Campground Discount Programs & Memberships - RV-Dreams Community Forum

Howard · Howard

Passport America is at it again with another member referral program. This time NEW members get SIX MONTHS FREE! As we've mentioned numerous times over the years, Passport America, the 50% off nightly rates discount camping club, is pretty much a no-brainer for full-timers and those that travel...

Marblecreek · Marblecreek

We have found some city Campgrounds that were free or very inexpensive. Very nice and some with full hook ups. Here is a link to finding some. www.freecampsites.net -- Edited by Marblecreek on Monday 29th of May 2017 10:22:46 AM

hogans1947 · hogans1947

As fulltimers,we are considering a membership in this club. ROD is Resorts of Distinction and AOR is Adventure Ourdoor Resorts. Any comments? Thank you

Howard · Howard

Passport America has revived its special Refer-A-Buddy promotion. This time it runs from August 16 - November 30, 2016. New members get 3 Months FREE when signing up using an existing member's name and Member ID Number. For EACH new member referred during the promotion, existing members get:$10 Ca...

lindy · lindy

We were wonder how many members here have Coast to Coast memberships, how often you use it, and if you felt it was worth the money? We're going this weekend to get a membership from another party that wants nothing for the membership, so the only cost to us will be the transfer fees, and this years maint...

dannick · dannick

I officially begin my FT RV Journey next Friday and want to be as prepared as possible but sometimes "stuff happens". So I've been looking into both AAA and Good Sam. Is one more suitable for FT RVing over the other? Would having both be overkill? Thanks in advance.

Big Mike · Big Mike

Looking at the Passport America site and the RV Parks in each state, I notice that there are no ratings or comments about each park. Is there a site where you can look up a park and find out about how good it is or a rating system?

jt · jt

Has any one gone to overnightrvparking.com. or use the site to fine a park. They want $24.00 a year to use the site. is this a fly by night site that take your money and run. If you did use this site tell me more about it. Like to here from you. jt Edit by moderator: Activated website link. Terry -- Edited by T...

NWescapee · NWescapee

I know there are several of you that are TT members. We stayed at Tall Chief last summer and it appears next spring / summer / fall we're likely to be in and out of that park multiple times due to my work situation. The park is an Encore park but had a TT sign and several of you have mentioned it being a TT par...

WAYGONE · WAYGONE

According to each of the websites I have visited, the disability passes must be applied for in person w/documentation..However, none of these sites have information on where one can do so. COE Was not included in the new legislation and cannot issue ATB Passes but do still honor them at their parks. I...

TXRVr · TXRVr

Has anyone had any experience with The Happy Camper Club? It appears to be a competitor of Passport America and one does not always get the best quality from the CGs under PPA. I am wondering how this one stacks up.

Howard · Howard

Passport America has revived its special Refer-A-Buddy promotion. This time it runs from February 14 - March 31. New members get 4 Months FREE when signing up using an existing member's name and Member ID Number. For EACH new member referred during the promotion, existing members get:4 Months a...

The Crumps · The Crumps

We are getting ready to fulltime in four months and my husband is a diabled veteran. We get free camping here in WA state at state campgrounds. I wondered if there is a National organization that provides discounts to veterans?

Howard · Howard

Passport America has a special promotion going through June 17. New members get 4 Months FREE when signing up using an existing member's name and Member ID Number. For EACH new member referred during the promotion, existing members get:6 Months added on to their current membership$20 Cash! (Inste...

BKing · BKing

I'd like to know how many full timers use Thousand Trails on a regular basis. This summer we bought an Outdoor World membership that we plan to use in this area next summer when we come East but for now have made reservations at a campground in Rockport, TX for Jan thru March. We got a really g...

NWescapee · NWescapee

We've been full time for a almost 4 months, changed addresses on line and made at least 7 calls to Good Sam's and still are getting mail forwarded from the old address to our mail forwarding company. Any suggestions? This is getting frustrating.

Gpndavid · Gpndavid

I heard about this at the Hershey RV show. It is not a credit card. It must be paid in full each month. It give .05 off a gal of diesel and it overrides the fuel price limit cut off on the pump. Sounds good. Anyone have experience using it?

sailn2nite · sailn2nite

My wife and I are hoping to start hitting the road 6 to 8 months per year when I retire at the end of the year, one of our main concerns is campground fees, 40+ dollars a night can really add up. Can any of the full-timers suggest the best way to address this issue, are there good clubs to join or memberships t...

NWescapee · NWescapee

Looking for camping discount programs and I've seen both Passport America (frequently mentioned on this site) and just recently stumbled across Enjoy America. Both seem to offer 50% off camping with a $40/yr membership. Passport America is one we've already decided to join, trying to decide if E...

jt · jt

Has any one camp at any of the corps of engineers parks and what do you think of them. I want to try they out when we start full timing. I have my America the beautiful senior pass. jt

Trabuco · Trabuco

I know this has been a topic before but want to get some fresh info. Does anyone have the Northeast and Southeast zone passes for Thousand Trails? Are they nice campgrounds? Which ones should we avoid? How easy are they to get into in peak travel season (summer Months)? Any other info we need before we...

Fordiesel250 · Fordiesel250

Can I get some feedback on those of you who have and use Thousands trails. I would like to hear the pro's and cons from everyone.

Beth-Cal · Beth-Cal

Hello all~ It seems there are many membership options and is a bit much to absorb all the info on each. Since everyones lifestyle varies, I suppose the best memebership is vary indivual. Maybe those of you veterans in this can explain simply:) I am going to start FT in a few weeks. I will slowly be travel...

jt · jt

I now have thousand trails elite, coast to coast, rpi, america the beautiful national parks pass. I am thinking of puting Escapees on my list. Are there any other good discount parks out there. We are going full timeing soon. What can you tell me about passport America discount parks. Are there any goo...

Kevin and Janet · Kevin and Janet

Do you or your spouse have to be 55 or older to become a member of escapee or SKP RV club? I really like the escapee parks and escapee club but my husband isn't 55 until May 2013.

Pinon · Pinon

Do people have any experience w/ the r-ranches? www.r-ranch.org , www.rwildhorseranch.com , etc. There are several in California. The model seems to be a large property (a few thousand acres) a limited # of owners (2-3,000.) A stable with horses to ride, a couple pools, etc. It's a little ha...

RVPAINTER · RVPAINTER

ANYONE BELONG TO THIS GROUP? IS IT WORTH THE FEE TO JOIN? IS THEIR MAIL FORWARD SERVICE AS GOOD AS THEY CLAIM? WHAT ELSE DO YOU LIKE ABOUT IT? GOING F/T APRIL 1, 2012 -AND THAT'S NOT JOKE :>) - LOOKING FOR GOOD RV PARKS AT A GOOD DISCOUNT AS WELL AS A GOOD MAIL FORWARDING SERVICE. THANKS

Howard · Howard

I just happened to notice this today. Thousand Trails has gone to a Zone Camping Pass system for new memberships. Today, November 18, 2011, is the last day for a special in which you can buy one zone and get the second one free. Annual fee for zone passes is $499, but there is an enrollment fee depending o...

TxYellowRose · TxYellowRose

Perhaps a silly question, but I found two different Web sites for "Passport America" http://www.passportamerica.com and http://www.passport-america.com with two different phone numbers, mailing addresses, etc. Basically the same info, just laid out differently on the site...

two travelers · two travelers

Does anyone have one and recieved a letter asking them to attend an information seminar to "clarify the facts" about the sale to ELS. We have a membership to Out Door World which was bought by Thousand Trails several years ago.. I am just thinking this is a Sales meeting trying to get us to up...

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	Passport American Holiday Promotion - Six Months Free For NEW Members - Expires Jan. 31, 2018 (Preview) Passport America is at it again with another member referral program. This time NEW members get SIX MONTHS FREE! As we've mentioned numerous times over the years, Passport America, the 50% off nightly rates discount camping club, is pretty much a no-brainer for full-timers and those that travel...	Howard	3	1607	07:14 AM Jan 12, 2018 by carolinakids
	Free Camping (Preview) We have found some city Campgrounds that were free or very inexpensive. Very nice and some with full hook ups. Here is a link to finding some. www.freecampsites.net -- Edited by Marblecreek on Monday 29th of May 2017 10:22:46 AM	Marblecreek	0	713	05:40 PM May 28, 2017 by Marblecreek
	Western Horizon resorts, ROD and AOR ? Any good ? (closed) (Preview) As fulltimers,we are considering a membership in this club. ROD is Resorts of Distinction and AOR is Adventure Ourdoor Resorts. Any comments? Thank you	hogans1947	23	12880	09:44 AM May 6, 2017 by bjoyce
	Passport America Refer-A-Buddy Promotion Is Back Again - Expires November 30, 2016 (Preview) Passport America has revived its special Refer-A-Buddy promotion. This time it runs from August 16 - November 30, 2016. New members get 3 Months FREE when signing up using an existing member's name and Member ID Number. For EACH new member referred during the promotion, existing members get:$10 Ca...	Howard	4	1602	10:09 AM Nov 22, 2016 by Howard
	Coast to Coast membership (closed) (Preview) We were wonder how many members here have Coast to Coast memberships, how often you use it, and if you felt it was worth the money? We're going this weekend to get a membership from another party that wants nothing for the membership, so the only cost to us will be the transfer fees, and this years maint...	lindy	4	2626	05:50 AM Jun 2, 2016 by carolinakids
	Good Sam - AAA or Both? (Preview) I officially begin my FT RV Journey next Friday and want to be as prepared as possible but sometimes "stuff happens". So I've been looking into both AAA and Good Sam. Is one more suitable for FT RVing over the other? Would having both be overkill? Thanks in advance.	dannick	14	3084	06:36 AM Apr 22, 2016 by Happy Camper2016
	Camp Ground\RV Park Ratings (Preview) Looking at the Passport America site and the RV Parks in each state, I notice that there are no ratings or comments about each park. Is there a site where you can look up a park and find out about how good it is or a rating system?	Big Mike	5	1520	07:20 AM Apr 12, 2016 by cejones4210
	OVER NIGHT PARKING (Preview) Has any one gone to overnightrvparking.com. or use the site to fine a park. They want $24.00 a year to use the site. is this a fly by night site that take your money and run. If you did use this site tell me more about it. Like to here from you. jt Edit by moderator: Activated website link. Terry -- Edited by T...	jt	18	3589	08:25 AM Dec 28, 2015 by BiggarView
	Thousand Trails - Tall Chief question (Preview) I know there are several of you that are TT members. We stayed at Tall Chief last summer and it appears next spring / summer / fall we're likely to be in and out of that park multiple times due to my work situation. The park is an Encore park but had a TT sign and several of you have mentioned it being a TT par...	NWescapee	3	1589	07:33 PM Sep 22, 2015 by Barbaraok
	Disability passes National Forest Service and BLM ETC. ? (Preview) According to each of the websites I have visited, the disability passes must be applied for in person w/documentation..However, none of these sites have information on where one can do so. COE Was not included in the new legislation and cannot issue ATB Passes but do still honor them at their parks. I...	WAYGONE	8	2741	06:02 PM Jul 6, 2015 by RVKevi
	Discount Camping Club (Preview) Has anyone had any experience with The Happy Camper Club? It appears to be a competitor of Passport America and one does not always get the best quality from the CGs under PPA. I am wondering how this one stacks up.	TXRVr	7	1774	07:04 AM Jun 20, 2015 by Sushidog
	Passport America - Limited Time Refer-A-Buddy Promotion Is Back! (closed) (Preview) Passport America has revived its special Refer-A-Buddy promotion. This time it runs from February 14 - March 31. New members get 4 Months FREE when signing up using an existing member's name and Member ID Number. For EACH new member referred during the promotion, existing members get:4 Months a...	Howard	1	1356	09:58 PM Feb 22, 2015 by pkhalin
	Campgrounds around US with veteran's discount? (Preview) We are getting ready to fulltime in four months and my husband is a diabled veteran. We get free camping here in WA state at state campgrounds. I wondered if there is a National organization that provides discounts to veterans?	The Crumps	11	26638	08:45 PM Jul 22, 2014 by FastEagle
	Passport America - Limited Time Refer-A-Buddy Promotion (closed) (Preview) Passport America has a special promotion going through June 17. New members get 4 Months FREE when signing up using an existing member's name and Member ID Number. For EACH new member referred during the promotion, existing members get:6 Months added on to their current membership$20 Cash! (Inste...	Howard	16	2553	02:09 PM Jun 24, 2014 by Jo And Craig
	Membership Camping (Preview) I'd like to know how many full timers use Thousand Trails on a regular basis. This summer we bought an Outdoor World membership that we plan to use in this area next summer when we come East but for now have made reservations at a campground in Rockport, TX for Jan thru March. We got a really g...	BKing	17	6137	07:35 PM Jun 14, 2014 by Terry and Jo
	Good Sam's - address changes (Preview) We've been full time for a almost 4 months, changed addresses on line and made at least 7 calls to Good Sam's and still are getting mail forwarded from the old address to our mail forwarding company. Any suggestions? This is getting frustrating.	NWescapee	8	2518	01:28 PM Nov 15, 2013 by SnowGypsy
	Pilot RV Plus Card (Preview) I heard about this at the Hershey RV show. It is not a credit card. It must be paid in full each month. It give .05 off a gal of diesel and it overrides the fuel price limit cut off on the pump. Sounds good. Anyone have experience using it?	Gpndavid	6	2434	04:31 PM Nov 11, 2013 by PNV
	Almost Full Time (Preview) My wife and I are hoping to start hitting the road 6 to 8 months per year when I retire at the end of the year, one of our main concerns is campground fees, 40+ dollars a night can really add up. Can any of the full-timers suggest the best way to address this issue, are there good clubs to join or memberships t...	sailn2nite	5	1684	07:39 AM Oct 19, 2013 by TheNewhalls
	Passport America vs. Enjoy America?? (Preview) Looking for camping discount programs and I've seen both Passport America (frequently mentioned on this site) and just recently stumbled across Enjoy America. Both seem to offer 50% off camping with a $40/yr membership. Passport America is one we've already decided to join, trying to decide if E...	NWescapee	3	3080	09:35 PM May 5, 2013 by WestWardHo
	corps of engineers parks (Preview) Has any one camp at any of the corps of engineers parks and what do you think of them. I want to try they out when we start full timing. I have my America the beautiful senior pass. jt	jt	9	3214	07:56 PM Apr 1, 2013 by mark1940
	Thousand Trails (Preview) I know this has been a topic before but want to get some fresh info. Does anyone have the Northeast and Southeast zone passes for Thousand Trails? Are they nice campgrounds? Which ones should we avoid? How easy are they to get into in peak travel season (summer Months)? Any other info we need before we...	Trabuco	4	2115	08:47 PM Mar 25, 2013 by Terry and Jo
	Thousand Trails (Preview) Can I get some feedback on those of you who have and use Thousands trails. I would like to hear the pro's and cons from everyone.	Fordiesel250	3	2084	11:18 AM Mar 3, 2013 by teaberryeagle
	What membership do I choose? (Preview) Hello all~ It seems there are many membership options and is a bit much to absorb all the info on each. Since everyones lifestyle varies, I suppose the best memebership is vary indivual. Maybe those of you veterans in this can explain simply:) I am going to start FT in a few weeks. I will slowly be travel...	Beth-Cal	7	2331	09:09 PM Sep 21, 2012 by heyduke
	Campgrounds discount programs - memberships. (Preview) I now have thousand trails elite, coast to coast, rpi, america the beautiful national parks pass. I am thinking of puting Escapees on my list. Are there any other good discount parks out there. We are going full timeing soon. What can you tell me about passport America discount parks. Are there any goo...	jt	1	1712	06:19 PM Sep 7, 2012 by WestWardHo
	Escapee or SKP is there a age requirment? Escapee SKP (Preview) Do you or your spouse have to be 55 or older to become a member of escapee or SKP RV club? I really like the escapee parks and escapee club but my husband isn't 55 until May 2013.	Kevin and Janet	4	1837	09:24 PM Aug 11, 2012 by bjoyce
	Buying a campground membership r-ranch (Preview) Do people have any experience w/ the r-ranches? www.r-ranch.org , www.rwildhorseranch.com , etc. There are several in California. The model seems to be a large property (a few thousand acres) a limited # of owners (2-3,000.) A stable with horses to ride, a couple pools, etc. It's a little ha...	Pinon	5	9624	08:31 PM Jun 18, 2012 by VanMar
	ESCAPEES (Preview) ANYONE BELONG TO THIS GROUP? IS IT WORTH THE FEE TO JOIN? IS THEIR MAIL FORWARD SERVICE AS GOOD AS THEY CLAIM? WHAT ELSE DO YOU LIKE ABOUT IT? GOING F/T APRIL 1, 2012 -AND THAT'S NOT JOKE :>) - LOOKING FOR GOOD RV PARKS AT A GOOD DISCOUNT AS WELL AS A GOOD MAIL FORWARDING SERVICE. THANKS	RVPAINTER	21	4868	03:19 PM Mar 22, 2012 by bigredoes
	Final Day - Thousand Trails Zone Camping Pass Special (Preview) I just happened to notice this today. Thousand Trails has gone to a Zone Camping Pass system for new memberships. Today, November 18, 2011, is the last day for a special in which you can buy one zone and get the second one free. Annual fee for zone passes is $499, but there is an enrollment fee depending o...	Howard	0	2063	12:07 PM Nov 18, 2011 by Howard
	Just One Passport America? (Preview) Perhaps a silly question, but I found two different Web sites for "Passport America" http://www.passportamerica.com and http://www.passport-america.com with two different phone numbers, mailing addresses, etc. Basically the same info, just laid out differently on the site...	TxYellowRose	5	4699	09:12 AM Oct 17, 2011 by RVRon
	Thousand Trails membership (Preview) Does anyone have one and recieved a letter asking them to attend an information seminar to "clarify the facts" about the sale to ELS. We have a membership to Out Door World which was bought by Thousand Trails several years ago.. I am just thinking this is a Sales meeting trying to get us to up...	two travelers	5	4781	10:55 PM Oct 8, 2011 by pequeajim
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