30 of America's Most RV-Friendly Destinations

Nothing in the world of travel compares to the freedom and fun of seeing the country in a recreational vehicle and the following 30 destinations are ideal destinations for your next RV road trip.

The Keys have long been the go-to place to "go coastal", with many RVers deciding to stay a lot longer than they originally planned. Make the islands your temporary home at parks like Key Largo Kampground & Marina-right on the water-or Bahia Honda State Park, which is home to spectacular sweeps of sand.

More and more of us are falling for Montana, and you can't say your RV has officially rolled through Big Sky Country without taking it for a spin on GNP's Going-to-the-Sun road. This beautiful byway shows off all the splendor of Glacier National Park and as far as a base is concerned, you will find plenty of basic options inside the park and scores of fully loaded sites outside like the award-winning West Glacier KOA.

In a state full of majestic mountain scenery, Blackwater Falls State Park is among the most magnificent. The namesake cascades are famous for their bewitching shade-all thanks to pine and hemlock tree needles-and are one of West Virginia's most beloved natural landmarks. Park up at the campground inside the park, which is home to over 60 full hookups.

While some travelers head for the highway after a weekend in Vegas, savvy RV owners stick around Southern Nevada. After taking advantage of the fact that many Vegas casinos offer free RV parking, they explore the entire southern section of the Silver State. Highlights include Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, the Spring Mountains and the other gaming mecca of the Mojave Desert: Laughlin.

These massive mounds of Michigan sand are one of the most gorgeous sights in the Great Lakes and make a great base from which to explore the region. Platte River Campground is located in the national lakeshore itself, and it offers both back-in and pull-through spots and electrical hookups.

As tremendous as they are, the Tetons just don't get talked about enough. This national park is home to western scenery at its finest and perhaps the most picture-perfect set of pointy mountains in the world. Buffalo Valley RV Park is located just outside the entrance of the park, and most sites offer views of the famous Teton mountains themselves.

The Finger Lakes are the ideal place to appreciate the beauty of Upstate New York. Whether you park up next to a serene lake or watch the waterfalls tumble at Watkins Glen State Park or lovely Letchworth, you will find plenty of well-appointed and RV friendly campgrounds in the region.

Estes Park sits on the doorstep of Rocky Mountain National Park and it is the epicenter of the area's buzzing camping and RVing scene. You will find everything here from family-focused campgrounds that boast a calendar full of fun activities to more natural locales like the Campground at Mary's Lake. Or, for a little bit of everything, stay at the excellent Elk Meadow, home to inspiring views of the Rockies.

The Wisconsin Dells are known for natural splendor and for being the "Waterpark Capital of the World" and you won't miss out on any fun at the region's RV-friendly campgrounds. Bonanza Camping Resort is a great base for summertime shenanigans as it is located within splashing distance of both Noah's Ark and Mt. Olympus waterparks.

The live music show capital of the Midwest is surrounded by the gorgeous Ozark mountains and is also a dream destination for families. In between exploring the rolling peaks, park up at Branson Shenanigans RV Park-a short hop from a family fun park-or Tall Pines Campground-on the doorstep of theme park Silver Dollar City.

The Black Hills are known for rolling hills filled with pines and fascinating historical sights. After being mesmerized by Mount Rushmore, the Crazy Horse monument and a day out in "Old West" Deadwood, set up camp at one of the region's many RV-friendly campgrounds like the sparkling Steel Wheel. Then, head to the nearby Badlands.

Colonial Williamsburg and its surrounds are paradise for U.S. history buffs and are home to several RV-friendly campgrounds. One of the best options is the American Heritage RV Park, located a short drive from Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown.

Seeing the giant redwoods of California in person is a humbling experience and RVers will be pleased to know that the region caters very well to them. Whether at one of the more basic sites inside the park or at a fully-equipped space outside-like The Redwoods- you won't forget your turn gliding underneath these giant trees.

This sensational scattering of islands on the border of the United States and Canada is a summer paradise. Naturally, many of the campgrounds here boast views of the water and that is the case with Swan Bay Resort, which is located directly on the St. Lawrence River and offers an assortment of picturesque pull-ins.

Spanning the space between Oregon and Washington, the Columbia River Gorge is one of the Pacific Northwest's most renowned national scenic areas and a watersports hotbed. Bridge RV Park and Campground is a great base as it offers dozens of paves sites with full hookups.

The painted rocks, bewildering badlands and petrified trees of this national park are peculiarly beautiful. Petrified Forest National Park is also located near a mindblowing meteor crater and the Route 66 towns of Holbrook and Winslow, with the Holbrook KOA being a popular base for exploring this underrated-yet-awesome region.

There's simply no place on the planet like the Grand Canyon and the world famous wonder is also welcoming to RVers. For full hookups with paved pull-through sites near the splendor of the South Rim, park at Trailer Village. Seasonally, the natural beauty of the less-crowded North Rim can be experienced at its namesake campground, but be aware that there are no electrical hookups and that the camp caters to smaller RVs.

When Disney puts their mind to something, they always do it right and that's the case with American frontier-themed Fort Wilderness. The resort is home to fully-equipped campsites that can be temporary homes to all sizes of RVs. All campsites are surrounded by lush landscaping and offer a front-row seat to the wildlife that inhabits this enchanting Florida forest.

After a stay in this Colorado state park, you'll know precisely why the nearby town of Ouray has picked up the nickname "The Switzerland of America". Dakota Terraces campground is Ridgway's signature camping site and it features electrical hookups and a front row seat to the jutting peaks of this section of the Rocky Mountains.

Sure, Indiana's famous dunes might not be as big as those mountains of sand in Michigan, but they're arguably just as pretty. The Indiana Dunes State Park Campground is less than a mile from the beach and provides full electrical hookups at each and every campsite.

Surrounded by awe-inspiring Acadia, Bar Harbor is a charming tourist village chock-full of welcoming RV parks. For this precise reason, many RVers decide to park up here, allowing them the chance to partake in a mouthwatering array of Maine seafood specialties.

The dark name may pique your interest, but it's the surprising amount of life in this national park that will have you coming back. Explore life below sea level on the desert floor or climb rocky peaks here to fully appreciate a landscape like nothing else in America. Inside the park, the Furnace Creek Campground has limited space for RVs, but additional spots can be found at Fiddler's.

South Padre Island is paradise for RVers as this thin strip of Texas dangling into the Gulf of Mexico has scores of campground options. One of the stars of the RV-friendly roster is the South Padre Island KOA; this campground caters to all sizes of recreational vehicles and boasts an impressive agenda of activities and social gatherings.

After having your breath taken away by the views of Virginia and North Carolina on the Blue Ridge, set up at one of several top-notch grounds near awesome Asheville to take your camping experience to the next level. Bear Creek Campground offers a full range of RV sites and scenic views of the surrounding mountains.

Arguably Wisconsin's most beloved state park, Devil's Lake is heaven for campers-especially those who like to rock climb. During the summer months, base yourself at the Ice Age Campground experience the best of the park and when the snow falls, move up to the year-round Quartzite campground.

The rest of the country may not be on a first name basis with Hocking Hills State Park just yet, but RVers in Ohio know all about its bounty of Buckeye State beauty. Set up shop at the campgrounds inside the park to be surrounded by waterfalls and woodlands crisscrossed with hiking trails.

In addition to the eponymous waterfalls, this Minnesota park offers the opportunity to explore stretches of craggy Lake Superior coastline. The official campground inside the park is RV-friendly and is located close to the falls themselves.

You'll have to drive a while in order to make it to Big Bend, but once you arrive, you may never want to leave. The phrase "wide open spaces" doesn't do this national park justice, and in between exploring its vastness, make sure to make the Rio Grande Village Campground home. It features full hookups, views of the Sierra del Carmen mountains and is the perfect place to stargaze.

Whether you drive all the way to Alaska or rent an RV when you arrive, you're going to want to make a beeline for Denali. At the Riley Creek Campground, you will find a fun year-round facility, albeit one without electrical hookups. To get that, head to Denali RV Park and Motel on the outskirts of the park.

Whether it be the gorgeous beaches on the Gulf of Mexico or the rolling hills in the north, Alabama is full of natural attractions. DeSoto State Park is one of the most popular, with its waterfalls and newly improved official campground calling out to RVers.