Imagine this: You’ve finally convinced your family to go on a camping trip, but you know they’ll be out of their element if you’re too far off the grid. Your family may prefer the comforts of home, and you’re bound to forget a few make-or-break items when packing. If you’ve ever found yourself in this kind of situation, tent-friendly RV campgrounds may be just what you need. Between onsite amenities, activities and more, plenty of families choose campgrounds like these as a steppingstone to more off-the-grid camping. Here are just a few reasons you should consider booking your next camping trip at an RV campground.
Convenience
RV campgrounds offer facilities like restrooms, showers, and laundry rooms, and many are equipped with an onsite camp store, so you don’t have to go far if you forget to pack something. Not only that, but many tent sites at these campgrounds also include electrical hookups for your use! Other fun amenities to make use of include playgrounds, swimming pools, mini golf, and canoe or kayak rentals, which will enhance your family’s camping experience and keep the kiddos entertained without breaking the bank.
Boat rentals and camp store at Thousand Trails Lake of the Springs in Oregon House, CA
Planned Activities/Entertainment
To a new camper, it may take some time to slow down to enjoy the great outdoors with less screen time. While adults welcome the change of pace, kiddo campers may need a bit more structure during the day. One way RV campgrounds keep things interesting throughout the season is branding their weekends with themes such as superheroes, the 80s, or Christmas in July. Each weekend comes with a whole host of fun activities, games, and crafts led by the onsite teams. The theme weekends bring a summer camp vibe the whole family can enjoy!
Kids racing at O’Connell’s RV Campground in Amboy, IL.
Community Feel
You’ll get plenty of family time on your camping trip, but one experience that’s harder to find when camping at a remote campsite is the sense of community with your site neighbors. Some campers choose to camp throughout the season, making their site a home away from home. You may meet them while out and about, share s’mores or swap stories with one another, and see what it’s like to be part of a camping family.
Group campfire at Thousand Trails Palm Springs in Palm Desert, CA
This community feel is also present at campground-wide events like cornhole tournaments, movie nights, golf cart parades, and even live music that campers of all ages are welcome to enjoy. They’re a great place to meet other families and share tips or find your next favorite camping spot! All the fun going on will help create memories that your kids will want to relive each summer.
Patriotic golf cart parade at Thousand Trails Indian Lakes in Batesville, IN
Live music at Spring Gulch Campground in New Holland, PA
If your family doesn’t want to “rough it” so much, try a vacation rental! They’ll help younger kids feel more protected against any unfamiliar nature sounds at the campground and are more comfortable for grandparents tagging along on your camping trip. Vacation rentals can range from rustic cabins that are just a step up from staying in a tent to not-so-rustic options that include a private bathroom, air conditioning, and kitchenette.
Cabin rentals at Thousand Trails Natchez Trace in Hohenwald, TN
Let’s Get Out and Camp
Congrats! You now have a blueprint for a successful camping trip with your first-time campers. Booking a tent site at an RV campground will give you the perfect mix of a traditional camping trip and a weekend summer camp. Rine or shine, you’re bound to have plenty of fun. Your family will be begging to go camping again next summer, and you might find you don’t need to go off grid for a weekend of recharging after all!
