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America's State Parks Are Having a Moment, and RVers Are the Winners

Published 1 day ago • 2 min read

Welcome to Tuesday RVers,

While private campgrounds continue to raise rates and reservations at many national parks disappear almost as soon as they're released, America's state parks are quietly becoming some of the best places in the country to camp.

For years, many RVers thought of state parks as the backup plan. If the private campground was full or the national park reservation lottery didn't go your way, maybe there was a site available at the nearby state park. They were often viewed as affordable alternatives—pleasant places to spend a night or two, but rarely destinations in themselves.

That perception is changing. Across America, states are investing hundreds of millions of dollars in their park systems. Campgrounds are being rebuilt. Electrical service is being upgraded. Bathhouses are being renovated. Roads are being repaved. New RV sites are being added, and in some places entirely new state parks are opening for the first time in decades.

At the same time, many RVers are rediscovering something state parks have always offered: beautiful natural settings, generous campsites, and direct access to the landscapes we bought our RVs to explore.

If it's been a while since you've planned a trip around a state park, this might be the perfect year to take another look. This post is a resource for making that happen...

​America's State Parks Are Having a Moment, and RVers Are the Winners​

​Southern Utah RV Adventure Guide:
7-Day Itinerary Through Zion, Bryce Canyon, Arches, and More​

What This Guide Covers:

  • A complete suggested driving route and day-by-day itinerary through Southern Utah
  • The passes and permits you need for Utah's national and state parks
  • Zion National Park - campgrounds, scenic drives, hikes, and RV size restrictions
  • Bryce Canyon National Park - campgrounds, hoodoo hikes, and best overlooks
  • Arches National Park - must-see arches, campground options, and reservation tips
  • Canyonlands National Park - overlooks, backcountry access, and camping
  • Capitol Reef National Park and surrounding areas
  • Boondocking and dispersed camping options on BLM land throughout the region
  • Practical tips for driving large rigs through canyon country

No guesswork. No wasted miles. Just the best of Southern Utah, planned out and ready to go.

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RV Lifestyle TIP of the Day:
Never Plug In Without a Surge Protector

Campground electrical pedestals are among the most inconsistently maintained electrical systems you will ever connect to. Voltage fluctuations, miswired pedestals, reversed polarity, and power surges from neighboring rigs starting large appliances are all real and documented causes of RV electrical damage. A single surge can fry your refrigerator, air conditioner, converter, or television, sometimes all at once.

A quality RV surge protector with automatic disconnect, either hardwired or a portable model that plugs into the pedestal before your cord does, monitors the incoming power and disconnects your rig if the voltage is outside safe limits. Models from Progressive Industries and Southwire run $100-250 and are widely considered one of the best investments you can make in protecting your RV. Never plug in without one.

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