforts of home. So come and see that hospitality is in this campground’s nature!

Lake George Escape Campground – Lake George, NY

Excitement and adventure await you at Lake George Escape, a 178-acre resort full of plush woods, meadows, and direct access to the Schroon River. Surrounded by the six million acre Adirondack Park, you'll find an ideal camping getaway. Visitors come back year after year to enjoy tubing, swimming in one of two beautiful pools, tennis courts, a playground, fishing, river swimming, and a full recreational and social activities calendar. For added excitement, rent an outfitted canoe or kayak and enjoy a scenic trip on the river. Lake George Escape is conveniently located just off of I-87 and close to local attractions such as the Village of Lake George, Six Flags, Saratoga Springs, and more. RV sites range from easy access clusters to pull-thrus and back-ins. Choose from sunbathed, waterfront, and wooded sites! Each site includes water, electricity, a picnic table and fire pit.

Tranquil Timbers Camping Resort – Sturgeon Bay, WI

Tranquil Timbers Camping Resort is your guarantee of a vacation to remember. We invite you to experience the uniqueness that is Door County from our beautiful campsites. The Tranquil Timbers campground is a peaceful place to relax, see nature's beauty and just have fun. We are located on a 75-mile long peninsula known as one of the nation's premier vacation destinations with 5 state parks and 10 lighthouses. Tranquil Timbers, a Door County RV resort and campground, is adjacent to Potawatomi State Park, which has beautiful hiking and biking trails and a boat launch. The Tranquil Timber campground is located in Door County, which has more than 250 miles of big water shoreline and year-round fishing for walleye, smallmouth bass, giant northern pike, brooke and rainbow trout. Aptly named, Tranquil Timbers and its RV resort property lie between the sparkling waters of Green Bay and Lake Michigan among quiet forests and wooded paths. Being just minutes away from the best boating and water skiing in the state, this beautiful slice of Wisconsin offers something for everyone.

We hope everyone has a great Live Riveted summer planned, full of adventures and memories with friends and family!