We got a ton of response after our podcast episode on Seasonal Camping, featuring the awesome Jon and Heather Anderson. They signed up for their own seasonal campsite two years ago and absolutely love it. Go RVing even asked us to produce a special podcast episode on the topic, breaking it down for folks who might be thinking about seasonal camping for the very first time.
Let’s be super duper clear…if you are thinking about a seasonal spot for next year, NOW is the time to book. If you wait to search for your own perfect getaway until next spring, it might be too late.
Seasonal camping is when you reserve one campsite for an extended period of time, and you are free to come and go at your own convenience. Seasonal camping rates and schedules vary greatly from one campground to another. So you will have to do a bit of research to find one that suits your family.
Why would any self respecting RV travelers choose to reserve a single campsite at a single campground for an entire year?
Here are five reasons why seasonal camping might be a perfect fit, even if you have an unstoppable urge for adventure…
1. You can’t store your RV at home.
Many people are members of Home Owners Associations that do not allow recreation vehicles or boats to be stored in the driveway or yard. If you have to pay storage fees anyway, crunch the numbers on a seasonal spot. It may not cost that much more to find storage and a permanent campsite for your travel trailer or motorhome!
2. You want to camp more than you did last year.
We hear from so many of our podcast listeners that their primary goal is to camp more. Do you love your time at the campground, but find it difficult to make plans and reserve spots in advance? If you have a seasonal site, the RV is parked and waiting. All you have to do is show up with some clean clothes and a bag of groceries!
3. Your work and activity schedules keep you from taking extended vacations or long weekends.
The two-week family vacation has vanished from many workplaces in America. Many RVers struggle even to take a long weekend off. If your job makes is difficult to schedule time off in advance, a seasonal campsite will help you make the most of your brief breaks from the daily grind.
4. You want to maximize time at the campground and minimize packing, setup, and breakdown.
Short weekend getaways become even shorter when you factor in all the preparation and cleanup. When you have a seasonal site, your RV is set up and ready to go when you arrive on a Friday evening. A huge bonus is that you do not have to leave on Sunday morning. Sleep in and enjoy that cup of coffee. There are no check out times when you are a seasonal camper!
5. You love spending time in a region or area close to your home.
If there is an area within two hours of your sticks and bricks home that you return to over and over again, look for a seasonal camping spot in that region. It might be a lake, a state park, or the beach. If you can picture your happy place within easy driving distance, that is the perfect spot to park your rig!
If any of these five scenarios describe you, take a look at seasonal camping opportunities in your neck of the woods. It may just transform your RV lifestyle!
For more information, take a listen to our Seasonal Camping 101 Episode with Jon and Heather Anderson!
See you at the campground!
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My husband and I do want to camp more often. I appreciate your advice here that this is a great reason to get an RV since all we need to do is show up with clothes and groceries! I want to be able to make fun memories with our kids and make sure they know that life isn’t always about work!
Work hard, play hard!!! Happy camping:-)
Thank you for your useful information about seasonal camping.