Top 10 Destinations Campers Are Booking This Fall

Campspot, an online marketplace for RV resorts, family campgrounds, cabins, glamping options and more, has revealed the top 10 U.S. destinations campers are booking this fall based on the highest total reservation count from post-Labor Day through October. The scenic settings range from coast to coast with campers seeking out relaxing beaches, fall foliage and Halloween festivities.

America's Original Seaside Resort, which was formed in the mid-19th century, hasn't lost any appeal in 2020. The Big Timber Lake RV Camping Resort is one of several excellent camping options in Cape May as guests can embrace the wilderness without being too far from the destination's amazing beaches and boardwalks.

In the Midwest, Christmas-themed Santa Claus, Indiana is garnering plenty of interest this fall, with campers being drawn to the award-winning and family-friendly Lake Rudolph Campground & RV Resort. The two-time National RV Park of the Year even features Christmas Cabin packages during the first three weekends of December.

Picturesque Southern Lancaster is arguably at its best during the fall when campers flock to highly-rated places like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort in Quarryville to take in stellar views of southern Pennsylvania's rolling hills and soak in the destination's rich Amish culture.

Virginia's Shenandoah National Park is one of the nation's best for autumn leaf-peeping so its no surprise that it's a hit with fall campers. Located just 75 miles from Washington, D.C., the 200,000-acre park features not only colorful leaves that visitors can view from countless vista points but stunning waterfalls, sprawling fields of wildflowers and an abundance of wildlife.

This summertime hotspot is still a favorite among campers come fall. Carolina Pines RV Resort in nearby Conway, South Carolina is the perfect place to establish basecamp just minutes from the resort town as campers can choose from a wide range of upscale RV sites and fully-furnished cottages and take advantage of numerous amenities, including a water park, jacuzzi spas and plenty of games like mini-golf, basketball and corn hole.

Elsewhere in the Midwest, Central Michigan is a standout destination for fall camping. Whether exploring the shores of Saginaw Bay, visiting Gladwin City Park and Campground along the Cedar River or spending the night on Ross Lake at Calhoun Campground, campers are never too far from boating, fishing, hiking and more scenic outdoor activities.

Western New York is not only a hotspot for fall foliage but home to one of the world's most epic natural wonders in Niagara Falls, giving campers added incentive to explore resorts like Yogi Bear's Jellystone Park Camp-Resort: Western New York, where the views are only surpassed by the amenities.

Fall is a beloved season in California's Paso Robles wine region, with plenty of thirsty travelers setting up camp at the Wine Country RV Resort where they can enjoy tastings alongside live entertainment at the on-site wine garden or bring a bottle back to their RV site, cottage or chalet rental after a wine tour at a nearby vineyard.

Campers can't help but love all of the outdoor adventures that await in Moab in eastern Utah. After all, the destination is a gateway to nearby red-rock wonderlands in Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Canyonlands RV Resort & Campground is among the most popular spots for campers looking to explore this otherworldly region.

Just a 90-minute drive north of New York City, Minnewaska State Park will be buzzing with campers this autumn. In addition to mesmerizing waterfalls, and serene lakes and forests, the park boasts 50 miles of paths for hiking, biking and taking in the region's eye-popping fall foliage.