According to RV Online, Durango RV Resort in California is the top pick of places to spend a vacation. While relatively new, having opened in 2008, the website calls it a must for a west coast destination. The park has more than 170 upscale sites offering 20-,30-,40-, 50-, to 100 amp service, high-speed Wi-Fi and cable TV. Sites are spacious and angled for easy in and out. There are 124 pull-through sites available, with deluxe sites on the Sacramento River. There are two club houses offering activities galore, swimming pool, a lap pool, spa services are available, outdoor fireplaces and fire pits. The park offers 45 acres of walking trails and outdoor game and a sport recreation center. Even the family dog has a vacation with two dog runs and a doggie washing service. As of 2010, rates range from $41 to $55 per night. Weekly discounts are available.
Durango RV Resort
100 Lake Ave.
Red Bluff, CA 96080
530-527-5300
durangorvresorts.com
Best Parks in America rated Holiday Cove RV Resort, just outside of St. Petersburg, Florida one of the best in America. In 2010, the resort received Woodall’s highest rating for RV parks placing them in the top 4 percent of more than 8,000 rated campgrounds. Trailer Life ranked the park Good Sam’s Best of the Best, in its top 100 rankings. Each site has 30-, to 50-amp service, large concrete patios and free cable and Wi-Fi. The resort offers a brand new clubhouse with air conditioning and heat, plasma television and scheduled activities. There is a fitness center and heated pool with a patio for guests, as well as quick access to area beaches. The resort offers waterfront sites, boat launch and slips, kayaking, canoeing and fishing from the docks. As of 2010, rates range from $50 to $90 per night depending upon season. Weekly and monthly reduced rates are available.
Holiday Cove Resorts
11900 Cortez Rd.
West Cortez, FL 34215
941-792-1111
holidayrvcoverv.com
Located in Southeastern Massachusetts, midway between Boston and Cape Cod, Normandy Farms offers enough you never have to leave the campground, but if you are inclined you can explore much of Southern New England easily. Normandy Farms consistently receives top ratings from Woodall’s Campers Guide. There are 401 sites with 233 offering full hook-ups, 225 of those are pull-through. The amenities include four swimming pools (one indoor), Jacuzzis, sauna, fitness center, business center, basketball courts, fishing pond, 18-hole disk golf, softball fields, volleyball, gift shop, camp store, to name only a few. The campground accepts dogs and is open year-round. Rates as of 2010 range from $32 to $72 nightly, depending on time of year and site reserved.
Normandy Farms Family Camping Resort
72 West Street
Foxboro, MA 02035
866-673-2767
normandyfarms.com
Self-proclaimed--and backed up by Woodall’s Five Ws and the Good Sam’s rating--America’s Best Campground offers an RV vacation spot close to all of Branson, Missouri’s entertainment action. RV sites total 161, 159 with full hook-ups and 136 of them are pull-through. All RV sites provide Wi-Fi and satellite television and 30-, or 50-amp service. All sites also have concrete pads, picnic tables and grill. Amenities include pool, hot tub, outdoor sports and activities. The lodge has scheduled activities, TV area and library, game room and ticket office for local shows. As of 2010, rates range from $28 to $35 per night.
America’s Best Campground
499 Buena Vista Rd.
Branson, Missouri 65616
800-671-4399
abc-branson.com
