Although the luxury of an RV may tempt you to stay indoors on your next vacation, there are dozens of things to do outdoors, too! No matter what type of activity you enjoy, making an RV your home base gives you the perfect blend of comfort and the outdoors.
Use this list of the top ten RV camping activities to plan your next RV excursion.
1. Fishing: Whether fishing for bass or hoping to catch a trophy trout, great fishing can be found at many fantastic RV camping destinations. Visit local lakes and rivers, or head to state lakes and national parks to find a great campground near the water. For up-to-date fishing reports, try ReelReports.com, and to find nearby campgrounds, check out websites like GoCampingAmerica.
2. Boating: Do you love going to the lake for a weekend of boating fun? Tow your boat behind a comfortable RV and you’ll have a great place to relax on land. The lakes and rivers of the US offer boaters a variety of experiences. Whether it’s canoeing or kayaking the Delaware Water Gap or sailing on one of the Great Lakes, there are bound to be picturesque RV campgrounds nearby.
3. Hiking: Pick a trail, map your course, and park your RV in a wooded campground for a wonderfully relaxing getaway. Most US national parks have hundreds of miles of hiking trails, so why not plan a vacation there? Many eastern national parks include sections of the Appalachian Trail, and hiking possibilities in parks like Yosemite, Yellowstone, and Bryce Canyon can keep an RV camper busy for weeks.
4. Nature Photography: One of the favorite activities of RV campers is taking photos of their surroundings. Whether you’re one of those photographers who climbs a cliff to take a great photo, or prefers to take photos of wildlife near your campsite, spending time camping in the woods with a good camera can be very rewarding.
5. Horseback riding: Spending time in nature on horseback also creates wonderful memories. Many places now offer scenic RV campsites and trail rides for campers. Here’s an example in Missouri that promises lots of family fun.
6. Mountain Biking: For a real adrenaline rush, plan an RV camping vacation around the mountain biking trails. Any perennial favourites? Try the trails around Snowmass and Aspen, Colorado, or the Porcupine Rim Trail near Moab, Utah. Be sure to hit the trails around Lake Tahoe too, for a once-in-a-lifetime experience.
7. Whitewater Rafting: If paddling through rapids and traversing rocks on a raft gets your adrenaline pumping, whitewater rafting is an RV camping activity not to be missed. Use this site to find the right river for your next adventure and get ready to have fun on the water.
8. Skiing: What could be more luxurious than coming home from a long day of skiing in the warmth and comfort of a motorhome? Savvy RV campers know there are plenty of places they can ski that have campsites close to the piste. Allow time on your next RV camping trip to the mountains to hit the slopes on time.
9. Golf: Do you have a golfer in your camping group? Be sure to check out the local greens when planning your RV trip. Or plan an entire trip playing eighteen holes at outstanding golf courses. Either way, golf is a natural fit for active RV campers.
10. Scenic Drives: And don’t forget why we RV’d in the first place! Seeing beautiful scenery from the comfort of an RV will give you a whole new perspective on vacation travel. The America’s Byways website has detailed information on America’s most scenic drives. As you plan where to camp, plan time to see the scenery that makes America beautiful.
Active RV campers have abundant opportunities to get out and enjoy nature. Enjoy your comfortable RV, by all means, but use these ideas to add a little more excitement to your next vacation.
