RV Trip Ideas: Your Ultimate RV Lifestyle Destinations Guide!

This ultimate guide brings all of our destination resources to one place! Browse LOTS of RV trip ideas based on location or interests…

Jennifer and I have been living the RV Lifestyle for over a decade, cataloging our trips from the very beginning. We’ve shared countless articles and resources to help our fellow RVers enjoy similar travels.

Now, we’re bringing it all together in this ultimate destinations guide filled with so many great RV trip ideas! 

You can use this guide as an index to discover new ideas or dig deeper into places or things you’ve always wanted to see. We’ve organized it into two sections: location and interests.

So, whether you’re interested in Florida or waterfalls, you’ll find excellent resources to help with planning your next adventure!

RV Trip Ideas Based on Location

In this section, we organize our many location-based articles and resources into an easy-to-scan index. You'll see helpful videos, fun articles, and links to useful resources.

When something catches your interest, click through to the links to learn more!

Adirondacks

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We have fallen in love with the Adirondacks and New York State. There are mountains, raging rivers, deep gorges, gorgeous lakes, and hiking that can’t be beat. Then there is the beautiful Finger Lakes area and, of course, America’s top-rated state park, Letchworth State Park.

• Adirondack Park and Finger Lakes RV Adventure Guide
• Peaceful Saranac Lake and Tupper Lake in the Adirondacks
• Wild Center Adirondacks: A Delightful Stop for RVers
• 7 Fun Things to Do Around Lake George (Adirondacks)
• RVing in the Adirondacks: Beautiful Lake Champlain & Ausable Chasm

Florida

Florida has so many beautiful locations to explore, we absolutely love RVing all over the state. From the North to the South, Florida has an incredible amount of RV camping and boondocking areas.

And, boy, do we have a LOT of helpful articles on this popular RV destination!

• Florida Atlantic Coast RV Adventure Guide
• Florida Gulf Coast RV Adventure Guide
• Florida Adventure Guide Bundle
• 15 Best Florida Beach RV Campgrounds (Including Beachfront!)
• 11 of the BEST Florida Beach Campgrounds (Gulf Coast)
• 11 Best Campgrounds in Florida for Families
• 10 Best Things to Do in St. Augustine Florida
• 23 Famous & Historical Landmarks in Florida
• Naples and Southwest Florida: Where it’s always warmer
• Exploring Apalachicola and Florida’s Forgotten Coast
• The Tupperware Museum: Off the Beaten Path in Florida
• Jonathan Dickinson State Park: 2 surprisingly awesome Florida campgrounds in 1 park
• Easy and fun Florida RV Trip to the Space Coast: Jetty Park Campground & Kennedy Space Center Reviews and video
• RV Sidetrips: Florida Caverns State Park
• Florida’s Emerald Coast is great RV destination
• Horseshoe Beach, Florida: A hidden little gem of a place

Florida Keys

We're not done with Florida yet! Here are some great resources to plan your next RV trip to the Florida Keys. If you've never been to the Keys, add it to the top of your list!

• Florida Keys RV Adventure Guide
• Florida Adventure Guide Bundle
• 13 Best Things to Do in the Florida Keys for Families
• Best Time to Travel to Key West, Florida (by Season)
• 7 Best Places to Go in Marathon, Florida
• 5 Great Things to Do in Key West, Florida
• The 7 Best Things to Do in Islamorada, Florida

The Great Lakes

The Great Lakes region is a must-visit destination for RV enthusiasts. With its stunning natural beauty, rich history, and diverse range of activities, this area offers a truly unforgettable experience.

From the turquoise waters of Lake Superior to the sandy beaches of Lake Michigan, the Great Lakes are a visual feast for the eyes.

• The Great Lakes Adventure Guide Bundle
• The Great Lakes Tour
• 14 Best Cities and Towns Along Lake Michigan
• 12 Best Things to Do and See Around Lake Ontario
• Lake Ontario: 7 Best Cities, Towns & Campgrounds
• 7 Best Cities & Towns to Visit Along Lake Erie
• 15+ Lake Huron Fun Facts For Your Next Trip
• 10 Top Things to Do at Lake Superior (East to West)

Michigan

Oh, Michigan! One of our favorite places in the whole world! We have traveled up and down and all around this beautiful state countless times. So, get ready for a lot of RV trip ideas for Michigan!

• Michigan Adventure Guide Bundle
• Michigan's Lower Peninsula
• Michigan's Upper Peninsula
• 7 Best Michigan UP Destinations this fall – According to RVers
• 9 Best Events & Festivals in Northern Michigan (2023)
• 15 Picturesque Waterfalls in Lower Michigan & the UP
• The Best Camping in Upper Peninsula Michigan (9 campgrounds)
• 9 Must-See Sunflower Fields & Farms in Michigan
• Awesome camping in the UP: Michigan’s stunning Upper Peninsula
• 10 Spectacular Campgrounds in the UP [Michigan Upper Peninsula]
• 7 Awesome Attractions in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

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The Southwest (AZ, CO, NM, UT)

The Southwest has stunning and unique landscapes you can't see anywhere else in the world. From red and orange rock formations in the desert to green and lush mountains, there's so much to see in this one area of the country.

Arizona

Visit Arizona for the iconic red rock formations of Sedona to the majestic Grand Canyon. Or for the vibrant cities, such as Phoenix and Tucson, which offer a range of shopping, dining, and entertainment options.

• The absolute BEST places to camp in Arizona for RVers
• 17 Most Romantic Things to Do in Arizona
• Arizona’s Vermillion Cliffs, the Navajo Bridge and the Rock House
• What to Wear to the Grand Canyon? PLUS a Packing List!
• The Grand Canyon…Truly Is

Colorado

From the towering Rocky Mountains to the rolling prairies and deserts, Colorado offers a diverse range of landscapes for RVers to explore. In the mountains, there are opportunities for hiking, skiing, and snowboarding, while the prairies and deserts offer opportunities for camping, fishing, and wildlife viewing.

• The Perfect 7-Day Colorado Itinerary for RVers
• Why Colorado is such a Spectacular RV Destination
• 10 Best Ghost Towns in Colorado
• 9 Best Castles in Colorado to Visit
• 10 Hidden Gems in Colorado
• The 10 Best Campgrounds in Colorado [for RVers]
• Must visit in Colorado: Garden of the Gods
• Glenwood Springs CO and Colorado River camping
• Colorado National Monument: Not what you’d think
• Pikes Peak, Garden of the Gods and Cheyenne Mountain State Park in Colorado Springs

Check out this Southwest Adventure Guide Bundle (Arizona, Utah, & Colorado)

When Jennifer and I travel to the southwest, we are continually amazed at the majesty and beauty this country has to offer. And it's really hard to stay in just one state! So we created this Bundle for you in case you like to travel as we do. 

We put together our Southern Utah Guide, Colorado Guide, and our NEW Arizona Guide into this 3-State Bundle at a very reduced price!

Each of these RV travel guides is a seven-day guided exploration of some amazing places to explore in these states. And each stop is a curated view of the best things that we’ve enjoyed on these trips and want you to experience.

All together these guides are over 300 pages of content! 

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New Mexico

New Mexico is a great destination for RVers due to its diverse landscapes and rich cultural heritage. From deserts to mountains, RVers can enjoy a range of scenic drives and outdoor activities. The state is also home to a number of historic Native American pueblos, as well as Spanish colonial missions, which provide a unique cultural experience.

• New Mexico Annual Camping Pass [Good in all State Parks 2023]
• 7 Must-See New Mexico RV Tour Spots
• Off the Beaten Path: The Gila Cliff Dwellings in New Mexico
• Off the Beaten Path: New Mexico Mining Museum
• RV Trips: New Mexico’s Bluewater Lake State Park
• Manzano Mountains State Park in New Mexico
• Water Canyon Campground in New Mexico’s Magdalena Mountains
• Wide Open RV Spaces at Rockhound State Park, New Mexico

Utah

In our article 13 Favorite National Parks for RV Camping, real RVers gave their input on their favorites. Many RVers simply said, “All of the Utah NPs” and we completely understand that sentiment with plenty of articles to back it up:

• Best Time to Visit Utah National Parks
• 5 Most Haunted Places in Utah
• Caves in Utah – Exploring 11 Coolest Caverns & Caves
• 7 Best Hot Springs in Utah
• Exploring Dead Horse Point and Goblin Valley State Parks in Utah
• 4 Arches National Park Campgrounds & More (Southern Utah)
• Arches and Canyonlands National Parks are stunning even in the cold
• 7 Things to Do at Capitol Reef National Park, Utah
• The 5 Best Campgrounds in Zion National Park
• Spectacular Bryce Canyon National Park

The West Coast

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There's something truly captivating about the west coast. From the mountains, to the vast forests and deserts, see why these should be on every RVer's bucket list.

• Five Top California National Parks for your Bucket List
• The 21 Best Campgrounds in California by Region
• 11 Best RV Campgrounds for Beach Camping in California
• Oceanfront Camping at Quinault Casino in Washington
• 8 Best RV Campgrounds in Oregon By Location
• The Pacific Coast and oceanfront boondocking – especially the Oregon Coast
• Boondocking Along the Middle Oregon Coast
• Boondocking Along the South Oregon Coast
• Boondocking the South Oregon Coast Part 2
• Oregon Inlet Campground on the Outer Banks

Yellowstone

Yellowstone's vast beauty, with multiple iconic attractions and varied wildlife, exceeds even the highest bar set. It's drawn us back time and time again, and we never tired of visiting.

• RV Lifestyle Yellowstone National Park Adventure Guide
• How Many Days in Yellowstone (Plus Itinerary)
• Did You Know There is a Grand Canyon of Yellowstone?
• 7 Best Mammoth Hot Springs Campgrounds (Yellowstone)
• Exploring 7 Yellowstone Destinations: Old Faithful, Geysers, and Thermals
• 4 Best Campgrounds Near Yellowstone Lake
• 3 Best Things to Do in West Yellowstone
• Yellowstone’s Lamar Valley and Our Favorite Hike
• 3 Beautiful Boondocking Sites Outside Yellowstone
• 3 Beautiful Boondocking Sites Outside Yellowstone
• Our Favorite Hike in Yellowstone NationalPark

Mike and Jennifer Wendland's Yellowstone Travel Guide

At the top of every RVers bucket list, it is a place so majestic, so wild, and so big that it calls us to return, to explore, to get to know the diversity of its land and animals over and over again.

Everywhere you look are waterfalls, fast-moving rivers, geysers, sheer rock faces, towering lodgepole pines, all framed by mountains under the bright blue cloudless sky.

It’s spectacular for those who love the wilderness and getting up close and personal with it. Enjoy Yellowstone for RV travel.

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RV Trip Ideas Based on Interests & Hobbies

Sometimes it's not about the location, but what's at the location. Maybe for you, RVing is a way to chase waterfalls or to make your next big catch. Or maybe it's all about animals, whether it's your pet or wildlife.

Fishing

If you can't wait to cast your line, we have a couple of destination articles for you. I got hooked on kayak fishing myself.

• Destin, FL – The World’s Luckiest Fishing Village
• Catch & Release: Surf Fishing for Sharks in Florida

Gardens & Waterfalls

Don't go chasing waterfalls… or do! Here is where you can find some of the pretties waterfalls and gardens in the country.

• 10 Best Waterfalls Hiking Trails in the U.S.
• 15 Picturesque Waterfalls in Lower Michigan & the UP
• 13 Stunning Waterfalls in the U.S.
• 10 Beautiful (& Unique) Gardens in the United States
• Off the beaten path at a botanical garden in Texas
• Georgia’s Callaway Gardens
• Leaf Peeping Map 2022: Plan Your Fall RV Trips

Traveling with Pets

If you plan your road trips around your pet, you're not alone. Here are a few articles to help you and your furry friend have a grrrreat time.

• Traveling with Your Dog? Find the Right Dog-Friendly Campgrounds
• 11 Best Dog Friendly Beaches Key West (& FL) Has to Offer
• 6 Best Dog Friendly Hikes Yosemite National Park

Wildlife Viewing

North America is home to an incredible variety of wildlife, and you can spend your entire RVing career searching for them. Whether you're a birdwatcher or any wildlife seeker, these articles can help you plan your next trip.

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• 10 Best National Parks for Wildlife Viewing for RVers
• The Wildlife of Big Cypress National Preserve
• California Animal Tour: 10 Best CA Zoos, Aquariums & More
• 10 Animals Unique to North America & Where to Find Them
• 6 Great U.S. Destinations for Birdwatching
• Birdwatching and Exploring at two Florida State Parks

The Ultimate Guide Continues!

This ultimate RV destinations guide will continue to grow as we add more resources and article to our catalog. We hope they help inspire your next great adventure!