Written by Rex Vogel, RVing with Rex explores North America one meaningful place at a time through destination guides, history, slow travel, and thoughtful storytelling. Drawing on years of RV travel and firsthand experience, the site helps readers move beyond simply seeing places to truly experiencing them.
Helen, Georgia, may be famous for Oktoberfest and its Bavarian-style architecture, but this unusual mountain town offers much more. Discover its history, food, RV camping, and the Blue Ridge Mountains beyond.
Helen is not what you expect to find in the North Georgia mountains.
Tucked into the Blue Ridge Mountains, the little town looks as though a piece of Bavaria has somehow found its way to Georgia. Buildings with Alpine-style facades line the streets, balconies overlook the sidewalks, and German-inspired restaurants and shops give Helen an unmistakable character.
For many visitors, especially this time of year, Helen means Oktoberfest. But there is more to this unusual mountain town than its famous festival or its Bavarian appearance.
To understand Helen, however, we have to go back to a time when the town looked nothing like it does today.
From a struggling mountain town to something entirely unexpected
Helen began in the early 1800s as a small mountain settlement, first shaped by gold mining and later by the timber industry. The railroad brought prosperity and Helen became an important lumber town in the North Georgia mountains.
But the timber was eventually exhausted, the mill closed, and the community declined. By the 1960s, Helen was a small town with an uncertain future.
Then three local businessmen began thinking differently. Rather than accept Helen’s decline, they imagined something that would make the town stand out. Inspired by the Alpine villages of Germany, they proposed transforming Helen’s appearance into a Bavarian-style community.
It was an ambitious idea. Existing buildings were remodeled, new construction followed the same architectural theme, and Helen gradually became the village visitors recognize today.
The transformation changed everything. Tourism replaced timber as the town’s economic foundation, and a community that might otherwise have faded into the mountains found a new identity.
Helen’s Bavarian character wasn’t inherited. It was created.
The first thing you notice about Helen is the architecture. Alpine-style buildings line the streets with steep roofs, balconies, flower boxes, and timber details that make the town feel distinctly Bavarian.
But the architecture does more than create a theme. It changes how you experience the town. Walking through Helen, there is something to notice around almost every corner—a balcony, window, sign, or storefront detail that invites you to slow down.
That is what makes exploring Helen on foot so enjoyable. The town itself becomes the attraction.
I found myself stopping often to photograph the buildings. Together, they create a place unlike anywhere else I’ve encountered in Georgia.
Helen may have borrowed its character from Bavaria but it has made it uniquely its own.
Helen makes a natural RV basecamp. Campgrounds near the town put the Bavarian village within easy reach while nearby Unicoi State Park offers a forested mountain setting. Vogel State Park, about 24 miles away, is another option for those wanting to make the mountains part of their stay.
Stay close to Helen and explore the village or settle into a mountain campground and let Helen become part of a broader North Georgia adventure.
For RVers, the advantage is simple: establish a base and stay awhile. There is no need to move the RV every day to find something new.
Oktoberfest makes advance planning especially important. The 2026 celebration runs September 10 through November 1 and nearby camping can be in high demand.
Helen is best experienced as more than a quick stop.
Helen sits in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains, surrounded by forested ridges, winding roads, rushing streams, and waterfalls.
Having an RV basecamp makes exploring the area easier. A day might mean following the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway, visiting Vogel State Park, or simply taking a mountain road and seeing where it leads.
The Chattahoochee River flows through Helen while nearby waterfalls and trails offer more reasons to venture beyond town.
I’ve written before about the Russell-Brasstown Scenic Byway but experiencing it from Helen gives the road a different context. Helen isn’t just somewhere along the way; it can be the place where we settle in and explore the mountains at our own pace.
Sometimes the best part of a destination is what lies beyond it.
Helen’s Bavarian character isn’t limited to its buildings. It shows up at the table, too.
German-inspired restaurants, bakeries, beer gardens, sausages, schnitzel, pretzels, and other traditional foods are part of the experience. You don’t have to search very hard for something that feels different from the usual small-town Georgia fare.
And perhaps that’s where slow travel fits Helen particularly well. Instead of grabbing something and moving on, sit down and enjoy it. Have a beer. Share a meal. Take your time.
Food may not be the reason we travel to Helen but it becomes part of what makes the town memorable.
Sometimes you experience a place one bite—and one sip—at a time.
By September, Helen’s Bavarian identity becomes impossible to miss. Oktoberfest runs September 10 through November 1, 2026, filling the town with music, German food, beer, dancing, and visitors.
The celebration begins with three September weekends before continuing daily through October and into November. The Oktoberfest parade is September 12.
For visitors, Oktoberfest is quite an experience. The streets grow busier, music fills the air, and the relaxed mountain village takes on a decidedly festive mood.
If Oktoberfest is on your agenda, plan ahead. Campgrounds and accommodations can fill quickly, particularly on weekends.
Helen may be more than Oktoberfest but Oktoberfest is certainly part of Helen.
Helen may be best known for its Bavarian buildings and Oktoberfest but those are only the most visible parts of its story.
Behind them is a town that reinvented itself, surrounded by the forests and mountains of North Georgia. Perhaps that is what makes Helen worth slowing down for.
We can come for the unusual architecture and Oktoberfest but the mountains, the history, and the simple pleasure of wandering may be what stays with us.
Come for the Bavarian village. Stay for the mountains.
Perhaps the real story of Helen isn’t that a struggling mountain town reinvented itself but what that reinvention has given to the millions who come here.
We arrive to see something different, to wander its streets, enjoy a meal, explore the mountains, or celebrate Oktoberfest. For a while, we step outside our familiar routines and simply enjoy being somewhere else.
Maybe that is why Helen continues to draw us back. It offers something we don’t always realize we need: a chance to slow down, breathe a little deeper, and feel refreshed.
Helen reinvented itself. Perhaps, for a few days, it can rejuvenate us, too.
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Editor’s note
This article was originally published in September 2026. Information reflects what was accurate at the time of writing. Conditions, access, and amenities may change over time, so please verify current details before planning your trip.
To maintain transparency and editorial independence, this website contains no ads, no sponsored content, and no affiliate links—just firsthand RV travel experiences and practical information for fellow travelers.
The Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway is more than a mountain road. Through spring greens, summer shade, and spectacular fall color, this North Georgia drive rewards travelers who slow down, stop often, and let the mountains set the pace.
Winding through the high ridges of North Georgia, the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway is one of the state’s most rewarding mountain drives, offering a landscape that feels almost designed for the seasons. This is not a road meant to be rushed. It is a slow ascent into cooler air, wider views, and a quieter rhythm where the forest seems to breathe alongside the traveler.
In spring, the byway awakens in layers—soft greens unfurl across the slopes, wildflowers appear along the roadside, and the hardwood canopy begins its yearly renewal. Water flows freely from mountain streams and the light feels fresh and unfiltered, as if the landscape itself is still stretching after winter’s rest.
Summer settles in with a different kind of beauty. The forest grows dense and full, creating long tunnels of shade that offer relief from the heat below. The higher elevations remain comfortably cool, and the road curves through deep green corridors where glimpses of distant ridgelines appear and disappear like a quiet rhythm. It is a season best experienced in motion, windows down, moving slowly through the coolness of the mountains.
But it is fall that transforms the byway into something unforgettable. As temperatures drop, the hardwood forests ignite with color—gold, amber, and deep crimson spreading across the slopes in waves. Elevation becomes a palette with higher ridges changing first and slowly cascading downward. Every overlook feels elevated not just in height, but in mood, as if the entire landscape has been lifted into a final, brilliant performance before winter’s return.
Together, these seasons define the character of the drive. The Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway is not simply a route through the mountains—it is a changing experience, one that rewards return visits and invites travelers to measure time not in miles, but in light, color, and elevation.
Often described as climbing to the “rooftop of North Georgia,” the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway is a roughly 38-mile mountain journey that ascends deep into the heart of the North Georgia high country. Beginning near Helen, the route quickly transitions from busy foothills into the quiet folds of the Chattahoochee National Forest where the road begins its steady climb into higher elevations and cooler air.
From Helen, travelers typically head north on GA-17/75 before turning onto GA-356, then onto GA-348—the official start of the scenic byway. A small forestry sign marks the entrance but the change is immediately noticeable: the forest closes in and the landscape begins to rise in long, wooded waves.
Early along the drive, side stops offer a preview of what this route does best—blend sweeping views with close-up natural detail. Dukes Creek Falls is one of the first major highlights where a short walk leads to an overlook above the falls and distant views toward the lowlands and surrounding peaks. Not far ahead, the Raven Cliffs area introduces a more rugged feel with forest trails following creeks toward dramatic rock walls and waterfalls tucked deep in the wilderness.
As GA-348 continues upward, the road becomes more immersive. Curves tighten, elevation increases, and overlooks begin to open more frequently—each one revealing broader views of the surrounding ridgelines. Near Hogpen Gap, the drive reaches a key milestone where the Appalachian Trail crosses the roadway marking a symbolic and physical crest of the journey.
Just beyond, a high overlook reveals the layered landscape of North Georgia’s mountain system, with distant peaks stretching toward the horizon and hints of the Blue Ridge beyond. From here, the route begins its descent toward open valleys and pastureland before continuing toward the approach road for Brasstown Bald.
The final ascent to Brasstown Bald is a steep, winding climb that rewards travelers with one of the most commanding viewpoints in the Southeast. At 4,784 feet, it stands as the highest point in Georgia, offering panoramic views that stretch across the Blue Ridge Mountains and into neighboring North Carolina. A paved trail and shuttle access lead to the summit observation tower and visitor area where interpretive exhibits help frame the vast landscape below.
Taken as a whole, the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway is more than a single drive—it is a gradual transition from foothill towns to high mountain wilderness. Each section of the route builds upon the last, shifting from gentle forest corridors to expansive summit views, creating a journey defined as much by elevation as by scenery.
Spring along the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway arrives with a quiet kind of transformation. The mountains don’t announce the season so much as slowly change into it—layer by layer, slope by slope. After winter’s muted tones, the forest begins to soften and brighten, as fresh greens spread across the ridges and new life returns to the understory.
Dogwoods and other early bloomers appear along the roadside and in shaded hollows, their pale blossoms standing out against the deepening green canopy. In the higher elevations, rhododendron begin to emerge, adding texture and color to the forest edges as the season progresses. The entire drive feels lighter, as if the mountains themselves are exhaling after the cold months.
Water is one of spring’s defining elements here. Creeks run fuller, waterfalls carry more energy, and roadside streams reflect shifting light through the trees. Stops like Dukes Creek Falls are especially rewarding this time of year when the combination of flowing water, mist, and soft spring sunlight creates a sense of movement and renewal in every direction.
Light in the spring mountains is gentler than in summer or fall—filtered through new leaves and drifting haze that often lingers in the valleys during the morning hours. It’s a season best experienced slowly where each curve of the road reveals another variation of green and another reminder that the mountains are waking up again.
In summer, the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway becomes a refuge from the heat of the surrounding lowlands. While much of Georgia settles into thick humidity, the higher elevations along the route offer a noticeable shift in temperature and atmosphere. The climb into the mountains brings cooler air, deeper shade, and a sense of relief that builds with every mile.
The forest is at its fullest this time of year. A dense hardwood canopy forms long, green tunnels that arch over the roadway, filtering sunlight into shifting patterns across the pavement. The drive feels enclosed in the best possible way—quiet, shaded, and immersive with occasional breaks where the trees open to reveal distant ridgelines or glimpses of the valleys below.
Water remains a steady presence though less dramatic than in spring. Streams run clear beneath the canopy and shaded pullouts offer brief pauses in the cool mountain air. The road itself becomes the focus—its curves, elevation changes, and rhythm through the forest.
Timing matters in summer. Early morning brings softer light and cooler temperatures while late afternoon often delivers the most comfortable driving conditions after the day’s heat begins to ease. Midday can feel heavier in the lower elevations making the higher sections of the byway especially appealing as a natural escape.
Summer here is less about dramatic change and more about atmosphere. It is a season defined by shade, stillness, and the simple pleasure of driving through cool green corridors high above the heat below.
In autumn, the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway reaches its most celebrated season when the entire route transforms into a layered display of color and elevation. Fall here doesn’t arrive all at once—it moves gradually through the mountains, beginning at the highest ridges and working its way downward, painting the landscape in stages.
This elevation-driven progression is what makes the drive especially compelling. Near the upper reaches of the byway, early color appears first—golden tones and deep reds beginning to break through the green canopy. As the weeks advance, the color deepens and spreads, eventually cascading into the lower foothills. Each turn in the road offers a slightly different phase of autumn, as if the mountains are changing in real time around you.
Scenic pullouts along the route become essential stopping points during this season. Long-range views open up across overlapping ridgelines where entire slopes appear to glow in waves of orange, crimson, and amber. On clear days, the depth of the Blue Ridge landscape becomes especially striking, with distant peaks fading into soft layers of blue and gold.
Photography is at its best when the light is working with the landscape rather than against it. Early mornings often bring a light mountain haze that softens the valleys and adds depth to wide-angle shots while golden hour transforms the forest canopy into a backlit mosaic of color. Even brief stops can yield dramatic changes in mood as clouds pass or sunlight breaks through gaps in the ridges.
Fall on this byway is less a single moment than a moving window of peak color—one that shifts with elevation, weather, and time of day. It is the season that most clearly reveals the character of the mountains: layered, changing, and unforgettable.
Pro tip: The best time to make the drive is mid-week. The crowds can be overwhelming during peak season on the weekends.
One of the defining strengths of the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway is how seamlessly it blends dramatic mountain scenery with accessible stops, viewpoints, and nearby destinations that reward slowing down along the drive.
A natural centerpiece of the route is Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia. From its summit, visitors are treated to sweeping 360-degree views across the Blue Ridge Mountains, with layered ridgelines stretching into North Carolina and beyond. The observation deck and visitor area provide both interpretive context and one of the most expansive viewpoints in the southeastern United States.
Another standout feature of the journey is its connection to small mountain towns and nearby destinations that add character to the drive. The nearby town of Helen offers a distinct Bavarian-inspired atmosphere with restaurants, shops, and riverfront scenery that make it a popular starting or ending point for the byway. These communities provide a welcome contrast to the quiet forest sections of the route.
For those willing to explore slightly beyond the main corridor, side trips enhance the experience even further. Vogel State Park, one of Georgia’s oldest and most scenic state parks, offers a peaceful mountain lake setting, easy hiking trails, and forested picnic areas that feel especially inviting during spring and fall. It pairs naturally with the byway extending the sense of immersion into the surrounding mountains.
Throughout the drive itself, numerous overlooks and short hiking opportunities provide constant reasons to pause. From waterfall viewpoints to ridge-top pullouts and forest trails, the byway is designed not just as a road to travel, but as a series of experiences—each one revealing a different facet of Georgia’s mountain landscape.
Timing, weather, and a bit of patience can make all the difference when exploring the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway—especially during its most popular seasons.
Timing peak color: Fall color typically reaches its peak in the higher elevations from late October into early November though this can vary slightly year to year depending on temperature and rainfall. Because elevation plays such a strong role here, you can often catch different stages of color along the same drive—brighter hues up high with greens or early change lingering below.
Weather at elevation: Conditions can shift quickly as you climb. Temperatures at higher elevations like Brasstown Bald are often noticeably cooler than in nearby towns and fog or low clouds can roll in unexpectedly especially in the morning. It’s worth bringing an extra layer and allowing flexibility in your timing, particularly if you’re hoping for clear views from overlooks.
Parking and crowds: During peak fall weekends, scenic pullouts and popular stops can fill quickly. Arriving early in the day—or later toward sunset—offers a more relaxed experience and better access to parking. If a particular overlook is crowded, continue on; another viewpoint is usually just around the next curve.
With a little planning, the byway rewards those who take their time—offering not just scenic views, but a more thoughtful, unhurried mountain experience.
In the end, the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway is not defined by a single overlook, season, or destination but by the way it invites you to move through the mountains. This is a road that rewards patience—one where the experience deepens the more you allow yourself to slow down.
It’s easy to measure the drive in miles or check off its highlights but that misses the point. The real value lies in the in-between moments: the quiet curve through a shaded forest, the unexpected view that opens between trees, the decision to pull over simply because the light feels right. These are the moments that don’t appear on maps but linger long after the drive is over.
Traveling this byway at a slower pace changes the experience entirely. It allows the seasons to reveal themselves more fully, whether it’s the soft greens of spring, the cool refuge of summer, or the layered color of fall. Even a short walk, an unplanned stop, or a few extra minutes at an overlook can turn a scenic drive into something more personal and memorable.
In a world that often encourages moving quickly from one destination to the next, the Russell–Brasstown Scenic Byway offers a different rhythm—one shaped by elevation, light, and time. It reminds us that sometimes the most meaningful journeys are not about getting somewhere, but about simply being present along the way.
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Editor’s note
This article was originally published in August 2026. Information reflects what was accurate at the time of writing. Conditions, access, and amenities may change over time, so please verify current details before planning your trip.
To maintain transparency and editorial independence, this website contains no ads, no sponsored content, and no affiliate links—just firsthand RV travel experiences and practical information for fellow travelers.
Where should you park yourself and your RV this month? With so many options out there you may be overwhelmed with the number of locales calling your name.
I didn’t just choose these RV parks by throwing a dart at a map. As an RVer with more than 25 years of experience traveling the highways and byways of America and Western Canada—learning about camping and exploring some of the best hiking trails along the way—I can say with confidence that I know what makes a great RV campground. From stunning views and accommodating amenities to friendly staff and clean facilities, the little things add up when you’re RV camping. And these campgrounds are truly the cream of the crop.
Here are 10 of the top RV parks and campgrounds to explore in November: one of these parks might be just what you’re looking for. So, sit back, relax and get ready for your next adventure at one of these incredible RV parks!
RVing with Rex selected this list of parks from those personally visited.
Planning an RV trip for a different time of year? Check out my monthly RV park recommendations for the best places to camp in October. Also check out my recommendations from November 2024 and December 2024.
The endless river traffic of the Mississippi is the main attraction at Tom Sawyer RV Park and most of the sites are 100 feet or more. The atmosphere is relaxed, laid back, and peaceful. The interior roads and sites are mostly gravel.
Tom Sawyer’s is located so close to the Mississippi River, sometimes the park is in it! The Mississippi River can cause the park to close periodically anytime from December into early June but most often April or May. The Corps of Engineers and National Weather Service provides river stage forecasts which gives the park 10 to 14 days advance notice as to when the Mississippi River will force the park to temporarily shut down.
2. Edisto Beach State Park, Edisto Island, South Carolina
Edisto Beach State Park offers access to the Atlantic Ocean and beach. It also provides access to the saltwater marsh and creeks. An environmental education center highlights the natural history of Edisto Island and the surrounding ACE Basin. The trails wind through Edisto Island’s maritime forest of live oak, hanging Spanish moss, and palmetto trees. During your walk you may see white-tailed deer, osprey, or alligators.
112 RV and tent camping sites with water and 20/30/50 amp electrical service is available ocean-side and near the salt marsh. Complimentary Wi-Fi is available for park guests near the office area and in the Wi-Fi room located adjacent to the office.
3. Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore, Ponchatoula, Louisiana
Formerly Reunion Lake RV Resort, Sun Outdoors New Orleans North Shore is a gated resort with top-rated facilities and service and all-concrete roadways. Built around a scenic lake the park offers an adult pool with swim-up bar, poolside cabanas, a lazy river with tiki bar, giant hot tub, fitness center, family pool, basketball and pickleball courts, fenced-in dog park. Our Premium pull-through site will accommodate any size rig.
Located 3 minutes from downtown Boulder City and 12 minutes from Hoover Dam, this park offers easy access to lots of activities. Canyon Trail RV Park offers 240+ full hookup RV camping sites. The utilities are centrally located. Our 50-foot pull-through site was ample in length but not much extra space. The site was wide enough to accommodate our toad. Good Wi-Fi from our site and a good selection of TV channels available on cable.
The Californian RV Park is in a picturesque setting on the side of a hill with shade trees in beautiful autumn splendor. Our pull-through site was adequate for our needs but required to disconnect the toad since the utilities are located at the rear of the site. Amenities include seasonal pool and spa, laundry room, and exercise room.
Wind Creek at Atmore RV Park is a new RV park conveniently located on the casino property. All 28 sites are 75 foot pull-through RV stations with 30 and 50 amp power, water, and sewer. Wi-Fi service is available at the site. Clubhouse amenities include restrooms, showers, and laundry facilities.
Shuttle service is provided to and from the casino resort with access to gaming floor, bowling alley, movie theater, arcade, pool/hot tub, spa, fitness center, and 6 dining options. The casino and RV park are conveniently located in I-65 at Exit 21.
Named the Best State Park for RVers by USA Today, Vogel State Park sits at the base of Blood Mountain inside Chattahoochee National Forest. Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow, and gold leaves. RV campers can choose from 90 campsites with electric hookups.
While at Vogel, you can hike the park’s 17 miles of trails, ranging from easy to more advanced. Go fishing and paddling in Lake Trahlyta. Nearby, hike to waterfalls like Helton Creek Falls and Desoto Falls and don’t miss the opportunity to see the view from Brasstown Bald, the state’s highest point.
Located on the beach in Waveland, Buccaneer is in a natural setting of large moss-draped oaks, marshlands, and the Gulf of America. Buccaneer State Park offers Buccaneer Bay, a 4.5 acre waterpark, Pirate’s Alley Nature Trail, playground, Jackson’s Ridge Disc Golf, activity building, camp store, and Castaway Cove pool.
Buccaneer State Park has 206 premium campsites with full amenities including sewer. In addition to the premium sites, Buccaneer has an additional 70 campsites that are set on a grassy field overlooking the Gulf of America. These Gulf view sites only offer water and electricity, are open on a limited basis and are only available through the park office. A central dumping station and restrooms are located nearby. Castaway Cove (campground activity pool) is available to all visitors to the Park for a fee.
9. Two Rivers Landing RV Resort, Sevierville, Tennessee
Two Rivers Landing RV Resort is a luxury RV Resort nestled along the banks of the beautiful French Broad River. A 5-star resort with 25 river front (drive-in sites) and 30 river view (back-in sites), Two Rivers Landing offers 30/50-amp electric service, water, sewer, and cable TV conveniently located centrally. Interior roads are paved; individual sites are concrete, 70 feet in length and 22 feet wide.
All sites surrounded by beautiful landscaping. Our drive-in site faced the river. Wi-Fi worked well. A beautiful sunset looking out our front window. This is resort living at its best.
Hidden Lake RV Park offers 72 large pull-through and back-in sits (60-60 feet), full hookups with 30/50 amp at every site, free satellite TV cable, free Wi-Fi, private bathroom/shower rooms, laundry facility, lakeside sites, some shady sites, nature trail, and catch and release fishing.
Final thoughts
RV camping in November 2025 is a chance to savor the transition from fall’s vibrant hues to winter’s cozy charm. Whether you’re parked by a sunlit coast, nestled in a desert oasis, or surrounded by snow-dusted peaks, the season offers endless possibilities for adventure and relaxation.
With careful planning—insulating your RV, securing early bookings, and preparing for cooler nights—you’ll be ready to create lasting memories. Load up your rig, chase the autumn glow or early winter magic and make this November a road trip to cherish.
Editor’s Note: This article was originally published in October 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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Explore the guide to find some of the best in September camping across America
Where should you park yourself and your RV this month? With so many options out there you may be overwhelmed with the number of locales calling your name.
I didn’t just choose these RV parks by throwing a dart at a map. As an RVer with more than 25 years of experience traveling the highways and byways of America and Western Canada—learning about camping and exploring some of the best hiking trails along the way—I can say with confidence that I know what makes a great RV campground. From stunning views and accommodating amenities to friendly staff and clean facilities, the little things add up when you’re RV camping. And these campgrounds are truly the cream of the crop.
Here are 10 of the top RV parks and campgrounds to explore in September: one of these parks might be just what you’re looking for. So, sit back, relax and get ready for your next adventure at one of these incredible RV parks!
RVing with Rex selected this list of parks from those personally visited.
Planning an RV trip for a different time of year? Check out my monthly RV park recommendations for the best places to camp in August. Also check out my recommendations from September 2024 and October 2024.
Previously known as Terre Haute KOA, Terre Haute Campground has a variety of RV site options including 30 and 50 amp electric service, water and sewer, cable TV with over 20 channels, Wi-Fi, concrete and gravel sites, and concrete or brick patios. Amenities include swimming pool, camp store, laundry, outdoor kitchen, pedal track, playground, jump pad, dog park, gem mining, miniature donkeys, horseshoes, and the Terre Haute Express.
Ambassador RV Resort is a 5-star resort that is easy-on, easy off (I-84 at Exit 29) with 188 full-service sites, pool, spa, sauna, and 5,000 square foot recreation hall. Features 30-foot x 85-foot short term pull-through sites, 35-foot x 75-foot long term pull through sites, 45-foot x 60-foot back-in sites and wide-paved streets. Pets are welcome if friendly and owner is well trained.
Located near Idaho’s wine country and convenient to the Boise metro area, the Ambassador is the perfect home base for all your activities.
Developed in 2006 by the present owners who are former RVers, Columbia Riverfront RV Park is a 5-star resort. A quiet getaway on ten acres of beautifully maintained property right on the sandy beach of the Columbia River, Columbia Riverfront is big-rig friendly. With a view of the Columbia River out our windshield, our pull-in site was 45 feet in length with room for the toad. Utilities including 50/30/20-amp electric service, water, sewer, and cable are centrally located.
Pull-through sites in the 85-95 foot range are also available. Wi-Fi works well. Interior roads are paved and sites are crushed gravel and level. Columbia Riverfront is located 22 miles north of Portland, Oregon, in Woodland off I-5 (Exit 22); west 3.25 miles on Dike Access and Dike roads.
Easy on easy off (I-29, Exit 112), On-Ur-Wa RV Park is a 5-star park with long pull-through sites in the 100-foot range with water, electric (20/30/50-amp service), and sewer. Amenities include community building, laundry facilities, free Wi-Fi, and recreation area with bocce ball and horseshoes. Although located in a beautiful grove of cottonwood trees, connecting to our satellite was no problem due to an open field to the south.
Vogel, one of Georgia’s oldest state parks, sits at the base of Blood Mountain inside Chattahoochee National Forest. The park is particularly popular during the autumn months when the Blue Ridge Mountains put on a colorful display of fall foliage. RV campers can choose from 90 campsites with electric hookups.
Downtown Fort Langley is only a short walk across the Fraser River Bridge from Fort Camping which is part of Pathfinder Camp Resorts. With over 155 short term RV sites as well as tent cabins, Fort Camping is located in the heart of a fast growing and popular tourist town which offers endless activities onsite as well as fine dining and shopping experiences nearby. Pathfinder Camp Resorts operate Fort Camping under license granted by Metro Vancouver Regional district.
Sun Outdoors Sevierville Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Tennessee
Formally known as River Plantation, Sun Outdoors Sevierville Pigeon Forge is located along the Little Pigeon River in eastern Tennessee. The park is located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the popular attractions of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg. Big rig friendly, guests can choose from a selection of modern and spacious, full hookup RV sites that include +concrete pads, a fire ring, and picnic table.
Our back-in site was in the 75-foot range with 50/30-amp electric service, water, sewer, and Cable TV centrally located. Amenities include a swimming pool with hot tub, basketball court, game room, fitness center, outdoor pavilion, fenced-in Bark Park, and dog washing station.
Hidden Lake RV Park offers 72 large pull-through and back-in sits (60-60 feet), full hookups with 30/50 amp at every site, free satellite TV cable, free Wi-Fi, private bathroom/shower rooms, laundry facility, lakeside sites, some shady sites, nature trail, and catch and release fishing.
The Lakes RV and Golf Resort, Chowchilla, California
Big-rig friendly, The Lakes RV and Golf Resort is a well-maintained facility with 87 sites including 18 pull-though and 19 lakeside (drive-in), paved streets, and concrete sites and patios. Our pull-through site (#46) approaches 80 feet with ample room to park the toad/tow vehicle at either the front or rear of the site. 50/30/20-amp electric service, water, sewer, and cable TV are centrally located with the electric/water/cable back of center and sewer front of center.
This 5-star resort is an ownership park that is part of a larger complex that includes a Par 72 Championship Pheasant Run Golf Club. Other amenities include clubhouse, heated pool, spa, pet area, and 24/7 security gates.
Butterfield RV Resort and Observatory, Benson, Arizona
A 5-star park, Butterfield RV Resort and Observatory is a 55+ park with pull-through and back-in sites. Our back-in site (#120) is 55 feet in length and over 30 feet in width. 50/30-amp electric service, water, sewer, and cable TV are located near the rear of the site.
The park is clean and well maintained. Interior roads are asphalt; back-in sites are gravel with pull-through sites asphalt. The park is easy-on easy-off (I-10 at Exit 304, south one-half mile on Ocotillo Avenue) and is conveniently located immediately behind Safeway and in close proximity to downtown. The highest rated park in Benson we’re pleased with Butterfield and would return.
Worth Pondering…
Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.
If you’re dreaming of where to travel to experience it all, here are my picks for the best places to RV in September
In all things of nature there is something of the marvelous.
—Aristotle
Aristotle spent much of his life observing the world closely from the stars in the sky to many creatures of land and sea. These words come from his biological writings wherein he argued that even the most innocuous parts of the natural world—such as bugs, leaves, and dirt—reveal something beautiful when we look closely. Nature doesn’t work by accident; everything has a purpose and even the smallest parts contribute to the larger whole.
More than 2,000 years later, the ancient Greek philosopher’s sentiment still rings true: Grandiosity isn’t required for something to be awe-inspiring. Sometimes, life’s greatest marvels are found in the simple things.
Grandiosity often conjures images of towering mountains or sprawling cities but the quiet allure of RV travel reveals awe in life’s simpler moments. Picture the open road stretching ahead where each mile unfurls new landscapes—rolling hills, quiet forests, or a starlit desert sky. In the unhurried rhythm of RV life, the marvel lies not in chasing monumental destinations but in savoring the journey itself: a roadside diner’s warmth, the crackle of a campfire, or the fleeting connection with a fellow traveler. This understated freedom transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary proving that wonder thrives in the humble act of moving through the world at your own pace.
When the summer ends and temperatures begin to cool, September becomes a great month to travel. Not only does it have plenty to offer with scenic road trips but traveling in September also means better prices, smaller crowds, and events unique to this time of year. With so many options available, I’ll help you discover the best places to travel in September.
September is the start of shoulder season meaning milder temperatures and a more comfortable time for sightseeing. Destinations from the East Coast to the Rockies also get ready for fall with gorgeous landscapes and fewer crowds.
If you want to immerse yourself in the local culture, you can find many festivals and major cultural, film, and food events throughout September. Whether you’re into movies, food, fashion, or folklore, September travel helps you pair sightseeing with authentic experiences you won’t find at other times of the year.
September offers the perfect balance: cooler temperatures, fewer crowds, and enough daylight for exploring. National parks like Zion offer hiking and wildlife-spotting.
Planning an RV trip for a different time of year? Check out my monthly travel recommendations for the best places to travel in July and August. Also check out my recommendations from September 2024 and October 2024.
Page is a dream destination for lovers of water, rock, and sky. Located near the Utah border, Page is the jumping-off point for some of the most iconic natural landmarks in the Southwest. Just minutes from downtown, Horseshoe Bend provides jaw-dropping views of the Colorado River from a sheer sandstone cliff. The area is especially magical at sunset when the light turns the rock a deep copper.
Just as close is Antelope Canyon, a slot canyon carved over millennia into flowing, narrow passageways that are perfect for photographers and explorers alike.
Page also provides easy access to Lake Powell, a massive reservoir where visitors can kayak, swim, boat, or just lounge by the shoreline surrounded by red rock buttes. Wahweap Overlook offers expansive views across the lake and the surrounding desert. With its mix of water recreation, dramatic geology, and striking vistas, Page is an essential stop for anyone who wants to experience Arizona’s most iconic natural wonders up close.
Alabama is one of the most underrated beach states in the U.S. and its Coastal Connection National Scenic Byway celebrates the state’s 50 miles of Gulf Beach and nearly 70 miles of bay beaches. From Daphne, the scenic byway heads south until it hits its barrier island, Dauphin Island and then follows the coast west. The route then turns north and eventually finishes in Mobile County, at a small community called Grand Bay.
This road trip is a great way to explore Alabama’s beaches but take time to find the beauty in its sand dunes and marshlands, too. The state has more than 12,000 acres of protected lands where travelers can enjoy bird-watching and hiking: the Dauphin Island Audubon Sanctuary, Bon Secour National Wildlife Refuge, and Gulf State Park to name a few.
Sitting on the border of Arizona and Nevada, Hoover Dam is an iconic landmark and a marvel of engineering in the U.S. Construction of the dam along the Colorado River was completed in 1935 and it was named after Herbert Hoover who was involved in the project. The dam’s purpose was irrigation, flood control, hydroelectric power, and providing water to Southern California.
Construction of the dam proved to be quite challenging. Before it could be built, the Colorado River had to be rerouted and canyon walls had to be blasted with dynamite. Over the course of 5 years and the labor of around 21,000 workers, the dam was finished. Today, it remains an awe-inspiring man-made wonder that created Lake Mead, the largest reservoir in the U.S.
Zion National Park is one of those incredibly popular parks that you need to see at least once. The pretty cream, pink, and red canyon has been slowly carved by the Virgin River over the course of millions of years. Zion is perfect for hikers of all skill levels offering everything from small paved hikes to adrenaline-rushers like Observation Point, the Narrows, and Angel’s Landing (the park’s most famous hike).
I highly recommend exploring the otherworldly slot canyons during your time here. Taking a kayak river trip is a great use of time as well. You’ll find a handful of RV campgrounds in and around Zion National Park but since this too is a wildly popular destination be sure to make your reservations well ahead of time.
Celebrate the cultures of the Southeastern Native Americans at the Ocmulgee Indigenous Celebration at Ocmulgee Mounds National Historical Park September 13-14, 2025. This free family friendly event will feature traditional dance, cultural crafts, storytelling, educational programs, live demonstrations, music, and dance. Native American arts and crafts vendors will be selling crafts and food.
The celebration honors the Muscogee people who consider Ocmulgee Mounds their ancestral homeland. Recognized as one of the Top 20 Events in the Southeast by the Southeast Tourism Society, this homecoming event brings together various Native American tribes, blending both traditional and contemporary elements to celebrate the beauty and vital contributions of Native Peoples to Georgia and the Southeast.
Visitors will also have the chance to rediscover Ocmulgee Mounds, the Earth Lodge, the Visitor Center Museum, trails, and the park’s natural beauty.
If you love wildlife and water, here is great news! Nature enthusiasts, photographers, and anglers can once again camp at Stephen C. Foster State Park near Fargo, Georgia. Serving as the western entrance to the beloved and mysterious Okefenokee Swamp, this remote park offers 52 campsites including 19 with full hook-ups and three ADA sites with easy access to comfort stations.
During the day, visitors can take guided boat tours, go fishing, or rent a kayak to look for alligators and other creatures that call this enormous wetland home. At night, listen for owls, watch bats soar overhead, and admire some of the darkest skies in the U.S. Stephen C. Foster State Park continues to upgrade its facilities including cottage renovations which are currently underway.
Did you know one of Georgia’s oldest and most beloved state parks sits at the base of Blood Mountain?
Vogel State Park has been making family memories since the 1930s. The 22-acre Lake Trahlyta sits like a mirror reflecting the surrounding mountains.
Swimming here in summer feels like you’ve found your own private mountain oasis. The beach area has enough sand to build castles without fighting for space like at crowded beaches. Renting a pedal boat and cruising around the lake is old-fashioned fun that never gets old.
The 4-mile Bear Hair Gap Trail gives you a workout and rewards you with an overlook of the park.
Fall is the superstar season here when the mountains burst into a riot of reds, oranges, and golds. The drive to the park along Wolf Pen Gap Road becomes a tunnel of color.
The park’s CCC-built cottages have that rustic charm that makes you feel like you’ve stepped back in time. They were built by the Civilian Conservation Corps during the Great Depression. Those young men knew how to build things to last!
Miniature golf, hiking, fishing, and relaxing—Vogel has all the ingredients for a perfect getaway. The campground fills up fast in summer and fall, so book early or risk disappointment.
Utah’s Scenic Byway 12 connects five national parks and monuments offering more geological eye candy per mile than anywhere else in America. The route passes through some of the most stunning red rock country on Earth and camping in Utah state parks costs just $20-25 per night. Many campgrounds offer views that would cost $500 per night at luxury resorts.
The small towns along the route like Boulder, Utah (population 226) offer authentic western experiences without the tourist markup. Local cafes serve massive portions for under $12, and many offer box lunches perfect for all-day hiking adventures. The route includes free access to incredible viewpoints like the Dixie National Forest overlooks and countless pullouts where the views are as good as any paid attraction.
The small town of Wall serves as the gateway to Badlands National Park, a surreal landscape of eroded cliffs, colorful buttes, and sprawling prairie grasslands. From there, the 39‑mile Badlands Loop Scenic Byway winds through some of the park’s most dramatic scenery. The round trip to and from Wall takes about 1.5 to 2 hours but it’s worth allowing extra time to stop and explore.
Stop at Big Badlands. Overlook for a sweeping view of the striped rock formations then stroll along the Window Trail, an easy boardwalk leading to a natural “window” framing the rugged landscape beyond. Keep an eye out for prairie dogs and if luck is on your side you might spot bighorn sheep scaling the cliffs. The park is also rich in fossils preserving the remains of ancient mammals that once roamed the land.
After completing the loop, drive back to Wall and stop into Wall Drug, a famous roadside attraction offering 5-cent coffee, freshly-made donuts, and quirky photo ops to make your South Dakota road trip even more memorable.
History buffs will adore Williamsburg, Virginia and if they happen to be beginner RVers they might just love it even more. This little town is so full of historical sites and attractions that one could easily spend a week here and still not see it all. On top of that, Williamsburg is relatively easy to navigate and offers all of the amenities RVers need for a comfortable stay.
The Colonial Williamsburg Living History Museum is there, as are counterparts like Jamestown Settlement, Historic Jamestowne, the American Revolution Museum at Yorktown, and Yorktown Battlefield. All of them are fascinating and well worth seeing.
Of course, you’ll also appreciate that the abundance of nearby campgrounds makes it easy to stay in the area. Nearby Machicomoco State Park features 27 campsites many with electric and water hookups. You’ll appreciate that sites are so well spaced making it easier for first-timers to back in.
Worth Pondering…
There is magic in the air as August turns into September.
There is a ripening of the season as fruit trees grow heavy with red apples; leaves turn golden to reveal a harvest of pumpkins, squash, tomatoes, and peppers in the field; and grape vines hang heavy with clusters of newly turned black and golden grapes.
Enjoy your days and love your life, because life is a journey to be savored.
Explore the guide to find some of the best in June camping across America
Where should you park yourself and your RV this month? With so many options out there you may be overwhelmed with the number of locales calling your name.
Maybe you’re an experienced RV enthusiast, maybe you’ve never been in one—regardless, these RV parks are worth your attention. After finding the perfect campground, you can look into RV prices, the different types of RVs, and learn how to plan a road trip. Who knows, maybe you’ll love it so much you’ll convert to full-time RV living.
I didn’t just choose these RV parks by throwing a dart at a map. As an RVer with more than 25 years of experience traveling the highways and byways of America and Western Canada—learning about camping and exploring some of the best hiking trails along the way—I can say with confidence that I know what makes a great RV campground. From stunning views and accommodating amenities to friendly staff and clean facilities, the little things add up when you’re RV camping. And these campgrounds are truly the cream of the crop.
Here are 10 of the top RV parks and campgrounds to explore in June: one of these parks might be just what you’re looking for. So, sit back, relax and get ready for your next adventure at one of these incredible RV parks!
RVing with Rex selected this list of parks from those personally visited.
Planning an RV trip for a different time of year? Check out my monthly RV park recommendations for the best places to camp in May. Also check out my recommendations from June 2024 and July 2024.
Big-rig friendly, Red Bluff KOA Journey (formerly Durango RV Resort) is a 5-star resort located on the Sacramento River. The park is well laid out and designed.
Most sites are pull-through, 70-90 feet in length and 30-35 feet wide. In addition there are 11 riverfront sites and 21 water-feature spaces (fountains); these sites have utilities on both sides of the concrete pads enabling fifth wheels and travel trailer to back onto the sites and motorhomes to drive forward maximizing the view and water features. In addition, there are a number of buddy sites.
Utilities including 20/30/50-amp electric service, water, sewer, and cable TV are centrally located. Wi-Fi works well. Interior roads are paved. We have stayed at Durango on several occasions and would return again in a heartbeat.
The park is conveniently located on I-5, Exit 649 (Highway 36/Antelope Boulevard).
Countryside RV Park is a great place to stay for a night or a week. It’s a well-maintained park with long strips of green grass in-between sites. The park is easy to navigate with lots of room between sites. Pull through and back in sites for easy access and is big rig friendly. The hook ups were well maintained and right where they should be for easy connections.
The owner was very welcoming and told us they had just purchased the park in June (2023) and had cleaned up the park and removed all the fulltime residents. I can’t say enough about the owner.
Dillon is a cute little town and worthy of a visit. Plenty of fishing locally and a beautiful scenic drive to the mountains on Highway 278 close to the park entrance.
Named the Best State Park for RVers by USA Today, Vogel State Park sits at the base of Blood Mountain inside Chattahoochee National Forest. Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow, and gold leaves. RV campers can choose from 90 campsites with electric hookups.
While at Vogel, you can hike the park’s 17 miles of trails, ranging from easy to more advanced. Go fishing and paddling in Lake Trahlyta. Nearby, hike to waterfalls like Helton Creek Falls and Desoto Falls and don’t miss the opportunity to see the view from Brasstown Bald, the state’s highest point.
A new RV park, 12 Tribes Casino opened in 2018 with 21 pull-through full-service sites 72 feet long and 42 feet wide. Interior roads are asphalt and sites are concrete. Amenities include paved patio and picnic table, individual garbage container, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and pet area.
Guests of the RV Park are welcome to enjoy the pool, hot tub, sauna, and workout facility located in the hotel. The casino also offers gaming, fine dining, and café.
The farm that inspired the imagery in Stephen Foster’s famous song, “My Old Kentucky Home, Good-Night!” is Kentucky’s most famous and beloved historic site. Built between 1812 and 1818, the three-story house was originally named “Federal Hill” by its first owner Judge John Rowan.
Located near Bardstown, the mansion and farm was the home of the Rowan family for three generations spanning a period of 120 years. Tour the historic mansion, enjoy a round of golf, camp at the campground, stroll the grounds and explore the interpretive panels, and see the Stephen Foster Story in the summer months.
Admire the beautiful grounds of My Old Kentucky Home State Park in the 39-site campground. Convenience is guaranteed with utility hookups, a central service building housing showers and rest rooms, and a dump station.
The endless river traffic of the Mississippi is the main attraction at Tom Sawyer RV Park and most of the sites are 100 feet or more. The atmosphere is relaxed, laid back, and peaceful. The interior roads and sites are mostly gravel. Tom Sawyer’s is located so close to the Mississippi River, sometimes the park is in it!
The Mississippi River can cause the park to close periodically anytime from December into early June but most often April or May. The Corps of Engineers and National Weather Service provides river stage forecasts which gives the park 10 to 14 days advance notice as to when the Mississippi River will force the park to temporarily shut down.
Cedar Pass Campground, Badlands National Park, South Dakota
Located near the Ben Reifel Visitor Center, the Cedar Pass Campground has 96 level sites with scenic views of the badlands formations. Enjoy the stunning sunsets, incredible night skies, and breathtaking sunrises from the comfort of your RV. Camping in Cedar Pass Campground is limited to 14 days.
The campground is open year-round with limited availability in the winter season. Due to fire danger, campfires are not permitted in this campground and collection of wood is prohibited. However, camp stoves or contained charcoal grills can be used in campgrounds and picnic areas.
This 1,327-acre park is situated in the wetlands of Mobile Bay and offers picnic facilities and modern camping sites with utilities. Meaher’s boat ramp and fishing pier will appeal to every fisherman. A self-guided walk on two nature trails includes a boardwalk with an up-close view of the beautiful Mobile Delta.
Meaher’s campground has 61 RV campsites with 20-, 30- and 50-amp electrical connections as well as water and sewer hook-ups. The campground features a modern bathhouse with laundry facilities. Located near Meaher State Park is the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center; which features a natural history museum, live native wildlife, a theater, gift shop, and canoe/kayak rentals.
A fantastic RV Park! Rollin’ Home is a newer park (opened in 2023) located just off I-15 with wonderful view of Mt. Nebo. The park is well laid out with ample space between sites, long paved sites, nice patch of grass, picnic table, and the services conveniently located with dual septic ports. Excellent Wi-Fi.
Barbecue! The state legislature designated the city of Lockhart as the “Barbecue Capital of Texas” in 1999. Three miles southeast of Lockhart, Lockhart State Park offers 10 sites with water and electricity in the Clear Fork Camping Area and 10 full-hookup sites that will accommodate RVs up to 40 feet in the Fairway View Camping Area.
Play golf at the nine-hole golf course built by the Works Progress Administration and the Civilian Conservation Corps over 80 years ago.
Worth Pondering…
Quality is never an accident; it is always the result of intelligent effort.
There are so many amazing parks in the South but this one should be on your list of places to visit soon. Vogel State Park in the North Georgia Mountains in Blairsville offers a 22-acre lake, multiple hiking trails, and a museum plus cottages and campsites.
Vogel State Park is one of Georgia’s most beloved state parks and one visit there will show you why. Vogel is Georgia’s second oldest state park and is located in the heart of the Chattahoochee National Forest near Blairsville.
One of Georgia’s oldest and most popular state parks, Vogel is located at the base of Blood Mountain in the Chattahoochee National Forest. Driving from the south, visitors pass through Neel Gap, a beautiful mountain pass near Brasstown Bald, the highest point in Georgia.
Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow, and gold leaves. Hikers can choose from a variety of trails including the popular four-mile Bear Hair Gap loop, an easy one-mile lake loop, and the challenging 13-mile Coosa Backcountry Trail.
Cottages, campsites and primitive backpacking sites provide a range of overnight accommodations. The park’s 22-acre lake is open to non-motorized boats. During summer, visitors can cool off at the scenic lakeside beach.
Vogel is a park located close to many of the state’s most beautiful waterfalls and hikes which makes this is a place that cannot be missed.
The Byron Reece Nature Trail begins near the campground and is only a 1.35-mile out-and-back hike through the woods. The trail scales Blood Mountain’s lower elevations at Neels Gap exploring a mossy, stream-filled forest. Your little ones will love exploring this trail.
Hike the scenic Trahlyta Lake Trail at Vogel State Park following the shore of the beautiful mountain lake to the stunning cascades of Trahlyta Falls and iconic views of Blood Mountain. The Trahlyta Lake Trail is a 1.0-mile loop trail and it is spectacular. There is a spur trail off the lake loop trail that will take you down to an observation deck to see the bottom of the spillway waterfall—and it’s something that will leave your kids (and you!) completely impressed. It’s an easy hike for the kiddos plus its dog friendly, so bring Fido!
Also, one of the most popular pictures of Vogel State Park can be taken on this hike. When you’re on the bridge over the dam, take a picture of Lake Trahlyta with Blood and Slaughter mountains behind it. It’s truly beautiful.
2. Hiking trails for experienced hikers
Two other trails are available within the park for more experienced hikers.
The Bear Hair Gap Trail is a 4.1-mile partial loop trail that takes you through wildflowers and over the lower ridges of Blood Mountain.
The 12.9-mile Coosa Backcountry Trail is an all-day hike that loops over the summit of Duncan Ridge.
Both hikes travel through the Chattahoochee National Forest which is open to hunters so it’s advised to wear bright-colored clothing or orange safety vests during hunting season.
Helton Creek Falls can be found just minutes away from Vogel. Although there are a lot of fun waterfalls to visit in Georgia, Helton Creek Falls is special due to its two cascading falls and its easy to hike. The hike is so short, that it’s really more like a walk in the woods. It’s a family-friendly 0.6 miles.
If you’re looking for another nearby waterfall hike for the whole family, check out DeSoto Falls.
Hike the two mile out-and-back Desoto Falls Trail near Helen to a pair of waterfalls where, legend holds, a piece of armor was found from Hernando DeSoto’s expedition in the mid-1500s. This hike’s relatively short, kid-friendly distance and moderate elevation change make it one of North Georgia’s most popular waterfall hikes.
And, of course, a visit to Vogel is not complete without a hike to the waterfall from the Lake Trahlyta dam! A spur trail off the Trahlyta Lake Loop will take you down to an observation deck at the bottom of the roaring falls!
4. Staying in the cabins and cottages
There are multiple types of cottages at Vogel including standard cabins and rustic log cottages refurbished in 2018. Vogel offers 34 cabins and cottages accommodating anywhere from 2 to 10 people. And six of the cabins are pet-friendly.
Some of the newly-refurbished cottages back up onto a creek and look like something straight out of Southern Living! And several of the rustic cottages and standard cabins overlook Lake Trahlyta.
All the cabins and cottages have kitchens that include pots and pans, utensils, and coffee makers. Linens for the beds and bathrooms are provided. Fire rings, grills, and picnic tables can be found just outside.
All cabins also have cable TV and free WiFi (available throughout the park, as well.)
With a little over 90 campsites there is a campsite for every type of camper out there at Vogel State Park. Vogel has 90 campsites with electrical and water hookups, 18 tent-only walk-in campsites, and one pioneer campground.
The campsites with electrical hookups can be used by tent campers, RV campers, or those with trailer campers, too. Each site has a fire ring, the electrical hookup, a picnic table, a place to park, and a gravel pad for your tent.
The tent-only walk-in campsites are exactly as they sound—only for tent campers. You will park your car in a small lot and then hike your gear to your site. But don’t worry—the hike to your spot is not far. These sites do not have electrical hookups but do have a tent pad, grill, fire ring, and picnic table.
The pioneer campground is perfect for large groups. It’s a walk-in campground that can accommodate up to 50 people. The area doesn’t have electrical or water hookups (the water is located in the parking lot) but does have two Adirondack shelters, a picnic shelter, a pit toilet, and a fire ring.
Vogel State Park now offers site-specific camping, meaning that when you make your camping reservation online, you can choose exactly which spot you want. You get to choose if you want a spot near the creek, near the bathrooms, or—if you don’t want to haul your gear too far—near the walk-in camp site parking.
6. Get out on the water
When you think of Vogel, you likely think about the beautiful mountains but do you think about all water activities they offer?
Vogel’s 22-acre Lake Trahlyta is at the center of the park. The lake is open to non-motorized boats year-round and offers freshwater fishing.
For just a $5 parking fee, you can enjoy cooling off and picnicking all day on sandy swimming beaches or participate in the other recreational activities offered at the lake like renting kayaks, paddleboards, pedal boats, or aquacycles to explore the entire lake.
Vogel offers many outdoor activities including miniature golf! For a small fee, you can putt-putt your afternoon away.
8. Rent a bike
During the warmer seasons you can see the park in a whole new way—by renting a bike from the Visitor’s Center and taking in the sights on two wheels.
9. Enjoy a picnic
Bring your picnic basket and meal with a view at one of Vogel’s four picnic shelters. Each picnic shelter has tables and grills and they’re great to reserve for a party or reunion.
10. Volunteer at the park in April
Take part in a truly rewarding experience—Vogel’s Annual Volunteer Work Day in April. It’s a chance to give back while spending time in the great outdoors.
You’ll help Vogel get ready for the busy summer season by helping with things such as refurbishing campsites and cleaning up trails. Meals are provided and pre-registration is required.
The CCC—the Civilian Conservation Corps—was a relief program for unemployed, young men during the Great Depression. A CCC History Day and Open House is held at Vogel in May where hands-on activities and work, similar to what the CCC boys would’ve done in the 1930s, is demonstrated.
After working, there will be an open house with refreshments at the park’s very own CCC museum where you can learn more about the many facilities constructed by the Civilian Conservation Corps.
12. Junior Ranger Camps
Two- and 3-day Junior Ranger camps are offered for youngsters ages 6-12 during select days in June, July, and August. Days of crafting, learning, and exploring with a ranger will earn your kids a Level I or Level II Junior Ranger badge. Advance registration is required.
13. Visit the Mountain Music Day Festival
A day in the mountains will be better by visiting Vogel during their Mountain Music Day Festival in September.
This event features bluegrass and gospel music, local crafters selling their handmade items, and the Vogel Volunteers selling food. Food, crafts, and music in the mountains? Yes, please!
Vogel offers games for the whole family including a bicycle parade, pedal boat races, a sandcastle competition, a watermelon-eating contest, sack races, an egg toss, and greased pole climbing. How can you say no to that?
15. Christmas at the park
Every December for over 15 years, Vogel has held Christmas tree lighting at the park on one special Saturday. It is truly a special event that includes the tree lighting, Christmas cookies, hot cocoa, hayrides, and caroling. Please bring an unwrapped gift to donate to a child in need and let the sounds of the season surround you!
Details
Location: 11 miles south of Blairsville via U.S. Highway 19/129
Address: 485 Vogel State Park Road, Blairsville, Georgia 30512
Phone: 706-745-2628
Reservations: 800-864-7275
Entry fee: $5 per day or $50 annual ParkPass
Worth Pondering…
Georgia On My Mind
Georgia, Georgia, the whole day through
Just an old sweet song keeps Georgia on my mind.
Georgia, Georgia, a song of you
Comes as sweet and clear as moonlight through the pines
—words by Stuart Gorrell and music by Hoagy Carmichael
From Gulf State Park in Alabama to Babcock State Park in West Virginia, hikers, campers, and outdoor adventurers will want to add these 14 state parks in the South to their outdoor adventure list
If the great outdoors is calling your name, set out for an adventure in one of the South’s best state parks. These state parks are some of my favorite destinations for getting outside and exploring nature. They span the region and represent an exciting array of landscapes.
Find your way to these outdoor destinations and you’ll be met with mountains, gorges, beaches, rivers, swinging bridges, marshes, hiking trails, campgrounds, and plenty of fresh air. Some are more remote and offer a real escape from the bustle of everyday life while others are just a stone’s throw from cities and small towns, making them easy weekend getaways.
Whether you’re looking for picturesque hiking routes, dramatic waterfalls, secluded camping sites, or sandy spots to settle in and see the sunset, there’s a park here that’s destined for your bucket list. Explore the great Southern outdoors this year and make new memories in the South’s best state parks.
Hunting Island is a secluded semitropical barrier island near Beaufort and one of the state’s most popular state parks. Lots of land and maritime wildlife love the park, too, and inhabit its five miles of pristine beaches, thousands of acres of marsh and maritime forest, and a slew of saltwater lagoons. Trek up 130 feet to the famous Hunting Island Lighthouse for breathtaking panoramic views.
Established in 1963 as the United States’ first undersea park, this unique state park offers a firsthand glimpse of Florida’s Coral Reef, a 350-mile coral reef system that runs from the Dry Tortugas to St. Lucie on the Atlantic coast. For 70 nautical miles around Key Largo, marine life and habitats can be seen in several ways: snorkeling and scuba diving lessons and tours, glass-bottom boat tours, and canoeing, kayaking, and paddleboarding trails.
On land, boardwalks and paths meander through mangroves and tropical hardwood forests, and the visitor center holds six saltwater aquariums for more up-close views.
This 1,327-acre park is situated in the wetlands of north Mobile Bay and is a day-use, picnicking, and scenic park with modern camping hook-ups for overnight visitors. Meaher’s boat ramp and fishing pier will appeal to every fisherman and a self-guided walk on the boardwalk will give visitors an up-close view of the beautiful Mobile-Tensaw Delta.
Meaher’s campground has 61 RV campsites with 20-, 30-, and 50-amp electrical connections as well as water and sewer hook-ups. There are 10 improved tent sites with water and 20-amp electrical connections. The park also has four cozy bay-side cabins (one is handicap accessible) overlooking Ducker Bay. The campground features a modern bathhouse with laundry facilities.
You can see Hanging Rock’s namesake long before you reach the entrance to the park: Rising miles out of the Sauratown Mountain Range is the frequently photographed quartzite outcropping that most travelers hike to at least once. Of course, the park is much more than that. Encompassing roughly 9,000 mountainous acres and home to 20 miles of trails—including the 2.7-mile Hanging Rock loop—it’s a hiker’s paradise. Several small waterfalls, a small lake (with a swimming beach), and mountain biking trails are also big draws.
Babcock State Park is a must-see vacation destination—especially in the fall. Autumn colors line the historic Glade Creek Grist Mill, and lush, forest-lined hiking trails are at their peak. Visitors to the park can stay in a cozy mountain cabin or explore the charming small towns nearby.”
An ecological wonderland, Chicot—Louisiana’s largest state park—is a 6,400-acre mix of swampland, waterways, and hill country. Within the park is Lake Chicot, which has an eight-mile canoe trail and a 600-acre arboretum where indigenous species (sycamores and beech, magnolia, and crane fly orchids) are carefully preserved.
One of Chicot’s many highlights: is the 20-mile backpacking trail that circles Lake Chicot. (There are six first-come, first-serve backcountry sites along the trail.) Walking the lakeside trails in fall, when the cypress trees that seem to sprout from the lake change color, is especially magical.
Huntington Beach State Park, South Carolina
This state park on the South Carolina coast includes both beach and inland wetland terrain, which makes it a destination for wildlife watching. Several nature trails allow access to the landscape and its inhabitants: Be on the lookout for seafaring birds such as egrets, herons, and ospreys plus other animals like alligators and sea turtles, which live in and around the area.
With the Gulf of Mexico on its Southern border, 3.5 miles of white sand beaches, three lakes within the park, and nine ecosystems on its 28-mile paved trail system, Gulf State Park is popular with anglers, beach bums, and naturalists alike. Visitors can fish, swim, and paddle on Lake Shelby, see native flora and fauna at the Nature Center on Middle Lake and flit around the Butterfly Garden east of Little Lake.
At nearly 2,500 feet long, the Fishing and Education Pier is the largest in the Gulf as well as Alabama’s only public gulf pier. Normally open for fishing or strolling, the pier is currently undergoing repairs and is expected to reopen in summer 2024.
Vogel, one of Georgia’s oldest state parks, sits at the base of Blood Mountain inside Chattahoochee National Forest. The park is particularly popular during the autumn months when the Blue Ridge Mountains put on a colorful display of fall foliage. RV campers can choose from 90 campsites with electric hookups.
Brown pelicans, whooping cranes, camping, fishing, and the waters of Aransas, Copano, and St. Charles bays draw visitors here. Fish from the shore, boat, or the 1,620-foot long fishing pier. The CCC built Goose Island, Texas’ first coastal state park. It sits on the southern tip of the Lamar Peninsula. Dramatic wind-sculpted trees dominate the park.
Be sure to visit the Big Tree which has been standing sentinel on the coast for centuries. In 1969, it was named the State Champion Coastal Live Oak.
Choose from 44 campsites by the bay or 57 sites nestled under oak trees all with water and electricity. Every camping loop has restrooms with showers. The park also has 25 walk-in tent sites without electricity, and a group camp for youth groups.
Entering the enchanting Okefenokee Swamp—one of Georgia’s seven natural wonders—Stephen C. Foster State Park presents an incredible display of diverse wildlife, unique scenic views, and rousing outdoor adventure. Canoeing or kayaking through the swamp is the park’s main attraction. It’s an otherworldly experience gliding through the reflections of Spanish moss dangling from the trees above. Turtles, deer, wood storks, herons, and black bears are a few of the creatures you may see here but the most frequent sighting is the American Alligator.
The park offers 66 RV and tent campsites with electricity as well as nine two-bedroom cottages that can hold 6 to 8 people. In addition 10 Eco Lodge bedrooms are available for rent. The RV sites range in size from 15 and 25-foot back-ins to 50-foot pull-through sites.
Myakka River State Park offers a variety of experiences: Day-trippers come for the airboat ride, tram ride, canopy walkway, and stop at the water-front café. Adventurers head for the 39 miles of hiking trails, excellent paved and unpaved biking trails, or scenic rivers and lakes for kayaking.
Given you need ample time to see and do it all, you can camp in one of 80 camping sites or book one of five rustic log cabins built by the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) in the 1930s.
Located on Edisto Island, Edisto Beach State Park is one of four oceanfront parks in South Carolina. Edisto Island lies about an hour south of bustling Charleston as the pelican flies.
Its 1.25-mile public beach is ideal for swimmers and beachcombers—and also a nesting site for loggerhead turtles.
The state park is situated neatly between a salt marsh and the beach making it possible to hear the waves lapping at the shore regardless of whether you’re staying in an RV, tent, or cabin. Located in the town of Edisto Beach, it’s just a short walk or bike ride from the grocery store, gas station, restaurants, and shops.
Supporting a beautiful yet delicate ecosystem, central Florida’s Highlands Hammock possesses a unique collection of plant and animal life. The park features 15 distinct natural communities in its more than 9,000 acres with a diversity of habitats.
Eight of the nine trails are located on the loop drive and visitors can easily extend their walks as several connect via a bridge or catwalk. Trails run through the hydric hammock, cypress swamp, hardwood swamp, and pine Flatwoods
The family campground offers water and electric hookups, a dump station, access to restrooms with shower facilities, laundry, and dishwashing areas. Campsites have picnic tables and fire rings. Sites vary from being open and sunny to partially or fully shaded and range in length from 20 to 50 feet.
Worth Pondering…
However one reaches the parks, the main thing is to slow down and absorb the natural wonders at leisure.
If you are planning your next camping trip, don’t forget to look at state parks. You just might find your new favorite camping spot!
In today’s post, I shine the spotlight on state parks—thousands of facilities across the United States established and operated at the state level. They’ve been preserved for their natural beauty, historic interest, or recreational features—often all three in one location. In contrast to many iconic U.S. national parks, state parks just might be the unsung heroes of outdoor recreation.
State-operated facilities have much to offer. For working folks with minimal travel time, a nearby state park can make a great weekend destination.
Many RVers have a national park bucket list. If you’re one of them, have you also considered state parks, some of which could be in your backyard? State parks are great places to get outside and explore, and they typically are less crowded than national parks. Even if state parks are usually smaller, you still can find stunning views, great camping options, and fun activities. You also can learn more about local history while supporting the surrounding community.
State parks are not operated by the federal government as national parks are, so they rely on entrance and camping fees to maintain the land and facilities. By RVing to a state park, or even purchasing a day pass, you are helping to preserve the park for other visitors to continue to enjoy. These camping and entrance fees also may be less expensive than national park fees or those charged at a private RV park.
Whether you’re looking for a scenic area to visit for a day, a relaxing spot to spend a weekend, or a place to stay for a week or more, consider a state park. In Canada, the equivalent would be a provincial park of which there are many great options. For inspiration, peruse the info below.
There’s nothing better than being out in nature enjoying its beauty; many would even say it is healing to the soul. Depending on where you live, this can be a beautiful time of year to take in the scenery, hike, fish, camp, leaf peep, or simply enjoy the sounds of nature. And what better place to do it than in a state park?
According to stateparks.org, there are 10,366 state park areas across the United States. They include 241,255 campsites and 9,457 cabins with over 40,000 miles of trails as well as countless waterways and rivers—all covering 18.6 million acres of land. That means RV travelers and others have numerous opportunities to explore a variety of places.
So, you may be asking yourself, “Where do I even begin to start exploring over 10,000 park areas?” For starters, here are articles on specific state parks you might find useful:
And let’s not forget Canada, also brimming with natural beauty and a vast number of provincial parks—nearly 1,200. Provincial parks in Canada are protected areas of land and water designated and managed by each province to encourage recreation and sustainable tourism and promote science and education. They range from ecological reserves with no facilities to day-use and overnight-stay parks with unserviced and serviced campgrounds including RV waste dumping, and toilet and shower facilities. Features include hiking trails, waterways, and beaches, and outdoor equipment rentals.
The province of Alberta ranges from fossil-filled flatlands to the jaw-dropping Rocky Mountains. The province currently manages more than 470 parks which provide cozy walk-in tenting options and roomy RV campsites.
Beachcombing, bird watching, or sunbathing—there is plenty to do in the 600-plus provincial parks of British Columbia. The park system boasts more than 10,700 vehicle accessible campsites and approximately 2,000 walk-in or backcountry ones. Of the parks, 230 have accessible facilities for those with disabilities. Winter activities and basic camping are popular in BC’s provincial parks.
Lost Dutchman State Park – Apache Junction, Arizona
The Lost Dutchman State Park is located in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona, about 40 miles east of Phoenix. RV camping is available at 138 sites, with 68 of them providing water and electric hookup services; restrooms and showers are located nearby. Hiking, mountain biking and year-round wildlife viewing opportunities are available for guests.
Located in the rugged Black Hills of South Dakota, Custer State Park protects 71,000 acres of terrain and a herd of some 1,300 bison – one of the largest publicly owned herds on the planet – who are known to stop traffic along the park’s Wildlife Loop Road from time to time. The park has nine campgrounds to choose from, including the popular Sylvan Lake Campground. Many sites include electric hookups and dump stations.
Vogel, one of Georgia’s oldest state parks, sits at the base of Blood Mountain inside Chattahoochee National Forest. The park is particularly popular during the autumn months when the Blue Ridge Mountains put on a colorful display of fall foliage. RV campers can choose from 90 campsites with electric hookups.
This Alabama state park promises that you’ll never be bored if your family brings their RV here to camp. Almost 500 improved RV sites are available at Gulf State Park, with pull-thru, back-in, waterfront, and ADA accessibility. All RV sites provide full hookups plus Wi-Fi. Eleven modern bathhouses are scattered throughout the park, and some sites are located near the pool, playground, tennis courts, and hiking trails.
Elephant Butte Lake State Park – Elephant Butte, New Mexico
The largest and most popular lake in New Mexico, Elephant Butte Lake State Park provides a setting for every imaginable water sport. The campground offers developed sites with electric and water hookups for RVs. The mild climate of the area makes this park a popular year-round destination. If you like camping, fishing, boating, or just being outdoors, Elephant Butte is for you. Elephant Butte Lake can accommodate watercraft of many styles and sizes: kayaks, jet skis, pontoons, sailboats, ski boats, cruisers, and houseboats.
At 37,000 acres, Myakka is one of Florida’s most complete outdoor experiences. Given you need ample time to see and do it all, you can camp in one of 80 camping sites. The road through the park is seven miles long and offers several great places to get out, enjoy the wildlife and scenery, and take a walk. The park road also makes an excellent bike trail. By bike, you enjoy the 360-degree view of the spectacular tree canopy over the road and the constant sounds of birds.
Listen to Onion Creek flowing over limestone ledges and splashing into pools. Follow trails winding through the Hill Country woods. Explore the remains of an early Texas homestead and a very old rock shelter. You can camp, hike, mountain or road bike, geocache, go bouldering, and picnic. You can also fish and swim in Onion Creek. Hike or bike nearly nine miles of trails. Stay at one of 81 campsites (all with water and electric hookups). 12 sites offer 50-amp electricity while the remaining 69 sites offer 30-amp electric service.
Explore the guide to find some of the best in September camping across America
Where should you park yourself and your RV this month? With so many options out there you may be overwhelmed with the number of locales calling your name.
Maybe you’re an experienced RV enthusiast, or maybe you’ve never been in one—regardless, these RV parks are worth your attention. After finding the perfect campground, you can look into RV prices, and the different types of RVs, and learn how to plan a road trip. Who knows, maybe you’ll love it so much you’ll convert to full-time RV living.
I didn’t just choose these RV parks by throwing a dart at a map. As an RVer with more than 25 years of experience traveling the highways and byways of America and Western Canada—learning about camping and exploring some of the best hiking trails along the way—I can say with confidence that I know what makes a great RV campground. From stunning views and accommodating amenities to friendly staff and clean facilities, the little things add up when you’re RV camping. And these campgrounds are truly the cream of the crop.
Here are 10 of the top RV parks and campgrounds to explore in September: one of these parks might be just what you’re looking for. So, sit back, relax, and get ready for your next adventure at one of these incredible RV parks!
RVing with Rex selected this list of parks from those personally visited.
Planning an RV trip for a different time of year? Check out my monthly RV park recommendations for the best places to camp in July and August. Also, check out my recommendations from September 2022 and October 2022.
1. Sun Outdoors Sevierville Pigeon Forge, Sevierville, Tennessee
Formally known as River Plantation, Sun Outdoors Sevierville Pigeon Forge is located along the Little Pigeon River in eastern Tennessee. The park is located near the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the popular attractions of Pigeon Forge and Gatlinburg.
Big rig friendly, guests can choose from a selection of modern and spacious, full hookup RV sites that include concrete pads, a fire ring, and a picnic table. Our back-in site was in the 75-foot range with 50/30-amp electric service, water, sewer, and Cable TV centrally located. Amenities include a swimming pool with hot tub, basketball court, game room, fitness center, outdoor pavilion, fenced-in Bark Park, and dog washing station.
With both beach and bay sides, Galveston Island State Park offers activities for every coast lover. Hike or bike four miles of trails through the park’s varied habitats. Stop at the observation platform or photo blinds, and stroll boardwalks over dunes and marshes.
Twenty camping sites are available on the bay side of the park. Each site offers 50/30 amp electric, water, picnic table, and nearby restrooms with showers. These sites are for RV camping only. Additionally, 10 sites are available for tent camping only.
Jack’s Landing RV Resort offers 54 RV sites adjacent to Interstate 5 (Exit 58). The nicely landscaped park has paved roads and concrete parking pads. Jack’s Landing is big rig friendly with pull-through sites in the 70-75 foot range (also back-in sites) and conveniently located with 30/50-amp electric service, water, and sewer connections, and cable TV. Paved sites and fairly wide paved streets. Pleasingly landscaped and treed. The main office has restrooms, showers, a laundry, a gym, and a small ball court. The only negative is freeway noise.
Named the Best State Park for RVers by USA Today, Vogel State Park sits at the base of Blood Mountain inside Chattahoochee National Forest. Vogel is particularly popular during the fall when the Blue Ridge Mountains transform into a rolling blanket of red, yellow, and gold leaves. RV campers can choose from 90 campsites with electric hookups.
While at Vogel, you can hike the park’s 17 miles of trails, ranging from easy to more advanced. Go fishing and paddling in Lake Trahlyta. Nearby, hike to waterfalls like Helton Creek Falls and Desoto Falls and don’t miss the opportunity to see the view from Brasstown Bald, the state’s highest point.
Fuel up the rig and pop Louisiana into the GPS because it’s time to visit Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Breaux Bridge. Formerly Cajun Palms RV Resort, the park transitioned to Camp Margaritaville RV Resort Breaux Bridge in May 2023. It’s located 15 miles east of Lafayette in Henderson and offers 452 RV sites and 25 new luxury cabins.
The resort invites guests to pull up and unplug. They can hang by one of the resort’s three pools—each comes with private cabanas. (One even has a swim-up bar.) Plus there’s an adults-only hot tub for guests 21 years old and older.
6. Hunting Island State Park, Hunting Island, South Carolina
Hunting Island is South Carolina’s single most popular state park attracting more than a million visitors a year as well as a vast array of land and marine wildlife. Five miles of beaches, thousands of acres of marsh and maritime forest, a saltwater lagoon, and an ocean inlet are all part of the park’s natural allure. The Hunting Island Lighthouse is the only one in the state that is publicly accessible. From the top, guests can stand 130 feet above the ground to take in the breathtaking, panoramic view of the Atlantic Coast and surrounding maritime forest.
Camping is available at the northern end of the park near the ocean. 102 sites offer water and 20/30/50 amp electric service. Campground roads are paved while the sites are packed soil. Some sites accommodate RVs up to 40 feet; others up to 28 feet. The campground is convenient for hot showers with restroom facilities, beach walkways, and a playground.
Located in the rugged Black Hills of South Dakota, Custer State Park protects 71,000 acres of terrain and a herd of some 1,300 bison—one of the largest publicly owned herds on the planet and known to stop traffic along the park’s Wildlife Loop Road from time to time. The park has nine campgrounds to choose from, including the popular Sylvan Lake Campground. Many sites include electric hookups and dump stations.
This 1,327-acre park is situated in the wetlands of Mobile Bay and offers picnic facilities and modern camping sites with utilities. Meaher’s boat ramp and fishing pier will appeal to every fisherman. A self-guided walk on two nature trails includes a boardwalk with an up-close view of the beautiful Mobile Delta.
Meaher’s campground has 61 RV campsites with 20-, 30- and 50-amp electrical connections as well as water and sewer hookups. The campground features a modern bathhouse with laundry facilities. Located near Meaher State Park is the Five Rivers Delta Resource Center; which features a natural history museum, live native wildlife, a theater, a gift shop, and canoe/kayak rentals.
Previously known as Terre Haute KOA, Terre Haute Campground has a variety of RV site options including 30 and 50-amp electric service, water and sewer, cable TV with over 20 channels, Wi-Fi, concrete and gravel sites, and concrete or brick patios. Amenities include a swimming pool, camp store, laundry, outdoor kitchen, pedal track, playground, jump pad, dog park, gem mining, miniature donkeys, horseshoes, and the Terre Haute Express.
The Californian RV Park is in a picturesque setting on the side of a hill with shade trees in beautiful autumn splendor. Our pull-through site was adequate for our needs but required us to disconnect the toad since the utilities are located at the rear of the site. Amenities include a seasonal pool and spa, laundry room, and exercise room.
Worth Pondering…
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