The Best Free Overnight Stops for Motorhomes on a Roadtrip

Out on the open road in a motorhome? But not sure where to stop for the night? We have all the tips and information you need to find a campsite or parking space. Here's an article about how to find free overnight stops for motorhomes.

The best free overnight stops for motorhomes

When traveling with a motorhome, it's always a good idea to know where you can stop for the night, whether it's at a rest area, a state or national park, or even a private property. Here's our list of the best sites for staying overnight in a motorhome. If you'd like to leave the parks to explore the local area, there are a lot of great sites that have campgrounds with limited or no fee. Find them by clicking the "reservations" link on these websites: Some of these will offer a cheaper nightly rate to travelers with a vehicle that they'd be willing to share. Read about some of them in the following articles: Motorhome and RV Parks Another option is staying in an RV park. As a bonus, you can get some great scenic photos while you're there.

 

What to know about finding a campsite

Finding a campsite for your motorhome can be a challenge. You must find a spot away from other people or there could be nasty consequences. If you want to be able to enjoy the sights while staying in the motorhome, camping a place where it is quiet and you don’t have to worry about the noise of your motorhome motor even if others are around. This is a good idea especially if you have dogs that bark or other pets that make noise. An ideal place to camp is a National Forest or state park, preferably one where you can get a site for one night or less. If you are camping by a river or stream, make sure there is no boat traffic nearby or other sounds in the area. If you do not want to camp in a tent or go back to a hotel, a RV resort is a great option.

 

The benefits of camping

Stopping overnight has its advantages. Of course, you get to get a hot shower, warm up some food and check on the house/trailer before you have to hit the road again. When you're driving solo, you usually make camp-sites on the spur of the moment, when you see a nice patch of grass and your tired eyes just can't resist the lure of a comfy, pitch-black, silent night. The downside is that if you're away from amenities like hot water, electric and Wi-Fi, you might have to buy something to stay overnight. You have to make a grocery run, too. You might not want to leave your motorhome in the wild like this The good news is that RV camping in the great outdoors doesn't have to cost the earth.

 

How to find campgrounds

Here are some important things to keep in mind about finding camping areas and staying in one. It's extremely important that you plan ahead and decide exactly where you'll go and where you'll stop for the night. You're almost certainly going to arrive in an area at night and in the morning, with only a very general idea of where you might want to stop for the night. Do some research, locate a few likely possibilities, and be prepared to move on when you find out that the area isn't ideal or a place you might want to spend the night. You also need to be aware of your fuel needs for each day. If you're going to need to find a camping spot at night, be sure to buy enough fuel to do so.

 

Conclusion

So, there you have it. With the huge numbers of options out there it can be overwhelming and sometimes very confusing to even know where to start. After doing a bit of research I realized that it was much simpler than I originally thought. However, if you are in the market for a new motorhome there are some things you want to keep in mind. These are my opinions and should not be used as an all-inclusive guide to how to buy a motorhome.