RV Camping

The Tampa Bay Fall RV Show will be held Nov. 5–8 at the Florida State Fairgrounds. Advance adult admission is $4, while passenger vehicle and RV parking carry separate fees.

Peaks of Otter Campground ends regular operations on October 25 and begins its winter closure October 26. Travelers should check final-weekend reservations and the James River Bridge detour area.

Manzanita Lake Campground is continuing fall operations without water service in Loops A and B. Travelers should plan for no potable water or flush toilets, a $15 nightly rate, and schedule changes based on RV length and weather.

Official guidance from Cruise America, El Monte RV, Outdoorsy, and RVshare is compared for driver eligibility and documents, costs beyond the rental rate, deposits, insurance, returns, and cancellations. Rather than focusing on the daily rate, travelers should review the total trip cost and the contract for the specific RV.

St. Mary Campground in Glacier National Park is operating with reduced services, with no potable water or dump station available. Reservations remain required through October 31, and the high-elevation section of Going-to-the-Sun Road is seasonally closed.

North Pines Campground in Yosemite Valley is scheduled to end its 2026 season on October 26. Visitors should note the final overnight date, site-specific RV length limits, and the lack of hookups.

The Portland Expo Center will host an RV and camping equipment show Nov. 12–15. Adult admission is $17, senior admission is $15, and parking must be purchased separately.

Howell Station’s official reservation season is listed through October 18, followed by an unreservable off-season until mid-April next year. Travelers seeking 50-amp electric sites should reserve before arrival and verify the length limits for their individual RV.

Grand Canyon’s North Rim Campground ends seasonal operations on the morning of October 16. With the store and gas station closed and scenic roads undergoing maintenance closures, RV travelers should arrange lodging outside the park and prepare fuel and drinking water in advance.