Not ready to put your RV away for the off-season? The southern states are calling you! But if this is your first time RVing in the off-season, you might be surprised just how far south you need to go. While the states in the lower half of the country all have mild winters, you have to go far south before it’s warm enough for RV camping. There are really just two regions that have the best places for RV snowbirds: the southern coastal and desert southwest areas.
Here are some of the best places to go off-season RVing in the southern coast and desert southwest.
RV Camping Along the Southern Coast
The southern coast is generally more popular for RV snowbirds, so you’ll need to reserve your campsite a few months ahead of time. You won’t find many public lands, but if you don’t mind being around other vacationers, the destinations are fantastic.
New Orleans, LA
Think of New Orleans and Mardi Gras probably comes to mind. And if you’re RVing there in February, you could find yourself at a parade on Bourbon Street. But there’s a lot more to New Orleans than Mardi Gras. From jazz hotspots to historic sites to water adventures and more, The Big Easy offers so much to do and see, you’ll need to come back again and again.
Where to stay: Check out Three Oaks RV Campground
Corpus Christi, TX
If you’re looking for warm weather and sandy beaches, Corpus Christi is one of the best spots for winter RVing. This coastal Texas town offers a rich variety of nature discovery and cosmopolitan culture. Choose from a never-ending list of music, art, and entertainment events, or explore the marine and botanical wildlife.
Where to stay: Reed’s RV Park
Crooked River State Park, GA
Looking for a quiet spot where you can enjoy the beauty of nature? Check out Crooked River State Park in St. Marys, Georgia. Located along the picturesque coastline, you’ll be able to enjoy sandy beaches, forests, and scenic marshland. While you’re there, enjoy hiking, kayaking, and even shrimping! The campground has full hookups, a store, cable TV and free Wi-Fi.
RVing in the Desert Southwest
The Southwest region has more opportunities to get away from the crowds and discover public lands or state parks where you can enjoy carefree living in wide open spaces and desert vistas.
Phoenix, AZ
There’s almost never a time when Phoenix doesn’t have beautiful weather—which means you’ll have lots of opportunity to enjoy all kinds of activities and adventures. Explore stunning formations and wildlife of the desert Southwest, or enjoy the thriving cultural activities in the city.
Where to stay: Check out Desert Sands RV Park
Cimarron Canyon State Park, NM
Cimarron Canyon State Park is a getaway destination that offers scenic views along a forested canyon, fishing and paddling opportunities, hiking trails, and fascinating geology. Stretching 8 miles along the Cimarron Canyon near Eagle Nest in the Colin Neblett Wildlife Area, the park boasts three RV-accessible campsites and plenty of wildlife viewing.
Crystal Cove State Park, CA
Located just south of Los Angeles and north of Laguna Beach is charming Crystal Cove State Park. The 2,400-acre park offers 18 miles of hiking trails that wind through backcountry and wilderness areas, and a 3.2-mile beach that stretches along the Pacific coast. Explore sandy coves and tide pools while the sun sets over the Pacific Ocean. Also be sure to visit the Historic District, an enclave of 46 vintage rustic coastal cottages originally built as a seaside colony in the 1930s. It’s one of the last remaining examples of early 20th century Southern California coastal development.
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