Take advantage of your time off this summer by planning a family or group RV road trip. These campgrounds are particularly enjoyable once the weather begins to warm up.
RV Camping in June
Schedule some vacation time in June before schools dismiss for the summer. It’s an ideal time to catch both warmer weather and fewer crowds at popular summer destinations.
Lake George Escape, New York
WHY IT’S GREAT IN SUMMER:
Surrounded by Adirondack Park, Lake George Escape is an ideal summer getaway set among the trees and Schroon River. There’s no shortage of recreation activities from river floating to laser tag. The campground is also nearby local attractions, the Village of Lake George, Six Flags, Saratoga Springs, and more.
CAMPGROUND AND RV AMENITIES:
- Back-in and pull-through sites
- Full hookups available
- Onsite restaurant and bar
- Daily shuttle to Lake George / Bolton Landing
- River access and tubing
- Pedal cart and bike rentals
- Disc golf
- Bark Park
- Laser tag arena and arcade
- Two outdoor heated pools
PRICES:
Nightly rates start at $44.
DATES:
Open from mid-May to mid-October.
Mazama Campground, Oregon
WHY IT’S GREAT IN SUMMER:
Stay inside Crater Lake National Park at Mazama Campground. Seventy-five RV campsites are available on a first-come, first-served basis in June, so you don’t need a coveted reservation. As the snow starts to melt, roads and trails clear for recreation. The campground abuts the Annie Creek Canyon Trail and is just 7 miles from Rim Village.
Have a backup plan if you can’t get a site—try boondocking at Annie Creek or Thousand Springs Sno-Parks, or enjoy plenty of amenities at Crater Lake Resort.
CAMPGROUND AND RV AMENITIES:
- Full hookups available
- Picnic table, fire ring with grill, and food locker
- Can accommodate motorhomes up to 50 feet and trailers up to 35 feet
- Dump station
- Potable water
- Onsite store and restaurant at Mazama Village
- Pet-friendly
- Gas station
- Comfort stations
PRICES:
Nightly rates range from $31 (no hookups) to $42 (full hookups).
DATES:
Open from early June to late September.
Big Timber Lake RV Camping Resort, New Jersey
WHY IT’S GREAT IN SUMMER:
Hit the Jersey Shore’s beach and boardwalk at one of the oldest seaside resort destinations in the U.S., Cape May. Big Timber Lake RV Camping Resort provides easy access to offsite attractions like beaches, a zoo, a wildlife refuge, and wineries. The RV resort has onsite amenities like a lake, pool, restaurant, and Aerial Adventure Park.
CAMPGROUND AND RV AMENITIES:
- Full hookups
- WiFi access at campsite
- Back-in and pull-through sites
- Can accommodate rigs up to 45 feet
- Picnic table and fire pit at campsite
- Dog park
- Lake access with kayak ($) and paddleboard (free) rentals
- Mini golf course
- Onsite restaurant and store
- Pool
- Fitness center
PRICES:
Nightly rates in June start at $62.
DATES:
Open from mid-April to mid-October.
RV Camping in July
It can be difficult to find campground availability during the summer season, so it’s best to plan well in advance. Splurge on a campground with a waterfront location or amenities like pools and water parks.
Massey’s Landing, Delaware
WHY IT’S GREAT IN SUMMER:
Park your RV at a waterfront site right on Rehoboth Bay at Massey’s Landing. With a private beach and an outdoor pool, you can stay cool in the summer heat. Want to try out the RVing lifestyle? Book a stay at one of the campground’s waterfront RV rental sites (sleeps up to six people).
CAMPGROUND AND RV AMENITIES:
- Outdoor pool with splash bar
- Bathhouses
- Camp store
- Dog park
- WiFi
- Golf cart rentals
- Can accommodate rigs up to 45 feet
- Back-in and pull-through sites
- Onsite restaurant and bar
PRICES:
Nightly rates start at $149 in July.
DATES:
April through November.
Sandy Pines Campground, Maine
WHY IT’S GREAT IN SUMMER:
Sandy Pines offers quintessential New England experiences right at the campground. Enjoy a lobster roll at the campfire, paddleboard or kayak right from the campground, or rent a bike to see downtown Kennebunkport or Goose Rocks Beach.
CAMPGROUND AND RV AMENITIES:
- Electric hookups
- Heated saltwater pool
- Modern bathhouses
- Laundry facilities
- General store
- Playground and lawn games
- Paddleboard, kayak, and bike rentals
PRICES:
Nightly rates start at $75 per night in July.
DATES:
Open from mid-May to mid-October.
Platte River Campground, Michigan
WHY IT’S GREAT IN SUMMER:
For RVers looking to stay at Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore, look no further than Platte River Campground, located in the southern district of the unit. It’s a popular, well-developed campground close to the Platte River and Lake Michigan. Guests can rent canoes at the river and have easy access to the Platte Plains trail system. Reservations can be made on a 6-month rolling basis via Recreation.gov.
CAMPGROUND AND RV AMENITIES:
- Electric hookups available
- Back-in and pull-through sites
- Dump station
- Fire ring and picnic table at each site
- Bathhouses with hot showers and flush toilets
- Potable water
- Can accommodate rigs up to 40 feet
PRICES:
Nightly rates range from $26 (no hookups) to $31 (electric hookups).
DATES:
Open year-round.
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RV Camping in August
Camping in the dog days of summer can be crowded and hot. Check out these locales that have milder temps come peak summer.
Mt. Hood Village RV Resort, Oregon
WHY IT’S GREAT IN SUMMER:
Venture to the Northwest for a quiet mountain escape at Mt. Hood Village RV Resort. Surrounded by Mt. Hood National Forest, campers can rock climb, bird watch, mountain bike, fish, hike, golf, and travel down the mountain via an alpine slide. You can even ski or snowboard at Timberline Lodge, the only mountain in North America that’s open year-round. In August, Mt. Hood also hosts a Huckleberry Festival with food, music, historic village tours, Native American storytelling, and more.
CAMPGROUND AND RV AMENITIES:
- Wooded sites
- Pet-friendly
- Onsite restaurant and store
- Laundry facilities
- Swimming pool and hot tub
- Game room
PRICES:
Nightly rates start at $64 in August.
DATES:
Open year-round.
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Talkeetna Camper Park, Alaska
WHY IT’S GREAT IN SUMMER:
Whether you rent an RV or take yours on an epic road trip, camping in Alaska is a bucket list item for many RVers. At Talkeetna Camper Park you’ll park your rig in the shadows of Mt. Denali. You’re within walking distance of downtown Talkeetna, the Alaska Railroad Depot, and activities like scenic flights, fishing charters, rafting, riverboat excursions, hiking, and more.
CAMPGROUND AND RV AMENITIES:
- Partial or full hookups
- Dump station
- Gift shop
- Hot showers
- Laundry facilities
- Pet-friendly
- Community fire pit
PRICES:
Nightly rates range from $43 to $48 in August.
DATES:
Open from May (after the snowmelt) to September or October (snowfall).
Mountain View Campground, Vermont
WHY IT’S GREAT IN SUMMER:
Cool off in the onsite swimming pools or take a dip in the Lamoille River at Mountain View Campground. Kayak and river tube rentals are available for the river or to take to nearby lakes: Green River Reservoir or Elmore Pond. The campground is located 20 minutes from downtown Stowe and close to other recreation offerings like Mount Mansfield, Smuggler’s Notch State Park, Sterling Falls Gorge, Moss Glenn Falls, the Lamoille Valley Rail Trail, and more. Don’t miss out on the area’s craft beer and spirits scene with local libations for sale at the camp store or via a brewery or distillery tour.
CAMPGROUND AND RV AMENITIES:
- Full hookups
- Picnic table and fire ring
- Free WiFi
- Can accommodate rigs up to 45 feet
- Dump station
- Kayak and tube rentals
- Camp store
- Propane filling station
- Two swimming pools and hot tub
- Heated bathhouse
PRICES:
Nightly rates range from $46 to $54.
DATES:
Open mid-May to mid-October.
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