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There are over 16,000 public and private campgrounds in the U.S. alone, not counting Canada. Here are just a few tips on finding a great one for your family to enjoy!
Senior Specials at National Park Campgrounds:
If you’re over 61 and plan to camp in National Parks, then you should purchase a Golden Age Passport which can save you up to 50% on federal use fees charged for facilities & services, and it’s only $10.00! What a bargain! 888/GO-Parks.
KOA, Kampgrounds of America:
Order one of their Value Kards and save up to 15% off. The Kard cost $16.00 per year, but is a great value. KOA has 3,000 locations across the U.S. & Canada
www.koa.com
Georgia State Parks:
Georgia has one of the finest state parks systems in the entire U.S.
www.gastateparks.org
Fort Wilderness, Disney World, Orlando, Florida:
Our Number One Customer destination site & 1 of the best.
www.disneyworld.disney.go.com
Stone Mountain Park, Stone Mountain, GA:
One of the finest state parks in the entire Southeast. Lots of great family activities to enjoy. Proves that you don’t have to drive hundreds of miles to enjoy camping!
www.stonemountainpark.com
Lake Lanier, Gainesville, GA. And All U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Projects:
There are 8 Army Corp campgrounds with 647 campsites, surrounding Lake Lanier, and all are great. But, there are 53,000 campsites located near oceans, rivers, lakes & streams, that were created by
Corp projects (and no, you don’t have to peel potatoes to stay there!) Make reservations at
www.recreation.gov or 877/444-6777
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Parks/Leisure Systems, Inc.:
Not in all states, but are usually nice facilities.
www.campjellystone.com
The National Forest Service:
Covers 4,300 campgrounds in 156 forests. Reserve at
www.ReserveUSA.com or 877/444-6777.
National Parks:
Covers 29,000 campsites in 440 campgrounds. This is also available in book form from our Parts Department.
www.nationalparks.org
& www.rvworldofgeorgia.com
Woodall’s Campground Directory:
Presently their 71st Anniversary Issue is on the news stands. Lists every known campground in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Order/pickup at our Parts Department
www.rvworldofgeorgia.com & www.woodalls.com
Wheelers RV Resort & Campground Guide:
Covers the U.S., Canada and Mexico. Available by book & DVD at
www.wheelersguides.com
Military Campgrounds:
There are dozens of military base campgrounds across the U.S. Search here for their locations.
www.PathsAcrossAmerica.com
Recreation USA:
Driven by membership, this website points out a number of campgrounds that offer $10.00
per night campsites.
www.campingandcampgrounds.com
Free or Nearly Free Campgrounds:
This site presently lists 1,818 different places to camp for free, or almost free, across the U.S. &
Canada. Many are Wal-Marts and Truck Stops.
www.freecampgrounds.com
Wal-Mart Non-Campground Overnight Stays...
Wal-Mart Stores That Allow Overnight Parking:
Check out this site to see which Wal-Mart stores do or do not, allow people to park their RV’s overnight in their parking lot. Remember, this is always subject to change at any time and you should confirm with the store manager prior to settling down for the night.
Stores that do allow RV parking:
www.allstays.com/wal-mart-locations.com
Stores that do not allow RV parking:
www.freecampground.com/wal-mart_nocamping.aspx
Wal-Mart Disclaimer:
Overnight parking at Wal-Mart is not a recommend method to camp. There are several reasons for this:
1. You are not allowed to open your awning; sit or cook outside the vehicle…in other words, you cannot camp. You can park, but not camp.
2. If it is hot enough to need to use your roof A/C, or cold enough to need to use your furnace, then you need to run the generator. An average generator will use an average of one (1) gallon of gasoline per hour under load. This, if you are parked at Wal-Mart from 8:00 P.M. to 8:00 A.M., you can spend as much money on gasoline to operate the generator, as an average campsite will cost at a KOA.
3. Some time before you leave, someone in your rental party will say: “Hey, let’s go in Wal-Mart.” And then, you come out an hour later, and having spent $50 - $100, on items you wouldn’t have purchased in a campground.
4. Between what you spend on gasoline and inside Wal-Mart, it can be the most expensive free camping you’ve ever experienced.
When to stay in a Wal-Mart:
When you are too tired to make it to the next campground, or you are too far from the next available campground.
Remember, you’re parking there, not camping.
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