(4) Road Trip Rules
Seven principles for long drives on unfamiliar roads cover daylight travel, maps, fuel, emergency supplies and weather.
[Colorado] Moraine Park Shifts to Winter Camping Oct. 19; Electric Sites $55 and First-Come, First-Served
Moraine Park Campground shifts to first-come, first-served winter operations at 1 p.m. on Oct. 19. Electric sites cost $55 per night, while water hookups are unavailable and campers must use shared water and the dump station.
[California] Crane Flat Campground Season Ends October 12; Even 35-Foot RVs Must Check Site Lengths
Yosemite’s Crane Flat Campground was listed as open for the 2026 season through October 12. RVs and trailers were limited to 35 feet, and with no electric, water, or sewer hookups, campers needed to confirm their reserved site’s length and equipment requirements.
[Arizona] Glendale RV Show Comes to State Farm Stadium Oct. 15–18; Free Admission Begins at 9 a.m.
The Glendale State Farm Stadium RV Show runs Oct. 15–18, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. each day. Admission and parking are free, and visitors can compare new and used RVs in one place.
[Florida] Shoal River at Crestview Observed at 8.8 Feet, Forecast to Rise to 14.9 Feet on the Evening of the 11th
The Shoal River at Crestview was observed at 8.8 feet at 9:15 a.m. CDT on October 10, above its 8-foot flood stage. It was forecast to rise to 14.9 feet by the evening of the 11th, making it important to avoid riverside accommodations and low-access roads.
[Nevada · Arizona] Flood Watch for Lake Mead and Lake Mohave Begins at 11 a.m. Oct. 10; Avoid Low-Water Crossings
A Flood Watch is in effect on both the Nevada and Arizona sides of Lake Mead and Lake Mohave from 11 a.m. Oct. 10 through late Oct. 11. Localized heavy rain could inundate low-lying roads and drainage channels, so RV travelers near the lakes should check routes and campground conditions.
[Montana] Homestake Pass Forecast for 3–9 Inches of Snow; Winter Storm Warning Begins Evening of Oct. 10
A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for Homestake Pass, Georgetown Lake, and nearby areas from 6 p.m. Oct. 10 through 6 a.m. Oct. 12. Forecast snowfall of 3–9 inches and wind gusts up to 45 mph may require changes to mountain travel and camping plans.
[Arizona · California] Parker, Quartzsite Gusts May Reach 50 mph on the 11th; RV Travelers Should Avoid Early-Morning High Winds
A Wind Advisory is in effect from 2 a.m. to 5 p.m. on October 11 for the Parker, Quartzsite, and Blythe area. Gusts up to 50 mph and blowing dust are possible, so RV travelers should review travel timing and secure outdoor equipment.
[Montana · Idaho] Up to 3 Inches of Snow Forecast for Lolo Pass This Weekend; Use Caution on RV Mountain Travel Starting the Evening of the 10th
A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for roads around Lolo Pass and Seeley Lake from 6 p.m. October 10 through 6 p.m. October 11. With up to 3 inches of snow and wind gusts up to 35 mph forecast, RV travelers should reassess mountain travel times and campground access.