2026 Concerts+RV Camping

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RV PARK & CAMPGROUND GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS

RV Camping + 2026 Concerts

Campsite jams are common at bluegrass concerts

RED ALERT. Dates for Sacramento’s annual epic Aftershock Festival are already announced for October,  2026 and the Gem and Jam Festival is Tucson in early February is heavily booked.

Why worry about next year’s must-have concerts  during the busiest holiday season? 

For one thing, gift certificates to concerts-cum-camping are a great way to give. For another, it takes planning to attend today’s massive concerts in an RV. 

Here are tips, some mine and some from from Matthew Smith at TicketSqueeze.com.

 

Start planning early, earlier and earliest. Study schedules. Know what days the hottest headliners will be on stage. Know campsite locations and facilities. See maps of the venue(s). 

* Once you have dates (and second and third choices just in case) note times when RV’s can enter. After you are settled in, can you come and go or not? 

* Make reservations for places to stay on your entire route to and from the concert.  

* Read ALL rules for the concert and for campers. They will be massive and usually strict. Fail to follow the rules and you could be evicted with no refund.

*What are policies regarding cancellations and refunds? Use a trusted ticket site. 

* If you’re new to this concert, is it family friendly or adults only? Are drugs and alcohol part of the scene?  Know what kind  of culture you're getting into. 

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* Surround yourself with local culture.  Choices are endless: Bluegrass, Southern Gospel, Latin, Jazz, Christian, Native American, Greek and so on.  Expand our dates to take in local museums, historic sites, local ethnic restaurants. 

It’s not too early to picture yourself at your favorite live concert next year. You’ll settle into a campsite with a canopy of stars overhead and a surrounding sea of fellow campers, food trucks, vendors, good vibes and stages alive with  nonstop music.

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                RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS; 

                    GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS

Not all state park events are held in parks that have campgrounds. Also, events may be held at parks with campgrounds that are closed or partially serviced in winter. 

NEW RV PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS 

A new, 90-site, 18-acre  RV park with clubhouse is said to be coming to Wichita Falls, Texas. An opening date has not been projected.  Get details of RV parks and tourism in the region  at DiscoverWichitanFalls.com/

EXPANDING, CHANGING PARKS, NEW OWNERS

The 144-site Cisco Grove Campground, Norden, California, formerly the Rivers Edge Campground,   will get a new life as a year-round RV campground and resort with a swimming pool, renovated camp store, miniature golf,  pickleball,  a crafts pavilion, paddle boat dock and more.   (775) 241-8884

The city-owned River Park in Lompoc, California is adding more sites. The park on the Santa Ynez River has tent and RV camping. See CityofLompoc.com/ The Park’s phone is 

 (805) 736-6565

DID YOU KNOW? 

Thirty Washington State Parks offer ranger-led First Day hikes. Also, more than 40 Ohio state parks offer ranger-led winter hikes and other specialty group hikes.

Ohioans love their ranger-guided winter hikes, which are found in dozens of Ohio state parks this season. To connect with one near you,  go to  (https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/events-calendar and select “Winter Hike” under Event Type.  Family-friend winter activities are found at  (https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/family-friendly/winter-activities/winter-recreation-safety) ,

EVENTS

Sacramento’s seismic Aftershock Festival will have camping next year. Dates for the five-night camping package are September 30-October 4, 2026.  Rates with full hookups are from $719. The music lineup, ticket packages,, campers only party and complete rules for the concert and camping are found at AftershockFestival.com/

Ohioans love their ranger-guided winter hikes, which are found in dozens of Ohio state parks this season. To connect with one near you go to  (https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/plan-a-visit/events-calendar and select “Winter Hike” under Event Type.  Family-friend winter activities are found at  (https://ohiodnr.gov/go-and-do/family-friendly/winter-activities/winter-recreation-safety). 

Visit Rockwood Caverns State Park, Warrior,  Alabama where the caves are now an  underground winter wonderland with a gift shop, snacks and hot cocoa. The park's phone is (205) 647-9692  Advance reservations are encouraged due to the popularity of this annual event.

Wind Creek State Park, near Alexander City, Alabama, is hosting its first Holiday Market Festival  December 13., from 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Bring the family for a day of food and shopping. Cost is $5 per carload. The park's phone is  (256) 323-0845

May 14-17, 2026 are the dates for the Tennessee Motorcycles and Music extravaganza at Loretta Lynn’s ranch, Hurricane Mills, Tennessee.  The lineup of music greats hasn’t yet been announced but the countdown has already begun is on for tickets and campsite reservations. Ride or compete in a variety of events. Shop. Mingle. Learn. Listen to nightly concerts. The event is quickly booked. Get your bid in early at MotorcyclesAndMusic.com

Where to go on your next road trip? See https://janetgroene.blogspot.com for news of places and events here and there, near and far, sooner and later. 

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RV Life by the Numbers

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Can you Get a Campsite Reservation in 2026?

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RV Insurance Too High?

What Can YOU do?

Here are some factoids and statistics. All are subject to challenge but some are sure to make sense to you and your RV life. 

*  California is the state with the most RV thefts. Organized crime is involved in 20% of RV thefts. Within 48 hours the rigs are stripped for parts.  About 20,000 RV’s are stolen in the U.S. yearly.  The recovery rate for RV’s is 30% yet  80% of RV crime cases go unsolved. 

* A visible alarm system reduces the chance of theft by 30%. One source observes that  RV’s are most likely to be stolen in the summer months, holiday seasons and in rural areas

`* If you use a storage unit with surveillance cameras, chances of theft are reduced by 15%. 

* One insurance company reports that windshield/glass damage accounts for a massive 46% of all insurance claims. Keep wiper blades and the windshield clean of grit. Repair tiny nicks before they spread. 

   * Surveillance cameras at storage lots reduce theft by 15%. A GPS tracking system reduces the chance of theft by 40% while a steering wheel lock offers an additional 25% protection.  An RV in an unfenced area is 50% more likely to be stolen than an RV in a fenced area;  60% of thefts are from storage areas. 

*Road accidents are responsible for 19% of one insurer’s  claims. Of these,  24% were from vehicles that were hit while parked, 14% from collisions from ahead and 14% from being hit in the rear. Accidents when reversing were 12% of claims. Incidents when pulling out accounted for 9% of all road accidents. The major cause of accidents is driver error. 

* According to usfa/FEMA.gov/  reporting from 2018-2020, there were an average of 4,200 RV fires resulting in 15 deaths, 125 injuries, and $60.3M loss. 85% of fires were in towables. 

* Although they are classified by the EPA as natural disasters, only 1-15% percent of wildfires occur on their own. The other 85-90 %,are caused by humans and things like unattended camp and debris fires, discarded cigarettes, and arson. 

*Most thefts occur at home, so it’s smart to increase total security of your home and property if your RV is parked there.

* Cooking is the source of only about 8% of RV fires, says the  U.S. Fire Administration. Although it’s a significant problem, engine and electrical fires are more common. 

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RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS; GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS

Seasonal campsites are already heavily booked for 2026. So are nightly reservations for peak vacation dates next summer. Keep ahead of the news before it's news by reading our weekly news briefs from local sources, then follow up on your own as the story develops.  No endorsement of any park is implied by this reporter.

NEWS & FUTURE RV PARKS

AND CAMPGROUNDS

Brownstone Country Club, Marion, Arizona, will open as a large,  luxury resort when the  Brownstone Water Park & RV Resort debuts in Summer, 2026.  Play 18 holes of championship golf.  Dine. Cool off in the spectacular  water park. Float the lazy river. Enjoy the luxury RV life. Get in the loop as this new resort comes alive. Contact BrownstoneStayAndPlay.com or call (870) 739-6305

Look for a grand opening in 12 to 18 months when the Ocean Springs (Mississippi) Islands RV Resort shows off its luxury amenities. The waterfront development will have 470 RV sites plus on-site Airstreams and tree houses for nightly rental. The resort will have a clubhouse, swimming pool, a lazy river and more. The land was formerly the Pine Island Golf Course. The resort doesn’t appear to have a website yet, so try the  Mississippi Gulf Coast Convention & Visitors Bureau, (228) 875-4424.

Little River RV Park & Campground, Fort Payne, Alabama, has been open for a year but  recently celebrated a new opening to introduce all that has been added. New are  nine more RV sites, glamping, a stocked fishing pod, a clubhouse with game room, two miles of hiking trails, high speed Wi-Fi, a camp store and a dog park. Upgrades and additions are expected to continue at this location near Little River Canyon National Preserve. Go to campatlittleriver.com or call 256-619-2267.

The 32 acres that were once the Rogersville Raceway in Rogersville,, Tennessee is now a new 19-site campground that is on the way to  42 sites.  The Cedar Lane Campground will also have glamping and tree houses. Campers have access to  Cherokee Public Lake nearby, (423) 923-0417 

RV PARK CHANGES, UPGRADES, NEW OWNERS

In Placer County, California, an old family favorite campground is getting a facelift. Cisco Grove Campground near Donner Summit has 144 campsites and renovations in progress for the general store, welcome center, and swimming pool. New are mini golf, pickleball courts, a crafts paviion and a dock for paddle boats. The campground is open all year but services are limited October through May.

CAMPGROUND CLOSURES

The campground at Long Branch State Park, Long Branch, Missouri will be closed throughout 2026 for renovations. Check later for an opening date in 2027. Call (660) 773-5229.to check on access to the park’s wealth of day use facilities. 

Centennial RV Park in Fort McMurray, Alberta is rumored to be closing in May, 2026.  The land has been sold and will become a car dealership. Check it out at 

 +1 780-742-1307

EVENTS FOR RV TRAVELERS

Make sweet treats for Valentines Day not for your sweetie but for the birds. Be at Chewacla State Park in Auburn, Alabama on February 6, 2026 to make heart-shaped treats for wild birds. The park has modern campsites, a large lake, bike lanes and it’s close to the city services of Auburn and Opellika. https://www.alapark.com/parks/chewacla-state-park Separately reserve your campsite and your place at the event. 

Goose Island State Park, Rockport, Texas, invites visitors to a Whooper Walk on January 28 to learn more about the endangered Whooping Crane. Biologists from the International Crane Foundation and a park ranger lead the 9 a.m. hike. Advance registration is required. The park has a variety of campsites with full or partial hookups. The 321-acre park is on the on the Gulf of America and many campsites are on the water or have water views.   https://tpwd.texas.gov/calendar/state-park-events/  . 

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COLD RV, WARM THOUGHTS

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      WARM THOUGHTS FOR Cold RV’s

Why wait for warmer weather when so many great RV parks and resorts are open all year? Here are some tips for November RV trips:

* Get a safety check up on the RV furnace if you haven’t used it for a while. Does it need new filters? Vents open and free of insect nests and blown leaves? 

* Are your indoor and outdoor wardrobes updated for November’s cold rains, warm afternoons, frosty nights, shivery mornings and buffeting winds? Don’t forget nightwear and maybe a change to flannel sheets. My favorite bed warmer is a 12-volt mattress pad. 

* Most RV floors get seriously cold for pets even when “room” temperature is comfortable. Consider a thicker (and maybe heated) nest for Rover and Kissy Kitty  and warm pants for kids who play on the floor. 

* Stock up with ingredients for  “comfort food”  soups, casseroles, oven meals and campfire coals. Bring bone broths, satiny sauces and gravies, a bouquet of hot sauces, rum for hot toddies and , garlic bread to serve hot and dripping with butter. When eating outdoors, warm plates and bowls before adding hot food. 

* When you write to Santa, ask for the best new, insulated coffee mugs and new gimmicks such as ear muffs with built-in Bluetooth and  battery heated socks.

 

* If you use campground restrooms, you need a thick terry robe and turban to wear back to the RV.after a hot shower. I made mine out of thick terry bath towels. . 

* Change your white windshield cover for a dark one. It will drink in the sun’s rans even on cold days. 

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RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS; GOOD NEWS/ BAD NEWS

Locations are in Bolface; Dates are in Red. Is your state or province in the news this week? 

NEW RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS

This news may be incomplete for travel planning. it's present here so you can follow the story and pounce when reservations open.

* Approved in Baldwin County is a Planned Urban Development near Stapleton, Alabama  that wil include the Southern Park RV Camp. Part of the  Daphne-Fairhope-Foley metropolitan area, this part of Alabama is known for its beaches and golf courses. Stay tuned as this story develops. An opening date for the projtect has not been announced. 

Opening soon near Flagstaff, Arizona,  the Flagstaff Mountain RV Park will open sometime next winter with high-speed WiFi, a camp store selling supplies including beer and wine, spaces suitable for all comers from van lifers to pet owners and easy access to Flagstaff’s local trails and city life. Get your inquiry in now to learn of earlybird perks and discounts. (928) 547-2851

More than 25,000 miles of rugged trails are going to be part of the new Appalachian Outlaw Trails project that will open in May, 2026 in Belle, West Virginia. Stay tuned as this 100,000-acre park takes shape with 24 full hook-up RV sites, dispersed camping areas, a welcome center, guard shack and camp store. Eventually the plan calls for 150 RV sites plus cabins, an amphitheater and outfitters for campers, hikers, RV-ers, ATVs, UTVs, OTVs, and single-track vehicles. See AppalachianOutlawTrails.com/

Coming to  Mirrilton, Arkansas in about six months will be the Petit Jean Gateway RV Park with 18  RV hookups, and aa community coin laundry.

UPGRADES, CHANGES, NEW OWNERS

Renovations are coming to Cozy Embers Campground and Cabins, Bradford, Pennsylvania, thanks to a $20,000 grant from the The Harvey L. Golubock Business Competition The former KOA doesn’t appear to have a website yet and current links may not be up to date.  While in Bradford, don’t miss the Zippo Museum. 

     The 147 RV site in the RV park at the Center at Forest County, Hattiesburg, Mississippi is getting a tune-up. The park has full bookups but  they are in need of he current updating.  Rates are by the night, week or month. The 16-acre park complex houses a conference center with arena and restaurant. Next door is the Forest County Lake. See Visit Hattiesburg.org/

The San Marcos River RV Resort in Lockport, Texas, formerly the Leisure Resort,  is getting a new look with the addition of mini golf, a basketball court, and a playground.  Guests enjoy walking trails, swimming and tubng the river and planned activities such as hayrides.  Accommodations are in cabins, tent sites,  tree houses and 125 RV sites. Go to SanMarcosRiverResort,com/

In Venice, Florida the former Camp Venice RV Resort is now an environmentally-sensitive county park. It will still offer riverfront campsites while upgrading hookups and creating access to other nearby nature sites such as Snook Haven Park. The park is on the Myakka River and is also near Sleeping Turtle Reserve. See  SarasotaCountyParks.com/

Whitehorse Campground in Whitefish Horse Camp, Oregon is about to get a new polish. The county park’s Upper Loop will get expanded campsites, water and electric to some sites full hookups for others, and a redesigned traffic pattern to accommodate more and larger RV’s. The transformation will come in phases starting with new restrooms in Phase One next year. Get details at the county website, JosephineCounty.gov/ or call  (541) 474-5285 (Also see Closures below.)

RV PARK & CAMPGROUND CLOSURES

A 12-month closure is in the works for Isla Blanca Park in South Padre Island, Texas while a $12 million expansion takes place. The 577 RV sites will get more modern hookups and traffic patterns will be improved for larger vehicles. The beach including pavilions, concessions and a boardwalk will remain open. Got dates and details at  CameronCountyTX.gov/

Davidson River Campground, Pisgah Forest, North Carolina is closed until May, 2026  for repairs and improvements including a new bathhouse. Other campgrounds within the national forest remain open. See PisgahHospitalityPartners.com/

EVENTS

Admission to all South Carolina state parks will be free on Black Friday, November 28. Historic home tours will also be free at Rose Hill Plantation, Redcliffe Plantation and Hampton Plantation. Reservations for the home tours open on November 10. Camping fees will  apply as usual. Start at SouthCarolinaStateParks.com/

Wyoming is always the prime place for road trips and 2026 will be doubly travel worthy. Throughout the state special events will make America’s 250th anniversary.  This is also the year the Devils Tower National Monument, the nation’s first, will turn 120 years old. Make a special trip to Vintage Park in Gillette, Wyoming where the Frontier Art Museum will expand its exhibits of camper vans, neon signs and frontier nostalgia. Check often with https://TravelSWyoming.com/

Don’t miss the Feathered Friends & Fine Art exhibit at the park lodge at Maumee Bay State Park, Oregon,  Ohio. The free exhibit includes more than 30 pieces including paintings, printmaking, music and photography. It’s open now until January 16, 2026.  The park’s campground has full and partial hookups but water hookups and some shower houses are closed in winter.  At present the nature center is also closed for two months of renovations.  See Ohio DNR.gov/

Be one of the first hikers on the  Steve Newman Audio Trail when it opens on April 1 at East Fork State Park, Batavia, Ohio. The year-round park has 23 RV sites with full hookups, 376 sites with water and electric and 17 equestrian sites. Each has a picnic table, paved pad and fire ring. The park has a dump station, flush toilets,  camp store,  playgrounds, mini golf,  a nature center and a beach and boat ramp for campers only. (866) 644-6727. 

Save the date. The Appalachian Music Festival at Pike Lake State Park, Bainbridge, Ohio is scheduled for June 20, 2026. T Campsites will go early. The park has a 13-acre lake, trails and campsites with electric hookups.  (740) 493-2212. 

SCUTTLEBUTT

* New owners are in charge at the Skyway Camping Resort, Greenfield Park, New York,: (845) 647-5747. The resort  has more than 160 campsites, sports and other planned activities, a swimming pool in season,  a camp store, laundry, dog run and hot tub. 

Will there be a new RV park in the Coachella Valley? It’s possible that the former Thermal Ranch will become a 230-acre community  with focus on equestrian housing, polo, competitions and fun. The plan calls for 300 RV sites plus  homes, a hotel, a village with restaurants and shops, and venue spaces for the entertainments the valley is known for. Keep an eye on this story for future developments.

City-owned Bergstrom  Park in Woodland Park, Colorado has added two small parcels of land that will make way for more RV sites. Check it out for next season at WoodlandPark.gov/

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RV WINTER CAMPING + LATEST RV PARK NEWS BRIEFS

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For every RV life

THERE IS A SEASON

And for some RV-ers, winter is best of all

Thanks to the sophisticated new reservations systems we can always find just the right RV site for ambience, location, services, facilities and even the shape, size and placement of hookups at the site itself. 

However, there is more you need to know about a destination at this time of year. More and more campgrounds, resorts and RV parks are choosing to stay open through the winter. 

Here’s an idea of what to look for:

* What amenities remain open? When does the outdoor swimming pool close? What about planned activities?  The fitness center? Nearby restaurants and attractions?  Bathrooms and hot showers available?       

           

* What about bottom line costs? Winter may call for high season camping rates in ski country but low season rates in area where winter is not tourism season. But what about the unexpected costs of winter travel? 

  

* You need to know total costs such as installing skirting and other insulation, purchases such as heated hoses, the cost of  electricity for heating and charges for water and honey wagon delivery if the water and sewer hookups are disabled when temperature call below freezing. Is propane delivery available? 

* Can you get there? In snow country it’s likely that some roads will be closed at least some of the time. Is your rig both winterized and suitable for winter driving? 

* Reservation cancellation costs can be high. If you can have to cancel because of closed roads or a weather related problem at the campground, can you get a refund or just credit for a  new date?

* What about staffing and security in winter? 

* Does the place offer safety and comfort for your pet? Facilities for equestrian campers and their mounts? 

* If you rely on solar, how much sunshine can you expect at this locale?

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 CAMPGROUNDS & RV PARKS; GOOD NEWS/BAD NEW

These news briefs are from local sources. They may be premature or incomplete from the travel planner's standpoint. It's up to you to follow up for yourself. 

RV Park & Campground Changes, Upgrades, New Owners

A real estate investment group now owns Lake George Riverview Campground in Lake George,  New York. Book a waterfront campsite on the Schroon River. Sites have water, electric, sewer, fire ring, picnic table and free WiFi. The park has a boat launch, swimming pool, sand beach and a pavilion/activities center. As of press time no changes have been announced by the new owners.  (518) 623-9444 (www.) LakeGeorgeRiverview.com/

In Arizona, new owners are in place at the Willcox/Cochise KOA Holliday.  They plan to add 30 new RV sites for long rigs, more sites with Paw Pens, more patio sites, a new playground, horse stalls and a pickleball court. Call (800) -562-5415. 

EVENTS

I loved camping Australia in a rented camper, so this news item is presented for those planning a trip Down Under,  The Bundurra Race Course in New England, New South Wales, Australia.  is again the  home of the historic Bundurra Cup each October. That’s good news for RV travelers. The campground is now upgraded and renewed. Start planning now for the 2026 event.  

Re-sole your dancing shoes in time for the Colorado Square Dance Festival in Greeley, Colorado, June 12-13, 2026. Dry RV camping will be available on site and at least three full-survice campgrounds nearby are available nearby. The University of Northern Colorado Center Ballrooms have a beautiful wood floor. All dancing and activities will take place on one level of the University Center. To register go to https://mapsdc.coloradosquaredancefestival.com/online-registration/

Oak Mountain State Park, Pelham, Alabama (south of Birmingham)  will hold its annual Appalachian Festival November 5.  Bring the family to discover authentic mountain music, crafts, environment, history and arts. The park has RV sites with partial or full hookups plus a dump station (fee for non-campers), two bath houses, a playground, dog park and two coin-op laundry facilities.  See alaparks.com/

SCUTTLEBUTT

Seasonal closing dates in various national forest campgrounds around Lake Tahoe vary from October 1 to November 30 and can be changed by weather conditions. Check each  ahead.  Those that stay open through the winter include Camp Richardson Resort’s RV campground and  Zephyr Cove Resort and Campground 

A final development plan has been approved for Elmwood RV Park near Abilene in Taylor County, Texas. The city-size development will have 2.300 lots sized 25 X 55 with cement pads plus  a dog park, playground, volleyball and a clubhouse. All RV’s must have their own bathroom and showers.

CAMPGROUND AND RV PARK CLOSURES

The campground at Long Branch State Park,  Macon, Missouri, is set to close for 2026 while renovations and additions are completed. Check occasionally so see when reservations will open for 2027.  Contact 

https://mostateparks.com/campgrounds/long-branch-state-park or call the park office at (660) -773-5229.

We understand that Davidson River Campground near Brevard, North Carolina in Pisgah National Forest will close this November until May, 2026 while it’s being renovated. The area is known for trout fishing, camping, mountain views, leafy forests and rugged trails. Check for reservations at recreation/gov/

Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park in California, which hoped to reopen its campground  this year,  is now expected to remain closed until April 2026. Campers can look forward to a newly renovated and improved campground. Call  (831) 335-4598 to ask when reservations will be available. https://www.parks.ca.gov/

Cameron County (Texas) officials are moving forward with a major utility upgrade at Isla Blanca Park. Because of the project, the park’s interior campground will close on October 1 for approximately one year while crews update aging hookups and systems.  Day use facilities at the park remain open. 

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