Campsite squatting has become a way of stealth camping in campgrounds all across the U.S, including even National Parks and State Parks. However, this form of camping is illegal and immoral! It takes away from campers who actually pay for their campsites, as well, the campgrounds themselves. As of recent, campground owners are now catching on. The freeloading squatters are getting caught camping illegally and facing serious consequences!
What Does an Upside Down Pineapple Mean While Camping?
There’s a dirty little secret abounding in campgrounds and RV parks all across America! Rumors are flying that an upside down pineapple and flamingo may have some secret code that some campers use to show a different kind of hospitality.
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Campground Owner Tips: What Campers Want from Your Park!
To operate a successful campground, campground owners and managers need to give what campers want. These campground owner tips will provide insight on how to get Campers and RVers to not only stay at your campground or RV park but to get great reviews for others to follow.
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Why Campsites Sit Empty! Fellow Campers Are to Blame!
If you’re an RVer or Camper, you already know it’s nearly impossible to reserve a campsite. It’s because campgrounds are booked even up to a year in advance. But even if you do get that magical campsite reservation, once you arrive, it’s hard not to notice that many campsites sit empty. And guess what? Your fellow campers are to blame!
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Should You Be Tipping the Camp Host at Campgrounds or RV Parks?
Camp Hosts are the front line workers of campgrounds and RV parks. They conduct similar services as hotel staff and others in the hospitality industry. But, the question comes up from time to time if campers should be tipping the Camp Host?
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Camping Fees on the Rise! Why are Campgrounds Rates So Expensive?!
What is happening to make camping so expensive these days? Camping used to be cheap fun; especially with RVs! Gone are the days of $10-15 per night campsite fees. Even before the global pandemic, we noticed the sudden uptick in escalating camping fees. But at what cost? Why has simple camping become pretty much a rich man’s game?
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Top 10 Outdoor Games to Take Camping
Outdoor games are the perfect venue to get your kids off the couch and outside! Setting up cornhole, yard jenga and a few other yard games at your campsite, you can watch your family and friends bond and make memories. These games are also a great way to make new friends!
Campsite Theft Prevention Tips for RVs & Tent Campers
Campsite theft is getting out of control. Thieves are making their way into campgrounds and RV parks to steal your stuff! But who’s responsibility is it to keep your your camping gear and belongings from becoming a target for theft? These useful campsite theft prevention tips will help protect your personal property whether camping in a campground or camping off grid.
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10 Year Rule: Why Old RVs May Not Be Welcome at RV Parks
Some older RVs motorhomes or campers may not be welcome at some RV parks because of the 10 year rule. Your RV may be denied entrance or even a reservation because its’ age. Does your motorhome, older fifth wheel, travel trailer or other RV fit in this criteria?
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How We Find RV Parks and Campgrounds
When we started full-time RVing, our biggest concern was how to find Campgrounds and RV parks that would accommodate our RV fifth wheel toy hauler. Now, several years later, we’ve mastered how to locate great campsites through several different resources.