Economic Campsites, Etc. - RV-Dreams Community Forum

nikkib4fl · RV-Dreams Family Member

Economic Campsites, Etc.

Racerguy · RV-Dreams Family Member

First thing first, join Passport America and then read up about them.Use the search function and maybe type cheap camping or camping clubs.Lot's of good discussion here already.

53 Merc · RV-Dreams Family Member

One good source is found at http://www.freecampgrounds.com/ They list free as well as reduced cost campgrounds all over the US. Some have a minimal fee for a week or two, then the cost might go up. Some have a limited stay, as in one to three free days. One near my town has ten days free, then $10.00 a day after that (all on the honor system). Go to the website, select the state and look. Passport, as George said, is another good resource. Half rates for as much as a week or two, some for as little as one, with second day at normal rate. Just investigate them and see.

NorCal Dan · RV-Dreams Family Member

We like the Trailer Life Directory (affiliated with Good Sam). The ratings give us a good idea of what to expect.

RVRon · RV-Dreams Family Member

We rely heavily on rvparkreviews.com to find a site in a particular area. The reviews show the daily rate that was paid and the reviews are for the most part helpful. I generally don't put much stock in one review but look for overall trends.

I'd also agree with the Passport America suggestion. Most of the PA rates are 1/2 the regular rate so it takes only a couple of nights to recoup the $39.00 annual fee. There are restrictions though - most have stay limits or only apply to weekday stays.

Another suggestion that may not help yet if you're not yet 62 is to get the Senior Pass from the National Park Service. It allows you to get a 50% discount on most of the Corps of Engineers campgrounds so you can often get the daily rate to below $10.00.