A few years back I had the bad luck of going to a campsite that made my question my decision to be an RV lover. Despite all the research I had done, when I reached the campground we were headed to after a LONG day on the road, we discovered a campground that didn’t even resemble what we had been told.

The “hotel-like amenities” was more like a wooden shed. The “pool and pond” was more like a dirty lake that even the kids were afraid to enter. The “restaurant” made McDonald’s look like a 5-Star restaurant, and the noise from a near-by freeway was unbearable.

It was anything but relaxing. And- there was a no-refund policy.

My point is, you’ve got to do the right kind of research before you commit to a place to vacation- even if it’s just a weekend. In order to research right, you’ve got to know what to look for. Without further ado, here is my 4.5 Tips to Finding the Best RV Campground for Your Road Travels:

1. Ask Question On The Phone About Price, Discounts on Long Stays, and If They Can Accommodate the Size of your RV:

These are all crucial questions that you can ask. Also, consider asking for a reduction in price if you don’t need cable, internet, or a dump station.

2. Do They Allow Pets?

If you’ve got dogs (or any type of pet) in transit with you, you need a place that will allow pets. A complete write-up on tips and tricks for RVing with pets is something you should really check out if you travel with dogs and other pets a lot. One great place to read up on traveling with pets is here.

3. What Activities Do They Have?

They might have a pool, lake, activities department, arcade, restaurants, or hiking trails. But you’ll never know if you don’t ask. And planned activities can make a rainy weekend still a bunch of fun for the kids.

4. Do They Have Internet?

This might not seem like a big deal- but my business is run from computer, and Internet is crucial for me to receive Email, surf the Web, and get news. If you don’t use the internet in your RV yet, you are missing a whole part of RVing. If you want to learn more about using the Internet in Your RV, check out this guide.

4.5 Do They Accept Mail?

If you are going to be at the campground for a long time- like over a winter- does the campground accept snail-mail? Some do, some don’t. Getting this figured out may save you the need to get a PO Box each time you move locations.