Keep Calm & Camp On: Where to Camp in the Off-Season

Now that fall
is here, temperatures turn crisp and cool in the northern states and the heat
in the southern states starts to taper off, making terrific camping weather
across the country. We’re highlighting a few great campgrounds in the South
for traditional off-season camping as well as some up north that offer fall
camping experiences your family won’t forget.

Phoenix,
Arizona

Phoenix’s average temperatures in
October and November is a warm 70 degrees. Visitors can enjoy hiking the
White Tank mountains and the active nightlife in downtown
Phoenix.

• Campsite:
  Desert
  Sands RV Park – Enjoy this “boutique style” RV Resort.
  Desert Sands is truly an oasis in the desert. Guests can enjoy a dip in the
  large sparkling pool and BBQ area or the nearby golf courses, spas and
  sporting
  events.

Elko,
Georgia

The average temperature in the fall for
central Georgia is a comfortable 60 degrees. Explore nearby Macon’s rich
17,000-year history, hike through ancient Indian mounds or take in the
state’s largest collection of African-American art.

• Campsite:
  Twin
  Oaks RV Park – A perfect stopover for travelers to and from Florida
  as well as a long-term home for those choosing to RV full time. They offer a
  sparkling outdoor saline pool and a covered gazebo hot tub. Twin Oaks’
  friendly and helpful staff is on hand to help make stays in middle Georgia a
  memorable one!

New Orleans, Louisiana

The
Big Easy hovers around a lovely 67 degrees throughout October and November.
Favorite activities in the area include strolling Bourbon Street in the
French Quarter, the World War II Museum and sampling the local cuisine.

• Campsite:
  Pontchartrain
  Landing – This gated Marina Resort features a restaurant, bar, and
  vacation rental villas and is just 12 minutes from the French Quarter.
  Accommodations include rental villas, floating villas, rental campers as well
  as traditional RV
  sites.

Baraboo,
Wisconsin

Fall weather around Baraboo hovers
around a crisp 41 degrees. The area is near of the famous Wisconsin Dells
area that boasts beautiful scenery created from glacial movement. Baraboo is
also home to the Circus World Museum.

• Campsite:
  Baraboo
  Hills Campground – Baraboo Hills has some of the best fall events
  and activities like the Wine Walk at the end of September and OctoberFEST the
  first week of October. With the cooler temps, guests can stay in a variety of
  cabins, yurts, lofts of a bunk house.

Freeport,
Maine

Freeport’s fall temperatures average a
cool 43 degrees. Home to L.L. Bean and the Maine Desert, Freeport sits on the
shore of the stunning Casco Bay making it the quintessential fall getaway
destination.

• Campsite:
  Cedar
  Haven Family Campground – Cedar Haven creates an atmosphere where
  guests will experience relaxation and recreation. Guests can enjoy the game
  room, rec hall, local antique shops and more. Accommodations include cabin
  rentals complete with fireplaces for the chillier
  nights.

White
Bird, Idaho

Average temperatures in White Bird,
Idaho are around 41 degrees. White Bird is near the Salmon River which offers
year round outdoor adventure including fly fishing, hiking and
more.

• Campsite:
  Swiftwater
  RV Park – Swiftwater RV Park is located directly on the banks of
  the Salmon River in central Idaho and not far from the Hells Canyon National
  Recreation Area. Family owned and operated, Swiftwater offers a laundromat,
  covered gazebo, grassy lawn, picnic & BBQ area that allow guests to
  unwind.