RVs - 10 Places to See in the U.S.

The national highway system in the United States is complex and of enormous size, and runs for about 164,000 miles. Recreational vehicles or RVs play the role of a moving home which facilitates road trips among friends and family. With the flexibility that traveling in an RV provides, vacationers can visit even the most remote places in the country, without having to worry about hotel reservations, and many families choose to visit many popular U.S. landmarks. These are 10 of the best places we recommend considering including in your RV travel list.

 

#1) Acadia National Park - Bar Harbor, Maine

Commonly referred to as the country’s first sunrise, this national park is situated on the easternmost edge of the United States, which literally is the place where visitors go to watch the sunrise, before the rest of the country.

Located in Bar Harbor, Maine, this park boasts coastal trails and the tallest mountain on the Atlantic coast. The great thing about traveling in an RV is that visitors can park in close proximity to the park, perhaps on a campground such as Seawall Campground, where travelers can walk a short distance to enjoy the sights and sounds of the ocean waves.

 

#2) Arches National Park - Grand County, Utah

Arches National Park has more than 2,000 sandstone arches, with some odd-looking formations, which provide the perfect background for family photos. The unique landscape in this park, boasts textures unlike any other place in the world, due to the exposing of the formations for millions of years.

Visitors can drive along the paved scenic road, which takes drivers along various points of interest in the park. It’s also important to plan where to park the RV, since the nearby campgrounds are known for filling up by mid-morning.

 

#3) Hunting Island State Park, South Carolina

With more than a million visitors each year, the beaches in this park are just a few of the most scenic ones in South Carolina. The RV campground is located very close to the beach, where it’s possible to park in the shade beneath the tress, yet still, have a great view of the ocean.

The historic lighthouse in the park is open to the public. This means that anyone can climb it to the upper level, and enjoy the unique view of the ocean. Also, the park has a nature center which is dedicated to showcasing the local wildlife in the area.

 

#4) Miramar Beach – Florida

The exquisite color of the Gulf of Mexico ocean waters and white sand can be appreciated from Miramar Beach in Florida. Also known as a tourist hot spot, visitors can also shop and dine in the various commercial establishments in the area.

One of the best RV campgrounds in Miramar is Camp Gulf. This campground offers sites right next to the beach or farther removed but under the shade of the trees. They currently offer amenities like a Wi-Fi connection, pools, television, and laundry facilities.

 

#5) Grand Canyon National Park – Arizona

The Grand Canyon is known as one of the most scenic panoramas in the U.S. This national park covers an area of 1,900 square feet in the state of Arizona. Originally formed by the Colorado River millions of years ago, this scenic point is home to 70 mammal species, 250 bird species, 25 types of reptiles, and 5 amphibian species.

On the southern area of the park, the visitor services center offers a restaurant and campground for RV travelers. The park’s staff also hosts programs, events, and tours of the park.

 

#6) Gulf State Park – Alabama

Since beautiful beaches are always in demand, another known destination is Gulf State Park in Alabama. With 2 spacious beaches, this park is an attraction for many travelers and even offers 496 sites in its RV campground. Campgrounds also offer activities like fishing, boating, or swimming in a 900-acre lake.

Gulf State Park always has programs and activities for the family. Additionally, visitors can enjoy the 1,540-foot fishing pier which was built back in 2004 during the reconstruction efforts after Hurricane Ivan.

#7) Prairie Creek Redwoods State Park – California

This is a park dedicated to the protection of the tallest species of trees in the world, the coast redwood, as well as a protection of open meadows, home to herds of Roosevelt elk. Visitors can opt to explore the park on your bike, in a car, or on foot as a hiking adventure. The nearby RV campgrounds offer various convenient sites for RV travelers.

#8) Palo Duro Canyon State Park - Canyon, Texas

Known as the state of Texas’ Grand Canyon, and the second largest canyon in the country, this state park could be a great alternative for travelers not wanting to make the trip to Arizona for the Grand Canyon. Many of the RV campgrounds offer electricity and water, and the park experience can be done on a bike, car, horse, or on foot.

This canyon has been home to human populations for about 12,000 years. Initially home to nomadic tribes, later to Apache Indians and other tribes. Later in 1874, due to Col. Ranald Mackenzie’s efforts, many natives were removed from their homes and transported to Oklahoma.

 

#9) Niagara Falls - New York

The monumental waterfalls in Niagara Falls give visitors lots to admire about. Their scenic points can be enjoyed from either the U.S. border or the Canadian border. With various RV campsites nearby, visiting this tourist area does not have to be complicated.

A little-known fact about Niagara Falls is that the name “Niagara” originates from the Iroquois Indian word “Onguiaahra”, which means “the straight”.

 

#10) Historic Triangle - Virginia

To taste a little bit of American history, the fascinating Historic Triangle educates visitors about decisive figures and events during the establishment of the United States. The three points of the triangles consist of three historic colonial communities including Jamestown, Colonial Williamsburg, and Yorktown.

When deciding where to park vacationer’s RVs, two recommended campgrounds include the American Heritage RV Park and Williamsburg KOA. These places offer easy access to the local historic communities in which the first Americans used to live.

The ability to travel as a family to the most remote places in the country brings unforgettable experiences. Infinity Insurance understands that, which is why it’s important to have a reliable team at your service, every time you travel in an RV. Call an Infinity agent at 1-800-INFINITY or get an online quote today.