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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
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