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10 Ways to Speed Up
Your Campground Check-In
1. Check in/out online ahead of time if available. Make note of the gate code and WiFi password.
2. Know check-in check out hours. You may ne charged extra for early check/in or late check-out. If yo are given a specific arrival time, believe it. Many parks require them to avoid traffic jams.
3. Get directions from the park’s own site. They may be different from GPS.
4. Read the fine print in campground rules which are usually on the website and make sure you’re able to comply. Deal breakers might include the size or breed of your dog, signing a liability waiver or the age of your rig.
5. Know your credit/debit card limit. Be prepared to pay in the method required. Know that a “hold” of $200 or so may be placed on your credit card to cover incidental charges incurred during your stay.
6. Know your license number. Have your ID handy as well as membership cards, loyalty cards and proof of qualification for a veteran’s or other discount.
7. Forget the chit chat. Consider that there are others waiting behind you.
9. Be prepared to show proof of your reservation so it can be found quicker on the office computer.
10. Follow signs to the check-in parking area, which may require a long walk to the office.
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RV PARKS & CAMPGROUNDS; GOOD NEWS/BAD NEWS
Locations are in boldface by city and state. Dates are in red. Listings here are free . No endorsement of any RV park is implied.
New RV PARKS AND CAMPGROUNDS
Just in time for snowbird season, the new Roaming Trails RV Resort in Burleson, Texas is offering a Grand Opening Special of two free months with a six-month stay. Go to https://roamingtrailsrv.com/offers-and-packages/
Located in the Dallas-Fort Worth area, the luxury resort specializes in long-term stays. Settle in a for a vacation that includes a huge swimming pool, Wi-Fi, full hookups, gated RV sites, security and a large community center with activities including line dancing and barbecues.
CHANGES, NEW OWNERS, UPGRADES, EXPANSIONS
La Belle, Florida is getting a new RV park at River Landings Resort, where an additional 20 acres will have RV sites and a commercial district. The Class A resort has an 8,000 square-foot clubhouse, a resort style swimming pool, bar/lounge and more. (863) 612-0104.
Rustic Woods Campground Varysburg, New York is under construction and accepting reservations now for Summer, 2026. Located in the Finger Lakes Region, the new destination will offer full hookups, fishing, hiking, and grassy or wooded RV sites. 1--585-535-4141
CLPOSURES
Starting in September, 2026, the campground at Gifford Pinchot State Park, Lewisberry, Pennsylvania will close until 2028 for major renovations, especially to handicap facilities such as parking and bathrooms. The $8 million upgrade will take 16 to 20 months. Hiking, fish, trails and other outdoor recreation facilities will stay open. (717) 432-5011, _ giffordpinchotsp@pa.gov_ /
EVENTS
Grand Ole RV Park, Goodlettsville, Tennessee has live Nashville music every night. The family-run, family-friendly park has 130 full hookup RV sites, a camp store and a guest laundry. (615) 420-6036
The former Sertoma Youth Ranch, Brooksville, Florida is now the Florida Sand Music Ranch with a red-hot schedule of music events. The 80-acre park has 200 full hookup RV sites, a pavilion with stage, a playground and handicap accessible hot showers. Dump station use costs $15. Call for dates for the next concerts. (813) 699-4096
Sport your ugliest outfit for the Christmas Sweater Party on December 13 at Maple Bear Campground, Tomahawk, Wisconsin. Bring a dish to pass at the potluck and join the contest. The year-found park has ATV/snowmobile trails, a bar and grill and lots of events. maplebearcampground.com, phone:(715) 453-5103.
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