Top 5 RV Campgrounds in the US

It's that time of year when the serious RVers are hitting the road for places known and unknown. There are literally thousands of RV campgrounds across the United States that offer a place for the RV traveler to park, but some of us are looking for more than just a parking spot. We want a place that offers us a shady spot to take a quiet afternoon snooze, a swimming pool with shimmering clear water to cool off in on a hot day, maybe even a pond to do a little fishing in and of course, a magnificent sunset to end the day. It's also a plus if there are nearby attractions that the whole family can enjoy. The following campgrounds are my top 5 picks of campgrounds that meet these requirements plus more. I hope if you are able to visit any of them you will feel the same.

Fancy Gap KOA
This campground is located just off the Blue Ridge Parkway on top of Fancy Gap Mountain in the cool mountain air of Virginia. They offer the perfect camping experience for travelers, hikers and adventurers who come to enjoy the great outdoors along the Blue Ridge Parkway. This area boasts some of the most wonderful farmers' markets with fresh fruit and vegetables daily. They are also located only 8 miles from Hillsville Virginia home of the huge Labor Day Flea Market and Gun show and only 14 miles from Mt. Airy North Carolina home of Andy Griffith and the annual Autumn Leaves Festival in October.
The park offers a club house with a big screen TV for movie night, a playground for the kids, a swimming pool that is open May through September and a pond where you can relax, fish, watch the ducks play or even take a little cruise on a paddle boat. They also offer free cable TV and free Wifi for the camper who likes to relax and enjoy a peaceful atmosphere around the large shady campsites.
This campground is open from March 1 thru November 23. Rates vary between $30 and $55 a site. For reservations:1(800)562-1876 or find them on the web at www.fancygapkoa.com.
This campground is one of the winners of the 2008 President's award and a 2008 winner of the Kampground of America Founder's award for excellence in service and camp satisfaction.

Myrtle Beach KOA
Myrtle Beach Koa is open year round. Prices vary with the season and the camping sites, but rates will usually run somewhere between $30 and $80 a night. Reservations are always recommended at this campground. For reservations: 1(800)562-7790 or on the web at www.myrtlebeachkoa.com
They have been in business for more than 40 years and offer a variety of activities and local attractions. They have 2 playgrounds for the kids, a K9 playground where the family pet can run and play without the restraints of a leash, a jumping pillow, outdoor movie cinema, hayrides and free cable TV and free Wifi are available throughout the campground.
They are within walking distance of 2 amusement/water parks, four minature golf courses, live music theaters and mroe than 40 restaurants and of course, the dazzling sandy beaches. Also, within driving distance is the NASCAR Speedpark and more than 100 golf courses. This campground definitely offers something for the family of all ages.

Fort Collins/Lakeside KOA
Fort Collins offers large sites with full hookups, free cable TV and free Wifi and they are open all year round.
Rates may vary on the site and the time of year that you go but usually run around $34 to $100 a night. For reservations: 1(800)562-9168 or on the web at www.fclakesidecg,com.
They offer a large playground for the kids, mini golf course, bumper boats, swimming pool and a 9-acre catch and release fishing lake. They are within driving distance of the Historic Old Town and microbreweries. You can walk the campus of Colorado University or hike and raft in the Poudre Canyon. You will find plenty in and around this campground for the whole family to enjoy.

Mystic KOA
Mystic campground is situated on a 250 year old farm site among beautiful old apple and maple trees amidst the salty Atlantic breeze. They are close to the Rhode Island beaches and megawatt casinos. The campground offers hayrides, mini golf, the jumping pillow for all ages and a special addition are the "Summershiners" a group of high school, college and university students that come every summer to help plan activities and enhance your stay at the campground.
Within driving distance of the campground are the Mystic Seaport Museum, the Dinosaur State Park and the Mystic Aquarium. Every day can be a new adventure. For reservations: 1(800)562-3451 or visit them on the web at www.mystickoacampground.com.

Crescent City/Redwoods KOA
This camping experience is a 17-acre campground that boasts 11-acres of Redwood Forest camping. It is located just minutes from the Redwood National and State Parks, the Smith River National Recreation Area, Battery Point Lighthouse and many magnificient beaches.
Their activities include pancake breakfasts, ice cream socials and free movie night with popcorn. There is a playground for the kids and a K9 playground for the family pet. They also offer free cable TV and free Wifi throughout the campground. So go and enjoy a relaxing time around your own large campsite, join in the many activities, meet other campers or go off and enjoy a day fishing, swimming or rafting at Smith River.
Rates usually range around $25 to $45 a night. For reservations: 1(800)562-5754 or on the web at www.crescentcitykoa.com. This campground was a 2008 winner of the Kampgound of America Founder's award for excellence in service and camp satisfaction.

I hope that if you are able to visit one or all of these campgrounds that you will be able to enjoy each in their own uniqueness. You may note that all 5 of these campgrounds are KOA campgrounds that is because I feel that no other campground can come close to what most KOA campgrounds have to offer. I have no affiliation with KOA other than I find their campgrounds to be one of the best places to park my RV and enjoy the good life.

Source: 2009 KOA Directory