The Best RV Campgrounds to Plan a Fall Trip Around

Fort Ransom State Park is located in one of North Dakota’s peak fall foliage areas, along the Sheyenne Valley National Scenic Byway. The oak-lined Sheyenne River offers canoeing and fishing opportunities, and the park is also home to hiking trails, including a segment of the North Country National Scenic Trail.

With panoramic views of the region’s foliage and access to both Glacier National Park and renowned state parks, this campground is an ideal spot to enjoy Montana’s wide-open spaces. Visit breweries and boutiques in downtown Kalispell via the Great Northern Bike Trail.

Fewer crowds and peak foliage, including Aspen golds, make this campground at South Lake Tahoe worth a visit in fall. Enjoy the property’s biking and hiking trails through the forest and along the sapphire blue lake.

Take a guided ATV tour or horseback ride through trails lined with changing fall leaves and the evergreen Ponderosa Pines. At the campground, enjoy the adjacent resort’s amenities as well as a hot tub for opportune stargazing.

Wahweap RV and Campground is just a short walk from Lake Powell, so grab a boat rental and head out on the water for the best fishing of the year. Located in the Glen Canyon National Recreation Area, you’re near more than 2,000 miles of backcountry and side canyons, horseback riding, and Glen Canyon Dam tours.

Asheville East KOA is within a 15-minute drive of the historic downtown area. Drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway for leaf peeping and stop for the views or hike one of the many trails in the region.

Kids will enjoy learning about the onsite Heritage Farm and feeding the park’s animals. Birdwatchers and photographers will love the cypress swamp, and horse lovers can ride on the park’s more than 13 miles of trails.

River’s End is located minutes from the beach and other attractions, like Tybee Island Museum and the Tybee Island Lighthouse. Plus, it’s just 15 miles from Savannah, which is known for its haunted history and foodie scene.

South Florida’s largest state park is home to two campgrounds—Pine Grove, located at the east entrance, and River, located near the Loxahatchee River—that are ideal for families and exploring the park’s 16 distinct environments.

Located on the resort’s own private beach along the Chesapeake Bay, this popular summer destination has fewer crowds in the fall, so you can enjoy walks on empty beaches and explore the surrounding 1,700 acres of parkland.