Whether you collect mementos from your travels or just store away memories in your mind, it’s all about the road trip. According to a release from Newmar, the 2023 RV Resorts Guide makes it easy to pick a location and hit the road.
“With 55 traveler-favorite places across the United States, the 2023 RV Resorts Guide from Newmar offers a variety of places to stay—whether it’s along the way or your final destination. This year, you’ll find several that are brand new to the guide as well as a new map that makes searching for resorts along your route even easier.”
Newmar Corp. published its first RV Resorts Guide in 2017 and highlighted 30 of North America’s finest RV parks and campgrounds. These would be considered the best of the best resorts and especially accommodating for the more discerning owners of Class A motorhomes.
Since then, the Guide has grown to not only include more resorts—there are 55 listings in the 2023 edition—but it has become a valuable resource used by thousands to plan their RV trips and destinations. In fact, over its lifetime, the digital publication has generated 41 million impressions, downloaded over 140,000 times, and introduced over 123,000 unique people to the Newmar brand.
But the positive marketing is only a side effect of the Guide’s primary motive of being a trusted resource for RVers. There are no ads in the current 32-page Guide and save for being mentioned on the front and back covers, you’d never know it was published by Newmar.
Having visited seven of these top parks, I’m pleased to see some old favorites and new RV resorts to check out in future travels.
Alabama
Bella Terra of Gulf Shores
Get the best of the coast experience at Bella Terra of Gulf Shores. Rated as the 6th Best Luxury RV Resort in America by USA Today, Bella Terra of Gulf Shores guarantees an unforgettable experience. With nearly perfect weather all-year-round, a host of high-quality amenities, and located only minutes away from white sugar sand beaches, this resort offers endless opportunities to make lifelong memories for you, your family, and your furry friends.
Highlights
- 9-acre lake
- Lush, tropical landscaping
- Clubhouse with movie theatre and fitness center
- Optional grills, fire pits, storage units, and carriage houses
- Fenced in dog parks
Need-to-know
- Address: 101 Viabella Terra, Foley, AL 36535
- Minimum stay: 2 nights
- RV nightly rate: $57-125
- Availability: Year-round
- RVs permitted: Class A only, 32-foot minimum, 15 years or newer
- Power: 30/50 amp
Arizona
CT RV Resort
Whether you’re escaping the cold winters of the north or just looking for a place to relax and enjoy the dry heat, CT RV Resort is for you. This luxury RV resort—and community of four neighborhoods—sits in Benson, Arizona, home of Kartchner Caverns State Park. This welcoming resort is your home away from home with mountain views and neighborly group cookouts, campfires, and get-togethers.
Highlights
- Exercise equipment
- Putting green
- Heated pool and spa
- Pet friendly
Need-to-know
- Address: 1030 S Barrel Cactus Ridge, Benson, AZ 85602
- Minimum stay: 1 night
- RV nightly rate: $42-49
- Availability: Year-round
- RVs permitted: All (contact if 10+ years old)
- Power: 20/30/50 amp
Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort
This active 55+ resort takes relaxation seriously. Situated in Casa Grande, Arizona, the Palm Creek Golf & RV Resort welcomes guests with many amenities and a par 3 championship golf course with 9 or 18 holes. Surrounded by magnificent views, Palm Creek boasts a bistro and sports grill on the property, crafting classes like stained glass, and plenty of outdoor activities so you can play all day.
Highlights
- Onsite gourmet bistro
- Pickleball and other courts
- Pet friendly
- 4 swimming pools
- Par 3 championship golf course
Need-to-know
- Address: 1110 North Henness Road, Casa Grande, AZ 85122
- Minimum stay: 1 night
- RV nightly rate: $67
- Availability: Year-round
- RVs permitted: All
- Power: 30/50 amp
California
Golden Village Palms RV Resort
Discover why sun-seeking snowbirds and long-term RV park guests flock to this pet-friendly oasis hidden in the Desert of San Jacinto Valley in Southern California. With more than 320 days of sunshine, Golden Village Palms RV Resort is known for over 60 seasonal activities aimed at those 55+, ranging from water volleyball to pickleball and ballroom dancing. When it’s time for a little me time, visit the fitness center, putting green, or one of the pools and spas.
Highlights
- Largest luxury RV resort in California
- 10 professional Pickleball courts
- 3 unique heated pools
- Regular group activities
Need-to-know
- Address: 3600 West Florida Ave, Hemet, CA 92545
- Minimum stay: 1 night
- RV nightly rate: Call for details
- Availability: Year-round
- RVs permitted: All
- Power: 30/50 amp
Oregon
Seven Feathers RV Resort
With twenty-three acres of lush lawn, enjoying the outdoors has never been easier. Enjoy a heated pool and hot tub, 24/hour grocery, deli, and ice cream, and make some fun friends and memories at the Seven Feathers Casino. Rent a yurt or RV site, or, if you want more space, stay in a comfortable cabin and purchase luxury packages for enhanced leisure.
Highlights
- Indoor heated pool & hot tub
- Across the street from Seven Feathers Casino
- Garden walk
- Barbecue pavilion
- Table tennis, cornhole, and horseshoes
Need-to-know
- Address: 325 Quintioosa Blvd, Canyonville, OR 97417
- Minimum stay: 1 night
- RV nightly rate: $82
- Availability: Year-round
- RVs permitted: Call for details
- Power: 30/50 amp
Texas
Buckhorn Lake Resort
Deep in the heart of the Texas Hill Country where the stars are big and bright, you’ll find Buckhorn Lake Resort. Located in Kerrville, the resort is your perfect jumping-off point for the charming towns and festivals that dot the region—and only about an hour from historic San Antonio. On-site, mosey up to the premier amenities including pickleball and tennis courts, a fully equipped fitness center, pools and spas, and a 9-hole putting green.
Highlights
- Private stocked catch-and-release fishing pond
- Short drive to many quaint towns
- Country store onsite
- Adults-only areas
- Swimming pool and whirlpool spas
- 9-hole practice putting green
Need-to-know
- Address: 2885 Goat Creek, Kerrville, TX 78028
- Minimum stay: 1 night
- RV nightly rate: $46-68
- Availability: Year-round
- RVs permitted: All
- Power: 30/50 amp service
Jamaica Beach RV Resort
Explore the island destination Galveston at Jamaica Beach RV Resort. Enjoy a luxurious stay at an RV site or cottage only a five-minute walk from the beach. Spend your stay enjoying the extensive amenities available like the 700-foot lazy river, pickleball courts, infinity spa, outdoor theater, and more. In Galveston, enjoy bird watching, biking, hiking, and fishing.
Highlights
- Lazy River
- Mini Golf course
- Splash pad
- Beach access
- Outdoor theater
Need-to-know
- Address: 17200 Termini-San Luis Pass Road, Galveston, TX 77554
- Minimum stay: 1 night
- RV nightly rate: $50-88
- Availability: Year-round
- RVs permitted: All
- Power: 30/50 amp
Worth Pondering…
For all of us have our loved places; all of us have laid claim to parts of the earth; and all of us, whether we know it or not, is in some measure the products of our sense of place.
—Alan Gussow
