General RV has been helping families come home with a story for more than 60 years, and employees are revealing some of their favorite places to set up camp and create memories across the nation. Whether you’re looking for tranquility in the woods, or an activity-packed park, this list of favorite places to camp from General RV employees will provide plenty of inspiration for your next vacation.
*All rates and amenities are accurate as of 12/11/2024. Contact the campground to verify any information before making a reservation.
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- Florida | Favorite Places to Camp
- Michigan | Favorite Places to Camp
- Timber Ridge RV Resort, Grand Traverse County, MI
- Duck Creek RV Resort, Muskegon, MI
- Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven, MI
- Ludington State Park, Ludington, MI
- Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping, Mackinaw City, MI
- Munising Tourist Park Campground, Munising, MI
- Old Orchard Campground, Oscoda, MI
- Silver Lake Resort & Campground, Silver Lake, MI
- Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Paradise, MI
- Wolverine Campground, Richfield Township, MI
- Pennsylvania | Favorite Places to Camp
- Ohio | Favorite Places to Camp
- Illinois | Favorite Places to Camp
- Virginia | Favorite Places to Camp
- North Carolina | Favorite Places to Camp
- Utah | Favorite Places to Camp
Florida | Favorite Places to Camp
The Campsites at Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort, Lake Buena Vista, FL
Camp amid the magic of the great outdoors. Disney’s Fort Wilderness Resort & Campground evokes the timeless beauty of the American frontier with deer, rabbits, ducks and armadillos roaming the Resort’s 750 acres of pine and cypress forest. Discover charming woodland trails, spectacular pool areas and rip-roarin’ entertainment at this picturesque backcountry retreat.
Rates & Amenities
$214/Night – Premium Meadow Campsite, features full hookups including sewer, can accommodate large RVs up to 50 feet.
Why We Love This Campground
“There is no shortage of activities to do at Fort Wilderness, and the close proximity to Disney cannot be overstated.”
Silver Springs State Park Campground, Marion County, FL
Explore one of America’s largest and best loved springs from the Silver Spring State Park’s famous glass-bottom boats and see an underwater world. The Wild Waters Water Park also is one of the popular attractions at Silver Springs State Park near Ocala. The Park’s campground has 59 single-family campsites which can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Each campsite includes a table, fire ring and grate. Other amenities include drinking water, flush toilets, hot showers, a dump station and laundry. There’s also a visitor center, boat ramp, water park and day-use/picnic area at the park.
Rates & Amenities
$24/Night + $7 Utility fee – Spacious pull-through sites can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet in length, includes full hookups.
Why We Love This Campground
“The sites are private, the trails are plentiful, and if you’re lucky you get to encounter wild monkeys!”
Camping At Hanna Park, Jacksonville, FL
The campground at Hanna Park includes 300 sites set in a wooded area that is easily accessible by paved roads. RV, tent and rustic cabin camping are available. Mountain bikes and kayaks can also be rented to further your outdoor adventure. Reservations for all sites are first-come, first-served.
Rates & Amenities
$33.75/Night – Large sites featuring electric and water hookups, a dump station on site, restroom facilities with showers, a central camp store and 24-hour security.
Why We Love This Campground
“You are guaranteed to find a diversity of activities at Hanna Park. There’s plenty of woodsy sites that allow you to set up camp right next to beach.”
Michigan | Favorite Places to Camp
Timber Ridge RV Resort, Grand Traverse County, MI
Timber Ridge Resort is an all-season RV resort featuring nearly 40 miles of groomed trails and the connecting Vasa trail system. Locals and visiting guests alike are drawn to Timber Ridge for year-round hiking, biking, cross-country skiing or snowshoeing through the wooded surroundings. Guests can enjoy camping in tents, RVs or cabins, and Timber Ridge can make planning events like weddings, company meetings and retreats and athletic outings even easier. All sites are pull-through and feature full hookups or both 30- and 50-amp service.
Rates & Amenities
$87-$102/Night – Peak season rate for Super Deluxe site featuring full hookups and patio.
$60-$75/Night – Off-peak season rate for Super Deluxe site featuring full hookups and patio.
Why We Love This Campground
“It’s far enough from downtown Traverse City to make you feel up north, but yet close enough to enjoy all the activities of downtown. A lot of activities for kids, including a pool, lake, bike trails and a playground just to name a few.”
Duck Creek RV Resort, Muskegon, MI
Duck Creek RV Resort is a great place to spend your summer vacation! Located between the lakefront towns of Muskegon and Whitehall on Michigan’s beautiful west coast, it also happens to be across the street from Michigan’s Adventure Amusement Park! Relax and enjoy all that this area has to offer including white sandy beaches, championship golf courses, boating on quaint inland lakes, exploring the big lake, or reeling in your catch at your choice of fishing spots. Duck Creek RV Resort accommodates pop-up trailers, hybrid trailers, travel trailers, fifth wheel trailers and motorhomes of any size. However, they do not accept tents. Want to camp with a friend? No problem with the “Buddy site.” Two RVs, one firepit… a lifetime of memories!
Rates & Amenities
$90/Night – Spacious, paved site featuring full hook-ups, and includes fire pit and picnic table.
Why We Love This Campground
“Not only are the campsites spacious, but there’s plenty of space between each site, as well. The resort is well-maintained and kept super clean. More importantly, you simply cannot beat the proximity to Michigan Adventures, which is literally across the street.”
Grand Haven State Park, Grand Haven, MI
Grand Haven State Park is a 48-acre park set along a half-mile of sandy Lake Michigan shoreline. The park consists primarily of beach sand and provides scenic views of the Grand Haven pier and two lighthouses. The park is home to a modern campground, an overnight lodge, a designated swim beach, picnic areas and a beach pavilion. The adjacent boardwalk along the Grand River is a popular fishing destination. The park’s track chair is available for visitors with mobility challenges to explore the park. These off-road, electronic chairs are available by reservation.
Rates & Amenities
$42/Night – A pet-friendly site accommodating RVs no bigger than 35 feet and features electrical hookups and picnic tables.
Why We Love This Campground
“Grand Haven State Park has so much to do, and you can’t beat camping by the beach and the scenic views it provides. It’s by far my favorite place to camp.”
Ludington State Park, Ludington, MI
Ludington State Park is situated between the 5,000-acre Hamlin Lake and sevem miles of sandy Lake Michigan shoreline. The park features scenic sand dunes, three campgrounds, the iconic Big Sable Point Lighthouse, wetlands, marshlands and forests. Whether you prefer modern or primitive camping, Ludington State Park is surrounded by natural woodlands, water and dunes. There are a total of 355 sites among all the campgrounds, including three mini-cabins. A one-mile stretch of the Big Sable River runs through the park and provides excellent opportunities for fishing, paddling and tubing. In addition, the park boasts more than 21 miles of marked trails through dunes, forests and wetlands.
Rates & Fees
$38/Night – Gravel sites accommodating RVs up to 35 feet featuring electric hookups, picnic tables and a fire pit.
Why We Love This Campground
“Ludington State Park is my favorite place to camp, because it’s the perfect spot for all of your favorite outdoor activities, like fishing and hiking, all right on Lake Michigan. And an added bonus, it’s also a dark sky park for the most amazing stargazing at night.”
Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping, Mackinaw City, MI
As one of northern Michigan’s most popular campgrounds, Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping offers sites for every type of camper. Everything from popular cabin rentals to lakefront RV sites with full hookups. Inspired by the great national parks, the camp is surrounded by thousands of acres of wilderness. Campground guests enjoy a spectacular natural setting on the shores of Lake Huron. Mackinaw Mill Creek Camping is situated on a mile of lakefront, providing spectacular views of the Mackinac Bridge and Mackinac Island.
Rates & Amenities
$69.33/Night – Ideal for RVs and trailers longer than 35 feet or that have multiple slide-outs. Electric, water and sewer hookups are provided, as well as a fire pit, but no view of the Mackinac Bridge.
$79.33/Night – Ideal for RVs and trailers under 35 feet. Electric, water & sewer hookups are provided, and features views of the Mackinac Bridge, the Straits of Mackinac and Mackinac Island.
Why We Love This Campground
“Other than the breath-taking views of the Mackinac Bridge and Island, Mackinaw Mill Creek boasts a well-maintained park with a family atmosphere.”
Munising Tourist Park Campground, Munising, MI
Located in the heart of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula on the shores of Lake Superior lies the Munising Tourist Park Campground. This city-owned campground was established in 1924 and has long since been a stopping point for campers visiting Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. With its unique location on Lake Superior it gives campers the ability to recreate on Lake Superior while experiencing breathtaking views. The campground is just three miles west of Munising where campers will find boat rides such as Pictured Rocks Cruises, Glass Bottom Boat Cruises and the Riptide Ride.
Rates & Amenities
$46/Night – Full hookup waterfront sites are pet-friendly, close to bathrooms and showers, feature free WiFi, picnic tables and fire pit.
Why We Love This Campground
“It’s a beautiful campground right on Lake Superior. Munising Tourist Park is my favorite place to camp because it offers gorgeous views of waterfalls and the Pictured Rocks, and all of the kayaking opportunities.”
Old Orchard Campground, Oscoda, MI
Old Orchard Campground is located in beautiful Oscoda, Michigan, and features camping sites for all types and sizes of campers, tents and pop ups. Old Orchard also offers cabins, yurts and group camping areas from March 15 to November 30. One of the largest campgrounds in Northeast Michigan, the park resides within the Huron-Manistee National Forest. 525 marked camp sites (modern, waterfront and primitive) are available, as well as fully furnished three-bedroom cabins for rent. Amenities include bathhouses, large public pavilion, beach area and boat ramp.
Rates & Amenities
$28/Night – Waterfront sites (when available) accommodating RVs up to 40 feet, electric and water hookups, both pull-through and back-in.
Why We Love This Campground
“There are always plenty of outdoor recreation opportunities for all three seasons the park is open, whether it’s fishing, hiking, fun on the river or the beach and activities for kids. Plus, there’s plentiful views of Lake Huron.”
Silver Lake Resort & Campground, Silver Lake, MI
Silver Lake Resort & Campground features sparkling clean and modern facilities, a friendly and accommodating staff, and all the amenities you need for a memorable family vacation. Enjoy comfortable family camping just one mile from the world famous Silver Lake Sand Dunes. Silver Lake Resort & Campground offers multiple ways to camp: Bring your RV, pop-up trailer, or travel trailer. Frequently cited as the ideal spot for Midwest family vacations, the Silver Lake area boasts a wide range of outdoor and indoor recreational opportunities, gorgeous scenery and more.
Rates & Amenities
$63/Night – Spacious site accommodating RVs up to 40 feet, includes electric, water and sewer hookups, and features patio slab and grass.
Why We Love This Campground
“There are plenty of activities to do at Silver Lake Resort & Campground, especially with the beautiful sand dunes and lakes nearby. The people are always so friendly there.”
Tahquamenon Falls State Park, Paradise, MI
Tahquamenon Falls State Park encompasses nearly 50,000 acres and stretches more than 13 miles across Michigan’s Upper Peninsula. The majority of the park is undeveloped, and the centerpiece is the Tahquamenon River and its waterfalls, which are viewable from multiple accessible overlooks. The Upper Falls, one of the largest waterfalls east of the Mississippi River, has a drop of nearly 50 feet, is more than 200 feet across and has a maximum water flow of more than 50,000 gallons per second. The park is home to multiple campgrounds, overnight lodging facilities, a boat launch, a picnic area and more than 35 miles of trails. The North Country Trail travels 16 miles within the park, including the trail between the Upper and Lower Falls.
Rates & Amenities
$39/Night – A grated site accommodating RVs up to 50 feet, electric hookup, pet-friendly, with fire pit and picnic table included.
Why We Love This Campground
“The abundance of outdoor recreation opportunities cannot be overstated, including biking and kayaking, especially hiking to the Tahquamenon Falls, which are absolutely gorgeous anytime of the year.”
Wolverine Campground, Richfield Township, MI
When you need to get away from it all, there’s no place quite like Wolverine Campground, part of the Genesee County Parks system. Nestled on the north shore of the Holloway Reservoir, Wolverine offers the serenity, natural splendor and family-friendly fun you’d expect to travel hundreds of miles to find. All 195 camp sites are nestled in a pine forest, with a boat launch and swimming beach for plenty of aquatic recreation. Whether you’d rather rough it or bring along a few modern conveniences, you’ll find great camping just the way you like it.
Rates & Amenities
$45/Night – Lakefront site accommodating large RVs, electric and water hookups provided, access to dump station, restroom and shower facilities on site.
Why We Love This Campground
“Wolverine Campground resides in a beautiful area with plenty to do. The park sits directly on a lake with a beach, giving you a place to dock your boat and have some fun with your kids.”
Pennsylvania | Favorite Places to Camp
Splash Magic RV Resort, Northumberland County, PA
Nestled along the Susquehanna River lies Central Pennsylvania’s premier family campground – Splash Magic RV Resort. From the exciting water park and glow-in-the-dark mini-golf course to the premium RV camping spots, Splash Magic provides the whole family with a memorable experience that you’ll want to relive again and again. RV sites feature full hookups and hookup sites that provide space, comfort and access to all amenities the entire length of your stay. Choose between premium spots in the heart of camp or along the river.
Rates & Amenities
$72-$80/Night – Spacious site accommodating large trailers and RVs, includes full hookups.
Why We Love This Campground
“Perfect location right on the Susquehanna River and there is so much to do for anyone of any age.”
Ohio | Favorite Places to Camp
Maumee Bay State Park Campground, Lucas County, OH
Maumee Bay State Park offers 1,336 acres of not only the finest of recreational facilities in the Midwest, but also a unique natural environment created by the convergence of the land and Lake Erie. The campsites are open and spacious and border natural meadows and ponds which are open to fishing for campers only. Over 250 sites include electric hookups, plus the campground features heated shower houses, flush toilet and playground. Resort lodge in the park offers full-service restaurant. Inland lake offers swimming beach and boating opportunities in addition to Lake Erie.
Rates & Amenities
$37/Night – Large sites with asphalt pad, includes electric; can accommodate RVs up to 50 feet in length.
Why We Love This Campground
“The campground is very clean, and water is very nice. There are a lot of amenities for all ages. My favorite perk was the sites that had about 15 feet of thick, safe, large shrubs or trees filled with growth for separation. It was like you were all alone in the woods.”
Attwood Lake Park, Mineral City, OH
Atwood Lake Park offers a variety of campsites that range from waterfront with panoramic views of the lake to campsites nestled in the woods. More than 500 campsites are available for RVs and tents to camp for a night or longer, featuring both full hookup sites, as well as primitive. An easy drive from Akron and Cleveland, Atwood Lake is one of the region’s top lakes for sailing and pleasure boating. Atwood Lake Park features a wide, sandy beach, vending area, changing room with showers, playground, picnic area and picnic shelters.
Rates & Amenities
$76/Night – Premium Waterfront site with a concrete pad, includes full hookups
Why We Love This Campground
“The campground is clean and well-maintained. The lake is wonderful, offering a fantastic beach and plenty of opportunities for fishing and boating.”
Clay’s Park, North Lawrence, OH
Nestled among the rolling countryside, the 500-acre Clay’s Park camp-resort is a top destination for outdoor fun in Northeast Ohio. When campers aren’t busy splashing at the Adventure Water Park, bouncing on jumping pillows, or sinking putts at an 18-hole mini golf course, they can relax at their premium campsites around a crackling fire. Just a short drive from Cuyahoga Valley National Park and historic Canal-Fulton, Clay’s Park offers a breathtaking camping experience for everyone.
Rates & Amenities
$150/Night – Premium pull-thru lakefront sites feature water, electric, and sewer hook ups. Great for Class A motorhomes and fifth wheels.
Why We Love This Campground
“Clay’s Park is my favorite place to camp. It offers a wide variety of activities to keep the kids busy, while providing a cozy and inviting atmosphere. The scenery is also top notch.”
Illinois | Favorite Places to Camp
Hi-Tide Beach & Campground, LaSalle County, IL
Hi-Tide Beach Campground is located on the banks of the Mississippi River. The campground offers a variety of amenities, including a large swimming beach, boat launch, fishing pier, playground and picnic area. The campground also offers RV sites, tent sites and cabins. The campground is open year-round and offers a variety of activities, including swimming, fishing, boating and hiking. The campground is also close to several attractions, including the Leland Aquarium, the Leland Zoo and the Leland Historical Museum.
Rates & Amenities
$69/Night – Sites accommodating both small and large trailers and RVs, includes full hookups.
Why We Love This Campground
“Nice people, a huge swimming lake and excellent river fishing.”
Rock Cut State Park, Winnebago County, IL
Chiseled out of the Illinois’ far northern region is Rock Cut State Park. It’s an area of rolling plains, interesting history and a wide variety of recreational opportunities. Rock Cut’s 3,092 acres include two lakes offering a retreat to fish, ice fish or ice skate. The park’s hiking trails, horseback riding trails and cross-country skiing and wildlife watching, as well as seasonal hunting programs, make it a year-round recreation destination. The beautiful campground has 270 premium campsites, and is home to abundant wildlife.
Rates & Amenities
$25/Night – Premium site accommodating RVs up to 40 feet. Site includes electric hookup and dump site on the grounds, but water is not provided at individual sites.
Why We Love This Campground
“Rock Cut State Park offers a tranquil environment and offers tons of activities and hiking trails.”
Virginia | Favorite Places to Camp
Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park, Luray, VA
Located amongst the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains, Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park in Luray, Virginia offers an inspiring camping experience the whole family will enjoy. The park’s 73 scenic acres are situated just down the road from the popular Luray Caverns and breathtaking Shenandoah National Park. When campers aren’t busy swimming, splashing at the splash pad, or zooming down huge water slides, they can enjoy an 18-hole mini golf course, gem mining experience, arcade, pedal boats, fishing pond, jumping pillows, laser tag, outdoor movie theater, sports facilities, playgrounds and much more.
Rates & Amenities
$85/Night – Pull-through site with a concrete pad, accommodating large RVs, full hookups and upgraded stone fire pit.
Why We Love This Campground
“Jellystone Park is my favorite place to camp. It has a massive waterpark with a tons of slides, plenty of fishing spots and children’s activities like mini-golf and more. It’s a beautiful park that is well-maintained and clean.”
North Carolina | Favorite Places to Camp
Crabtree Falls Campground, Nelson County, NC
Crabtree Falls is the tallest waterfall east of the Mississippi River, cascading a total of 1,200 feet. Considered to be a hidden gem of Blue Ridge Parkway campgrounds, Crabtree Falls Campground offers sites for pop-up or RV camping, with the convenience of flush toilets, a dump station and drinking water. A number of sites are ideal for pop-up trailers and provide astonishing views of the river. The playground, bathhouse and general store are nearby for convenience. RV sites are located along the upper level of the campground near the bathhouse. Although the river is not visible from the RV sites, you cannot escape the sound of the spring water carving its way down the mountainside. In addition to the 27 sites available for advance reservations, 54 campsites are available on a first come, first served basis.
Rates & Amenities
$50/Night – Back-in sites for pop-ups, includes water and electric with views of the river.
$60/Night – Back-in sites for RVs with a maximum length of 25 feet, includes full hookups.
$5 – Additional adult fee (maximum four total included)
Why We Love This Campground
“With the tallest waterfall on the east side of the Mississippi River, Crabtree is beautiful and great for hiking.”
Utah | Favorite Places to Camp
Devils Garden Campground, Grand County, UT
Devils Garden Campground is the only campground located deep within the heart of beautiful Arches National Park in Southeastern Utah, at an elevation of approximately 5,200 feet. Devils Garden grants campers the quickest access to the national park’s trails and viewpoints. Campsites can be reserved between March 1 and October 31. Between November and February, campsites are first-come, first-served. Amenities include drinking water, picnic tables, grills and both pit-style and flush toilets. The park does not have dump stations, or electric, water, or sewer hook-ups for RVs. There are also no showers. This makes Devils Garden a preferred campground for boondockers, given they are self-reliant for resources and necessities.
Rates & Amenities
$25/Night – Paved sites with a table and fire ring, no electric or water hookups available.
Why We Love This Campground
“Secluded/separated campsites are in the middle of the national park, where you do not have to see your neighbors and are living amongst the scenery.”
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