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July 9, 2021

4 Things to Look for in a Good RV Park

Posted on July 9, 2021  •  3 minutes  • 545 words
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If you like to go RVing a lot, you know how much an RV park can make or break your trip. Most people want to be somewhere where they’ll feel comfortable and safe. But that’s not the case for all parks. You may not feel as welcome in certain parks if they don’t fit your clientele. Some may be better if you go as a group or have better scenery. These are all things you will have to pay special attention to when picking an RV park, but there are plenty of others. Let’s take a look at few things you should look for when picking an RV park.

4 Things to Look for in a Good RV Park

RV overlooking the ocean

Location

Location is very important when picking an RV park. Some people may want to be closer to amenities while others may want to have a real camping feel. It all depends on what your goal is. Some people use RV parks as pit stops, while others look at them as destinations rather than places where they can rest their heads. If you’re in the latter group, being somewhere that is more remote should not be that much of an issue, but if you intend to do some exploring, then you need something that will at least be close to a big city and major roads.

4 Things to Look for in a Good RV Park

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Connectivity

If you want to stay at an RV park for a few nights, that shouldn’t be too much of an issue, but if you want to stay there for a good while, you have to check the quality of the Wi-Fi access where you’ll be staying. This is especially true if you like to do things like gaming for instance. If you like playing online casino games , the last thing you want is to lose connection when there’s a big pot on the line, so make sure that you check what people have to say about the internet service at the park. Also, ask what type of internet they’re using and how many towers they have.

Family-Friendly or Adults Only?

You also have to assess if the camping site is geared towards families or adult, childless travelers. Go to the wrong site and you might get complaints from other people if your children wander off or make too much noise. Family-friendly parks will often have activities for children to get them busy, like a kiddie pool or a playground. They also tend to be quieter during quiet hours.

Nice Facilities

You should also look at the state of the facilities. Some will have toilets that look like 5 stars hotels while others will look like shacks in the middle of the woods. You should also check if they have hot showers available as it will facilitate logistics. 

You should inspect the space for cleanliness before booking. A great place to get information on this would be to check RV park review sites . You should get an instant idea of how clean a place is as people will not hesitate to be vocal about these types of issues.

These are all crucial things you will need to pay special attention to when looking at RV parks. Take the time to choose wisely as it could change the whole trajectory of your trip.

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