Looking for the perfect place to park your RV this month? With so many options across America, choosing where to stay can feel overwhelming. Whether you’re a seasoned RVer or trying it out for the first time, these campgrounds are worth your attention.
Once you’ve found the ideal spot, you can explore RV options, learn about different types of RVs, and plan your next road trip—maybe even fall in love with the lifestyle enough to consider full-time RV living.
I didn’t select these parks at random. With more than 25 years of experience traveling the highways and byways of the U.S. and Western Canada, I’ve learned what makes an RV campground truly exceptional. From breathtaking views and thoughtful amenities to friendly staff and spotless facilities, it’s the little things that make a big difference. These 10 campgrounds represent the very best January destinations for RV travelers.
So, sit back, relax, and start planning your next adventure. Each of these parks has been personally visited and handpicked by RVing with Rex for their outstanding experiences.
Planning a trip for a different month? Check out my monthly RV park recommendations including December 2025, January 2025, and February 2025 for more top destinations.
1. Campground USA, Apache Junction, Arizona
We stayed at Campground USA for three weeks over Christmas and New Years and were not disappointed. The campground is new, the back-in and pull-through sites are huge, people and staff are friendly. The wide streets are paved; sites are gravel. The park is well maintained and ultra clean. The great view of the Superstition Mountains is also a big plus. The pool and hot tub are great after a day of hiking. Wi-Fi is available in the spacious club house.
2. Mesquite Trails RV Resort, Mesquite, Nevada
A newly opened luxury RV park, Mesquite Trails RV Resort is situated in the beautiful desert landscape of Mesquite close to outdoor recreation, golf courses, and the nearby Virgin River Gorge. It’s an excellent stop for travelers heading to or from Las Vegas, Zion National Park, or other southwestern destinations.
In recent years Mesquite has developed into a popular area for snowbirds escaping a northern winter. The resort spans 20 acres and features 193 full hookup RV sites. It provides easy access off Interstate 15 and is OHV (Off Highway Vehicle) friendly allowing guests to ride directly from the resort to numerous trails. The area boasts eight golf courses and the resort offers a golf getaway package featuring discounted rates at local courses.
3. Gulf State Park, Gulf Shores, Alabama
Gulf State Park is home to two miles of pristine white-sand beaches along the Coastal Connection Scenic Byway. Sink your toes into the fine, sugary sand, fish, bike, kayak, or canoe. Birding, hiking, and biking are other popular activities. The park offers a 496-site improved campground including 11 modern bathhouses, pull-through sites, back-in sites, waterfront campsites, and ADA accessible sites.
The paved camping pads fit large RVs and provide full hookups with water, sewer, electricity, a picnic table, and pedestal grill. The park even has three “glamping” sites and 11 primitive camping sites that include stone campfire rings, grill tops, and picnic tables nestled among the trees and along the creek. Cottages, cabins, and lodges are also available.
4. Indian Waters RV Resort and Cottages, Indio, California
Indian Waters RV Resort is located in the Coachella Valley City of Indio, an area that includes the desert cities of Palm Springs, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, and La Quinta. With its desirable location and numerous amenities, Indian Waters is one of the best and most affordable, five star, state-of-the-art RV resorts in the Palm Springs/Coachella Valley area.
With 274 full service sites, Indian Waters RV Resort offers two distinct landscaping themes for its concrete level sites: grass and desert landscape. The typical RV site is approximately 35 feet wide and 60 feet deep with two concrete pads, one for your RV and one for your toad/tow vehicle.
5. Texas Lakeside RV Resort, Port Lavaca, Texas
Texas Lakeside is a gated 5-star RV resort with long concrete pads, multi-purpose clubhouse, fitness center, tropical pool, stocked fishing lake, and gated entrance. All utilities including 30/50-amp electric service, water, sewer, and cable TV are centrally located. Our long pull-through site (#78) faced northeast and as a result our coach was not affected by the afternoon sun.
Texas Lakeside recently expanded to include 41 new sites, pull through and back-in sites. The resort is located in Port Lavaca off Highway 35, 50 miles north of Rockport.
6. Sonoran Desert RV Park, Gila Bend, Arizona
After a day of rolling through the dramatic and diverse Sonoran Desert, you can roll your rig right into this oasis in the desert. It’s so convenient with the easy-on/easy-off access from both I-8 and SR-85.
Formerly, Gila Bend KOA, the campground was built for RVers by RVers and it shows! You’ll find roomy, 100 foot full-hookup pull-through sites throughout the park—all big rig friendly. Relax by the heated pool or just soak up the desert views and dark evening skies from your site. Fido will love the 4,000-square-foot Canine Corral with three separate corrals (two with grassy areas).
Amenities include Wi-Fi throughout the park, laundry facility, putting green, heated pool, and recreation hall Ranch House with 2,500 sq. ft. veranda that’s perfect for savoring a brilliant sunset at day’s end.
7. Frog City RV Park, Duson, Louisiana
Established in 2006, Frog City RV Park is located just off I-10 in Duson (Exit 92), a little town just 10 miles west of Lafayette and deep in the beautiful Cajun countryside. With 62 spacious pull-through sites, Frog City offers paved interior roads, 50/30 amp electric service, water, sewer, Wi-Fi, cable TV, swimming pool, dog walk areas, coin-operated laundry, and private hot showers.
The RV park offers convenient adjacent facilities such as Roady’s Lucky Deuces Travel Plaza with Maw’s Café located inside and Lucky Deuces Casino. The park has a friendly and welcoming feel.
8. Jekyll Island Campground, Georgia
The Jekyll Island Campground is the most affordable, conveniently accommodation located near Driftwood Beach. Choose from RV and tent sites as well as amenities like free Wi-Fi, shower facilities, and onsite laundry.
The campground offers 175 campsites on 18 wooded acres on the island’s north end. Options range from tent sites to full hook-up, pull through RV sites with electricity, cable TV, water, and sewage. Wi-Fi and DSL internet is free for registered guests. The campground also offers private yurt experiences.
9. The Springs at Borrego RV Resort, Borrego Springs, California
Nestled within Anza-Borrego Desert State Park, The Springs at Borrego RV Resort and Golf Course provide 163 spacious RV sites. Borrego Springs offers a peaceful winter retreat in the California desert where the sun shines over 300 days a year.
Make yourself at home as you try your hand at tennis or challenge yourself to a game of pickle ball. Relax your muscles with a soothing massage or a soak in their hot mineral baths with water sourced from their deep well or go for a round of golf at their 9-hole championship course. Do some catch and release fishing, let your dog run free in their dog park.
The resort offers large pads with ample space and privacy between sites along with double pedestals between each RV site allowing you to plug in and camp from either side. Big rig-friendly, the resort offers 90 spacious pull-through sites 35 feet wide and 70 premium back-in sites averaging 40 feet by 80 feet.
10. Tucson KOA, Tucson, Arizona
Tucson KOA Resort features citrus trees throughout the park and offers pull-through RV sites with full 30/50-amp hookups, grassy luxury sites, and new RV sites with a patio and fireplace. Whether you want to relax by one of the two pools, soak in the hot tubs, play a round on the nine-hole putting green, or join in the activities, this park has something for everyone to enjoy.
Two solar shade structures allow guests to camp under a patented structure that produces solar energy. The structures shade more than two acres of the campground giving visitors room to park RVs on 30 covered sites. Other campground amenities include a bar and grill, meeting rooms, fitness center, three off-leash dog parks, and complimentary Wi-Fi.
Final thoughts
Whether you’re chasing sunny skies in the South, crisp coastal sand, or a peaceful desert retreat, January offers unique opportunities for RV travelers. The parks on this list combine comfort, convenience, and unforgettable scenery—perfect for starting the year with an adventure. Pack up your RV, hit the road, and let these handpicked destinations show you why winter camping can be just as exciting as any other season.
No matter your experience level, there’s something here for everyone. From first-time campers to longtime road warriors, these campgrounds promise experiences that are memorable, rejuvenating, and full of discovery. Your next great RV adventure is just a turn of the wheel away.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in December 2025. Information reflects what was accurate at the time of writing. For topics that may change quickly, please verify current details before planning. To ensure honesty and avoid bias, this website features no ads, no sponsored content, and no affiliate links—just straightforward information for fellow travelers.
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