Upscale Getaways: Wine Tours and Camping

While 90 percent of the nation’s wine production stems from California’s famous
valleys, emerging wine regions are popping up all across America. And many RV
parks and campgrounds are catering specifically to the growing wine tourism
culture, including some of these spots.

California

California
wine country attracts about 20.7 million tourists annually, and is the
fourth-leading wine producer worldwide after Italy, Spain and, of course,
France. Though the most well known wine region of California is Napa Valley,
wineries are sprinkled along the coast as far south as San
Diego.

• Wine
  Country RV Park: Located just five miles
  south of Santa Rosa –considered to be the urban center in wine country,the
  site features more than 150 full-service RV hook ups with water, cable TV and
  Wi-Fi. Nestled in the heart of Rohnert Park, visitors are mere minutes from
  hiking and cycling paths, golf courses and public
  parks.

• Far
  Horizons 49er Village RV Resort: Far
  Horizons, in the Sierra Foothills, is within a stone’s throw of more than 35
  award-winning wineries. Located in Amador County, visitors can take a break
  from wine tasting to tour the nearby historic towns dating back to the Gold
  Rush. This resort also offers cottage rentals for those who prefer a home
  away from home sans four wheels.
• Dutcher
  Creek RV Park and Campground: This
  campground in Cloverdale offers a quiet setting, with easy access to the
  Russian River. Whether your passion is fishing, canoeing or boating, Dutcher
  Creek provides an excellent home base for adventurers and wine-drinkers of
  all ages. Another perk? Dutcher Creek offers handy boat and RV
  storage.
• Vines
  RV Resort: Vines RV Resort provides
  visitors with a luxurious experience right in Paso Robles. Amid a picturesque
  setting, amenities at Vines RV Resort include an adults-only and family
  swimming pool, a fenced-in dog park, library, fitness center, and on-site
  boat and RV
  storage.

Michigan

Traverse
City is known as the “Cherry Capital of the World.” The same landscape of
northern Michigan that makes for excellent cherries also lends itself to
remarkable wine production. The cooler temperatures of northern Michigan
allow wine to hold aroma and fruit flavors like no other. While the region
specializes in white wine production, it now also boasts delightful red and
dessert wine varieties. Northern Michigan is even being referred to as the
Napa Valley of the northeast—and for good
reason.

• Thunder
  Bay Resort: This all-season resort, located
  on 500 acres in Hillman and is known for its award-winning Elk Viewing Dinner
  Ride and Wine Tasting. Thunder Bay also boasts an 18-hole golf course for
  every putting enthusiast, and offers suites, villas and chalets as homes away
  from home for guests.

• Timber
  Ridge RV & Recreation Resort: Whether
  renting a cabin, pitching a tent or rolling up for the weekend in an RV,
  Timber Ridge has something to offer for every adventurer. This park is open
  year round. After all, every season is wine-tasting season.
• Wild
  Cherry Resort: Wild Cherry Resort, located
  in Leelanau County, is surrounded by cherry orchards, vineyards and woodlands
  and provides a pristine escape for all visitors. The resort offers tent
  sites, yurt rentals and RV
  hook-ups.

Pennsylvania

You
may think the northeastern United States isn’t exactly known for its
vineyards—but Pennsylvania wine country may change your mind. The region has
come a long way since the first vineyard started more than 300 years ago.
Today, more than 150 wineries and nearly a dozen wine trails make up the
state’s six wine regions.

• Whispering
  Winds Campground: This campground, nestled
  in the beautiful Allegheny National Forest, is the perfect place for a family
  getaway. Allegheny National Forest is considered by many to be the gateway to
  Big Foot territory. Visitors can track Sasquatch then reward themselves with
  the nectar of Allegheny Cellars Winery or Flickerwood
  Winery.

• Brandywine
  Creek Campground: Located near the
  Brandywine Vineyard Wine Trail, this campground is all about location. It’s
  close to the historic Philadelphia and Valley Forge National Park and borders
  Marsh Creek State Park, making it a great home base for history buffs and
  nature lovers alike.
• Round
  Top Campground: Round Top Campground offers
  cottage and cabin rentals, as well as RV hook-ups for guests. This campground
  is the perfect place for active families with an Olympic sized swimming pool,
  mini golf, volleyball and basketball courts and more right on-site. Located
  in Gettysburg, this park is also just minutes from one of the most important
  historical sites of the Civil War.

Virginia

Virginia is home to
16 wine regions, more than 25 wine trails and about 250 wineries of all
sizes. The first Virginia winery was established in Jamestown by British settlers
more than 400 years ago, and the industry has steadily increased in size ever
since. Today, Virginia wines have received national and international
recognition—and for good reason.

• Meadows
  of Dan Campground: Meadows of Dan
  Campground, located in the Blue Ridge Mountains, offers full service RV campgrounds,
  tent campsites and log cabins available for rent. While visiting, guests can
  explore the Blue Ridge Wine Region with more than a dozen nearby wineries to
  choose from.

• Candy
  Hill Campground: Just outside of
  Winchester, Candy Hill is a year-round campground with RV hook-ups, tent
  sites and small cabins available for rent. Though the campground is tucked
  away in the woods, it sits just a matter of miles from the wineries along
  Tuskie’s Wine Trail.
• Shenandoah
  Valley Campground: This campground is
  located near the Middle River, and is an excellent vacation spot for visitors
  looking to fish, tube and try some of Virginia’s finest wines. The Shenandoah
  Valley wine region is home to more than 30 wineries, and many of them just a
  short drive from this
  campground.