Choose a Seasonal RV Park

Are you looking for a place to set up and use your RV? There are many types of RV parks or trailer parks out there that are geared to different age groups or interests. Knowing how to choose the right RV park will ensure you get maximum enjoyment from your recreational vehicle.

STEP 1:

Decide how far you want to commute. This should be based on factors such as how often you plan to use your RV. If you hope to use it for weekends throughout spring and summer or want to use it all summer long and commute to work from your RV, these factors need to be considered when choosing a campground. Many people choose a campground spot within an hour’s commute of both their home and office to maximize their ability visit the RV park but still feel like they’re getting away from the hustle and bustle of daily life.

STEP 2:

Make a list of parks to investigate based on demographics. Are you looking for a family park, an adult lifestyle park or a retiree’s park? Do you want a busy park filled with activities or a place that’s more geared to a quiet camping getaway? There are many online travel guides or recreational vehicle parks that have websites with a lot of information about lot fees, amenities, activities and more.

STEP 3:

Choose what facilities are important to you. Do you want the RV park to be situated near a body of water? Does it need to be close to a town, to hospitals, shopping and other amenities? If you want a resort RV park that has a lot of activities and amenities, this can be a very different experience from an RV park that is geared to those wanting a camping trip where they are roughing it. Decide if you need electricity and sewage and if you want close neighbors as well as whether you want the campground to store your RV for the winter or not.

STEP 4:

Spend time visiting each park on a list that matches your anticipated needs. You can arrange for a tour of the facilities with the park management and if you need to buy the RV as well, many parks will show you used and new RV models as part of your tour.  Some will even offer financing as part of their service and attach your RV or park model trailer payment to your seasonal lot fees.

STEP 5:

Do a trial run. Before committing to a site for a season and writing the check, visit overnight to see if the RV park is for you. Spending a good twenty-four hours to a weekend there can help you see what activities happen, what the culture is like for the park residents and how your whole family feels about that choice. It could take several weekends to find the right RV campground that is for you but taking the time to research this will help you find what you’re looking for.

-Ask the park management what activities are available for kids, adults, etc. Ask to see a calendar of events to give you a good idea of how active the park is and whether the activities listed appeal to you and your family.

-Find out what services are covered as part of your lot fees. Does it include trash disposal or electricity and what services or surcharges you will need to know about?

-Find out if you have to pay for your guests to visit. Many parks have this stipulation and if you will be spending a lot of time at your RV, you may want to have occasional visitors.

Things You’ll Need:

-Web access or telephone directory to look for advertisements and contact details for RV parks

-Spiral notebook where you can make checklists and take notes on particulars about each RV park you call and/or visit