RV Campgrounds & Parks Across America

Full hookup means the RV site provides all three utility connections: electricity (typically 30-amp or 50-amp service), a water supply connection, and a sewer drain for your gray and black water tanks. Full hookup sites allow you to use all your RV systems without worrying about tank levels or battery power. They are the most convenient but also the most expensive type of RV site.

30-amp service uses a 3-prong plug and provides about 3,600 watts of power, enough for most smaller RVs and travel trailers. 50-amp service uses a 4-prong plug and provides about 12,000 watts, needed for larger motorhomes and fifth wheels running multiple air conditioners and appliances simultaneously. Most large RV parks offer both options. You can use an adapter to plug a 30-amp RV into a 50-amp outlet and vice versa.

Check the maximum RV length listed for each campground and individual site. Pull-through sites are easier for large rigs since you do not have to back in. Use CampSeek filters to search by hookup type and look for "big rig friendly" designations. Call the campground directly if you have a rig over 35 feet to confirm specific site dimensions and any tight turns in the campground roads.

Yes. Dispersed camping (boondocking) is allowed on most Bureau of Land Management and national forest land at no cost. You must be self-contained with onboard water, power, and waste tanks. Stay limits are typically 14 days. Some retail stores like Walmart and Cracker Barrel also allow free overnight RV parking in their lots, though policies vary by location.

For federal and state campgrounds during peak season (Memorial Day through Labor Day), reservations are strongly recommended and often essential. Popular parks fill up months in advance. Many campgrounds accept reservations through Recreation.gov starting 6 months before the stay date. Some sites are first-come, first-served, which can work for flexible travelers willing to arrive early.

A dump station is a facility where you empty your RV black water (toilet) and gray water (sinks, shower) tanks into a sewer system. If your site does not have a sewer hookup, you will need to use a dump station before your tanks are full. Many campgrounds, truck stops, and rest areas have dump stations. Some charge a small fee ($5-$15) while others are free to campground guests.